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A House on the Horizon
Designed by Tanner White Architects, this contemporary ranch house quietly frames the surrounding farmland. Set amid hundreds of acres of open farmland, this quietly striking home feels less like a statement imposed upon the landscape and more like a natural extension of it. The property unfolds toward a broad horse pasture that stretches beyond the house, creating a setting where architecture and horizon exist in quiet conversation. Designed by architect Tanner White of Tan


Maison Close Returns to the Hamptons
Images courtesy of Maison Close Montauk’s most talked-about French bistro is officially reclaiming its place on the water. After a devastating fire paused operations, Maison Close has made its highly anticipated return to the Hamptons, bringing its signature blend of Parisian sophistication and coastal energy back to 435 East Shore Road. The reopening isn't just a seasonal comeback; it’s a revival of the high-octane "joie de vivre" that defined the Montauk dining scene since


Riva Cento
There are yachts that impress, and then there are yachts that endure. The kind that feel inevitable the moment you see them—as though they’ve always existed, waiting patiently for the right moment to arrive. The Riva Cento, unveiled in late 2025 with deliveries beginning in 2026, belongs firmly in the latter category. Created to mark a century of Riva craftsmanship, the Cento is not a reinvention nor an exercise in excess. It is a distillation. A quiet, confident expression o


The Five Senses of Meeting Street: V Modern Italian Arrives in Charleston
Images from V Modern Italian Charleston’s culinary landscape just gained a new heartbeat. Located at 465 Meeting Street, V Modern Italian has officially opened its doors, bringing a high-energy, sensory-driven dining concept to the Holy City. The name isn't just a letter; it represents the five senses. From the DJ-curated "Weekend Sounds" to the tactile richness of the layered interior design, V is designed to be felt as much as it is tasted. Michelin-Starred Pedigree meets


Wellness Concepts PVOLVE and OM Spa Now Open at Seventeen Hundred on East, Expanding Charlotte’s First Wellness-Focused Residential Community
Images courtesy of Huff & Co Charlotte’s newest luxury residential community, The Seventeen Hundred on East by The Phillips Collective, is expanding its wellness-forward vision with the arrival of two premier wellness concepts. PVOLVE and OM Spa are now open at Seventeen Hundred on East, bringing high-end fitness and restorative wellness experiences to residents and the surrounding neighborhood. Located at 1755 Lombardy Circle, Seventeen Hundred on East was designed to offer


An Evening in Residence: Gingham & Gable Interior Design at Delamar Greenwich Harbor
Photogrpahy by Timothy Burke Mannle VIVANT hosted an intimate salon-style gathering at Delamar Greenwich Harbor, the luxury waterfront hotel in Greenwich, Connecticut. The evening celebrated interior designers Lisa Ehrlich and April Shen of Gingham & Gable Interior Design, a Greenwich-based studio known for its refined, livable approach to luxury interiors. Their work, currently featured in VIVANT Magazine , was thoughtfully displayed throughout the Presidential Suite, offer


Dining Confidential
Inside Artisan at Delamar Southport Some restaurants feel good while you’re there. Others stay with you long after you’ve left. Artisan belongs to the latter. Tucked inside Delamar Southport, Artisan has become the kind of place people quietly build into their routines—where locals return again and again, and hotel guests quickly realize there’s no reason to dine anywhere else that evening. The room draws you in immediately. As daylight softens, candlelight takes over, co


LDV Hospitality Brings “La Dolce Vita” to Montauk this Summer with the Debut of Barlume Beach
A Destination for New Yorkers & Beach Lovers Where Seaside Moments Meet Elevated Offerings Images courtesy of LDV Hospitality Barlume Beach arrives in Montauk this summer transforming the east end into a European escape brought to life by LDV Hospitality. A place where wellness, design, taste, connection and endless nights come together– Barlume Beach will be the Hamptons destination this summer. Barlume Beach is LDV Hospitality’s second act out east. Well-known already for


Louis Vuitton Reimagines the Monogram for Spring
Images courtesy of Gnazzo Group Since 1896, the Louis Vuitton Monogram has been the ultimate passport to style. This year, as the Maison celebrates 130 years of its iconic canvas, the festivities are getting a seasonal glow-up. Moving away from the classic cognac tones of winter, LV has unveiled fresh, spring-ready colorways across three hallmark capsule collections: Monogram Origine , VVN , and Time Trunk . Whether you’re eyeing a Mother’s Day masterpiece or a "treat yourse


The Art of Feeling at Home
Inside The Happy Home by Ariel Okin There’s a moment that happens in truly great homes — often before you can name why. It’s not about perfection or polish, nor about chasing a trend or a look. It’s the feeling that someone lives here. That stories have unfolded in these rooms. That joy, memory, and meaning are layered quietly into the walls. That moment is precisely what Ariel Okin has built her design philosophy — and her first book, The Happy Home — around. In the boo


