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SIMON GENTRY FULTON DAVENPORT I t's a busy month as we wind up the large spring issues. I'm off to New York this week with two associates to tie up fall advertising with the national fashion houses. Then it's Dallas Art Fair opening night Thursday, April 12 — a glorious night for art lovers. On the same night, I'll be recording the first segment (there are four) of the BBC's Titanic series, written by Julian Fellowes, who wrote the hedonistic costume-drama Downton Abbey, with which we are all obsessed. Laurann Claridge and I will be moderating Decorative Center Houston Spring Market keynote Wednesday, April 18. Elena Davis' first luncheon for her I Am Waters Foundation brings in supermodels from the '80s Wednesday, April 25. And finally, Lawndale Design Fair, which PaperCity is always involved in, opens Friday, April 27. Sooo … to recharge and find solitude in which to write, I'm on the hunt for the bucolic life — a small, precious farm for my family's summer HQ. I need to procure it early enough in the season to plant a vegetable garden. I began perusing har.com for farm leases months ago. Nothing. As I've learned, it's all word of mouth. My first thought was that I wanted an honest agrarian utopia with a few acres, shade trees, a pond. But the list of must-haves is growing. "It's awfully hot in the Hill Country in summer," said one farm owner in Brenham. "You'll need a pool." Both children want to take friends because … "What will we do there?" More bedrooms. "What about an ATV, mom?" More acres. "We have to fish! What will we eat, mom?" Good point. Make that a bass-stocked pond. Might as well have a sprinkler system for watering the vegetable garden, and someone to clean the pool. Might as well stay home. Holly Moore, editor in chief holly@papercitymag.com APRIL 2012 | STYLE | FASHION | SOCIAL W ho is John Galt? Anyone who has read Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged knows the answer. I've been searching for more than 20 years but never made the time to sit down and read the magnum opus until this recent spring break — and I knocked it out in less than a week! You can't help but be shuddered by the stark differences in the socialist group and the profit-loving protagonists. Oddly, I found myself being motivated by both sides to come back from the break and work hard at the magazine — ultimately siding with the protagonists, of course! Post-spring break also means it's time for the Dallas Art Fair, now in its fourth year. After thoughtful sharpening, fine-tuning and curating its content and programming by Chris Byrne with the support of his partner, John Sughrue, this year's Fair is set to eclipse all prior fairs. The Fair is April 13 through 15, with opening events the night April 11 and 12. See our special insert for more details and schedules, or visit dallasartfair.com. I know John Galt … do you? Jim Kastleman, publisher jim@papercitymag.com The world's third largest auction house, Heritage Auctions, launches Heritage Vintage, weekly online sales of 15 to 20 vintage designer pieces (with at least one Hermès Birkin or Kelly bag in most auctions) starting at $1. For info about the next auction, visit ha.com/luxury … Galleria openings: Robert Graham opens this month in Galleria I near Gucci stocking men's and women's tailored casual clothing. Sperry, purveyors of the ever-popular Top-sider boat shoe, opens a boutique in Galleria I this summer, in the former Billy Reid space near Abercrombie & Fitch (Reid has moved to 5015 Westheimer at Kirby). Also this summer, Tommy Bahama opens in Galleria IV near Adidas — but don't expect to find only men's silky island-life buttondown shirts on the racks; shelves will also be stocked with women's apparel, home decor and travel items. And Porsche Designs debuts early this summer in Galleria I near Jimmy Choo, with classic men's accessories, watches, sunglasses, luggage, fashion, mobile phones and home accessories … Saks Fifth Avenue spotlight: Stop by to meet Michelle Smith, the designer behind Milly, April 9, and designer David Meister April 12. While you're there, pick up a couple of Saks exclusives: Kilian Perfumes' latest fragrance, Arabian Nights Amber Oud, and Dolce & Gabbana's new Bouquet collection of pastel shades for nails, eyes and lips … Neiman Marcus welcomes jewelry designer Matthew Campbell Laurenza April 12, followed by appearances by designers Bibhu Mohapatra (April 16 and 17) and Lela Rose (April 18), both presenting fall collections … At Nordstrom, Edward Wilkerson, the designer behind Lafayette 148, appears Saturday, April 14, to show his spring 2012 collection … Tootsies has a new exclusive: Cabe, a luxury line created by Kathy Rego, who has worked in the technical fit departments at Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie. She will be at Tootsies April 19 and 20 to show her Summer 2012 collection of tailored ready-to-wear … Hanson Galleries has relocated from Uptown Park to the Centre at Post Oak ... The Pretty Kitty, a full-service waxing boutique, opens later this month at the Village Arcade on Times Boulevard, adjacent to MAC Cosmetics … In West Ave, Q Custom Clothiers is