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Artistic Plans
Peggy Hollander, Founder & Managing Partner of The Succession Group, helps create and implement sophisticated, custom-tailored planning strategies for art collectors to frame their legacy. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Raise The Steaks
Dream of pasture-fed Argentinian beef but can’t rustle up the necessary dough? El Churrasco brings the chargrilled taste of las estancias here to Brickell for the right price, at the perfect temperature and taste. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos courtesy of El Churrasco
Before Year’s End
If you’ve been thinking about buying or selling real estate, your attorney can help you evaluate how the timing of the deal — and the current tax code — can affect your bottom line. — Text by Jacqueline M. Lage, Esq.
Financially Speaking
Take a lighter look as some of the more popular financial terms you may or may not already have in your vocabulary and what they really mean in layman’s speak. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Pampered Partying
The eccentric entertaining that our daily hustle-and-bustle demands can sometimes lead to far too many sleepless nights. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Triangle Tales
Autumn is upon us, and what better way to escape the balmy squalls of The Magic City than to take a quick trip to The Triangle, the cultural center of North Carolina and a trio of cities on the economic rise. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Pet Pals
In partnership with some of South Florida’ adoption shelters, we’ve selected several prime pups you should consider for adoption this month. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Movin’ On Up
Brian Gordon is a big-name in real estate development across the Midwest, putting his personal touch on some of Chicago’s most exciting condominium complexes. His next focus? The Magic City. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Art & Architecture
Oceana Bal Harbour is looking to definitively close the gap between art and architecture with the unveiling of its communally-owned, multi-million dollar art collection. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Images courtesy of Oceana Bal Harbour
Get Shirty
Shirt-makers Mirto are known across the world for delivering impressive hand-made shirts without any erroneous bells and whistles. This year, the Spanish icon of fashion celebrates its 60th Anniversary in style. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Glittering Gifts
We know the terror of ever-procrastinated holiday shopping. The palpitations. The shopper’s shoulder-slouch. The thousand-eye stares. Luckily, there’s a select shop newly opened in Miami Design District to set your anxieties at ease. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Regal Repair
When dealing with a high-price exotic or European vehicle, people’s first reaction when faced with a maintenance or repair issue is to head straight to the dealership. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Skin Know
With over 24 years in the beauty business, consulting clients on how to take care of their skin is not only my profession; it’s...
Wall Wow
When the highest level of Italian craftsmanship meets breakthrough graphic designers, a unique product is born. LondonArt, a Milan-based leading wallpaper firm, is changing the game one wall at a time. — Text by Joe Oz Photos courtesy of AreaTonic
Local SheRo
William Shakespeare once exclaimed: How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world. Victim’s Advocate and all-around champion for women’s rights, Kattia A. Castellanos, is a prime example of that sentiment. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Craving Curbers
The holidays are here, a time synonymous with comfort foods and indulgence. Here are a few natural supplement options to assist with eating in moderation while remaining jolly for the season. — Text by Francesca Cruz
ANTIQUE AUTOS
It takes a special kind of fanaticism to devote one’s life to something like classic cars. And it takes a certain set of smarts to make money doing it. Palm Beach Classics has both in spades. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Go Hygge Or Go Home
Forget Feng Shui and leave your Chakra-centered designs on the cutting-room floor, Hygge is what’s hot. Read on to discover the in’s and out’s of the Danish design philosophy taking the world by storm. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Party Pointers
What screams party more than a freshly cracked bottle of bubbly? Figuring that an expert in Prosecco would also be a celebration savant, we had J. Eugenio Cavallin Attias of Foss Marai give us some pointers on flawless festivities. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
SYRIAN SNAPSHOTS
It behooves us to glimpse the lives of those who have endured great tragedy. Gary Nader, acclaimed Art Director & Gallerist, brings Miami a learning moment in The Crossing Point. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Hail To The Halo
