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Even in a seller’s market, curb-appeal is king. Below are some quick and quirky ways to gild your garden and liven up your lawn. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

The animal meets the aesthetic in this year’s Endangered: Art For Apes, a mixed-media exhibition that celebrates all that remains wild in our world. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

I thought I had it all figured out — until I said sayonara to condo living and moved into a new house with my wife. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

Take advantage of prep scraps and leftovers before and after Thanksgiving this month and wow your guests with this savory rum-laden butternut squash concoction. — Drink by Anja Maltav

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Entertaining means to many of us pleasant nights with close friends and family, full glasses and happy bellies, enjoying our lives in the bosom of those we love. Or not. If the idea of hosting people for dinner gives you the shivers, read on. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Anyone who’s ever watched Don Draper do practically anything knows a home bar is the cat’s pajamas, the bee’s knees. Below are several tips to help you elevate your general level of elegance. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Expressive, eccentric and unmistakably Miami, Art Week is once more upon us. We’ve collected all the need-to-knows necessary to navigate these sometimes imposing but always engaging series of fairs and festivals like a pro. — Text by Ryan Jarrell & Anja Maltav photos courtesy of Art Basel Miami Beach

Portraying some of the season’s richly elaborated pieces through decadent glamour. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio | Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos | Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo | Hair: Janine Reyes | Model: Denya @ Next Models | Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla | Special thanks: The Artist Lounge

Graphic, three-dimensionality and texture combine to seize the perfect juxtaposition between fine art and clothing design. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio | Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos | Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo | Hair: Janine Reyes | Model: Kate Martin @ Wilhelmina Models | Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla | Location: Gary Nader Fine Art; 62 NE 27th St., Wynwood.

Gallery Vs. Home: Eduardo Costantini, a self-made Argentine development magnate with a deep appreciation of the arts asks Miami: What’s the difference? The answer can be found around every turn at Oceana Key Biscayne. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Jesus Aranguren

We’ve curated a diverse collection of 12 Miami Artists who represent a sure bet when it comes to investing in art that any aficionado would be proud to add to their collection. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos courtesy of Respective Artists

Over the past 15 years, Sheila Womble has created programs that serve children from infancy to high school, opened a studio in the West Grove and led Arts For Learning through a period of significant growth. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

With The Other Dimension, Cuban-born Miami Artist Antuan Rodriquez addresses the ongoing human quest for universal communication through forms, symbols and codes. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Johnny Arráiz

Check out a pair of beauty products that come in an unexpected shade of onyx. For this winter season, jet-black is the new awesome. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Nestled in the crook of Nantucket Harbor, the Wauwinet Hotel offers an adults-only escape from the rigorous pace of the workaday world. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Think you have relatively good posture despite many hours spent at a desk? Clip on a Lumo Lift and find out. If you don’t like the result, this contraption can help with that, too. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Time is money. That’s one of the key ideas behind JetSmarter and how they manage private air inventory. Their proprietary software combines algorithms, artificial...

Jaguar is best known for its iconic E-Type, a car that introduced the world to British Racing Green and performance that would rip your face off. Happily, after a decade of frumpy sedans, “Jag is back” in the form of the F-Type. — Text by Bill Lindsey

It behooves us to glimpse the lives of those who have endured great tragedy. Gary Nader, acclaimed Art Director & Gallerist, brings Miami a learning moment in The Crossing Point. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Word of the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne’s 15th Anniversary and the exciting re-imagining of Cioppino Restaurant and the guestrooms, suites and residences has been buzzing around the island for months. Here’s a preview. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Tired of the onerous festooning one requires for elegant social occasions? Wine and cheese crowd starting to turn to vinegar? Or maybe you’re just tired of paying $15 for a Miller High Life? Whatever your reason, we’ve got your back. Here are a few underground clubs you can really shake loose at. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

In partnership with some of South Florida’ adoption shelters, we’ve selected several prime pups you should consider for adoption this month. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

We know the terror of ever-procrastinated holiday shopping. The palpitations. The shopper’s shoulder-slouch. The thousand-eye stares. Luckily, there’s a select shop newly opened in Miami Design District to set your anxieties at ease. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Migraines affect 9% of the U.S. population, that’s more than 47 million Americans, at a cost of $1 billion in medical expenses per year. Here are some tried-and-true approaches to dealing with debilitating headaches. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Miami is thronged with titans of the development industry. But where do such powerhouses come from? Meet ROVR Development, a heavyweight in the making. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

For almost 200 years, Cristofle has been creating beautiful yet practical fine silverware. Their success has been in no small part due to their ability to stay on the cutting-edge of design. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn

When I was a little kid, whenever someone would ask me what my favorite subject in school was, I always responded without hesitation: Art....

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Show off your creative side with this multi-tone spiked tropical smoothie that’s as healthy (and buzz-inducing) as it is delicious. — Drink by Anja Maltav

It’s important for all 5 senses to be stimulated while enjoying a fine meal. Below are some simple tips for taking in your cuisine with your eyeballs first before your mouth even has a chance to water. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

In the tradition of Art Basel, here’s a miniature manual to make sure your drinks look as good as they taste — no matter what the occasion. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Drop by The Commonwealth and feel like a local as you quench your thirst with an array of whiskeys, hard-to-find craft beers and hand-crafted cocktails served up by flavor artist Bradley Gorman and his crew of cocktail hawkers. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Edward Leal

Everyone’s tired of defining art — it’s become the exhausted trademark question of the overly contrary. Dive into an exploration of how one writer found art a little closer to home than he expected. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

The story of a business is more than a dreary accounting of facts and figures — it’s also the story of the places in which they thrive. Witness the history of Miami through the lens of Farrey’s Lighting + Bath. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos courtesy of Farrey’s Lighting + Bath

Why relegate art solely to pastels, photographs and pewter statuettes? Collected below are some one-of-a-kind chair choices worthy of the highest artistic accolades. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Images courtesy of Respective Designers

A breathtaking high floor condo at The Ocean Club offers all the lavish luxuries you’d expect of Key Biscayne living, including a spacious floor plan and spectacular views of the ocean, beach, bay and city lights from every angle. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Fortune International Realty Realtors: Doug Kinsley; 305.215.5900; [email protected]; DougAndAl.com; Cristian Gonzalez-Black; 305.775.3426; [email protected]

Meet the professionals who are ensuring the real estate market remains booming in Brickell and beyond. From unforgettable showings to tips and tricks of the trade, their stories will give you a unique glimpse into their hectic lives and might even inspire you to find a new home or two. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Edward Leal

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