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Elements that Work Interior designer Max Humphrey on Modern Americana Design Excerpted from Modern Americana Max Humphrey with Chase Reynolds Ewald
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Turning Back summer; while it might have been hot and rainy, we still had lots of opportunities to be outside. It was even more difficult to bid adieu to autumn, my favorite season. We were in both Colorado and Vermont and had the chance to see beautiful color in places both near and far. But I am secretly excited about the holiday season. I want to entertain inside with a good meal with great conversation and be comfortable in a beautiful room. But for me that means doing a little pivoting in certain rooms which have taken on new roles these past 18 months. My dining room table is my favorite Zoom spot; for many of you it is the homework station. The dining room table is the best work surface because it allows you to spread out or have more than one workstation. Our living room, which became a yoga studio or gym, needs to turn back into the comfortable room that allows for conversations to easily flow at small or larger gatherings. ■ As I am getting rid of extra lighting, mats and rollers, and free weights in these rooms, I am excited about going back to these rooms’ original intent. There is nothing more exciting for me than to set a glorious table and plan a great meal with my husband Harry. We love to linger with our guests at the table and connect. And we’ve missed it. In the past six months, Harry and I have attended five weddings which allowed us to comfortably reconnect with friends and family and celebrate important markers for these couples. I enjoyed looking at people’s faces and having live, in-person conversations. ■ So this month, let’s celebrate the great American holiday like never before. Cook all your family favorites, then add new ones. Set the best table you can. Use your best china, silver and crystal. Splurge on the finest wine you can afford. And invite someone who might be alone. It is Thanksgiving. And we all have so much to be thankful for.
DJ Carey Editorial Director djcarey@candg.com This season, linger around the table a little longer and enjoy reconnecting with family and friends. Designer Laura Michaels dressed up her home for the holidays.
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I wrote about “Sofa Hunting,” bemoaning the supply chain shortages of furniture. Now the issue is closer to home, as the shortage of magazine paper and printing has reached critical proportions. One of the biggest printers in our industry has announced a 15 to 25 percent cost increase and another has announced it will only be able to fulfill 75 percent of its orders— all due to shortages and rising costs for paper, ink, freight and labor. ■ With this in mind, we had to make sure that our 2022 Connecticut Design Guide would be printed! With the encouragement of our printer, we had to hunt for alternative paper, since this annual issue requires special paper and cover stock and has twice the number of pages than a normal issue. Happily, we were able to find it! ■ The Connecticut Design Guide 2022 will be available in December as usual. A much sought-after resource for design professionals and homeowners in Connecticut, it is chock-full of ideas and resources for those who are building, designing, landscaping and decorating homes. ■ For design professionals, retailers, manufacturers, landscapers and real estate brokers, there is still time to secure pages in the issue. Please contact advertising@candg.com. For our homesteaders, it will be available on the newsstands, in design shops and real estate offices, and on-line and in digital format at cottagesgardens.com. Enjoy! n the last issue
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Max Humphrey’s career has had many iterations, including work in TV and film production and a stint as a bass player in a punk rock band. But ultimately, he found his calling as an interior designer, art director and stylist—and now author, with the release of his first design book—Modern Americana. Excerpted on page 38, “Elements that Work,” Humphrey’s motivation was to “give every reader the confidence to create their own stylish digs using things they collect, buy, inherit or dumpster-dive for.” Raised in New England and now settled in Portland, Oregon, Humphrey’s design combines East and West Coast sensibilities.
Cami Luppino, founder of Lulu Home, and lead designer Alana Irwin believe “every project should speak to the clients’ personal taste and style and should be a direct reflection of who they are and how their family lives.” Such was the case in the New Canaan home featured in “Cheeky Glamour” (page 56). Creating a sense of place for a single dad of four who loves to entertain, Lulu Home orchestrated a masterful mix of fashion-forward design and edgy artwork with a little bit of rock ’n’ roll to yield a sophisticated family home.
