Letter From the Editor - Summer, 2006

Dear Readers,

Our long awaited Summer has finally arrived bringing us the most captivating sunsets, and tranquil & relaxing summer days and nights, in which we get to enjoy our favorite outdoor activities, while looking our best! Isn’t this a wonderful season! Well, Upscale Living magazine is bringing you much more enjoyment to go along with those serene, relaxing moments.

For those of you who enjoy horse races, Neil K. MacMillan has brought us "The Kentucky Derby - Bourbon, Burgoo & Bluegrass" with an insight of what makes this sport so unique and exciting. "Silk Art for the Home" is another interesting and informative article that introduces us to an exquisite line of products for the home by Jillian Sherry. Ben Ben-Ari embraces us in a fascinating journey amongst outstanding Israeli artists. Read about these beautiful masterpieces and see what makes them so unique and interesting.

Because Summer is the season for "love", we’ve put together a special section on "Weddings". See how the pros do it through the eyes and mind of Colin Cowie, the wedding planner of the stars! Then read "Diamonds are a Girls’ Best Friend," and not far behind Andrew Hollanbeck brings us"Wedding Bells of Summer," an insight on which music goes with your chosen special event theme. Find it all here! Fall in love again through our "Wedding Bells" section!

Then off to the kitchen we shall go! Invite friends over for delicious dishes that Chef Mary Beth has brought us this time around: "Coconut Encrusted Shrimp with Asian Slaw and Jellie Fruit Wraps with Lemon Rice"...mouth watering! But dance it off with "Dance Your Way to a Better You." The best exercise for the body and soul.

Many exciting articles in this issue! From local entrepreneurs to great tips on fashion, beauty and investing. And when we need to take that time away from home, where better then Greece!, famous for its natural beauty and architecture. As the ancient Greek geographer Strabo wrote "the sea presses in upon the country with a thousand arms". Get to know this wonderful place through "Greece Gracefully Blends the Ancient and the Modern" presented to us by Valinda Almeida.

So dear friends, many good things lie ahead, but for now, I will leave you to enjoy our latest issue of Upscale Living magazine. God Bless and enjoy your summer!

- Alina R. Cabral, Publisher