Sculpture in Motion
Photos by Stärke Motor Company In the world of fine automobiles, few shapes stir the imagination quite like an open-top Porsche from the 1950s. The proportions, the restraint, the quiet confidence of design over decoration. It is that enduring appeal that inspired Stärke Motor Company to unveil the second generation of its retro-inspired Speedster—a car that looks as though it belongs on a sun-washed coastal road in another era, yet drives with the precision and confidence


The Irish Whiskey Everyone Is Talking About (and Not Opening)
Midleton Very Rare There are bottles you drink. And then there are bottles you acquire. The latest release from Midleton Very Rare falls firmly into the second category—and increasingly, into a different kind of conversation altogether. Because what used to be a quiet annual release has become something more: a marker of how Irish whiskey has re-entered the luxury conversation, this time with confidence. Midleton Very Rare has been producing its annual vintage since 1984, eac


The New Way to Drink Without Leaving Early
If you’ve been out recently—anywhere that matters—you’ve probably noticed it. The energy is still there. The music, the movement, the second (and sometimes third) round. But something has shifted. People aren’t drinking more. They’re drinking… smarter. Mid-strength drinking is having a moment—and unlike most trends, this one actually makes sense. For years, the conversation around alcohol has been binary: all in, or completely out. Mid-strength quietly dismantles that. These


Holiday House Makes Its Historic Florida Debut in Wellington
Design by Bea Interiors | Photography by Libertad Rodriguez Otero The equestrian capital of the world has a sophisticated new resident this spring. Holiday House, the acclaimed philanthropic designer showhouse founded by breast cancer survivor Iris Dankner, has officishowhouseved in Florida for the first time. Transforming two luxury residences within the exclusive Farrell Estates at the Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club, the showhouse merges high-end interior design with a


Uchibā Brings a New Edge to the Plaza Midwood Skyline
Image courtesy of Uchibā If Uchi is Charlotte’s sophisticated anchor for Japanese fine dining, then its rooftop sibling, Uchibā, is the cool, high-energy pulse of the Commonwealth development. While the ground floor below focuses on the hushed reverence of a perfect omakase, Uchibā—opening its doors as the social heartbeat of Plaza Midwood—is all about the buzz. Inspired by the effortless "cool" of Japanese izakayas, this rooftop lounge is designed for those who prefer their


The New Green Standard: Charlotte Museum of Nature’s Bold Evolution
Image courtesy of Charlotte Museum of Nature In 2026, Charlotte’s relationship with the natural world will undergo a sophisticated transformation with the opening of the Charlotte Museum of Nature. Replacing the nostalgic Discovery Place Nature in the heart of Freedom Park, this reimagined institution is moving beyond the traditional museum model to create a world-class destination that blurs the line between architecture and the wild. Designed by Liollio Architecture and Ho


Lowcountry Grandeur: The Unrivaled Splendor of Heron Hall
Images courtesy of Dickens Mitchner In the heart of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, where the marsh grass dances to the rhythm of the tides and the air carries the scent of salt and pine, sits a property that redefines the standard for coastal luxury. Welcome to Heron Hall , a preeminent 10-acre waterfront estate within the prestigious Palmetto Bluff community, now offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of the South’s most coveted shoreline. Represented by Vicky Mitchener an


Brunch, Elevated
Images from Café Carmellini Forget the standard weekend ritual of soggy eggs and a lukewarm latte. There is a new way to do mornings in Manhattan, and it involves gilded trees, sapphire velvet, and enough bubbles to make a Gatsby party look like a quiet tea. Café Carmellini has officially launched its Champagne Brunch , and it is every bit as maximalist and magnificent as the room itself. Walking into the dining room feels less like entering a restaurant and more like steppin


PALM BEACH HAS A NEW FRONT ROW—AND IT COMES WITH AN INTRACOASTAL BREEZE.
Set along the water at the storied Royal Poinciana Plaza, Glazer Hall is redefining what a night out can look like in town, blending cultural ambition with effortless Palm Beach glamour. Housed within the beautifully revitalized Royal Poinciana Playhouse, the venue spans 24,000 square feet and centers ona state-of-the-art, 400-seat theater outfitted with retractable seating, a sprung floor ideal for dance, and modern production technology. Step outside during intermission and


THE INGREDIENT - OLIVE OIL
I always knew olive oil was something special, especially in my family. But I didn’t realize just how much it functioned as a cultural icon in my life, shaping how I learned to eat, cook, and think about health long before I ever thought about food in those terms. It was just always there. For me, olive oil is one of those ingredients that can work the room. It has a natural charisma, with a wide, complex flavor profile, adding dimension to almost everything in the kitchen, c
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