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The thigh’s the limit when it comes to boots this fall

BY KATE FINNIGAN to un-remember these things. Factor in look of this season. Simply a warmer, More comfortable and flattering then I
The Telegraph a good six to eight years of Friday and more substantial, more luxurious, had imagined, the best of these boots
Saturday nights in Blockbuster video more on trend and much, much more prove leg-lengthening, which is, as the
We all felt the pinch contemplating the cover of “Pretty expensive version of a pair of opaque kids say, goals.
last week. That nip of Woman” did nothing positive for my tights. What’s not to like?
fall in the air, the dark- opinion of the accessory, no matter how The daddy of them all is Jimmy
ening evening, the ir- much heart Julia Roberts’ hooker had. This is why I was prepared to lock Choo’s Minerva. Already with a wait-
repressible urge to put myself into the Telegraph fashion ing list and at $1,450 sadly out of my
a throw on the sofa and So I feel like I’ve really worked closet last week. Just me, a mirror and reach, boy are they beautiful. Round
turn your thoughts to- through some stuff to be at the place 12 pairs of over-the-knee boots. I tell toe, block heel, gorgeous leather, the
wards the big question I’m currently in, which is not simply you, we had a laugh. Quite the workout, tops stand proud of the knee and finish
of our times. Boots. How re-considering the thigh-high boot but too. Negotiating your way into a dozen just above.
are we all going to han- willingly trying it on. Such is the power pairs of suede, leather, crushed-velvet,
of suggestion when it comes from the extra-long boots proved the equivalent Red is the color of the season for coats
dle boots this fall? likes of the Balenciaga and Isabel Ma- of a high-intensity interval training and boots and while high red boots
Because this rant autumn/winter collections. session. Over-the-knee boot shopping sounds like a distastefully exhibition-
is not a style challenge to take on light- ist idea, remember you’re going to be
season it is not Some readjustment has taken place ly. An entire afternoon is required and wearing them with brown, tan, bur-
a mere matter of though. In its new context the over- you are a mad person if you attempt it gundy and dark purple, rather than
Chelsea or hiking, the-knee boot is less whip-cracking, in a busy town center or shopping mall over snow-washed skinny jeans. Avoid a
block heel or cone attention-seeking principal boy and on a Saturday. pointed toe – a round toe wears less eas-
heel, but rather, how far are you pre- more beautiful and useful member of ily. Likewise block heel versus stiletto.
pared to go? How high up the thigh? the chorus. Forget Kinky Boots. This Also, you’re going to need back up,
We’re talking long boots. L-o-n-g. Are is the high boot as a demure, layering a wing-woman, to help you pull the My favorite flat boot at the more af-
you up for it? tool. Rather than worn over a tight pair things off. On this note, do wear tights fordable end is Dune’s Taliah, a suede
It’s all fresh meat to me, mind. I’ve of denims or with a micro mini a la Kim to enable a frictionless leg exit from pull-on, with an adjustable toggle for
never worn a thigh-high boot in my life. Kardashian, they’re something practi- warm, clinging leather. fit. It’s cosy, comfortable enough to
I grew up in the 1980s and ’90s and saw cal to fill the gap so unhelpfully provid- wear all day and the gold trim around
the best minds of my generation de- ed by a waterfall hem dresses. Think of Of course, it all sounds horrendous the heel looks smart. Cosy, comfort-
stroyed by Samantha Fox permanently them as an opportunity to add color and why would anyone bother, etc., but able, smart? A pair of kinky boots could
channeling Prince Charming. It’s hard and texture to the autumnal, ’70s-style I wouldn’t be wasting your time had end up being the most sensible buy of
the results not been surprisingly good. the autumn. 

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Gary McQueen on taking up the family fashion legacy

BY JULIA ROBSON Not just that he talks with the same
The Telegraph dropped aitches that locate his
birthplace east of the Bow Bells.
Meeting Gary James McQueen,
now 37, you are struck by his eyes: As he shows me the collection of
dark blue with a cheeky twinkle when men’s silk scarves he has created
he laughs. “My uncle used to style me with Anderson and Sheppard, the
up. He tried to do something with my Savile Row tailors where Lee, as Mc-
hair then eventually he’d give up and Queen was known, trained, it is clear
go, ‘It’s a birds nest.’” that Gary’s aesthetics are a chip off
the old block. Death and Re-birth are
The family resemblance is strong. the main themes, with birds, bones,

