iving to others is a universal theme during the holiday season, and perhaps no one gives more from the heart than actress Jane Seymour. Although she is best known for her movie and TV roles, Seymour is also a talented artist whose paintings appear in galleries throughout the United States. One of her greatest pleasures is using her art to support charitable causes, especially those involving children. It's our pleasure to present Seymour's paintings in this issue.

We also highlight watercolorist David Remfry, who I had the pleasure of meeting at the premiere of his exhibit, "Dancers," at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. The exhibit, which runs through Jan. 12, 2003, comprises drawings and paintings of people who danced for him in his New York studio. Capturing their movements and emotions, Remfry brings the beauty of dance to life.

The art of precisely maneuvering horses is called dressage, a sport that Kimberly Van Kampen pursues with a passion at Hampton Green Farm in Wellington, Fla. Van Kampen, who bought the former estate of the Revlon polo team, asked designer Josephine Berault to create the look of "a little New Orleans, a little Florida" for her residence.

When he's off the field, Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt kicks back with the Blues Brothers — life-size sculptures that sit in the music area of his living room. They are among the many personal and professional mementos that designer Barbara Murtagh incorporated into his and wife Jan's new home.

Traditional styling with a French twist imbues a vacation retreat with an air of relaxed sophistication. Designed by Pamela Fincham, the interior radiates warmth with its cream and yellow palette. The sun-filled loggia appears on our cover.

As we bask in our "season in the sun," we wish everyone a wonderful holiday and a happy New Year.

Karen B. King McCallum
Managing Editor