PHILIP GORRIVAN
Philip Gorrivan has completed projects worldwide and is known for his stylish interiors that marry elegant historical references with sophisticated modernism. His goal is to create an authentic narrative that reflects his clients’ needs and dreams. His work transcends period and milieu—incorporating a vivid yet refined sense of color, texture, art and furnishings. Speaking to the project found on page 46, “Ultimate Retreat,” he says, “This antique barn, completely rebuilt and designed to last the next hundred years, is an exciting mix of old and new, setting an instant mood the moment one enters.” —Mary Fitzgerald
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Karla Knight Navigator October 17, 2021 to May 8, 2022 Connecticut-based artist Karla Knight’s first solo museum exhibition is a focused survey including paintings, drawings and tapestries, spanning her four-decade-long career. Reserve timed-entry tickets and plan your visit at thealdrich.org
HOBI AWARDS Housing industry professionals gather from near and far to celebrate the 27th annual HOBI Awards with media sponsor CTC&G. The HOBI Awards are Connecticut’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in home construction and are presented by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut. The evening’s program culminates with the 2021 HOBI Awards presentation and winners’ slide show. Wednesday, November 17, 5:30–9:30 p.m., Aqua Turf Country Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit hobiawards.com.
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CTC&G is the proud sponsor of the annual Rooms with a View, celebrating 26 years of outstanding design. Twelve designers utilize their talents to create vignettes staged in the library and great hall of the historic, Gothic Revival-style Southport Congregational Church. An opening party will be held on Thursday, November 4 from 6:30–9:30 p.m. to kick-start the multi-day show. General show hours: Friday, November 5 through Saturday, November 6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, November 7, 12–5 p.m. General admission tickets are $25. Southport Congregational Church, 524 Pequot Ave., Southport. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit roomswithaview.org.
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Corie Humble is the designer and founder of Circle & Line. Her mobiles, composed of basic shapes, are an exploration of weight, movement and gravity. Humble flirted with the idea of jewelry design but opted to produce art on a larger scale. Every aspect of the process— sanding, drilling, scaling and weighting—is done in the Austin studio. “Each piece possesses its own movement and grace,” notes Humble. Canopy mobile in green/ brass, $375, circleandline.com.
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DURODECO, NEW YORK, NY
The full-service architecture and interior design firm of Durodeco makes contemporary heirloom furniture, either as experimental design pieces or as custom solutions for projects. Co-founded by architect Rachel Robinson and engineer Michael Dunham, they draw on their combined 25 years of experience in the design and construction industry to create innovative interiors and custom furniture designs. The Purl Collection settee and ottoman combines etched low-iron glass, woven merino wool yarn and cherry wood. Price upon request, durodeco.com.
KELLY VENTURA, MILFORD, MICHIGAN
Nature is a recurrent theme for watercolorist Kelly Ventura. Her study of color, texture and light is evident in the expressive brush strokes. Ventura’s artwork has been translated onto wallpapers and textiles, capturing her painterly style. The designs are digitally reproduced and printed onto paper and textiles in Litchfield, CT, using ecofriendly inks. Shown here, Peonia in Sage. $80 per yard. kellyventura.com.
J.M. SZYMANSKI, BRONX, NY
Table No. 1, shown here, is the first table artisan Jake Szymanski ever designed and produced and is still one of his favorite pieces (and a best seller). The table is cast in solid steel with a warm black patina. The surface is hand worked with an angle grinder to create movement and texture. Szymanski’s work demonstrates his fascination with unique geometries, raw materials and unusual forms and is heavily influenced by his time spent abroad in Nepal, Spain and Morocco. Table No. 1, nesting pair, $3,800, available through Fair, fair-design.com, or jmszymanski.com.
DAUGHTER HANDWOVENS, SAVANNAH, GA
Alexandra Forby received a BFA in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) before picking up weaving as a hobby. Self-taught, weaving grew to be her vocation, and she set up her studio in 2016. Each piece starts with a sketch of the weaving pattern to determine the colors and gauge. “Every inch of the thread runs through my fingers multiple times,” says Forby. “Watching the fibers turn from delicate thread to sturdy cloth is mesmerizing and never gets old.” Three pocket apron, $70, daughterhandwovens.com.
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ROSALIND SHAFFER, WESTON, CT
Local ceramic artist and sculptor Rosalind Shaffer is captivated by the dimensionality and fluidity of clay. Her Luminous Collection includes functional art vessels like this finely textured porcelain bowl. Thrown on the wheel, Schaffer applies thin, torn strips to create multiple delicate layers on the organic form. Price upon request, rosalindshafferceramicart.com.