skulls and insects (locusts, mostly) his theatrical shows that explored
in shades of gray, black and red. sexuality and other taboos. He
made British fashion cool and gave
McQueen was the cheeky work- it the super-league status it had long
ing-class cockney sparrow taken un- lacked.
der the wing of aristocratic fashion
stylist Isabella Blow both as protégé Like his uncle, Gary is the son of
and power tool. a black cab driver. Indeed, it was
because Gary’s mother, Janet, Lee’s
Within the rarefied fashion world, elder sister, was out driving her cab,
McQueen stood out in every way. that uncle Lee (Blow was the one who
The son of a London black cab driver, suggested he took his second name,
his talent would transcend any limi- Alexander, for his label) would baby-
tations of the British class system. sit and fashion photo shoots would
Legend has it that, while training at be top of the agenda.
Anderson and Sheppard, he stitched
an obscenity into the lining of a suit “We’d be at nan’s house, where
destined for the Prince of Wales. Lee lived. When mum was out work-
ing, he’d let us watch horror films
McQueen brought danger to Lon- like Hellraiser.” Gary believes this
don fashion in the mid-1990s with

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sparked his own love of character cil, having become a father to two “Falling Scarves” “everything was urgent.”
creation: “The way my uncle ap- small children, Zara and Mason. His Gary McQueen’s debut He added: “People would rush
proached art was through storytell- youngest daughter, Violet, was not
ing. He designed for characters, not yet born. scarves collection. around like headless chickens when
people. That’s what I love to do.” Lee was in the building.
At 25, Gary remembers how Lee boss’ nephew. Handily, his talent for
Despite the 10-year age gap, this informally introduced him to the printed textiles, his training in (then “First you’d smell his cigarette
understanding became a bond. menswear team. “It was a sweat new) computer technology and hav- smoke, then hear his psychotic
When Gary was 12, his mother re- box, basically – just chaos. For two ing a stepfather as a printmaker laughter. Everyone liked to please
married and relocated the family to months, no one really knew who I helped. As did his fashionable looks. him. He would ask people to do the
the German town of Luelsdorf, near was. They probably thought I was impossible.
Bonn. Gary remembers hearing one of Lee’s boyfriends,” he laughs. At our meeting in an art studio in
about Lee through family talk. Dalston, Gary wears a tight black “For Lee, nothing was impossible.
Gary kept his head down. He rec- cashmere sweater showing off a toned Everything could be done if you
“Nobody thought he was going ognized the “gray area” of being the torso, with trendy brown drainpipes tried hard enough. And for him, you
to make it that big. He was quirky. I “bought on the high street,” with ex- always did. He had such high expec-
loved him for that. Mum openly ad- pensive Alexander McQueen snaffle tations. I’d get the sharp side of his
mits to feeling embarrassed and pro- loafers. Reminiscing about life work- tongue, then the next day he’d pat
tective. She worried that his shows ing at McQueen, Gary explains that me on the back.”
were too ‘out there.’”
At the time of McQueen’s death
Lee and his big sister were ex- in 2010, Gary had been working for
tremely close. Kim Blake, the fashion his uncle for five years. “We worked
PR who represented the designer, re- weekends, and late nights closer to
calls how his shows were always de- the show – not ideal when you’re a
layed “to wait for Janet,” who would dad. Lee had a bad lifestyle. I was
be battling her way through fashion- not close to his friends. He kept his
show crowds. Lee’s mother, Joyce, life private. After work, I’d go home
would be backstage helping, “but it to my family and Jane [his partner,
was Janet he wanted front row.” who was then a banker].”

Gary had returned to London to Gary continued to work for the Al-
study graphic design when a position exander McQueen label after Sarah
came up at McQueen for a textile de- Burton (another of Lee’s protégés)
signer. He “jumped” at it, not least be- took over as creative director. In 2011,
cause his dreams of becoming a fine she famously created the Duchess
artist were not working out. of Cambridge’s wedding dress, pro-
pelling the McQueen name to even
He had taken a job with the coun- greater global recognition. 

