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fashion shoot. But he just can’t see it feels like another effort by designers vin Klein slip dress? Women wear Still, Patel is committed to fashion
finding a niche in real life. and the fashion industry to impose camisoles as shirts and don’t mind pajamas. She says they have sparked
some abstract vision on us . . . Sure, showing off an especially sexy or more interest in for-the-bedroom pa-
“Does it walk down the street or just some of the softer ‘pajama’ looks are frilly bra. And folks delight in board- jamas from snazzy brands like Fleur
from a chauffeured car to a private feminine and flowing, but are design- ing airplanes or heading to brunch du Mal. And, yes, people really are in-
event?” Errico wonders.“I don’t think ers just sitting around scratching their in sweatpants, leggings and T-shirts corporating them into their everyday
it’s going to break out.” temples trying to figure out, ‘Where that make up in comfort what they lifestyle. Well, fashion people.
have we not been before: pajamas to lack in style. “There’s a degree of
In the nation’s capital, there is no dinner! That’s it!’ Pure shtick.” function in athleisure,” Errico says. Beware of fashion people. But if you
love for PJ style — not even at one of “There’s this assumption that there’s cannot resist their siren song, Patel of-
the city’s great bastions of fashion, The fashion industry’s fascination a stop at a gym along the way.” fers this: “Layer a pajama top under a
Hu’s Wear. goes back more than a decade. In the blazer with jeans and a little slipper or
Prada 2002 spring collection, the de- Pajamas, however, are intimate loafer,” she says. “Try a striped pajama
“Do people even wear pajamas to signer included metallic gold shirts cut without the sex appeal. They are all bottom with a solid top to give it bal-
bed these days?” emails an incredu- precisely like a pajama top and shorts comfort without even the pretense of ance.”
lous Marlene Hu Aldaba from the fash- that looked like the lower half of a pa- function. There was a period when
ion trails in Europe, where she is look- jama set. And the designers Stefano rebellious teenagers or overtaxed par- “It’s really about having fun,” she
ing at clothes for the next season and Gabbana and Domenico Dolce have ents wore their jersey or flannel sleep- says. Whether you like it or not. 
avoiding pajamas at all costs. “This for years included a few pajama looks wear out to coffee shops or the dog
in their runway shows. park. This iteration of pajamas exuded
laziness. They were a declaration of
But the trend picked up momentum surrender — or, at their silky best, an
in the last few seasons. “All the cool affectation. (See: Hugh Hefner, Julian
fashion editors started wearing pa- Schnabel)
jamas,” Errico says. They wore them
with their kangaroo-fur-lined Gucci Fashion pajamas are more compli-
slides. They tossed Céline coats over cated. They require a certain level of
their pajama-clad shoulders. fashion savvy — to make clear that
the look was intentional, not happen-
And there is more to come in the stance. That requires work. Selena Go-
season the industry calls pre-fall, mez was recently photographed wear-
notes Roopal Patel, fashion director of ing pajamas on a shopping trip. Her
Saks Fifth Avenue. “I don’t think pa- hair was in a low ponytail; she wore
jama dressing is going away anytime bright red lipstick and black stiletto
soon,” she says. pumps. She looked fashionable, but
she did not look comfortable.
There is a certain logic to it. Re-
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PETS