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Alex Geriner is the mastermind behind the New Orleans-based furniture brand Doorman. His company sources materials from the Gulf South with sustainability and preservation in mind. The team of woodworkers and artisans are masters in transforming unique materials into furniture, utilitzing reclaimed and architectural salvage, much of which still comes from the remnants of Hurricane Katrina. The Audubon pedestal dining table, designed by Geriner in partnership with interior designer Sherry Shirah, is topped with solid planks of white oak, tapered with a surfboard edge and paired with a ribbed pedestal base. Pricing starts at $3,850, doormandesigns.com.
Known for his concrete creations James De Wulf pushes the limits of this medium both functionally and aesthetically, with cutting-edge designs for indoor and outdoor furniture, and game tables. In a departure from concrete, De Wulf’s lighting includes the Armadillo pendant, fashioned from solid brass scales stacked to resemble the shell of an armadillo, creating an interesting display of light. $1,760, jamesdewulf.com.
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Michael Robbins and his team of talented artisans produce made-to-order pieces with meticulous attention to finish and detail. A designer and craftsperson, Robbins incorporates wood, metal and leather into many of his furnishings. The Plum Daybed is constructed of oiled black walnut wood, satin brass and chestnut bridle leather and upholstered in a Kvadrat fabric. Price upon request, available through Fair, fairdesign.com or mchlrbbns.com.
OTTRA, BROOKYLN, NY
Ottra stared as a side project for the architectural firm of Zimmerman Workshop but has grown into its own award-winning brand. Principals Sofia and Adam Zimmerman’s intention is to craft long-lasting heritage furniture that will be enjoyed for decades. Not surprisingly, the pieces are architectural in nature, composed of quality materials with meticulous detailing. The Modular Shelf, sculptural in form but functional in use, can be customized in number or positioning of shelves and wood species. In ash, as shown, $5,360, ot-tra.com.
INDO, PROVIDENCE, RI
Urvi Sharma and Manan Narang, founders of Indo, both grew up in New Delhi but met while studying at the Rhode Island School of Design. Narang is an architect, furniture designer and maker and Sharma is a furniture and product designer. The award-winning duo employs traditional craft processes to create contemporary furniture and objects. Their cultural backgrounds add a unique perspective. Inspired by the technique of dyeing and weaving Ikat fabrics practiced in India, Indonesia and Japan, the Ikat series mimics it’s slightly “blurry” colorations. Ikat credenza, $11,900, indo-made.com.
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MOSES NADEL, SEA CLIFF, NY
Husband and wife Lara and Moses Nadel, together with their team of artisans, take a hands-on approach to design, creating products rich in detail, juxtaposing various materials, tones and textures. The Vertebrae Tapestry X, shown here, can be used as a decorative wall hanging or a headboard. Soft natural shearling panels are joined with interwoven leather links and suspended on a wood peg rail. As shown, $13,500, mosesnadel.com.
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MORAN WOODWORKED, HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Don’t try this at home, warn Moran Woodworked owners Michael Moran and Celia Gibson. Their Charred Collection stems from the traditional roots of ancient Japanese wood construction utilizing a carefully controlled wood-burning process. Moran and Gibson create bespoke, limited-edition furniture from sustainable wood, letting the wood and its natural characteristics and idiosyncrasies inform each piece. The Night Black Charred x Brass Case cabinet is made from Loblolly Pine, salvaged from Charleston, SC with ash black legs and handmade unlacquered brass handles. As shown, $7,000, moranwoodworked.com.
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MATERIA DESIGNS, HUDSON VALLEY AND NYC, NY
Owners of Materia Designs, Megan Sommerville and Matt Ensner focus their craft on furniture, lighting and objects that amplify the inherent beauty found in natural materials, such as stone, brass, calfskin, parchment, steel, porcelain and wood. Inspired by the draping of womenswear, the Loop light fixture features hand-cut goat parchment shades gracefully suspended under thin bent brass armatures. $10,380, materiadesigns.com.
PHLOEM STUDIO, STEVENSON, WASHINGTON Based in the Pacific Northwest and founded by designer/ craftsperson Benjamin Klebba, each piece of furniture from the Phloem Studio collection is custom built at the studio’s location on the Columbia River Gorge. The Osprey chair—influenced by the geometry of boat hulls and the smooth texture of river rocks— is a collaborative design by Klebba and his father, Ron Klebba. The studio uses domestically sourced hardwoods with an emphasis on natural materials, traditional joinery and graceful proportions. $6,300, phloemstudio.com.
