Designed Living
From the opening bell of the stock markets to the excited shrieks of clients in awe, Galey Alix is a multi-hyphenate whose balancing act includes working at Goldman Sachs and redesigning homes. Just check out Alix’ hugely popular social media accounts to witness her infectious energy in action. Favorite spot to shop? My go-tos for […]
Saddled In
With over a billion dollars in closed sales, Nancy Batchelor is as big as it gets in South Florida’s competitive real estate market. As a top associate at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty for over 20 years, she has excelled at finding dream pads for celebs, CEOs, and world elite alike. Here is how she […]
Strike your Fancy
Behold a selection of grand ideas any joie de vivre afficionado should know all about. Since 1853 Steinway & Sons have set an uncompromising standard for sound, craftsmanship, and design. This venerable manufacturer has been the piano of choice for Diana Krall, Billy Joel, Cole Porter, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. In 2015, Steinway launched SPIRIO, a […]
Culture at Heart
To claim that Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is going big for its 15th anniversary would be an understatement. When it comes to one of the largest spectator spaces of this sort in the United States, scale at this César Pelli-designed arts hub carries a significant meaning. Credited with having spearheaded new […]
Palm-Lined Paradise
The aptly named Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort promises sanctuary and wellness. In today’s perpetually connected world — where work emails, family group chats, and social media and news notifications light up our phones day and night — it can be difficult to take a break. And yet, the importance of disconnecting and fostering a healthy […]
Force of Nature
Rugged wilderness meets ultra-luxury at a new wellness sanctum in Colorado’s San Juan mountains. Speaking with Dylan Bates, the owner and visionary behind RESET, an exclusive wellness and trekking retreat in the heart of Telluride, one quickly realizes that the man is dedicated to his mission. “As a hard-charging CEO, work duties were overwhelming, and […]
The Case for Wine
If you are willing to reconsider how you define “return-on-investment,” putting some money into fine wine might be a smart play after all. With apologies for the boorish introduction, it seems useful to begin with some numbers. First, take 1990 — just another year, for most of us, but for observers of the Burgundy region, […]
Haute Seas
Bahamian-born and Lauderdale-based, Patrick Knowles is at the tip of the spear when it comes to on-the-water interior design. With all apologies to Antibes, South Florida is without a doubt the yacht capital of the world. Its marinas and canals drip so thickly with baubles of naval architecture that the Floridian peninsula resembles a gleaming […]
On Track
Formula 1 is coming to Miami, the perfect home for its blend of speed and glamour. Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium has seen six Super Bowls, the World Series, concerts by U2 and Madonna, as well as Serena Williams’ 120-plus mph tennis serve. This May, it’ll also see 200mph Formula 1 racecars whipping their way around […]
Sky High Style
Restoration Hardware is soaring to new heights with its new GulfStream RH One. With many anxious to travel after many months of restrictions, design fans are aiming to take the comforts of their stylized homes on the road. Or in the air, as it may be. For those who opt for a finer class of […]