Man, machine… magic
byIf a dress is made by hand, it’s better than one made by machine… right? That long-held belief is being challenged, in a most…
JUNE 2016
Global celebrations
Paws up for animal-assisted therapy
byFor children and animals alike, Green Chimneys is a place of learning and healing. The Putnam County nonprofit, which has an additional location in…
Man of British style – James Sherwood
byHeaded to London this season, perhaps for the official celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday June 10 through 12? Why not take James Sherwood…
Style in the ‘House’
byThere’s a world of influences, designs and sources within House of 29 Lifestyle Boutique by Sarah. The sophisticated Chappaqua destination for fine and fashion…
Canyon Ranch: it’s a family affair
byWho in the world wouldn’t love a trip to a world-famous, award-winning health and wellness spa? I’m lucky. At 60 years old, and as…
World culture, one stop
byBarbara Johnson’s store in Southport is 800 square feet, but it contains the world. Canvas bags from Kenya. Peace bracelets from Laos. Blouses from Madagascar. Textiles…
New book explores the greatest distance – time
byMarisa Scheinfeld has been trekking around Sullivan County for five years, photographing abandoned and decaying hotels and studying the power of time, nature and…
Sleepless in ‘Siracusa’?
byFor best-selling author, screenwriter and playwright Delia Ephron, writing isn’t just a career — it’s in her blood. Her sister was well-known director, screenwriter…
Journey between two Chinas: The Battle of the Huaihai
byWritten by Seymour Topping During my years as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press and later The New York Times, I traveled to…
A doctor’s passion to advance global health
byAs a doctor and philanthropist, Richard Deckelbaum makes it his mission to help others. Deckelbaum has worked in classrooms, hospitals and laboratories around the…
Ringing for Mr. Carson
byPossessing a perfect butler, similar to Mr. Carson on “Downton Abbey,” is fast becoming a top status symbol for China’s new legion of 569…
Greek to me
byI have been in love with the ancient Greeks since I was a child. It began with a Scholastic book on the Greek gods…