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DINING REVIEW

Maison Martinique: Fine dining with a Caribbean flair

BY TINA RONDEAU
Columnist

There’s good news at Maison Marti- Smoked Salmon Mojo Marinated
nique, the onetime premier island din- Bruschetta. Chicken and Shrimp.
ing spot where good news has been in
short supply in recent years. Caribbean Shrimp
Cocktail.
After years of trying, with only limited
success, to emulate the French haute I really am,” he concluded. So
cuisine of the late chef Yannick Martin, are we.
the restaurant finally has decided to go
in a different direction and feature a Bacon Wrapped Pretzel Crusted I welcome your comments,
more contemporary American cuisine Sea Scallops. Caramel Cheescake. and encourage you to send
with a Caribbean flair. feedback to me at tina@vero-
PHOTOS BY GORDON RADFORD beach32963.com.
That would seem to make compelling
sense in a restaurant housed in a bou- For dessert, we shared an order of Ca- The reviewer dines anon-
tique hotel with the name Caribbean ribbean-style pineapple and banana co- ymously at restaurants at
Court. conut bread pudding ($10) and a slice of the expense of Vero Beach
New York-style cheese cake with choco- 32963. 
And the good news is that a visit to late ganache and pecans ($12), and my
Maison Martinique last week, only a husband finished with an espresso “There’s really going to be some great Hours:
short time after the new menu (and a ($4.50). things here,” he said. “When I came, I Wednesday - Saturday,
new chef) had been put in place, found said, ‘We’ve got this beautiful Caribbean
the preparation of the dishes up to the Dinner for two, with a couple of glass- hotel. Let’s go Caribbean here. And the 5 pm to 9 pm
high standard people once expected of es of wine each, would run about $150 French stuffy stuff is out the window.
this classy restaurant. before tax and tip. We’re going to do fine dining with a Ca- Beverages: Full bar
ribbean flair.’
With escargots no longer on the appe- Our server, Steven, was extremely at- Address:
tizer menu, for starters on this evening tentive, and toward the end of the eve- “But there are still a couple of dishes 1601 South Ocean Drive
my husband chose the bacon-wrapped ning the new chef, Glenn Schmitt, came on the new menu that are taken from
smoked sea scallops ($13), I decided to go out of the kitchen to see how we had en- the past. We’re going to take baby
with the beet salad ($13), and our com- joyed our meal. steps as we add Caribbean – like a Ca-
panion opted for the seared blackened ribbean Chateaubriand for two with a
ahi tuna ($18). nice orange sauce, grilled pineapple,
grilled fruit – but I’m excited about it,
The beet salad was an extremely
tasty mix of field greens, served with a
raspberry orange vinaigrette and fresh
fennel, with roasted beets, heirloom to-
matoes, and roasted red peppers. Our
companion’s dish was a beautiful array
of perfectly seared rare tuna accompa-
nied by Asian coleslaw, with a choice of
peanut sauce, wasabi, and sweet soy.

But my husband’s two jumbo scal-
lops were simply gorgeous, smoked and
grilled to perfection, wrapped in Apple-
wood bacon, and served with a cucum-
ber salsa tossed in a sweet chili sauce.
Amazing.

Then for entrees, we decided to forgo
the highly recommended prime rib, and
I ordered the sea scallops ($38), my hus-
band had the blackened swordfish ($32)
and our companion picked the veal
marsala ($30).

My pan-seared diver scallops, fin-
ished off with a touch of a honeyed
beurre blanc and bacon, were served
with a parmesan risotto, and accom-
panied by haricot verts. Our compan-
ion’s tender slices of veal were served in
a marsala sauce with a touch of cream
atop parmesan risotto, and again ac-
companied by fresh veggies.

My husband’s swordfish, absolutely
perfectly prepared, was drizzled with a
cilantro lime sour cream, and accompa-
nied by a rice pilaf, roasted corn salsa,
and the haricot verts.

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WINE COLUMN

Strategies for picking a wine to serve at Thanksgiving

BY DAVE MCINTYRE wines and I like having a family label. ing from lighter to richer and heavier each special to your guests, and share
You will not have to search very hard to wines. And end with champagne, the the stories that make wine so personal
The Washington Post find a wine that matches or comes close ne plus ultra of sparkling wine, with and special.
to your given or family name. Worth a the richness to match the turkey and
Still trying to figure out what wine try, anyway. stuffing, the cheese and maybe even When all else fails, remember my
is right for Thanksgiving? the pumpkin pie. perennial advice: Open one of every-
3. Where did you travel this year? thing. Or at least, a variety. Every bot-
The wine industry would have you Relive your vacation to Barcelona 6. Host a “Friendsgiving.” Invite your tle won’t perfectly complement every
fret over what wine to serve with with wines from Spain, your visit guests to bring a bottle of wine or two dish and please every diner, but each
your turkey and trimmings. Yams to Lisbon with savory reds from the of their choosing. These could be from will find at least one partner and fan,
with mini-marshmallows? Cranberry Douro Valley or Alentejo in Portugal. any of the themes above, or just some- and the cumulative effect will be a
sauce? Even turkey itself is suppos- Maybe you brought home a special thing they enjoy with a special dinner. happy one. And that’s what Thanks-
edly unfriendly to wines. bottle from a winery you visited in Then you can enjoy a variety of wines, giving is all about. 
your travels around the United States.
Nonsense. Don’t sweat it. You have What are you waiting for? Open it.
more to worry about on Thanksgiv-
ing than wines. Why not have a little 4. Celebrate the harvest. Thanksgiv-
fun and pick a theme? Here are several ing was all about the harvest, after all.
ideas: Beaujolais Nouveau is released one
week before turkey day and is meant
1. Choose wines based on your her- to celebrate the season just completed.
itage. German blood flowing in your Have at least one bottle of this on hand
veins? Select a few Rieslings. Italian to toast fall and the coming winter. If
or French? You’ve got it made. If your you want to extend the theme, Beaujo-
great-granduncle once looked in the lais is a delicious, food-friendly wine.
direction of Austria, open a few grun- Have a few older ones on hand (and by
er veltliners and maybe a zweigelt for older, I mean 2016 or back just a few
the red-wine lovers in your family. years). Beaujolais Cru, labeled for their
Latin America in your background? villages, such as Fleurie and Chirou-
You have a wealth of choices from bles, add a level of complexity and nu-
Chile, Argentina or Uruguay. ance. And a variation on that theme . . .

