4 JN lifestyle magazine PU\TINUM Tapper's is pleased to welcome ESCADA FINE JEWELRY CONTENTS JNonline.us November 2006 * Vol. 6, No. 11 A Jewish Renaissance Media publication FEATURES TRAVEL Shalom, Mate! The bold colors and dramatic style of ESCADA's newest fashions captivate the run- * ways of Paris and Milan. Complimenting the high quality, exquisite details and outstanding workmanship of the leading fashion house's offerings is ESCADA's Fine Jewelry Collection, now available at Tapper's Diamond & Fine Jewelry. An exciting combination of fashion creativity and masterful artisanship, the ESCADA Fine Jewelry Collection offers refined pieces with a wide range of effects — from sporty and roman- tic to classical and glamorous — that highlight their role as style-setting fashion artifacts. The Dazzling Lady collection and the Eluna bracelet collection (pictured here) are stunning examples of the unmistakable style that makes ESCADA one of the leading luxury brands worldwide. 16 The land down under has got it all — including an impressive Jewish history. DECOR Growing Room 20 You have the child — Melanie and Brad Weber will do the rest. PASSIONS/COVER Natural Beauty 24 A Bloomfield Hills basketmaker elevates the organic. ENTERTAINING Mmm, Mmm, Good 28 Soups add comfort, warmth and nutrition to the blustery days ahead. Please visit our store today to see the new ESCADA Fine Jewelry Collection. DEPARTMENTS Editor's Letter 3 Around Town 7 All's Fare 8 Tastes &Trends 12 Cool Runnings 14 Platinum Planner 32 Member Of The Tribe 34 On The Cover: DIAMONDS FINE JEWELRY Sculptural organic gourds will be transformed into baskets in the hands of Bloomfield Hills artist Karen Fenwick. Photography by Angie Baan Page design by Anne Lada For Detroit Jewish News subscription information, call (248) 351-5174 or log on to JNonline.us . 4 • NOV B ER 2006 • JNPLATINUM