THE SOPHISTICATED SCOOP
STYLES WE ARE LOVING
Loving Local Boutiques
For the fulfilling shopping experience we all hope for, Leál is the place for designer fashion made personal. At Leál, they assist you either in store or remotely from anywhere in the USA.

Raising the Bar

Simple and stunning pieces that elevate effortless chic in your wardrobe. With jewelry from designers like Angie Marei Jewelry, Mateo New York, Eden Presley, John Hardy, and Walters Faith Grant, you'll be sure to sparkle.

WHO WE'RE FOLLOWING
RON AND ANN PIZZUTI
We aren't the only ones following this dynamic duo. Ron and Ann Pizzuti have made all the lists of top contemporary art collectors for years. The pair was recently celebrated at the annual Legends & Legacies event hosted by the King Arts Complex.



WHERE WE'RE GIVING
MADDIE FORD: Christine's Christmas, Special Olympics, & Childhood League Center

Inspired by our new friend and perfectly typical high school senior, Maddie Ford, we are supporting the important work of Special Olympics Ohio and the Childhood League Center by attending the annual concert known as Christine's Christmas tomorrow night. Can't attend? Check out their silent auction and other opportunities to support this grassroots organization at christineschristmas.org.



WHAT WE'RE EATING
TEN NATURAL NEW SOUTH WALES WINEMAKERS TO LOVE

Organic. Biodynamic. Vegan-friendly. Minimal intervention. For some innovative winemakers in the southeastern Australian state of New South Wales, it's not just about what you put into the wine but what you leave out. From the North Coast Orange to the Southern Highlands to the Hunter Valley wine regions, meet the winemakers making waves with their natural wines.

IT'S A WONDERFUL COOKBOOK

This article highlights several books with recipes for Jewish food, soul food, and even cocktails, and is perfect for the bibliotaph in your life. Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the beloved Christmas classic, "It's A Wonderful Life," pick up the cookbook that features recipes directly inspired by the movie, along with crafts and entertaining tips for throwing the ultimate vintage Christmas party.

WHERE WE ARE GOING
DESERT PARADISE

Statuesque saguaros, lush golf courses, and magnificent mountains welcome you to more than 300 days of sunshine each year in the Valley of the Sun. From palatial accommodations to botanical spa treatments to a cultural wonderland, you’re destined to find a place to warm your heart and soothe your soul.

DOMINICAN IDYLL

In the rarefied air occupied by hotels in the upper echelons, it's often the teeniest details that nudge one distinguished property ahead of another. During a recent visit to Amanera on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, I began to notice as I came and went throughout the day that...

WAYS WE ARE PASSING THE TIME
DROOLING OVER DIAMONDS
These luxurious diamonds are a dazzling addition to dress up any outfit. With the Charles Krypell collection found at Diamond Cellar, browse through necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more.

DANCING OUR FEET OFF
Keep up your health and wellness practices this winter by dancing! Partner or group dancing is a low-impact cardiovascular form of exercise and can be an excellent place to start, no matter the walk of life. Dance is a “pleasure double play”: music stimulates the brain’s reward centers, while dance activates its sensory and motor circuits. Both produce health benefits to the dancer and can...

WHAT WE ARE DRIVING
All you need to know about EQS, the first all-electric luxury sedan from Mercedes-EQ. As part of its Ambition 2039 initiative, Mercedes-Benz will offer a carbon-neutral new car fleet within the next two decades. The company set a target of having more than half of the cars it sells by 2030 feature electric drive systems, including fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The initiative took a significant leap forward...