2. Choose wines based on your 5. Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles. Bubbles
name. This is fun and easy, and a great go with anything and everything, after
promo for Smith-Madrone, an excel- all. Start by welcoming your guests with
lent Napa Valley producer. (There may a pleasant Italian prosecco, then serve
not be many people named for trees, a nice cava from Spain, a cremant from
but the Smith part is easy.) Personally, France and a rich sparkler from Cali-
I’m drawn to McIntyre wines from Cal- fornia, Oregon or New York, progress-
ifornia’s Central Valley. I’m not related
to Steve McIntyre, but he makes nice

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PETS

Bonz’s heart warmed by Puerto Rican pooches’ rescue

Hi Dog Buddies! been chosen to be Spokespooch.” money to charter
“I’m honored to meet all of you, and
A while back I got a woof-mail about the plane AN fill
a big buncha pooches who were livin’ in I can’t wait to hear about your adven-
Puerto Rico with their humans, when ture,” I told him, adjusting my note- it with more than
that hurrycane, Maria, came along and book, pencil poised. Rafael began.
pretty much blew everything away, 3,000 pounds of
an the humans and pooches lost their “We were still scared to pieces from
homes, and hundreds of pooches lost goin’ through the hurrycane, thinkin’ food an water an
their families and didn’t have even any we were gonna get blown or washed
food or anything. They were in Dire away. We didn’t know it then, but the medicine! They
Straits. lady who’s the Boss of here, Miss Jacque,
heard about us hurrycane orphans and did it for US! A
Anyway, with lotsa help from really knew she hadda Do Something. When
nice humans, the Puerto Rican pooches she found out there were already lotsa bunch of raggedy-
got rescued. The humans gathered ’em supply trucks stuck at the airport in
all up, put ’em onna plane an flew ’em to Puerto Rico and couldn’t even get to the muffin Puerto Ri-
Fort Pierce! All 62 of ’em! THEN, guess humans, never mind the animals, she
what, they all got delivered to HALO, got real determined, like humans do can pooches that
that shelter up in Sebastian. sometimes.
they didn’t even
I wanted to talk to one of ’em and get “Us pooches were scattered around
the story first-paw, an I thought you a town called Rincon, in several small KNOW.”
pooches would be innersted, too. So I rescue places, and even more of us,
got permission to do an innerview. around 700, were livin’ in a big sanctu- “Woof!” I re-
ary, Santurario Canita, and nobody had
All the Puerto Rican pooches were in food or water or medicine. We were all peated, getting VnoelwunatrereirvsalAs mfraonmdaPuJeersstoanRdicoJ.onPHJOoTOnBYeGsORhDOeNlRpADtFOhRDe
a special big room, each in their own lit- hungry an thirsty, some were sick and a little sniffly-
tle cage, cuz they were all still in QWAR- lots Didn’t Make It. That was a scary, nose. “That’s a
un-teen, which means they have to be Dismal Dog Biscuits time for us, buh- lotta pounds of
sure they’re not sick or have ang-ZI-utty lieve me.” stuff.”
or anything like that. Plus they hadda
get over all the scary stuff they’d been “Woof,” was all I could say. “The rescue trip started on Tuesday, rived here. We were all sorta
through. “Then,” Rafael continued, “Miss
Jacque found out from this buncha Oct. 24. HALO’s private charter, loaded nervous, but the humans are real kind
First I was introduced to Beba, a little humans called Guardians of Rescue
gal, wiggly and slurpy, who appeared that they could help HALO charter an with food and supplies, took off for our an gentle an patient with us. Now we’re
well uh-JUS-ted. My assistant got to ackshull AIRplane for much less money
hold Beba, who gave her lots of frenly than usual that could bring food and little island. Soon as it landed, a buncha all tidied up and eating right again and
slurps. medicine and other stuff all the home-
less pooches needed, then load up with human volunteers started handing out making sure to hydrate, an getting’ used
“Ola, Senorita Beba. Como estas,” I in- as many pooches as possible an fly back
quired. to here. the stuff to the shelters in need. Then – to bein’ in Florida. Then, when we’re
“An here’s the really cool kibbles
“Bien. Muy bien,” she replied, “But, Se- part.” Rafael got quiet, then said, “Hon- I’ll never forget the date, Thursday, Oct. ready, we can start looking for our Forev-
nor Bonzo, we all speak English. Puerto estly, Senor Bonzo, I was never a big fan
Rican puppies – humans and dogs – are of humans, I mostly fended for myself, 26 – 62 of us were chosen for a Freedom er Families. That’s what I’m most excited
required to learn English.” was never, like, pals with one. But I’m
lookin’ at things different since I heard Flight on the plane back to the states. I about now.”
Eventurally the nice lady brought out what the HALO humans an frens did.”
this itsy little chihuahua with Super- “Why? What did they do?” can’t even describe, Senor Bonzo, how it “Rafael, I don’t think I’ve ever heard
sized ears, and gold-colored hair that “They got busy and donated enough
stuck out in every direction. I had to felt when a human picked me up an put such a dramatic story,” I told him. “I
smile. “I’m Rafael. I’m going on 1. I have
me in a little crate for the flight. I was wish you muy buena suerte in your new

