Man and Beasts Painter Walton Ford's vivid and fantastical watercolors explore the conundrums of human nature through the imagery of the animal kingdom.
All That Glitters
Grandly Complicated What makes a watch worth a million dollars? James Kaplan investigates.
By Design
Carpet Magic The demand for Tibetan rugs—handmade in Nepal—has brought the contemporary carpet back to life.
Going Places As he sets his sights on the United States, can Santiago Calatrava make the leap from engineer of elegant infrastructure to architect of world-class buildings?
Pool Perfect Say goodbye to the old kidney-shaped favorite. Today's pool is as chic and expensive as its customer demands.
Consuming Passions
Real Estates Looking for that perfect getaway? Say, an oceanfront in Palm Beach or a ranch in Montana? Travis Neighbor Ward reports on what $3 million buys around the country.
Country Life
Kilts and Castles It was founded by the Vikings, called home by Andrew Carnegie, and turned into heaven on earth for the rest of us. Welcome to Skibo.
Villa Ferragamo The very same family that turned footwear into artwear has restored an entire Tuscan town—including the family villa—to its medieval splendor. Laurie Werner reports.
Mexico City It is, to be sure, polluted and crowded. and the traffic! but this sprawling metropolis also delivers an astonishing mix of high culture and lowdown fun. Joe Dolce Reports.
Upper East Side Story Without being stuffy or staid, Manhattan's Cello restaurant, under chef Laurent Tourondel, re-creates, in a thoroughly modern way, the feel of old-fashioned luxury.
Health
Long Day's Journey in Flight Melatonin, light therapy, even caffeine—everyone, it seems, has a theory about how best to conquer jet lag. Amy Young investigates what really works.
In Profile
Citizen Sam British Director Sam Mendes won an Oscar his first time out with American Beauty. What's next, asks Jo Durden-Smith.
On Exhibit
The Art of the Manor When William Wobkowicz reclaimed his family's Czech estates, he also inherited an extraordinary collection of old masters.
Travel
Into the Wild Blue For photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri, the lush tropical setting of the Seychelles is the prelude to his own private paradise. Diane Dorrans Saeks pays a visit.
Wine & Spirits
Amber Waves of Grain Mellow yet stout of flavor, silky and smooth of texture, today's boutique bourbons set a new standard for American whiskey.
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