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With studios on both coasts, Warner Walcott has found the perfect balance. The artist established Magnolia Ceramics in 2009, having previously worked in the worlds of fashion and publishing. His wheelthrown ceramics are characterized by clean lines and a pureness of form, inspired by a love of post-war and midcentury Scandinavian, British, Japanese and French ceramics. Wolcott favors simplistic shapes in glazes of greens, blues and neutrals. Plain Goods in New Preston represents Walcott and carries exclusive pieces, like the Reef vase, shown here. $850, available through Plain Goods, plain-goods.com.
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YOUNG AT HEART Creativity never gets old, as evident in the new fabric collection by Iris Apfel for Fabricut. The centenarian celebrity has a rich background in textiles and fashion and her Maximal Couture collection shows off her eclectic, exuberant and sometimes eccentric personality. The grouping of fabrics and trims is charismatic— mimicking Apfel’s fashion flair—in lush textures, rich patterns and vibrant colors. With befitting names like Fantasy Bug, Fashionista, More is More, Spot On and Bazaar, the compositions range from faux furs to cut velvets to refined weaves, silk stains and embroidered trims. “Iris’s inimitable and dynamic taste is fervently infused in every pattern in this collection,” says Fabricut Design Director Milie Hammond. Available through Fabricut, D&D, fabricut.com. COVETING MCCOBB First introduced in March, CB2 has added to its Paul McCobb collection, bringing the tally up to 74 pieces, incompassing indoor and outdoor furniture and lighting. A midcentury legend, McCobb’s furniture designs remain modern today, timeless in simplicity of form and purity of materials. This collection for CB2 was
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A peek inside the latest buzz-worthy design news happening in the area curated and developed in collaboration with Form Portfolios, the owner and manager of McCobb’s iconic designs. “The partnership with CB2 is an authentic extension of Paul McCobb’s vison, while also honoring his legacy by creating a collection that is attainable for those who appreciate and seek good design,” says Form Portfolios Managing Director Mark Masiello. “CB2’s commitment to our shared vision makes the brand a perfect fit with the heritage of Paul McCobb.” cb2.com. DESIGNER RUGS When Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, principals of Carrier and Company, design a space, the rug is one of the first pieces they select to set the tone. So, it is fitting that they are teaming up with Loloi on a new collection of rugs. The collaboration reflects their tailored style with livable patterns that are equally at home in formal or casual interiors. The Carrier and Company x Loloi launch includes three introductions: Harrison, inspired by Swedish weavings; Bond, in overscaled patterning and variegated colors; and Milton with a selection of graphic plaid, diamond and border
motifs. Summing up the collection, Carrier states, “Our work spans the spectrum of design, from traditional to modern, tailored to Bohemian. We drew upon this dichotomy to create this new collection of rugs with Loloi.” loloirugs.com. Carrier and Company x Loloi
SCANDI-LOVE Bloomist represents a global community of like-minded partners honoring craft, small-batch designs and environmentally responsible décor. The on-line brand has just introduced a new collection of furniture from Skagerak—a family-owned Danish company that’s been designing and crafting simple, functional modern furniture since 1976. “We create furniture that is built to be used and to survive in the long run, so they patinate and accumulate stories,” says Skagerak CEO and owner Jesper Panduro. With a focus on sustainable natural materials, Skagerak is a welcome addition to the Bloomist family of makers. bloomist. com. —Mary Fitzgerald
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Celebrating Home INTERIOR DESIGNER LAURA MICHAELS FETES HER LONGTIME HOME
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JERRIE GRAHAM
SETTING THE TABLE (above and left) “My Annieglass dinnerware was a wedding gift and works beautifully with my vintage side plates and silver bird napkin rings. I don’t use tablecloths, so I used fabric placemats so that I can see my beautiful walnut dining table, which I had originally made for my husband’s conference room. I always decorate with a lot of flowers. Poinsettias were chosen for both color and seasonal availability. Pine branches, ferns and heather all added a lot of texture and wonderful nostalgic scents. The potted plants sit in a variety of vessels— all fairly organic and hearty.” See Resources.
