JNJ lifestyle magazine

PLATINUM

CONTENTS

JNonline.us
September 2006 * Vol. 6, No. 9
A Jewish Renaissance Media publication

FEATURES

DECOR / COVER STORY

Mix Master

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A Birmingham designer fills her own home with the things she loves.

PLATINUM PROFILE

Rx: Music

A physician makes beautiful music

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and teaches others how to, too.

FASHION

A Republic Of Style

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Michigan native Merritt Shwedel offers a peek inside Banana Republic.

ENTERTAINING

Eat, Drink & Play Ball!

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Ring in the football season with a tantalizing tailgating feast.

HEALTH

Down To Earth

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Want to eat healthfully? Organic foods might be the way to go.

TRAVEL

An American In Peru

31

A hometown girl finds another home for Yom Kippur.

oin us at Tapper's
on September 9th
from 1pm to 4pm

Tapper's, together with our best Italian designers,
will delight all of your senses as you enjoy Italian
delicacies together with the most spectacular
trends in Italian jewelry design. Experience the
rich history and craftsmanship of Italian jewelry as
representatives from Roberto Coin, Favero, Marco
Bicego, Bella Dolce and DiModolo visit our store
with extended collections for Fall and experience
the highest level of personal service.

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DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Letter
Around Town
All's Fare
Tastes &Trends
Cool Runnings
Platinum Planner
Member Of The Tribe

On The Cover:
Birmingham interior designer Amy Weinstein calls her own portrait collection her
"dysfunctional family wall." For more, see "Mix Master" on page 16.
Photography by Armando Rios
Page design, Anne Lada

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