My love affair with antiques started
when I traveled from my home state of
West Virginia to Columbus, Ohio for
the first time back in 1993. The itinerary included an OSU football game (against Penn State, who had just jumped ship from what was “The Big East” into
“The Big 10”), an old school stay at the Westin Great Southern, and an auction at Garth’s Auctions in Delaware. That drive up Route 23 felt like it would never end, with nothing but cornfields and the occasional stoplight. The owners of Garth’s, Tom and Carolyn Porter, were a perfect hybrid of sophisticated style
Amelia
Editor in Chief
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LOVING THE COLOR
I took a short trip to the mountains in my home state last week and marveled at the color and weather. We don't get this lucky for long in central Ohio, and though the mountains might be a bit further than you can wander this weekend, check out some of the nature trails at our extensive Metro Parks system. In a few short weeks, you won't regret making the most of these temperate days!
LOVING LIBBY - STILL
It bears repeating. Trust us, if you have not already discovered this gem, check it out. Like, now. The Libby app through the Columbus Metropolitan Library provides incredible access to extensive digital content. Did we say free AND easy on the environment?Do it. You will thank us later. For more info on the app, click here.
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We finally have places to go, people to see, and things to do. Do it in style. Leal Boutique (our fave for investment-grade, timeless wardrobe additions) is hosting a trunk show for the design team of Tom & Linda Platt and their custom special occasion creation services. Because you are worth it.
CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR
APPOINTMENT: 614-488-6400
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Built-in 1991 by acclaimed custom home builder Kevin Knight, the Nth Degree Companies’ 2022 Inspiration House is a stunning example of innovation and style. Nestled in a wooded area of Gahanna and complete with massive windows to gaze out on the foliage, the house is the epitome of luxury and relaxation. Rocky Fork Creek bubbles through the backyard, visible from the family room, and Hauschild took advantage of the water by expanding the home closer to the creek. The property’s views are truly stunning, an oasis of greenery in the middle of the suburbs.
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KRISTINA JOHNSON, PhD &
16TH President of
The Ohio State University
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Since becoming a Buckeye last September, President Johnson has driven an ambitious agenda to establish Ohio State as the absolute model land-grant university for the 21st century. Guided by the university’s founding commitment to serve people and communities, this vision includes providing pathways to a debt-free undergraduate degree, doubling research expenditures and increasing the number of faculty over the coming decade, and establishing an ecosystem of innovation...
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THE 2023 CHARITY REGISTER |
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There is still time (not much!) to get your favorite nonprofit into the 2023 Sophisticated Giving Charity Register, our annual guide covering local organizations and nonprofits. Simply reply to this email and let us know!
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COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Smart is always sophisticated, and we are lucky to have a robust library system that democratizes knowledge by making an extensive collection of books, magazines and other resources available to our community.
On November 4, The Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation will host the 30th Annual Celebration of Learning, featuring renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham. The passionate team of fundraisers supporting our library are oh-so-close to hitting their ambitious goal of $1M - so, take a minute and buy a ticket or make a donation to support and expand this amazing community asset.
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ECDI
(Economic & Community Development Institute)
ECDI's mission is to invest in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change. ECDI provides underserved and underbanked entrepreneurs with access to loan capital ranging from $750 to $500,000, filling a gap in the micro and small business loan industry, and small business development services including technical assistance, training, and incubation programs. Help ECDI fight for economic justice. Your donations help fund our numerous business development and financial literacy programs providing an opportunity for all entrepreneurs to make their dream a reality.
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COMUNE
With food and wines this clean and fresh, it is hard to consider a visit to Comune an indulgence. “Comune” translated from italian means common, but Comune the restaurant is anything but. Nestled into a snug corner of a thoughtfully designed development in Schumacher Place just outside of German Village, Comune, its ownership and staff seem to connect more with the playful take on the spellings of community and communal – with an identity rooted in...
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POLTRONA FRAU
Sardinian-born furniture maker Renzo Frau founded Poltrona Frau in Turin, Italy, in 1912. Noted for its extensive catalog of designs that have ascended to icon status today, the company is headquartered in Tolentino, a small town in the Marche region of central Italy. In 2021, the Italian government recognized the company as a Historic Brand of National Interest. The anniversary slogan "100+10 Years of True Evolution" was coined to highlight what the company says is a consistent and honest evolution...
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FJORD EXPEDITION
Rarely do I get the feeling of being "off the grid," but I did so on a recent trip to Norway. I'd describe the experience as something out of a fairytale for those who've never ventured that far north. The coastal archipelago, with its soaring mountains, waterfalls cascading down mammoth rock faces, and....
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THE MANE EVENT
For quite some time, Lexington, Kentucky, and Ocala, Florida, have been engaged in a chess-like series of legal and PR maneuvers to lay claim to the title of being the "Horse Capital of the World." Ocala declared a definitive "checkmate" two years ago with the World Equestrian Center (WEC) opening. A move punctuated when the luxurious Equestrian Hotel (equestrianhotel.com) opened its door at the WEC last May. If the sheer beauty and luxury didn't get you, the compassion must: ahead of Hurricane Ian, WEC provided free shelter to more than 3,000 horses.
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WAYS WE ARE PASSING THE TIME |
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When successful entrepreneur Dave Ganim sold his medical equipment business last January, he enjoyed exactly four days of retirement life. Four days is how long it took his wife to compose a long list of projects for him to tackle around the house. One look at the list motivated Ganim to get back to the office, and back to the drawing board to develop a business that would allow him to feed his competitive spirit in every aspect. Ganim tapped into one of the hottest sports trends in the country at the perfect time.
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As the sun sets on the production of its V12, Lamborghini shares the story of two models— Countach and LM 002— that are diametrically opposed but share the same extraordinary 12-cylinder mechanics.
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Porsche, anyone? Few car brands create the kind of visceral reaction and envy as the designs founded by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche in the 1930s. And our favorite central Ohio dealership, Byers Imports, just launched their new Porsche Columbus facility.
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