afraid to even believe it was true. We life.”

were ackshully going to have a chance Heading home I was hoping all those

for a new life. During the flight, several homeless pooches would quickly find

of us were talkin’ about it and we all felt loving homes, and I was looking forward

pretty much the same way. Like it was to seeing my Grandma and Grandpa,

dream. and givin’ ’em extra snuggles to show

“But it was REAL! At about 5 p.m., our ’em I know what a lucky dog I am.

plane landed at the Fort Pierce airport. The Bonz
There was a real efficient, pooch-frenly
team of HALO volunteers and frens, an

a real kind dog doctor and assistant on Don’t Be Shy
the ground to welcome us and make sure

we were all muy bueno. One by one, our We are always looking for pets
crates, with us in ’em, were unloaded an with interesting stories.
handed down the line. We all had to go
through the airport check-in, then we To set up an interview, email
were loaded into three vans for the drive [email protected].

to HALO. It was the same when we ar-

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Vero Beach Museum of Art - DeWitt Boutelle af- a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vero Beach Book Cen- 7 p.m. showing at Majestic 11 Theatre in com- to Riverview Park, where Santa and his helpers will
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Masters of American Photography thru Jan. 14. ments. Free. seating. 772-925-8200
2 Rod MacDonald at Sebastian Inlet State
McKee Botanical Garden - It’s a Jungle out 26-30 Citrus growers team up for 1-30 Holiday Nights, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Park Night Sounds concert series, 7 p.m.
There Exhibition thru April 29. 20th annual Citrus Sale, 9 weekends at Riverside Theatre at Coconut Point pavilions. Free with park entry
a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at and to benefit Unit- - live music, full bars, food service and holiday fee. 772-388-2750
Downtown Vero Beach – monthly 5 to 8 p.m. ed Way of Indian River County, selling navel or- lights. Free admission.
First Friday Gallery Strolls. anges or ruby red grapefruit in 2/5 ($35) and 3 Holidays in the Wild at Vero Beach Mu-
4/5 ($50) boxes. Price includes shipping; no car- 2 Vero Beach Art Club’s Art Trail - tour of 10 seum of Art, 1 to 4 p.m. with free family
NOVEMBER ryout. 772-203-5766 member artists’ home studios, 10 a.m. to 4 friendly activities. 772-231-0707
p.m. self-guided tours. $25 & $30. 772-231-0303
23 Tenth annual Thanksgiving Day Trot 30 To December 2 - Sunset Holiday Lights 3 Christmas Road Trip-themed Holiday Dra-
Against Poverty, 5K Walk/Run followed Canoe Trips, 5 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. at En- 2 Ballet Vero Beach presents Tea Up for the ma presented by Vero Beach Recreation
by free sweet potato pancake breakfast, 7:30 a.m. vironmental Learning Center and WinterGreen Nutcracker to benefit BVB’s new production Dept. Aerial Antics Youth Circus, 2 p.m. and 6
at Riverside Park (7:15 free children’s ¼-mile) to Night Lights 4 to 8 p.m. Sat. at ELC, with musical Nutcracker on the Indian River, 12 Noon at Oak p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC
benefit United Against Poverty. 772-770-0740 entertainment, nature crafts, photos with tropi- Harbor Club – luncheon, fashion show and auc-
cal Santa and canoeing a mangrove winter won- tion, children’s fun zone with games and visits from 7 Annual Candle Light Vigil to remember
derland. discoverELC.org Santa and Nutcracker characters. 772-905-2651 victims of homicide in IRC, 6 p.m. behind
Indian River County Courthouse, hosted by IRC
23 11th annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner, 30 to December 3 - Sebastian River High 2 Holiday Fika Pause (coffee/tour), 2 to 3:30 Victims’ Rights Coalition. 772-226-3304
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at First Church School Prism Concert at SRHS PAC, 7 p.m. at historic Hallstrom House hosted by
of God. Free to all. 772-562-2256 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sat., and 2 IRC Historical Society. 772-778-3435 7 Indian River Medical Center Auxiliary’s
p.m. Sun. showcasing Concert, Jazz and March- Florence Booms Celebration of Lights
