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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The French love affair with black — winter minimalism at its most refined   Black, in France, is never merely a color. It is a posture. A philosophy. A quiet declaration of restraint and confidence. While winter elsewhere erupts in sparkle and excess, the French retreat inward — returning, season after season, to the purity of black. In Paris, it is not worn to disappear. It is worn to be precise.  From the slate mornings along the Seine to candlelit dinners in Saint-Germain-

Images courtesy of Cartier / Gnazzo Group On February 2, 2026 , Cartier unveiled their new Clash De Cartier Jewelry . NEW MOVEMENT, FLUIDITY AND SENSUALITY IN YELLOW GOLD Intended as a challenge to Clash de Cartier’s geometry, Cartier has designed entirely flexible pieces, including the collection’s first-ever yellow gold versions of necklaces and bracelets previously developed in rose gold. These are eye-catching, substantial pieces, some versions of which have two rows and

A Designer’s Vision Finds Its Florida Chapter  Images courtesy of Leah Talanian Marino of L Design Interiors For L Desig n Interiors, this Newport Beach residence represents a defining moment in the career of its founder and principal, Leah Talanian Marino—one that now bridges coasts and anchors her practice firmly in Florida. While the home sits along Lido Bay in California, its sensibility—layered, restrained, and quietly elegant—translates seamlessly to Florida’s refined

Image Credit : Guard & Grace Forget the hushed, velvet-draped clichés of the traditional steakhouse; Charlotte’s skyline is about to get a shot of pure, high-octane adrenaline. When Guard and Grace makes its highly anticipated debut at 111 E. Carson Blvd in mid-2026, it won’t just be opening a dining room—it will be introducing a new era of “Power Dining 2.0.” Born in Denver under the visionary eye of Chef Troy Guard and his TAG Restaurant Group, this isn’t your grandfather’

During Men Fall Winter 2026 Fashion Show, Louis Vuitton unveils an exclusive time object and its bespoke trunk to be auctioned later this year, in support of the 10th anniversary of the LOUIS VUITTON for UNICEF partnership. Image courtesy of the Gnazzo Group Paris, January 21st – On the occasion of the Louis Vuitton Fall Winter 2026 Men’s Collection presentation, the House spotlighted a poignant element of its decade-long commitment to UNICEF: a Louis Vuitton Time Object in