As I channel all of the best parts of my Appalachian upbringing, let me just say: happy fall, y’all!
This editor’s letter comes to you from the oxymoron of a gloomy sunroom on a crisp early autumn day, but my mood these days is anything but dark. Coming off a season of incredible work projects, personal growth, launching the kids into another school year, and a newfound ability for actual rest and relaxation, my heart and mind are set once again on gratitude. It’s a place I have easily landed most of my life, and for that alone I am grateful!
I do love my work. From career highlights like auctioning Picture Cave (an actual cave - ping me if you’d like to hear more!) to representing the darling dollhouse collection of Joyce Schoedinger... continue reading
Amelia
Editor in Chief
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HITTING THE METRO PARKS
In classic Ohio fashion, there are still some warmer and sunny days left as the leaves begin to fall. In the midst of the brisk yet bright days, check out some of Ohio's best metro parks. Whether it's a solo trek, a time to catch up with friends, or some much-needed exercise for your furry friend, Columbus and Franklin County feature 19 outstanding metro parks with more than 230 miles of trails.
WHAT TO WATCH ON TV
For the ultimate and feel-good entertainment, check out "Ted Lasso" on AppleTV+. This comedy-drama about an American football coach hired to manage a British soccer team is well worth the subscription.
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Curating a Collection:
Investments at Hand
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In late 2020, while stock market pundits and hedge fund gurus focused on meme stocks, a savvy segment of investors eyed an opportunity in the relatively obscure but emerging market in luxury handbags at Christie's Hong Kong. Just shy of 200 handbags and accessories crossed the block in a few short hours...
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Built in 1988, Easter-egg pastels and Laura Ashley wallpaper were the perfect finishes for a grand midwestern manor on the scale of an English country castle. Despite the dated decor, Mark Huffman (of Huffman & Huffman Interior Architectural Design & Decoration) and his sophisticated clients developed a plan for bringing the classic Georgian into modern perspective before the ink was dry on the purchase. With a vision for making it...
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Most people spend the recovery period following a knee replacement bingeing on Netflix or Apple TV, but for Alec Wightman, the down time was a welcome and rare opportunity to tackle a project he’d long considered: compiling a lifetime of memorable moments as an accomplished (albeit part-time) professional concert promoter into a book. Wightman’s incredible anecdotes run the gamut: from bringing the legendary Art Garfunkel to an intimate venue like Valley Dale to introducing Columbus to relative unknowns...
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FUND THE CLIMB - Basecamp Recovery Center
Fund the Climb Foundation is the nonprofit connected to Basecamp Recovery Center. It was created in response to an overwhelming number of patients whose ancillary expenses represent a barrier to treatment in recovery programs. Recently, there has been a rise in overdoses and Fund the Climb Foundation hopes to help in conjunction with Basecamp Recovery to combat those statistics.
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CATCO
The arts are (thankfully) returning to Columbus after a long intermission. By making a gift to CATCO, you are supporting the mission to produce transformational high-quality theatre, foster local artists, and engage community with outreach and education programs for students across central Ohio.
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THE PRISONER WINE COMPANY
This is not a conventional winemaker story. From its inception, The Prisoner Wine Company has aimed to do things differently. Company founder Dave Phinney began his winemaking career in 1997 in the humblest of ways by working the graveyard shift as a temporary harvest intern at Robert Mondavi Winery. Just a few years later, Phinney released The Prisoner's flagship red blend, and it wasn't just what was inside the bottle that drew quick and widespread acclaim. Understanding labeling as an essential factor attracting the consumer's eye...
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ALL THAT JAZZ
Columbus plays host to many live music venues in restaurant settings, such as The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro, a top-destination of fine dining for over 40 years. Vittoria Ristorante (Powell) pairs modern Italian cuisine with jazzy piano and saxophone tunes during your meal. For over 30 years, Hyde Park Restaurants (Upper Arlington) is known for its cozy, romantic private dining experience and jazz lounge ambiance.
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PRIVATE AYES
Getting to know the Florida Keys is like stepping on quicksand. Buzzing down the 113-miles of the Overseas Highway that stretches from Key Largo to Key West presents a blur of vegetation, stretches of open sea views...
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HIGH HEELS TO HIKING BOOTS
Dramatically nestled up to the Rocky Mountains, Denver bills itself as an ideal basecamp for myriad outdoor adventures. While the Mile High City has served in that capacity for me on multiple occasions, for our most recent visit, we utilized its cosmopolitan charms as a well-earned reward after a few hiking-focused days in nearby Boulder...
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BUSINESS IS BOOMING IN QUINTESSENTIAL TOWN |
A vibrant arts scene, a charming, wooded nature tract connecting schools, shopping, dining, and parking, local restaurants, and new breweries set the scene for the perfect suburban lifestyle living.
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IV therapy is gaining steam in the rapidly-growing wellness sector. Once reserved for hospital stays, IV therapy is readily available from dedicated and mobile outlets... All providers offer an array of “cocktails” to boost not only hydration, but to address many health and wellness concerns...
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Not your typical truck, apart from the "H" repeating motif in the headlamps, taillamps, and wheels, arguably the most arresting exterior feature is the Infinity Roof, offering open-air driving via modular, transparent Sky Panels. The roof panels can stow in accessory cases inside the front storage compartment...
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