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COOL YULE

by societytexas | Oct 30, 2022 | 2022 November December, Style, Culture, Feature Two

How can you make your environment more special? Give and ye shall receive. Or, ask and ye shall receive, too. Our Lance Avery Morgan, along with the talented Society Texas editorial team, has combed the world to come up with some of the most sumptuous gifts of the season. Go ahead, indulge this year.

RESORTING TO GREAT LENGTHS

This London Dress from The SIL’s holiday exclusive is by Houston-based Cheeky Vintage. Rendered in a beautiful brocade and featuring an ostrich feather trim at the cuff, it’s perfect for holiday entertaining and beyond. Plus, it’s made in Texas.

$995. At ShopTheSIL.com.

AWAY WE GO

The chicest bag you don’t own yet? Surely, it’s this sleek Kessler medium duffle bag designed by Dallas-based Leatherology. In like-butter leather, with a selection of colors, sizes, and monogram styles, we are on board. In fact, any of this company’s leather goods are top drawer. Duffle From

$360. At Leatherology.com.

HAVE PARTY, WILL TRAVEL

In keeping with the spirit of the emblematic trunks, the Louis Vuitton Malle Party conveys a fresh and modern vibe. Thanks to its colorful plexiglass panels, mirrors in the lids, and playful disco ball, it is the ideal home bar. Price upon request. LouisVuitton.com.

ORIGINALLY ORNAMENTAL

Reproduced to exact scale and color, this set of holiday ornaments was released in celebration of the centennial of the Bauhaus. Their geometric forms are both traditional in Germany as well as reminiscent of the costume designs of Oskar Schlemmer for Tragic Ballet. Hand-crafted in the Black Forest of solid maple.

$195. By The Glass House. At DesignStore.TheGlassHouse.org.

GO AHEAD, TREAT YOURSELF

A monthly subscription to the marvelous treats created by Paige’s Bakehouse in Texas is the gift, to yourself and others, that keeps on giving with an ever-changing array of handmade sweet goodness. It arrives directly in gorgeous packaging all year ‘round.

$65 per month. At PaigesBakehouse.com.

SCOOT ALONG, NOW

Definitely reserved for grown-ups, this will create scooter envy. The 500W full suspension electric Mercedes E-Scooter is in sleek black, so you can tear off to get some limes for last-minute cocktails in style.

$1,135. At Mercedes-Benz-Classic-Store.com.

GET ON THE STICK

What budding cowboy or cowgirl wouldn’t love their own Hermès Western and Company status item like a wooden and felt hobbyhorse? In tri-color wool felt with embroidered patches. It’s also the perfect baby gift.

$1200. At Hermès.com.

FOOSBALL? FANTASTIC

For your own game enthusiast, this special edition Ciclope foosball table, inspired by the 1950s Fiat Spiaggina, has a sky-blue structure, wooden inserts and a printed wicker pitch with a central metal cone base. It’s a true object of design for any sports fanatic, Made by Basaglia + Rota Nodari.

$6225. At Artemmest.com.

A PLACE IN THE SUN

Whilst sunning yourself on holiday, stay protected in high fashion style. This extra-long Panama hat with a frayed brim is the living end. In natural straw with a French blue and slim cream band.

$315. By Sensi Studio. At NeimanMarcus.com

RIDE YOUR OWN WAVE

Between the traditional wake surfboard and a skimming wakeboard, is the Modello board, nimble enough for tricks…it also makes carving the boat’s wake so much easier.

$450. At RonixWake.com

I WANT CANDY

This is not your grandmother’s candy bowl. It’s modern and so much chicer. In fact, with its removable lid, it is the perfect hiding place for your favorite bonbons. Plus, it’s a cute, foot-tall statement for the home that adds a renewed freshness with color.

$1523. At HelleMardahl.com.

POP GOES THE ROCKER

Andy Warhol would be proud of this rocking H-Horse by Kartell with its thick polycarbonate frame and seat that is extremely strong, safe, comfortable & suitable for a wide range of children sizes. Then, voilà , it becomes an art piece. In four colors.

