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HOME & GARDEN
Wrapped packages are stacked on the stairs, and a mosaic mirrored-glass panther sports a gold bow.
a color for the millwork was a major design decision. The builder encouraged Audrey to make a bold choice and paint the millwork black. “I’m glad I did,” she says. “When you have the choice of being safe or going for drama, I say go with the drama.”
A pair of satin brass chandeliers with crystals in varying shapes and sizes twinkle above
the island. The fixtures arrived in boxes, and Audrey put them together, meticulously wiring each crystal. “I needed a manicure afterward, but I enjoyed every minute of it,” she says.
Instead of recessing a bar sink into the countertop, the Loews opted for a vessel of Swarovski crystal that refracts diamonds of light around the room. “I went back and forth, looking at sinks in various colors and finishes,” Audrey says. “Crystal was the perfect choice—that piece of jewelry that really finishes off an outfit.”
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THE PERFECT PARTY
5 planning tips from accomplished hostess Audrey Loew.
1. Think ahead. That means prepping food, decorating the house and selecting your wardrobe well before the big day. “Save the day of the party for last-minute things. I like to sit down 10 minutes before my guests arrive, take a deep breath, and enjoy a glass of champagne.”
2. Choose dishes that can be prepared in advance. “If you’re in the kitchen cooking, your guests will feel like they have to be there, too.”
3. When putting together a playlist, make it instrumental. “Songs
with lyrics tend to interfere with conversations.”
4. Create mood lighting. Install dimmer switches on chandeliers and recessed lighting. “And light lots of candles.”
5. More than 20 guests? Hire help.
A server and a bartender can also stay after the party to help clean up.
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winter 2023-24