Bonzo says Salty’s one pepper pot of a pupster

Hi Dog Buddies! fluffy paws. His hair was wavy and silky, not Salty Collings PHOTO BY DENISE RITCHIE
curly like a poodle, and it flopped rakishly
Recently I yapped with a pupster who was over his face. A real Chick Magnet. stay in cages. We
discovered on the inner-net. Salty Collings
is a black Labradoodle with a puppy per- “Mom and Dad thought Labradoodles were sorted by size, in our play groups. And “Sit!” “Shake!”
sonality, really sweet and funny and playful. don’t shed, which was Very Important to
And, even though he’s only 15 months old, them. Then they discovered – I shed. It’s we slept together in one big room on soft and “High Five!” And he did ‘em!
he Follows the Rules. Mostly. cuz I’m only a first-generation Labradoodle,
more Lab than Doodle. I was afraid they’d mats, like human puppies in kindergarten. “Cool, huh, Mr. Bonzo?”
Salty lives right on a little lake. When me demand a refund, but thank Lassie, they
and my Assistant knocked, Salty was right love me anyway and would NEVER return But I gotta admit, Mr. Bonzo, some stuff “Totally!”
there at the door, bouncing. His Mom was me. Plus, when I shed, it makes soft little
holding his collar cuz he was So Excited. But black Dust Bunnies, which are very cute. scares me.” “At night, we watch TV together. I usu-
he had the Wag-and-Sniff down, and wasn’t
the least bit shy. “I usta be crated. Didja see my big crate “That lizard in the pond?” I suggested. ally sleep with Mom, when Dad’s at work.
by the door? But not much anymore. See, I
“HeLOO, Mr. Bonzo! Please come in. I’m am Very Tidy and don’t jump up on the fur- “Nope. It’s TRUCKS. They’re Real Scary. Sometimes I hog the bed, but I’m soft and
Salty Collings and this is my Mom, Laurie. niture, even when I’m home alone. And I
My Dad’s Joaquin and my human brother’s have this special Potty Bark. When Mom or Even our car and boat. They’re so LOUD. fluffy so it’s OK.”
Rowan, he’s 10. Come’on, let’s go sit down. Dad or Rowan hear it, they know they hafta
But NOT on the couch. It’s for Humans Only. let me outside Right Away to Do My Duty.” And BUSHES. They’re always rustling and The time had passed quickly. Heading
Wow! That’s a nice notebook.”
“Good for you Salty!” (That’s not always I’m pretty sure there’s something in there home, I was looking at the munched-on
We all sat down and Salty started munch- easy for us pooches to figure out. Some of
ing my notebook (just the edges) till his us, not me, ask forgiveness instead of per- that’s gonna jump out and GET me. corner of my notebook and thinking how
Mom suggested he should stop cuz I need- mission.)
ed it to write about him, and told him to go “Mom says I’m a Fraidy Cat, but I say I’m lucky I am to get to meet so many cool
get his toy. “Whaddya do for fun?” I inquired.
“I chase geckos and frogs. But I don’t being cautious, cuz you just never know. Ya poocheroos. 
“Oh, right. Sorry Mr. Bonzo. I’ll be right catch ‘em. I probly could, but I just don’t
back.” wanna. I mean, they creep me out. I’m a know? And another thing. STAIRS. When I The Bonz
good swimmer but I don’t like the pool, just was little, I’d stand at the top and bark my
He trotted off and came back with a pur- the lake. When it’s real hot I like to sit in it up ears off. Then I’d tumble down ‘em. Took me
ple and green Halloween squeaky toy with to my nose. I don’t do that much anymore
a ball on one end. It said, “Black Bat Chews, cuz it makes Mom nervous. Something the longest time to get up the nerve to step Don’t Be Shy
Sweet and Salty.” about a big lizard who lives there, who could on ‘em. I still stay right in the middle. But I
bite my nose off. love my vet. I’m not even scared of Shots.” We are always looking for pets
“These are yummy. You should get your “Balls are fun, too. I can crush a tennis with interesting stories.
Mom to get you one. I can share if you ball. And I like to break a coconut open “Wow! So, Whaddya like to eat?”
want,” he offered, slurpily. and munch for hours. Totally Yummy! I “I get kibbles and froot and veg-tubble To set up an interview, email
also like chewing pencils and paper. One snacks: strawberries, cucumbers, sweet po-
“That’s very thoughtful, Salty. But I’ve time, I accidentally ate Mom’s special san-
gotta take notes. Tell me about yourself.” dals. And her flip-flops. You know how tatoes. An looky what I can do!” [email protected].
chewy they are.”
“Okay. I was the first dog Mom and Dad “Yes. Yes I do,” I admitted. Salty’s Mom held up a snack and said,
ever got as a puppy. They saw my picture “I go to work with Mom sometimes. I
on the inner-net and went to Orlando to love humans. I get two walks a day. Some-
meet me. We played for three days and we times Mom drives the golf cart and I run
were comPATibble. That means I like to along. Weekends we ushully go to the Dog
get patted and they like to pat me. It also Park. I usta go to the Canine Country Club,
helped that I was On Sale, cuz I don’t have a Totally Cool Dog Biscuits. We didn’t hafta
tail. I was only 8 weeks old when I got here.
Rowan named me. He said I’m a Salty Dog.
He’s pawsome!”

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REAL ESTATE

Lakefront pool home offers best of indoor-outdoor living

BY STEVEN M. THOMAS that link the home’s spacious interior
Staff Writer to the warm, breezy world outside,
there is a sense of peaceful renewal
Coming home to the house at 1105 and escape from everyday life.
Nautical Way in River Club is a lot like
arriving at a boutique resort in Ha- The 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath house has
waii. With a series of private courts 4,400 square feet of air-conditioned
and courtyards encompassed by lush living space but seems much larger
tropical landscaping, a wonderful because of the way it opens up to the
pool area and lake-view patio, and natural world.
many sliding doors and balconies
“It has great outdoor living space,
a beautiful pool with a waterfall and

a spa that is heated so you can enjoy
it year-round,” says Coldwell Banker
Paradise listing agent Tammy Bo-
gart, who is offering the home for
$1,235,000. “There is a well-equipped
outdoor kitchen and a sitting area
with a fireplace where you overlook
the lake. The pocket sliders in the
family room disappear into the wall
so that you can open up your living
space to the outside and enjoy the
tropical lifestyle.”

The sense of privileged seclusion
begins in the motor court, which is
paved with cobblestone-like pavers
and sheltered from the quiet street
in front. The oversize 2-car garage,
set perpendicular to the street, forms
one side of the court; a living wall of
palms and other plants forms the
other side.

A balcony overlooks the private
space and a deep covered porch shel-
ters visitors as they approach the
louvered and side-lighted mahogany
front door.