$262. At TrueDesign.co.za.

D.I.Y. ESCAPE ROOM

Your teens will love Finders Seekers. It’s the #1 rated thrilling mystery escape room game delivered to your door each month. It “transports” you to a different country to lead a twisting investigation in each location.

The subscription is $30 per month. At FindersSeekers.com.

MIND IF I SLIP INTO SOMETHING MORE COMFORTABLE?

The Knighton slipper is produced in an array of sumptuous cashmere suede colors, with reverse suede detailing. The carefully crafted padded sole has been designed to make this slipper the ultimate traveling and lounging companion. Of course, each elegant slipper comes with a customized slipper bag.

$710. At JohnLobb.com.

LET GO OF MY LEGO

The ultimate build-your-own robot experience stars here with the LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Coding Stem Set. Its programming is also the easiest to learn.

$148. At LEGO.com.

MUST YOU DRONE ON?

Welcome to the perfect starter drone. The Tello Quadopter drone, with an HD camera, is a must-get for your family’s gadget guru. Just pull out your phone to fly anytime, anywhere, to access its intuitive controls. Capture pro-level photo and video with EZ Shots and share them on social media from your smartphone.

$259. At Amazon.com.

PUCKER THAT POUT

You might as well use a vintage Cartier compact as you powder your nose, right? We like this 14K yellow gold one with sapphires and diamonds trimming the clasp. Signed and numbered.

Prices vary, yet this one is $8,900. At 1stDibs.com.

POP GOES THE CHAIR

Modern? Yes. Comfortable? Very. The Varier Ekstrem-designed tubular chair makes a powerful design statement in any room.

$2,549. By Design Within Reach. At DWR.com.

TOO COOL FOR STOOL

Give the unexpected…and pull up the unexpected. A balloon-inspired foot stool work of art, designed by Seungjin Yang, will add a punch of fun to any room. The eight layers of epoxy create a glass-like finish. 20-25 week lead time.

$7,500. At TheFuturePerfect.com.

PERFECT TIMING

Perfect for home or office, this evokes the nostalgia of airport and train station schedule flip boards. Marvel at how the Cloudnola Flipping Out text clock flips away the minutes and hours, which are written out as words in a bold font on plastic cards.

$125. By MOMA. At Store.Moma.org.

ALL EYES ARE ON YOU

Perfect for serving on any occasion, or making into a coffee table, this Ortensia hand-silkscreened, painted, and lacquered tray is embellished with Lina Cavalieri’s face framed in a hydrangea bush.

$1530. At Fornasetti.com.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Be the king and queen of your own castle with this high quality Lucite acrylic chess and checker set. In fact, it’s a bit of Palm Beach on any table it graces. Fun for hours upon hours for the entire family.

$250. At SunnyLife.com.

ENDLESS SUMMER

You can still swim here in the late fall, as we all know. So, why not embrace your inner rock star with this Rolling Stones Hot Lips-inspired pool float?

$85. At SunnyLife.com.

TABLEAUX TALK

Tom Dixon has designed a marvelous statement piece. Made from marble and brass, this table lamp is sure to spark a lively conversation.

$305. At MadeInDeign.co.uk.

WHO’S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL?

Why, you are, of course, when you’re holding these ultra-chic hand mirrors that come with their own geometric marble bases. It’s perfect for any vanity.

$380. At RichardJasmine.com.

BE YOUR OWN WIZARD

A pinball wizard, that is. Try the new arcade favorite that celebrates the rock group Rush. Other motifs include Led Zeppelin, Star Wars, The Avengers, and tons more themes for non-stop game room entertainment.

$8,999. At SternPinball.com

IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK

The Texas-born founder Tracy Hiner, of Black Crow Studios, a luxe wallcovering company, takes the creative vision of each client to create a completely unique and custom art-driven wallcovering design. Each collection goes to a charity organization under their Rebel With a Cause Initiative, where a portion of sales is donated in an effort to use as a means of advocacy. Prices upon request. At BlackCrowStudios.com.

