Long black dress, Robert Rodriguez, $325. Yellow quartz wrap necklace or bracelet, Love Heals, $199. Yellow waist belt, Diane Von Furstenberg, $185. Zebra scarf, We Are Owls, $178. All can be found at Velvet Coat in the East Village.
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Here’s the Rub
By Chuck Fuller Grilling season is here! After giving this matter careful thought, I decided the next addition to our growing recipe list would be some of my best rubs and marinades. Enjoy! Curry Yogurt 1 cup unflavored yogurt 6 tablespoons lemon oil ( available at AllSpice in the East Village) 3 tablespoons pure olive oil [...]
Shopping with Jessica Rae
“Pippa” white laser-cut dress with belt, Milly, $385. Clear Lucite 3-strand necklace, Alexis Bittar, $645. Both can be found at Sahar’s Fashion Gallery in West Des Moines.
dsm Style Hunter
For this new dsm exclusive feature, local photographer Nick Dermand hit the streets to capture the looks and lifestyles of Greater Des Moines residents. He’ll continue his quest on a regular basis, so check this space frequently to discover how metro-area dwellers express their own sense of personal style.
Ruby Ball
By Wicker Van Orsdel Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) celebrated its 40th season with the Ruby Ball at the Scottish Rite Consistory downtown April 20. It was a gem of a gala. The lavish evening was styled after one of the season’s upcoming operas, “La Rondine.” It just so happens that this romantic and haunting [...]
Tasting Montepulciano
I like to find obscure bottles of wine. Case in point: Rosso Piceno. Piceno comes form Marches, the region just east of Rome. Marches’ wines are not popular in the United State or anywhere else other than that region. Marches is known for its two red wines: Rosso Piceno (60 percent Montepulciano and 40 percent [...]
Salisbury House Leaders
When Salisbury House and Gardens announced the appointment of Eric Smith as the new executive director and Cyndi Peterson as the new deputy executive director, we were curious to learn their visions for the 42-room English manor. Find out what they told us by clicking here.



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