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from the editor

lux·u·ry: a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort; sumptuous
environment

JONATHAN MARSLAND < Creative Director
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Looking back some 12 years ago when Michael Adams pulled my résumé

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a sense of luxury

STACY SHOEMAKER RAUEN < Editor in Chief
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KATHLEEN KERVIN < Managing Editor
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from a large pile (we had a Northwestern University connection), as an eager, wideeyed girl straight out of a journalism master's program, I couldn't foresee then
what I have had the luxury of gaining: a career that, for those of you who know
me well, has become a passion and an integral part of my life; an education and
an opportunity to participate in an amazing industry that's second to none; and
the chance to be inspired every day by exciting projects and the innovative people
behind them, many of who I am lucky enough
to call my friends.
Taking over the reins of HD for me is
the role of a lifetime-an honor really-but I
know I have big shoes to fill. Michael's tireless
vision, sharp wit, and unparalleled knowledge
transformed an informative trade magazine
into the beautiful, influential glossy that it is
today. He's been my mentor, teacher, confidant,
friend, and biggest supporter for more than
a decade, and I am excited about this next
chapter as we continue to collaborate on and
improve upon the magazine and our events,
championing an industry we both love.
You may have also noticed two new
names on our masthead. Alia Akkam and
Ashleigh VanHouten recently left HD-Alia
returned to the full-time freelance world, and Ashleigh moved to Canada to live
with her new husband. They will be missed but will continue to show up in the
pages of the magazine. We are excited to welcome managing editor Katie Kervin,
who will not only help me make sure the issue gets out on time each month, but
will also spearhead our HD Awards (little plug: submissions are due March 5th);
and associate editor Alissa Ponchione, who will head up our products sections
and act as our in-house social media guru. Both come to us from industry-related
outlets-Katie was at Convene magazine and Alissa did stints at both Nightclub &
Bar magazine and Hotel News Now-and bring a welcomed enthusiasm and fresh
outlook to the team.
You can read their first contributions to HD in the issue in your hands as we
look at a handful of inspiring examples of luxury today: Andaz's first resort, the
Joule's expansion in Dallas, and the redo of the Peninsula New York's restaurant-
to name a few-by an impressive list of designers who know a thing or two about
crafting lavish spaces: Rockwell Group, Adam D. Tihany, and Yabu Pushelberg.
Plus, we highlight 5-Star resort designer Bill Bensley's pro bono hotel project in
Cambodia (paying it forward is an indulgence we should all find the time for), and
look at development in Las Vegas and Miami-a preview to the eye candy you can
experience when you attend our annual tradeshows, HD Expo in May and HD
Americas in September, respectively.
Those are just two of the exciting events and initiatives planned for 2014. Here's
to what's ahead.

Stacy Shoemaker Rauen

Editor in Chief
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