TOAST TO YOUR MOST

Get the day started off as cheerfully as possible with a toaster by Brit maker Haden. The super chic design will perk up any countertop. So, why not get one for the office, too?

$69. At Haden.com.

KEYS TO THE MUSICAL CITY

The old clickety clack of an IBM keyboard is back in style. With 83 round keys and 5 watt JBL speakers, this KnewKey Rocksette is compatible with a pad or phone, you might feel like your penning an 18^th century novel.

$178. At Amazon.com.

THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER…

Show your family’s team spirit with a customized full color illustration. Hit the stands with your MVPs in this personalized art piece. Even your pet is allowed at this ball game.

$175. At UncommonGoods.com.

LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE

by societytexas | Oct 30, 2022 | 2022 November December, Pursue

**Where to go, whom to know, and what to do? Look no further than our Society Texas editorial team’s indispensable guide to what’s happening and why during the holidays.**

MEET ME AT THE PALACE

We love supporting the preservation of international landmarks however we can, don’t you? When it comes to the American Friends of Versailles, founded by Catharine Hamilton of Amarillo, there is no stopping the glamour at this round of four days of festivities and fêtes ahead in June 2023.

For more information, visit AmericanFriendsOfVersailles.org.

THINK GREENS

Even as it cools down, a perfect salad is always a healthy choice. When you’re in L.A. next, perhaps try the money-is-no-object selection at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The signature McCarthy Salad runs $1,912. Seem steep? It does come packed with gold flakes, lobster, caviar, and a bottle of Dom Pérignon.

At DorchesterCollection.com.

RUNWAY TO REAL WAY

Want access to all the top collections but don’t have time to spend in the front row? Problem solved. If you want an insider’s guide to the best trends and inspiration for this fashion season, pick up a copy, or peruse the digital platform of THE EDIT ADVISORY, by our contributors Krystal De Lisi and Ellen Mason.

At TheEditAdvisory.com.

NEXT LEVEL SIPPING

In the competitive world of premium tequilas, there are distinct differences. The award-winning Casa Dragones launches Reposado, the first tequila rested exclusively in Mizunara, a rare oak native to Japan and traditionally used for aging Japanese whiskies. Aha, that’s why it’s so smooth. Prices vary.

At CasaDragones.com.

PRECIOUS MEMORIES PRESERVED

With all the one-of-a-kind holiday photos you’ll be taking, you’ll want to preserve them with the top-rated LaCie Rugged 5TB hard drive. The powerful, trusted external hard drive, for both Mac and Windows computers, will give you peace of mind that you’ll never lose data again.

$169. At Amazon.com.

SERVING UP FRESHNESS

SusieCakes, a well-known sweets destination in the Brentwood area in Los Angeles, is now serving up tasty goodness in Austin in Westlake. From cakes to pies, cheesecakes, and puddings, there is something happy and mouthwateringly delicious for everyone here.

At SusieCakes.com.

MAINTAIN THE MAINTENANCE

House Ninja is a concierge service that helps busy Austin homeowners manage all their home maintenance and repairs. From quick fixes to repairs, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and much more. Simply text your personal House Ninja team and they handle it for you…from hiring a professional to managing the work. All for just $29 a month.

At HouseNinja.co.

COVER TO COVER

by societytexas | Oct 30, 2022 | 2022 November December, Browse

And just like that, here are some of the best reads of the holiday season to give…and to give yourself, according to our ardent bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan.

THE SIR MARK FEHRS HAUKOHL COLLECTION OF EUROPEAN WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS, 2000-2022

By Manfred Heiting. Text and drawings by Rebecca Mark

Houston-based philanthropist Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl’s collection of work by European women photographers is stunning. One of the largest of its kind, the collection comprises 220 works by nearly 90 emerging and established women photographers from 17 countries in Western and Eastern Europe.

$65. At Artbook.com.

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE

By Dominic Bradley

From armchairs, sofas, and tables to cabinets, bookcases, and nightstands, this comprehensive and richly illustrated book offers a complete overview of mid-century modern furniture design. It showcases hundreds of pieces by both well and lesser-known designers from around the world.

