Patrick Walsh PW Partners, as the Founder and Chief Executive of PW Partners, has etched his name as a luminary in the investment management and consumer industries, acclaimed for his strategic insights and transformative leadership. A keen understanding of market dynamics, innovative decision-making, and guiding businesses toward impressive growth marks his career. Originating from San Diego, California, and later honed in the disciplined environment of Boston, Massachusetts, his early years were influenced by the principles of his Naval Officer father and school teacher mother. This upbringing instilled in him a profound sense of discipline and a commitment to academic pursuits. At Wesleyan University, he distinguished himself in academic and athletic realms, particularly in football and baseball, before an injury led him to transfer to Boston College. There, he graduated with honors in Accountancy, laying the foundation for a notable career in finance.

“Gardens never end and buildings never begin” is how Alden B. Dow F.A.I.A (1904-1983) described his own individual organic design philosophy. His own Home and Studio located in Midland, Michigan, exemplifies how this incredible architect masterfully weaves structure and nature together for the ultimate living environment. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989, the Home and Studio continues to engage the imagination and elicits emotional responses in all who experience this powerful statement of Mid-Twentieth Century Modern architecture. Planted into an encompassing pond, the Home and Studio is alive with reflective light, soaring roof lines, diverging angles, brilliant color and the perfect balance of enticement and tranquility. It truly is an “oasis of architecture and inspiration.” Schedule your visit for architectural tours, educational programs, Michigan history and much more. Tour Reservation online at www.abdow.org or by calling toll free 1.866.315.7678

A Los Angeles based design company specializing in Midcentury Modern aesthetics. Founder Eline Hissink is a Dutch native and graduate of fashion design from the Gerrit Rietveld Art Academy in Amsterdam. She has two decades of experience working with fashion designers John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Donna Karan, among others. In 2014 she formed her own design company, Midcentury Modern LA, which hews to a minimalist philosophy. She acquired an excellent understanding of modern furniture, inspiring the creation of functional spaces with an appreciation for design history. The craftsmanship in haute couture awed her early in her career, and she applies the same sensibilities to customize her clients’ home interiors now.