24 Main Street Vero Beach Downtown ing Sharks bands, Flag & Dance Line and Choral 2 Sunset at the Sanctuary marks the 20th interfaith ceremony, Christmas Tree and Cha-
Friday Street Party, 6 to 9 p.m. on 14th program. 772-564-4315 anniversary of Save the Chimps, 3 to 6 p.m. nukah Menorah lighting and refreshments, 6
Avenue. Free. 772-643-6782 at the Sanctuary with walking tour, champagne p.m. on IRMC grounds. Memorial Light dona-
DECEMBER reception, music and hors d’oeuvres. $250. tions benefit Women’s Health Care team. 772-
25 Art by the River Fine Art Show hosted 772-971-6292 567-4311 x1133
by Sebastian River Art Club, 10 a.m. to 1 Sebastian Chamber of Commerce Light Up
4 p.m. (rain date Sunday) at Riverview Park in Night, 5:30 to 8 p.m., with food, refresh- 2 Run Vero’s Candy Cane 3K, 5:15 p.m. along 7 Indian River Medical Center Auxiliary’s
Sebastian. Ocean Drive preceding the Vero Beach Florence Booms Celebration of Lights in-
terfaith ceremony, Christmas Tree and Chanu-
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8 NAILS 3 INSPIRE
9 EPISODE 4 ENERGY 7 Senior Resource Association Silver Tones
10 EVENING 5 SWISS Holiday Concert, Christmas USA: North,
11 SHOWY 6 LOOKOUT South, East and West, 7 p.m. at First Presbyte-
12 SYSTEM 7 ENEMY rian Church. 772-569-0760
14 DEPTHS 13 STARTER
18 BLAME 15 ELASTIC 8 Center for Spiritual Care Benefit Luncheon,
20 TEACAKE 16 SCENERY 12 p.m. at Grand Harbor Golf Club to help
22 ATTRACT 17 STATUS underwrite its programs and services such as art
23 TRADE exhibits, seminars, wellness events and support
24 THREE groups. $50. 772-567-1233
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STYLE, SERENITY AT NATURE’S
DOORSTEP IN ORCHID ISLAND

941 Orchid Point Way in Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club: 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,535-square-foot
home on large lot offered for $1,645,000 by Scott Oberlink of Orchid Island Realty: 772-643-3181

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Style, serenity at nature’s doorstep in Orchid Island

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA Point Way, tucked in along a peaceful agreed their home should impart a embraced on three sides by the U-
Staff Writer cul-de-sac at the far end of the exclu- feeling of unimpeded flow between shaped home. Palms and low foliage
sive Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, the indoor spaces and the spectacu- edge the pavered pool deck, and the
One of the most graceful and clev- with a back yard that adjoins the Peli- lar natural beauty that beckoned just glistening water itself reflects the soft
erly conceived homes you’ll find on can Island National Wildlife Refuge. beyond the threshold. And Pat was blue green of a natural forest pool.
the island was not designed by an ar- determined that not a single square
chitect but by a determined and gifted Jackie loved the community’s West A lanai on all three sides allows
management consultant – homeown- Indies ambiance and, having lived
er Pat Morey. Jackie and Pat Morey and worked in Asia, wanted the se-
knew what they wanted to build on rene Eastern influence as well. She
the lot they had chosen at 941 Orchid also wanted to be able to entertain
on a large scale. Husband and wife

inch of space would be endless seating and serving con-
wasted. The result is a figurations and, as virtually every
gorgeous tribute to their room in the house opens onto this
vision and Pat’s impres- terrific central space through wide
sive design skills. doors, entertaining will be smooth
and seamless.
The paved drive and
courtyard lead to the “We just had 70 people here for
3-bay garage and arched Pat’s birthday party,” Jackie shares.
entry loggia: crimson “We even had band at the far end. It
bougainvillea frame the was great! We love big parties.”
garage doors and front window, while
elegant royal palms sway above. A full-length “glass wall” from the
spacious kitchen/dining room opens
A tour of this spacious one-of-a-
kind estate is punctuated with pauses
to admire architectural details and
fine materials, including rich, cus-
tom-stained pecky cypress wood-
work and Saturnia marble floors.
The first pause comes when the entry
loggia doors open and you step into
the spectacular, open-ended court-
yard, featuring an exquisite pool and