DECKING THE HALLS “This vignette was in my dining room on an old dresser table found on a buying trip in New Orleans. The large clay pot is from Terrain and is surrounded by magnolia branches and birch containers holding heather and ferns. It felt like a woodland wonderland.” See Resources.
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TRIMMING THE TREE (this page) “The tree decoration changes every year. This time, I wanted it to be very organic and put a lot of dried flowers among the branches of the tree, which I set up in the corner of my living room. I wanted it to look as if it were outdoors. I had purchased a number of things from Terrain and also used all of my old ornaments that came out of attic storage. Some of the ornaments are family heirlooms, but many are things my children made over the years. Gifts were decorated with Kraft paper, gilded burlap ribbon and, on the one shown here, a vintage copper bird.” See Resources.
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MAKING MERRY “We set the table as we would normally have done if everyone was coming over. We always set both the dining table and the kitchen island as we never have enough space to seat everyone at one table. The dinnerware that we used at the island is from Calvin Klein and the pomegranate acts as a holder for the magnolia leaf, which is a place card. The napkins are actually dish towels that I sell in my studio.” See Resources.
WELCOMING GUESTS “I have these pots at my front door year round, but they get seasonal changes. I added a lot of pine branches and berried branches. I also had a number of birch sticks that I had purchased for my orchids but used to add a light accent with red branches for more color.” See Resources.
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In Good Company kitchens, tables and fireplaces to celebrate the holidays and, after time apart, simply being together again. We’ve done some gathering of our own—curating this collection of for-sale homes with inspired spaces for entertaining, from well-stocked tasting rooms to outdoor fire features. Join us! FOR LARGE GATHERINGS
The Evening News New to the Greenwich market is this classic Georgian, listed for $17 million with Janet Milligan of Sotheby’s International Realty in Greenwich. 203-253-1770.
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Back in the day, architect mott schmidt was the go-to guy if you needed a great estate. Born into a family of Prussian immigrants, Schmidt earned his architecture degree at the age of 17 and then pursued his passion for Beaux Arts design on a two-year tour of European homes. He is credited with bringing that sensibility back to the States, to people with last names like Rockefeller, Astor and Vanderbilt. In 1940, Schmidt built a red-brick Georgian at a high point of what’s now known
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Notably, the heart of the home is a top-of-the-line kitchen with an oversized island, a dining nook and a family room with a cozy hearth. There’s also an adjoining butler’s pantry, equipped with a wet bar and a wine cooler, that offers passage to a dining room and a more formal living room with another fireplace. In all, there are five ensuite bedrooms, as well as a main bedroom featuring yet another fireplace, and a spa bath. It lists for $5,795,000 with Tracey Koorbusch of Sotheby’s International Realty. FOR WEEKENDS IN THE COUNTRY
as the Round Hill section in Greenwich—and it just popped onto the market for the first time in 20 years. Seemingly designed to entertain guests, the 10,000-square-foot beauty was renovated by the modern-day great-estate architect Allan Greenberg. It now features one of the loveliest entryways around, composed of a series of three adjoining spaces that center on a grand staircase, with views to the stone terrace in the back of the house. There is a series of terraces, in fact, with an outdoor living and dining area, a pool and pool house and, on the eight-acre grounds, lawns that roll down to the lake. Back inside, there’s a home theatre, a billiards room, a fitness space with a golf simulator, a handsome office with a fireplace, and six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. It lists for $17 million with Janet Milligan of Sotheby’s International Realty. A second Greenwich listing, in Riverside, is a modern take on the classic Shingle-Style home. Built at the end of a quiet lane, the 7,000-square-foot dwelling was designed by Mockler Taylor Architects with the spaces and amenities needed to keep a crowd fed and happy.
Rock Solid Called Dragonfly Farm, this stone manor home lists for $9,950,000 with Peter Klemm of Klemm Real Estate in Washington Depot. 917-864-4940.