$75. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

ART X FASHION: FASHION INSPIRED BY ART

By Nancy Duncan Hall

Creative in scope, here are 75 pairings of designer pieces and the artworks that inspired them, from designers like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli (who famously worked with artists like Picasso and Dalí in the early twentieth century) to such iconic fashion moments as Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 homage to Piet Mondrian….and beyond.

$45. At RizzoliUSA.com.

DEEDA BLAIR: FOOD, FLOWERS & FANTASY

By Deeda Blair

Here, the inimitable socialite shares her inspirations for entertaining with understated elegance and distinction. The tome is chock-full of menus, recipes, table settings, and charming stories about her extraordinarily colorful life. This is one to give to your very favorites.

$60. At RizzoliUSA.com.

THE DELMONICO WAY

By Max Tucci

Bring glamour and style into your home, featuring stories, ideas for entertaining, and seventy-five delectable recipes from the Tuccis, the family that ran the famous Delmonico’s into the late 80s. Perfect for any host who would appreciate this.

$45. At RizzoliUSA.com.

MARK ROTHKO

By Christopher Rothko and Kate Rothko Prizel and Alexander Nemerov and Hiroshi Sugimoto

Revel in this landmark book of unprecedented scale that allows all aspects of Rothko’s artistic career to be heard in full voice, published in close collaboration with the artist’s family and featuring beloved works from major collections as well as never-before-seen canvases and paintings on paper.

$150. At RizzoliUSA.com.

STORYTELLING

By David Yarrow

For more than two decades, legendary British photographer David Yarrow has created evocative photography of some of the world’s most iconic personalities, sporting moments, and endangered wildlife. With his images raising huge sums for charity, he is one of the most relevant and best-selling photographers in the world today.

$115. At RizzoliUSA.com.

BVLGARI EDEN: THE GARDEN OF WONDERS

By Simone Marchetti and Lucia Silvestri

As we know, every year, Bvlgari launches a high jewelry collection. The most recent theme is the Garden of Eden, a subject that celebrates nature as a limitless source of inspiration, vitality, and energy—reflected in the wonderful craftsmanship of a Roman brand famous for its colorful gems and refined design.

$100. At RizzoliUSA.com.

BRING ON THE JOY

by societytexas | Oct 30, 2022 | 2022 November December, Editor's Letter

At this time of year, we’re all a little more reflective—reflective on the past, and indeed, reflecting on how we can project our future, too. I think of all the Christmas antecedents in my own past, and the memories that swirl about begin with the holiday trees my family had, which also reflected progress in many ways.

Very on trend, we kept up with the prevailing holiday decor tastes at the time, especially with the Jetsons–Esque aluminum trees that were accompanied by a colored light wheel (ranging from red, blue, green, and amber) to change the branches’ colors. That was an early favorite in my household until it wasn’t. Then, the large pine tree emerged, with a wingspan of a double refrigerator and more sparse limbs, leaving room to highlight the significance of favorite ornaments like those from the Seven Dwarfs and the Peanuts Gang.

As time marched on, the mighty Douglas Fir trees became adorned with hand-painted wooden ornaments, aptly accessorized with gingham bows and popcorn garland, an austere nod to the hit vintage series, The Walton’s, perhaps? Bidding the somber 70s farewell, with its energy crisis and strikes, with not even a fare-thee-well adieu, the Dynasty-inspired trees would rise to rival any in a department store. They would tower, all glistening in gold and strand-upon-strand of twinkling bright lights, a relatively newish trend then.

Of course, the coveted tree would alternate from a spare corner in the den, to a more prominent place in the formal living room for an occasional faux tree, to the front plate glass windows, flanked by taffeta drapes, below a glittering chandelier, that said, Hey hey–look at me. Who could miss it? As the opulent 80s gave way to the more Bada-Bing 90s and 2000s of an amalgamation of themes, sentimental favorites, grandparents’ vintage ornaments, and Christopher Radko collectibles were in vogue, but now like so many things in the world, anything goes. The holidays reflect our own, as well as our families, progress in age, taste, and worldly point of view.