adding Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, neckwear and small leather goods to its luxury offerings. Rye 51, Q's casual next-door cousin, is adding quite a few new names this season, including Joe's Jeans, Bespoke Clothiers shirting, Riviera Club casual wear, Steven Alan and PRPS. New fashion boutique Ivannia has opened at West Ave. The 971-square-foot shop, named after owner Ivannia Delgado, stocks womenswear and accessories by Tricot Chic, Creenstone, Poleci, Petrusse, Franco Ferrari and Philippe Ferrandis. … What's up at Uptown Park: BB1 Classic is collaborating with artist John Ross Palmer, who has opened a new studio, John Ross Palmer Uptown, above the women's fashion retailer. Palmer creates art on vintage bags, scarves, furniture and ceramics; BB1 Classic will donate a portion of proceeds from the artwork to his mentorship program, Escapist Artists (escapistprogram.com). Also at Uptown Park, Elizabeth Anthony/Esther Wolf now carries iconic American fashion designer Bill Blass. And bring the kids to University Co-Op's Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 7, 10 am, with egg-citing (sorry, couldn't resist) savings on UT merch after the hunt. Kate Allen Stukenberg in this ISSUE [ RAP 4,6 810 [ POP. CULTURE. GOSSIP. Party: An Evening with Disco Legends benefitting Texas Children's Cancer Center 2014 Party: Art smart at One Great Night in November and Another Great Night in November Party: Designer salons at Greenwood King's The Lobby 12 Party: International swells at The Consular Ball Travel: On the road to Morocco. 22 24 Travel: Set your GPS for dream destinations. 26 33 Travel: Where the style brigade is heading this summer Trina Turk Resin Ball Ring with Palm Springs Block–inscribed band, page 23 Fashion: Fairy tales for the young 36 PC House + Design Notes: Whats new in art + home Party: Fêting David Kleinberg and Chesie Breen at Chateau Domingue Home: Secret sources for all your domestic nips and tucks + 3842 44 Party: Book signings with Celerie Kemble, Kathryn Ireland, Charlotte Moss, Suzanne Kasler 51 The New Influencers: Four who make a difference Special Section: PC's Guide to Dallas Art Fair 2012 Party: Frankel Building Group goes wild for Houston Zoo Ambassadors Party: Holocaust Museum Guardian of the Human Spirit Luncheon and Moral Courage Award Dinner CROWN Affair We are mad for Australian jeweler Ray Griffiths' rings and necklaces with intricate "crownwork." Griffiths trained in the dying art of repair and design of crowns and tiaras for royalty, and you can see this weaving and detail in his strong and inspiring collection. Griffiths collection is now at Wayne Smith Jewels, and he makes a personal appearance Thursday and Friday, April 26 and 27. 1121-11 Uptown Park Blvd., 713.524.0100; waynesmithjewels.com. COURTESY THE ARTIST AND ROSAMUND FELSEN GALLERY, SANTA MONICA 46 52 Home + Art: Inside the art nest of Mary Margaret Hansen and Earl Staley Design: Inside the heads of PJ>AR: Philip Johnson Alan Ritchie Architects Tiffany's New Metal Tiffany & Co. makes some (non) heavy metal noise with its new Rubedo metal, a lightweight mix of gold, silver and predominately copper alloys combined to create a new rose-colored medium for jewelry design. Likened to the first light of the day, this blush-colored metal debuts as the iconic American jeweler celebrates its 175th anniversary, and with that, Rubedo metal is being used in a new 20-piece limitededition line for the Tiffany 1837 collection. Hello, Tiffany? Put that perfectly polished elongated Rubedo metal cuff on hold, please. Tiffany 1837 in Rubedo metal, starting at $200, at Tiffany & Co. Kate Allen Stukenberg Meet You at the DALLAS ART FAIR One of our most intriguing rites of spring in the Texas cultural firmament is Dallas Art Fair 2012 — and it's happening this month, unveiling April 13 through 15 at Fashion Industry Gallery, in the Dallas Arts District. Are we going? You can count on it. (Follow our daily blog from the Fair at papercitymag.com/Arts.) Meanwhile, as media sponsor, we've once again compiled an advance preview of all the Fair action — the international, national and Texas power players; the most scintillating artists; the lively programming; and all the openings. Peruse our guide in advance of your Fair days for info about securing limited-edition Premiere Patron Passes and Patron Passes, as well as Preview Gala and ticketing details. This year, we'd say the theme is "iconoclasts," from the Fair co-founders Chris Byrne and John Sughrue to Karen Carson's Insatiable Desire, 2011, at Rosamund Felsen Gallery the exhibitors, who range from a performing artist transformed into Lower East Side gallerist (Hudson of Feature Inc.) to 20-something dealer Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, whose sensibility is filtered through a Euro, film and fashion lens. We'll see you at the Preview Gala Thursday, April 12; I'll be quaffing Ruinart Champagne, pen in hand, by the Kinke Kooi. Dallas Art Fair 2012, Friday through Sunday, April 13 – 15; Preview Gala Thursday, April 12; Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross Ave., 214.220.1278; dallasartfair.com. Catherine D. Anspon APRIL | PAGE 4 | 2012