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms:
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Waterfront:
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Additional features: Heated
swimming pool with spa and
waterfall, summer kitchen, lush,
mature landscaping, marble
floors, crown molding through-
out, coffered ceilings, top-end
appliances, custom cabinets,
mother-in-law suite, zoned HVAC
Listing Agency: Coldwell
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Listing Agent: Tammy Bogart
Listing Price: $1,235,000

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ing and dining area, a large, elegant Beyond the kitchen is the family
space with a deeply-coffered ceiling. room with a soaring coffered ceiling
with tongue and grove wood lining, a
“This home was custom-built by built-in bookcase and entertainment
Croom Construction in 2007,” says center with storage cabinets, and the
Bogart. “It was one of their model pocket doors that open the room to
homes in the community and, as the outdoors so nicely.
with most model homes, they did not
spare any expense. It has all the up- The master suite comes next, locat-
grades, all the bells and whistles.” ed in the back of the house for privacy.
It includes two separate bathrooms
Features include 10-foot ceilings with walk-in closets connected by a
with crown molding throughout, walk-through shower. There is a sit-
marble floors, grass-mat wallpaper, a ting area and a slider that opens the
wet bar with ice machine off the din- room to the patio area.
ing room, a butler’s pantry with wine
cooler and a magnificent kitchen with The home has three heating/cool-
a huge island, granite countertops ing zones – the master suite, the up-
and loads of other high-end elements. stairs suite and the rest of the house
– for energy efficiency.
“It has custom 42-inch cabinets,
a Subzero fridge, Bosch dishwasher River club community amenities
and beautiful six-burner Wolf gas include 24-hour manned gated en-
cooktop,” Bogart says. trance, two community clubhouses,

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Har-Tru tennis court, a fishing pier and renowned art museum.
and community boat dock.
Fishing, boating, world-class golf,
The riverfront island community is tennis, nature excursions and a rich
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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Dec. 16 to Dec. 22

The last full week before Christmas brought a flurry of condo sales on the barrier island, accounting for 9
of the 13 real estate transactions.

The top sale of the week was of a 4-bedroom condo in the River Club at Carlton. Unit 3B at 801 North
Swim Club Drive was placed on the market Aug. 22 with an asking price of $1.05 million. The sale closed
on Dec. 20 for $975,000.

The seller in the transaction was represented Debbie Bell of Berkshire Hathaway Florida. The purchaser
was represented by Beverly Cambron of Dale Sorensen Real Estate.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$400,000
$419,900 $425,000
OLD ORCHID 9585 E MAIDEN COURT 9/12/2016 $489,000 $419,900 12/22/2016 $435,000
SEAGROVE 1779 CEDAR LANE 8/9/2016 $450,000 $489,000 12/19/2016 $472,000
$484,000
SILVER SHORES 926 TIDES ROAD 12/1/2016 $450,000 12/19/2016 $360,000
$198,000
OLD ORCHID 9670 W MAIDEN COURT 10/24/2016 $484,000 12/22/2016 $255,000
$270,000
TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT $645,000
$220,000
RACQUET CLUB OF VERO 3939 OCEAN DRIVE, #305B 11/29/2016 $389,000 $389,000 12/22/2016
PARK SHORES 105 W PARK SHORES CIRCLE, #18W 8/17/2016 $225,000 $225,000 12/21/2016
PARK SHORES 109 W PARK SHORES CIRCLE, #35 9/26/2016 $265,000 $265,000 12/20/2016
ROBLES DEL MAR 5601 HIGHWAY A1A, #302N 7/7/2016 $295,000 $295,000 12/20/2016
POINTES 1901 BAY ROAD, #101 5/9/2016 $685,000 $685,000 12/20/2016
CORALSTONE 1324 CORAL PARK LANE, #303 7/18/2016 $229,000 $229,000 12/19/2016

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Old Orchid, Address: 9585 E Maiden Court Subdivision: Seagrove, Address: 1779 Cedar Lane

Listing Date: 9/12/2016 Listing Date: 8/9/2016
Original Price: $419,900 Original Price: $489,000
Recent Price: $419,900 Recent Price: $489,000
Sold: 12/22/2016 Sold: 12/19/2016
Selling Price: $400,000 Selling Price: $425,000
Listing Agent: Chip Landers Listing Agent: Hope S. Brovont

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Nancy T Beeh Gene Billero

Peters and Company LLC Billero & Billero Properties

Subdivision: Old Orchid, Address: 9670 W Maiden Court Subdivision: Pointes, Address: 1901 Bay Road, #101

Listing Date: 10/24/2016 Listing Date: 5/9/2016
Original Price: $484,000 Original Price: $685,000
Recent Price: $484,000 Recent Price: $685,000
Sold: 12/22/2016 Sold: 12/20/2016
Selling Price: $472,000 Selling Price: $645,000
Listing Agent: Denise M Randolph Listing Agent: Erika L Ross

Selling Agent: Coldwell Banker Paradise Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Megan E Raasveldt Daina V Bertrand

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

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