‘Tis the season! And, with the launch of our first holiday issue, we are determined to help you make it merry and bright. To that end, writer Suzanne Zuckerman interviewed five of the world’s hottest interior designers and A-list creatives for their best advice on having an inspired and joyful holiday home. From Nate Berkus’ favorite tablescaping tricks to Bobbi Brown’s top gifts to give and receive, we’ve got everything you need to deck your halls — without having a midwinter meltdown.
While you cozy up at home over the holidays, why not start plotting your next bucket list adventure? If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing around the Galápagos on a luxury yacht, tag along with Managing Editor Lexi Sunberg as she takes off on “A Darwinian Dream.” Is a warm beach vacation more your vibe? If so, dive into “The Quiet Pleasures of Greece” with writer Marcia DeSanctis or join me as I explore “La Dolce Vita” at the iconic Cala di Volpe hotel in Sardinia. In “The Everest Enigma,” you can journey to the summit of Mount Everest as pioneering big wall climber and New York Times best-selling author Mark Synnott (and yes, also my brother) attempts to solve one of the mountaineering world’s biggest mysteries: Who really made it to the top first?
For those who prefer their bucket list vacations to be stocked with high-end dog treats and happy tail wags, look no further than “Jetset Pets.” Here, writer and rescue dog mama Anne Rodrique-Jones explores the rise of luxury travel for dogs. Travel vicariously to The Plaza with Rodrique-Jones and her senior lab mix, Delta Burke, and giggle along as they are treated to matching fluffy bathrobes and a series of delightful canine-themed surprises, including a personal welcome note from Eloise’s fictional dog, Weenie, and a multi-tiered silver platter full of dog-friendly macaroons. And don’t worry if you can’t stomach the sticker shock of a $6,000 domestic flight on BARK Air, there are other ways to travel in style with your pup. This summer, I took my 13-year-old Labrador Lucy on one last bucket list adventure at the dog-friendly Surf Lodge in Montauk (see above). As part of the “Defender Experience,” we had access to a rugged and roomy Range Rover all weekend, which made it easy for my senior dog to put her paws in the sand one last time. With her head poking out the window and her ears flapping in the breeze, she was the picture of happiness as we wheeled around town, ultimately stopping at a dog-friendly beach where my grizzly-muzzled water baby briefly seemed to forget about her arthritic hips and other chronic health issues as she sauntered happily into the ocean.
Consider these inspiring stories of love and light our gift to you in this season of giving. Enjoy the issue!
Amy Synnott, Editor-in-Chief
@amysynnott