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completely to the courtyard via pock- stainless designer hood and pale, usual pendant designating the dining built. The Octagon also has a cozy
et doors, which are fitted with elec- decorative, tiled backsplashes, this is table area. fireplace with stone surround, and
trically controlled screens for even certainly a chef’s kitchen. through two double doors, it opens
more options. Beyond the dining room is most onto its own “serene screen porch,” so
Just off the kitchen is one of Pat’s definitely another pause-and-say- called because it leads along a curved
As do all the living spaces, the clever ideas; of the opinion that hall- wow spot – the great room, or, as it’s gravel path through the small, beau-
handsome kitchen and dining room ways take up too much space, he come to be known, The Octagon, tiful rear garden, where Jackie has
area boasts beautiful dark custom- designed the whole house sans hall- so named because the ceiling soars placed a statue of the Buddha and
stained crown molding, each ceiling ways. Thus, what would have been a into a glorious 8-sided, dark wood, planted a thriving stand of bamboo.
bearing a different molding-defined hallway is a butler’s pantry, smartly tongue-in-groove masterpiece, with
design, striking against the pale designed for maximum storage and subtle recessed light and large, con- Here is where the property meets
walls, floor and ceiling, and softened counter space, plus a separate “pan- trasting ceiling fan. the wildlife preserve, and, in essence,
extends the back yard into the endless
Here, too, is a wall-to-wall custom beauty of nature with little chance of
built-in TV, shelf and storage unit, infringement.
which includes glass-front lighted
shelves made especially to house the Across the room, a foyer leads from
handmade model car collection Pat The Octagon to the lanai. Here, inlaid

with recessed lighting. try” the Moreys call The
The kitchen cabinetry, too, is Costco Closet, so named
because that’s where Jack-
sumptuous, honey-toned wood, with ie stashes the bulk goods
glass-front display cabinets and she buys at the discount
ample storage. The L-shaped, two- store for all the entertain-
level island features a large, stainless ing. This not-a-hallway
double sink, and raised lunch coun- also has, concealed be-
ter that can seat six. With lots of gold hind double wood doors,
and brown-toned granite top counter the washer and dryer, and
space, built-in microwave, double there is a door to the 3-bay garage,
oven, wine cooler, dishwasher, side- with its good-sized work bench and
by-side fridge, 5-burner gas cooktop, sink.
A guest suite with full bath and 10-
foot ceilings is also accessed from the
kitchen and, as all the other rooms,
sports the striking dark crown mold-
ing, palm frond-style ceiling fan and
pale walls, and lets onto the broad
courtyard lanai.
The kitchen flows into the large
dining area, with a handsome, un-

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LUXURY HAS A NEW ADDRESS FROM THE MID $400S into the marble floor, is a large, beau-
tiful Compass Rose, intricately cre-
Allow yourself to be inspired by the Bermuda and West Indies architectural style of ated from a variety of exotic colored
GHO Homes’ newest floor plans and elevations featured in Lily’s Cay. stones, a treasure acquired on one of
the Moreys’ trips abroad.
Located at the intersection of 41st Street and Indian River Boulevard, Lily’s Cay is just minutes
from five-star restaurants, trendy beachside boutiques, golf courses, medical care, theaters, Past a little powder room off The
museums, galleries and more! Octagon, one enters a large office/
MOVE-IN READY HOMES AVAILABLE study, washed with ambient light
through windows to the garden on
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Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Oral representation cannot be relied upon as correctly stated representations of the developer. For correct representations, make reference to this
advertisement and to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida Statutes, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. Images displayed may not be the actual property for sale, but may be The study leads directly into the
model or other homes built of similar design. magnificent 16-foot by 22-foot mas-
ter suite, with wide corner windows
and double doors to the courtyard.
The master bath will be another place
where you’ll likely be compelled to
stop and take it all in. The room is
large, marble-floored and – open.
Beneath a full-width window wall is
a big beautiful corner tub, and right
next to it the gorgeous shower, open
to the room and, through the glass,
to the beautiful wild natural world of
the garden and the preserve beyond.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 70