The main thing, as I see it in the here and now, is to create lasting memories with loved ones, tree or no tree, especially since the several-year pandemic impeded so many recent holiday plans, and perhaps all year ‘round instead of just these two months ahead. In essence, congratulations on the progress of 2022, for which we are all full of gratitude, and how about we start making those New Year plans ahead of time because 2023 will likely be the most extraordinary year yet. See you around the tree…and in the ballroom.

Lance Avery Morgan

Editor-In-Chief &

Creative Director

Lance@SocietyTexas.com

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Portrait photography by Romy Suskin

WILD KINGDOM

by societytexas | Oct 30, 2022 | 2022 November December, Introduce

It’s time to let our hair down, relax a little more during the holidays and enjoy the very most of the season and all it represents. After all, you deserve it after the past couple of years. World events be darned, let us return to the fun that embraces loved ones, loved causes, and loved events that we can share together.

This London Dress from The SIL’s holiday exclusive from Houston-based Cheeky Vintage. Rendered in a beautiful brocade and features an ostrich feather trim at the cuff, it’s perfect for holiday entertaining and beyond. Plus, it’s made in Texas.

$995. At ShopTheSIL.com

RED LETTER DAY

by societytexas | Oct 30, 2022 | 2022 November December, List, Style

For the holidays and well into 2023, the writing is on the wall. In red ink. What used to be a favorite accessory color is now front and center stage as the hue to adore, according to our style guides, the always chic Rank & Style CEO Jamie Chandlee and her team.

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GO AHEAD, TAKE A BOW

To stir things up for the season’s holiday parties, try this Self Portrait red dress. The bow-detailed ruffled crepe mini dress is just the answer. Try it with a headband and slinky sandals.

$425. At Net-A-Porter.

BRING ON THE DRAMA

As you whisper your wish list under the mistletoe, this limited-edition Rouge Hermes Matte lipstick will have you in a holiday mood like never before.

At NeimanMarcus.com.

SHADES OF ROSE

For the rosiest of cheeks, try the iconic Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick highlighter that instantly delivers soft-focus highlights with a flattering combination of pale, golden, and rosy pinks.

At Sephora.com.

SOFT & SUBLIME

Bottega Veneta’s Medium Bulb bag has been crafted in Italy from supple leather with chic knotted handles that can be removed to turn the style into a clutch, depending on the occasion. It secures with drawstring ties.

$2300. At Net-A-Porter.com.

LET’S KEEP IT CASUAL

You’ll be running toward sparkling glam with Gucci’s multi-colored Lovelight Screener trainers that are made from canvas and covered with sparkling glitter with tongue and heel logos for a glamorous riff on the sporty style.

$1011. At MatchesFashion.com.

OVERNIGHT SENSATION

This Morgan Lane Tommy PJ set in 100% lightweight poplin with contrasting piping, is the perfect ensemble for holiday lounging. Just don’t slumber through Christmas morning.

$158. At ShopBop.com.

SERVANT CLASS

The Jonathan Adler-designed safari tray features a wildly divine feline lounging fiercely. On a bold orange background, the high-fired porcelain is accented with real sparkly gold for extra glam.

$85. At JonathanAdler.com.

POWER COUPLE

This Paint-Box Coral Cherry and Soft Lilac duo tells a classic, glamorous story that’s genuinely colorful. Achieve full, pigmented coverage in two coats with a formula that is cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, and paraben-free.

For both, $40. At Paint-Box.com.

WALKING TALL

The cowboy boot just got elevated, thanks to this Isabel Marant Dahope pair. In calfskin, with western-style stitching̶ made in Italy.

$1150. At Shopbop.com.

THAT’S THE SPIRIT

The evil eye blue locket is a thin barrel pendant in finely chiseled gold. It’s worn on a double loop, so it makes a pretty statement necklace to wear with your favorite blouse.

$2200. At MarieLictenberg.com.

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