Could we have a little . . .“ amenance? ” Imagine the feeling of using the re-purposed word “ amenance .” It could be awkward, fun, empowering, and being perceived as a maverick in a landscape of lost meanings. Beginning eight years ago when Regency challenged “luxury” as meaningless during a major conference that contains the word in its name, it has gradu- ally gained general consensus about its flatlined overuse. How did Regency’s Labs create a streamlined and palpable al- ternative that means so much more than its precursor ‘luxury?’ It could be as easy the Fairy Godmother in Disney’s Cinderella say- ing, “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.” The formula combines amenity, emi- nence, elegance, and abundance - four necessary characteristics. It’s history? The first known use of “amenance” was in 1590* Anglo-French, action of bringing, from Middle French {verb} amener + -ance* Roots to describe: bringing, conduct, demeanor Pronounced: AHM-ə-nənce; AHM-ə-nənt Use: “The amenance of the property is evident; of amenant quality; an amenant company” “Luxury” will always be used to describe something of relative scar- city that is well-constructed like a Gucci handbag. “Amenance” is the overarching state of pure patronship, dialog, and intimacy that navigates the journey toward bringing discerning individuals total- ly immersive experiences and products. *Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary
Amenance in action - Peter Murdoch’s architecturally-in- spired carved custom frame for painter Vanessa Stockard’s Jan Fyt. A cat and a bird . Courtesy Katayama Framing
medley Weekend Date . . . Take me to Tesuque in July 2025! p Accommodations: Bishop’s Lodge - ranked as #1 Resort in the USA Mountain West, and #10 Best Resort in the World by Condé Nast Traveler in 2023. Consider dining at SkyFire, one of the 50 most beautiful restaurants in America before adjourning to a casita for a well-earned rest. p Hike the Winsor National Recreational trail - 22.8 miles long within the Española District. It begins at the end of County Road 72A in Tesuque and ends at Winsor Creek Campground. The lower elevation trail from the Tesuque Trail Head to Aspen Basin is outside the Pecos Wilder- ness. The next section from Aspen Basin to Spirit Lake is within the Pecos Wilderness. p Visit Tesuque Glassworks, dedicated to helping local artists and to teaching the public about glass working p Santa Fe Opera: Head across the 84: July 26, 2025 - Wagner’s Die Walküre in a company premiere and new production
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Dinner Dance Chairs Ala Isham, Kate Gubelmann and Meg Braff; Julia Mann, Piper Wood-Prince and Cole Custer La Fête du Jardin Dinner Dance at The Elms in Newport, RI, included music of Bob Hardwick Sound and the energy with world-famous DJ Mad Marj, on the tented lawn surrounded by 100-year-old beech trees. The premier event for the Preservation Society of Newport County helped raise funds to preserve the house and gardens.
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