Letter From the Editor

Dear Readers,

It is that time of the year again, known as New England’s best season – Fall! Colorful foliage scattered throughout meticulous landscapes only to beautify the scenery more than any mind could ever create. The weather is just right and the beauty of our breath-taking surroundings is finally here for us to enjoy and so to you – our beloved readers – we bring another issue of Upscale Living Magazine.

With the change of season, comes a change of style for us! For our Readers, we have our first fashion editorial section properly titled, "Fall Season Ready to Wear." In it, you will have the opportunity to identify yourself with the latest fashion trends. Our incredible and talented models display their Ready-to-Wear clothing with grace and contentment, for both the casual and formal spirit in you. Pick your color and style, then head over to The Bay in Dartmouth, MA or Kenneth Cole in Boston and indulge yourself! If you want uniqueness, give Nirva a call and she will be sure to design the perfect fit for you.

With fashion, comes style in a way of choosing the perfect vehicle. Imagine the BMW 750i, a classy automobile for the upscale road traveler! Taking a chance and coming to grips with the adventurous in me, I decided to join our automotive test-driver expert, Giancarlo Pawelec, who maneuvered this luxurious machine throughout the streets of Newport, RI. For those of you who own one, "Congratulations!" and for those of you who do not, it is time to head over to BMW of Newport and surprise your better half for you are sure to win big points!

Traveling is one of my favorite past-times as well as many others. Recently, I was given the opportunity to travel with one of my staff members, Kathryn Haverty. Great thanks to VIP Escapes, a concierge company that provides its clients with the best services and accommodations to the journey of their choice. Our voyage landed us in the romance country of France where our treatment was of royalty. Beautiful sights, interesting and enlightening information, and a cultivation of new friends are what we brought back from this trip. Let me not tell you more, instead turn to page 12 and enjoy the beauty of France and what VIP Escapes has to offer to the discerning traveler in you.

In this issue, we have much interesting and informative reading in store for you! From our talented Ben Ben-Ari who shares a fascinating journey among world masters to The Otto Club, a fantasy come true… on four wheels! In the "From our Kitchen" pages, our gifted Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson brings us another set of tantalizing recipes and an insight on Chef Jerome and his famous Fried Shrimp. If gift ideas are what you are in the market for, the "Beautiful Things" feature is a must visit. Owner Madeleine Whitley will have the perfect present for you and your sweetheart.

Turn the page and start enjoying our latest issue for the Fall season! To our fellow readers and supporters, we leave you with best wishes for the upcoming season – relax, enjoy the warm colors and always be sure to keep Upscale Living Magazine close by, your unique "Guide to Luxury Products and Services"

- Alina R. Cabral, Publisher/Editor