Simply Magnificent: 2012 Year in Review
![A gathering at a fine home tour](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Otherside_Simply-Magnificent.jpg)
Over the past several years, Otherwise has built an ongoing integrated marketing campaign for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago. The official blog, Simply Magnificent, offers updates on The Residences as well as curated content on Chicago luxury living.
We welcomed the New Year by reflecting on the highlights from Simply Magnificent in the last 12 months. In 2012, we explored the private art collection at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago, interviewed leading interior designers in the Simply Magnificent Showcase of Homes and toured the luxury residences. We went behind the scenes in an auction house and antique shop, interviewed fine instrument makers, explored Chicago’s private airport and published guides to Chicagoland’s golf courses, hunt clubs and architectural tours.
Here are a few of Simply Magnificent’s highlights:
The Residences: Frank Ponterio’s Design Showcase Featured in Sheridan Road Magazine
![The Ritz-Carlton Residences_Frank Ponterio A lobby at the Ritz Carlton residences](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Frank-Ponterio1.jpeg)
The Residences: Gary Lee Partners Wins 2012 Best of the Year Honoree Award for The Landmark Club
![The Ritz-Carlton Residences_The Landmark Club Graphic reads: Interior Design Best of Year Honoree 2012](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Best-Of-Year-Honoree-Seal.jpeg)
Lux Life: Chicago Executive Airport for Luxury Holiday Travel
![Chicago Executive Airport Airplane at the Chicago Executive Airport](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Chicago-Executive-Airport.jpeg)
Lux Life: Michael Darnton Violin Maker
![Michael Darnton_handcrafted fine violins Hands handcrafting a violin handle](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/scroll.jpeg)
Lux Life: Hunt Clubs
![Pheasant Hunt A group of people in neon orange vests and hats with guns in a field, on a pheasant hunt](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Pheasant-Hunt-2007_YoTuT.jpeg)
Lux Life: Wright Auction House
![Wright auction house Inside the Wright auction house, filled with dining room tables and chairs](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/DSCN1138.jpeg)
Lux Life: Louis Vuitton & Yayoi Kusama
![Louis Vuitton_Yayoi Kusama window displays_North Michigan Avenue The Louis Vuitton Michigan Ave store windows with Yayoi Kusama window displays](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Louis-Vuitton.jpeg)
The Residences: Your Luxury Residence Awaits
![The Ritz-Carlton Residences_Simply Magnificent Showcase A dining room at the Ritz Carlton-Residences](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ritz-Showcase.jpeg)
The Residences: CS Interiors Anniversary Showcase
Jessica Lagrange
Anne Coyle
Tracy Hickman
Julia Buckingham Edelman
James E. Rudd
Tom Stringer
![Jessica Lagrange Interiors LLC A white living room designed by Jessica Lagrange Interiors LLC](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Jessica-Lagrange.jpeg)
The Residences: Private Art Collection
Vik Muniz
Nick Cave
Tim Anderson
Carolyn Ottmers
Cristina Silvestri
Matthew Woodward
![The Ritz-Carlton Residences_Samantha Todhunter Showcase A group gathered in a living room at Samantha Todhunter's showcase home](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Samantha-Todhunter-Showcase.jpeg)
Lux Life: Private Architectural Tours
![architectural tours A serene empty room with Japanese-style windows](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_0812.jpeg)
Simply Magnificent: A Showcase of Homes
Julia Wong
Frank Ponterio
Doug Atherley
Samantha Todhunter
Mick De Giulio
![The Ritz-Carlton Residences_Simply Magnificent Showcase A magazine spread that reads "A Simply Magnificent Evening" showcasing tours of a traditional home](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Trade-Home-April-19-event-Ritz-Carlton_JulyAug2012.jpeg)
Lux Life: Metropolitan Limousine
![Metropolitan Limousine Metropolitan Limousine](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Mercedes-Benz.jpeg)
Lux Life: DouglasRosin Decorative Arts & Antiques
![DouglasRosin antiques CHANEL logo necklace on a big gold chain](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/CHANEL-Logo-Necklace.jpeg)
Lux Life: Guide for Chicagoland Gulf Courses
![Rich Harvest Golf Rich Harvest golf course](https://www.otherwiseinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ritz_Rich-Harvest-Golf.jpeg)
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Emmaline Niendorf is a Content Manager for Otherwise Incorporated.