My favorite place to write this note has always been the living room sofa, with my best friend and loyal companion, Sucre, snuggled up next to me. Only, today, her beautiful, warm body is not there. Sucre left us a week ago, and I find myself strangely untethered—unsure of myself without her, to the point that I pray for the confidence and wherewithal that I can finish this note.

There is a particular ethos attached to life in a beach town. For many, it remains a lifelong dream—a glorious idea of sand, shimmering waters, and slow afternoons. For others, especially in Florida, that dream has become a reality. Hundreds of people continue to arrive here each day in search of something warmer, brighter, or simply different.

In 2013, VIE made its first exclusive toast to the men in our orbit with an issue helmed by photographer and artist Carlo Pieroni. The intention was never to step away from the women whose stories have long graced our pages, but to broaden our focus. In reality, men have been part of the story all along. We were honored, and more than a little delighted, when ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and the legendary Robert Redford graced our second and third covers in 2008 and 2009, respectively.

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The Table is Set There is something undeniably sacred about gathering at a table to break bread. Regardless of the evening’s outcome, the simple [...]

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Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. —Nehemiah 8:10 I’ve never lost reverence for small, calm moments in life. [...]

Reach for the Stars The chance to grow, evolve, and reach new heights is always available to us. Still, the new year has a [...]

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with [...]

The Goodness of Life “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.” —Nahum 1:7 [...]

We only get one life, and time moves faster than we think. That’s why it matters to follow our passions and lean into our dreams.

A cornucopia of fashion, music, and joy. This year’s annual Fashion & Entertainment Edition celebrates the artistry shaping our culture. Within these pages, you’ll [...]