The aura was referred to by the Greeks as Psicosoma: the soul of the body. It’s an energy field that surrounds every human being. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Fabulous Mood
For almost 200 years, Cristofle has been creating beautiful yet practical fine silverware. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn
Finding Inspiration
A few years ago, I found the very first work of art I ever created. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual
The Millionaire’s App
The VIP Black App takes window-shopping to a whole new level. For a mere $999.99, the world’s first premium lifestyle app allows users to check out an extensive catalog of luxury splurges just begging to be purchased.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Getting Crafty
Drop by The Commonwealth and feel like a local as you quench your thirst with an array of whiskeys, hard-to-find craft beers and hand-crafted cocktails served up by flavor artist Bradley Gorman and his crew of cocktail hawkers. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Edward Leal
Garnish Art
In the tradition of Art Basel, here’s a miniature manual to make sure your drinks
look as good as they taste — no matter what the occasion. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
PLATING PROWESS
It’s important for all 5 senses to be stimulated while enjoying a fine meal. Below are some simple tips for taking in your cuisine with your eyeballs first before your mouth even has a chance to water. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Colorfully Delicious
Show off your creative side with this multi-tone spiked tropical smoothie that’s as healthy (and buzz-inducing) as it is delicious. — Drink by Anja Maltav
Uncle Claude
Everyone’s tired of defining art — it’s become the exhausted trademark question of the overly contrary. Dive into an exploration of how one writer found art a little closer to home than he expected. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Universal Creativity
With The Other Dimension, Cuban-born Miami Artist Antuan Rodriquez addresses the ongoing human quest for universal communication through forms, symbols and codes. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Johnny Arráiz
Take It All In
The best-priced residence in the most desirable “01” corner of Oceana Key Biscayne features breathtaking views of the ocean, bay, sunset and city as well as carefully curated attention to every last detail inside and out, including resort-style amenities you can’t live without. — Realtor: Monica Defortuna; 305.632.2344; [email protected] Photos courtesy of Fortune International Real Estate
See The Light
The story of a business is more than a dreary accounting of facts and figures — it’s also the story of the places in which they thrive. Witness the history of Miami through the lens of Farrey’s Lighting + Bath. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Curated Chaos
Expressive, eccentric and unmistakably Miami, Art Week is once more upon us. We’ve collected all the need-to-knows necessary to navigate these sometimes imposing but always engaging series of fairs and festivals like a pro. — Text by Ryan Jarrell & Anja Maltav photos courtesy of Art Basel Miami Beach
Timeless Dossier
Portraying some of the season’s richly elaborated pieces through decadent glamour. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio | Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos | Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo | Hair: Janine Reyes | Model: Denya @ Next Models | Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla | Special thanks: The Artist Lounge
Mixed Media
Graphic, three-dimensionality and texture combine to seize the perfect juxtaposition between fine art and clothing design. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio | Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos | Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo | Hair: Janine Reyes | Model: Kate Martin @ Wilhelmina Models | Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla | Location: Gary Nader Fine Art; 62 NE 27th St., Wynwood.
Stylish Soiree
1. Rebecca Smith, Luna Francesca Scamuzzi, Antoinette Bladwin 2. Antoinette Bladwin, Lilia Garcia, & Denitza Petrova 3. Brenda Moreira, Alessandra Chiodini, Lucrezia Di Persia 4. Brandi Baldwin, Gail Baldwin 5. Luna Francesca Scamuzzi, Tara Solomon & Friend
Giving Back
1. Fabrizio Rossi, Claudia Casalis, Stephanie Klein, Mary Diaz-Rodriguez, Howard Chase w/ Guest 2. Paola Forero, Rafael Garcia 3. Zak Mneimneh, Barbara Mira 4. Pablo Rodriguez, Liliana Pardo, Miltiadis Kastanis
United Mission
1. Courtney Lessard, Vanessa Botero, Maggie Gallagher, Marian Barreto 2. Caitlyn Cullen, Jeni Bouza, Anna Jones 3. Elizabeth Presume, Arkayla Ancrum
Regal Recognition
1. Linda Nestor, Jennifer Valoppi 2. Carol & Marc Iacovelli 3. Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Christian De Berdouare 4. Lisa & Neil Fairman











