VITAL STATISTICS
941 ORCHID POINT WAY

Neighborhood: Orchid Island
Golf and Beach Club
Year built: 2006

Construction: concrete block
Lot size: 160’ X 172’

Home size: 3,535 square feet
under air; 5,401 under roof

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Additional features: Gated
country club community with
top flight golf, tennis, beach
club and dining; private pool;
custom ceiling fans; built-in
wall unit; cabana; cable/ satel-
lite TV; 3-bay garage; crown
molding; storm shutters; wet
bar; 10-foot ceilings
Listing agency:
Orchid Island Realty
Listing agent:
Scott Oberlink, Broker,
772-643-3181
Listing price: $1,645,000

RIVER CLUB at Calrton 5/5.5 $3,470,000 OLD RIOMAR 5/6 $1,650,000 OLD RIOMAR 4/4 $995,000 CENTRAL BEACH 3/2F/2H $879,000
Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 180847 Kit Fields 772-312-5165 189105 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Stacey Miller 772-538-1900 193511
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CACHE CAY- Riverfront 3/2.5 $799,000 SURFSIDE ESTATES 3/2 $699,000 THE FALLS at Grand Harbor 3/3.5 $699,000 ISLAND CLUB Riverside 4/2F/2H $699,000
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NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING CACHE CAY 3/3 $529,000
SEASONS - Lakefront 4/3.5 $649,900 SEASONS 4/4.5 $599,000 OAK HARBOR St James Is 3/3 $569,000 Carolyn Lange 772-473-7982 183711
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GRAND HARBOR St Joseph’s Is 3/2.5 $529,000 RIVERWIND 3/3 $528,500 CACHE CAY 3/2.5 $520,000 NEW LISTING
Roger Smith 772-473-0086 181108 OAK HARBOR St James Is 3/3 $499,000
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OLD SAVANNAH 3/2 $499,000 CALEDON SHORES 2/2 $425,000 NEW PRICING OAK HARBOR Caldicott House 3/2.5 $245,000
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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Nov. 10 to Nov. 16

The barrier island real estate market remained quiet in mid-November with only 3 transactions
recorded, but one closed for more than $3 million.

The top sale of the week was of a waterfront home in John’s Island. The residence at 420 Coconut Palm
Road, with expansive views of John’s Island Sound, was placed on the market March 3 with an asking
price of $3,495,000. The sale closed on Nov. 3 for $3,053,500.

The seller in the transaction was represented by Robenson Juste of Coldwell Banker Paradise, and the
purchaser was represented by Susie Perticone of Dale Sorensen Real Estate.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE

$430,000
INDIAN BAY 1601 E CAMINO DEL RIO 4/25/2017 $549,900 $499,900 11/15/2017
$560,000
CASTAWAY COVE 1190 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE 7/17/2017 $600,000 $585,000 11/15/2017
$3,053,500
JOHN’S ISLAND 420 COCONUT PALM ROAD 3/3/2017 $3,495,000 $3,495,000 11/15/2017

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Indian Bay, Address: 1601 E Camino Del Rio Subdivision: Castaway Cove, Address: 1190 Driftwood Drive

Listing Date: 4/25/2017 Listing Date: 7/17/2017
Original Price: $549,900 Original Price: $600,000
Recent Price: $499,900 Recent Price: $585,000
Sold: 11/15/2017 Sold: 11/15/2017
Selling Price: $430,000 Selling Price: $560,000
Listing Agent: Chip Landers Listing Agent: Sherrie Coleman

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida Selling Agent: Sea Turtle Real Estate LLC

Not provided Cliff Norris Jr.

Not provided Cliff Norris Real Estate

Subdivision: River Club, Address: 1614 Weybridge Circle Subdivision: Smugglers Cove, Address: 1541 Smugglers Cove

Listing Date: 4/5/2016 Listing Date: 5/1/2017
Original Price: $687,000 Original Price: $609,000
Recent Price: $729,500 Recent Price: $609,000
Sold: 10/2/2017 Sold: 9/29/2017
Selling Price: $694,220 Selling Price: $595,000
Listing Agent: Janyne Kenworthy Listing Agent: Elizabeth Sorensen

Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

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The woodwork here is lovely, and
there is a double sink, water closet The remaining two guest suites
and pair of huge custom walk-in clos- are located in a charming guest
house just off the main entrance log-
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enced furnishings are negotiable, the REAL ESTATE
Moreys say.
within the next few months, and they
Although the couple loves their want to be able to freely, quickly and
beautiful home, they will soon be- frequently take wing and see those
come first-time grandparents, with grandbabies.
a daughter in New Zealand and a
son in Seattle both expecting boys “A house is just a house,” smiles
Jackie. “Family is what’s most impor-
tant.” 