Archive for January 2017
From Voltaire to Vogue: How Manufacture Royale is Reshaping the Horological World
By Ted Christodulidis From the first glance, it’s evident why Manufacture Royale decided to name this Micromegas model “Revolution,” considering everything on the face is in constant rotation. Between the hour hand, the skeleton minute desk, the two tourbillons (left making a six-second rotation and right making a sixty-second rotation) and the oscillating automatic rotor, the…
Read MoreWall Art Decor for the Home
By Vanessa Deleon Featured designer: Vanessa DeLeon Associates Photos: Companioni Photography Walls are like a canvas waiting for that perfect piece to be the subject of a room. This is as true today as it was in the days of our ancestors, who left behind ancient drawings depicting everything from horses to deities. Was it…
Read MoreThe Art of a Vermont Winter
In 1928, Nobel Prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis and his famed journalist wife, Dorothy Thompson, purchased a farm in the hinterlands of Vermont. It wasn’t long before the newlyweds realized they had found their perfect home on a 300-acre property beset with rolling hills, orchards and picturesque views in every direction—all for just $10,000. Over the…
Read MoreDancing Bear Aspen: A Timbers Residence Club
By Ted Christodulidis Lost in the peaks of the Rocky Mountains at 8,000 feet above sea level, Aspen, Colorado rarely fails to capture the hearts of all who visit. With its small town charm, and big city amenities, the reasons for Aspen’s prestige are as abundant as its picturesque slopes and scenic trails. The town…
Read MoreThe Perfect Living Space
Designer: Polo M.A. Inc. Location: Woodcliff Lake, NJ When it comes to design, there are the modern lovers, the traditionalists, those charmed by vintage flare and many other different variations of style. But more and more, we are seeing a blend of older and newer styles: clean colors mixed with old wooden finishes, sleek decor paired…
Read MoreChef Profile: Jamie Knott
Growing up, Jamie Knott wasn’t sure what career he wanted to pursue, but he knew it couldn’t be boring. The Baltimore-born, Nutley-bred chef admits that though school wasn’t always his strong suit, he was raised with a strong passion for cooking. After starting out with small restaurant jobs as a teenager, Knott attended the New…
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