FIRED UP The outdoor fire feature is one of many products that, well, caught fire from the very start of the pandemic, when people looked to gather outside safely and in any weather. That activity became a habit, and brokers report that fire pits and outdoor fireplaces help sell a house. Indeed, stagers insist that setting up a removable fire feature is a must when prepping a house for sale—and among those products, Solo smokeless stoves are the most popular. Even more desirable are built-in gas fires, like the one featured on the stone terrace of this Stamford home, with views over Long Island Sound. The $4,375,000 property also features a full outdoor kitchen with a wine refrigerator, a dining terrace with heating units, and a pool with a spa. It lists with Amy Rabenhorst and Suzanne Katz of Sotheby’s International Realty, both in Greenwich. 203-550-7230 and 917-902-4472.
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Party Ready This Shingle-style Greenwich home lists for $5,795,000 with Tracey Koorbusch of Sotheby’s International Realty in Greenwich. 203-561-8266.
Dragonfly farm, in kent, is a circa-1820s compound on 42 acres. At its center is a handsome stone manor with all the hallmarks of its era’s estates. The façade has nine 12-over-12 windows, the front door opens onto a two-story entry hall, and there are rustic stone walls and dramatic woodwork throughout. But thanks to an inspired renovation by Jeffrey Bilhuber, the interiors are also modern, comfortable and colorful— all trademarks of the designer’s work. The double-height kitchen, for instance, features exposed beams, a fireplace and access to the formal
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Raising The Bar This villa-style Easton home has a lower-level wine cellar and a full bar in the garage. It lists for $1,725,000 with Carol Langeland of the FairfieldSouthport office of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. 203-895-7892.
dining room and an outdoor dining terrace. Surrounding, and predating, the main house is a two-bedroom home, while the former stable is now a garage, and an old mill is now a party space. Also on the grounds: a pool and stone pool house, a Har-Tru tennis court and formal gardens. It lists for $9,950,000 with Peter Klemm of Klemm Real Estate. FOR WINING & DINING
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In easton, a tuscan-style villa has just hit the market for $1,725,000. Starting at its lower level for that promised glass of wine, the 500-bottle grotto has room for a tasting table and a large wine fridge. It’s adjoined by a billiards room and a lounge with log-cabin-style walls
and its own full bar. Speaking of libations, up one floor is a carcollector’s dream of a garage—more of a showroom, really, with room for five cars and a pit-crew-style bar with a counter and stools. Want more spaces to sit and sip? There’s an upper-level deck with a pergola-shaded dining space and, below it, a pool, terrace and outdoor fireplace. The nearly 9,000-squarefoot home also offers six bedrooms and six bathrooms. Carol Langeland of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has the listing. FOR INSIDE-OUT LIVING
On Deck Multiple decks with views over Long Island Sound grace this Darien property, listed for $5,395,000 with Bruce Baker of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Darien. 203-912-7061.
A darien dwelling, built by modernist architect Victor Christ-Janer in 1958, was entirely reimagined, now enhanced with decks across the entire back of the house to take advantage of views over Long Island Sound. There’s a covered dining deck, an open deck for lounging, and a private deck off the main-floor bedroom suite. The above-ground lower level, with a billiards room and a media room, has sliding doors onto a stone terrace, with steps down to the pool and terrace. In all, the 7,500-square-foot home has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and, on the 5.6-acre grounds, gardens, stone walls and specimen trees. It’s offered for $5,395,000 with Bruce Baker of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. —Diane di Costanzo
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Excerpt from Modern Americana (Gibbs Smith, 2021) by Max Humphrey with Chase Reynolds Ewald. Reprinted with permission.
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The handmade aspect of rope objects reminds me of knitting.
WHEN I WAS A KID growing up in New England, my parents would drag me to antique malls on the weekends. If I was lucky, there would be a pinball machine in the lobby, because otherwise it was the last thing in the world I wanted to be doing on a Saturday in the summertime. I’ve read about interior designers who had subscriptions to Elle Decor when they were in kindergarten, but I wasn’t that kid. I was in the woods blowing up my G.I. Joes and playing video games. Fast forward to now and my favorite thing to do on the weekend is drag my family to junky antique malls. Someone said that interior design is autobiography. For me, it’s nostalgia. There’s a quote on my website, “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” The best compliment I get is when someone says they saw a picture of a room in a magazine or online and they knew I designed it before reading the caption. It’s like when you turn on the radio and you hear “She was an American girl raised on promises” and you know it’s Tom Petty from the first note. There’s no one else it could be. My book Modern Americana is organized by design element rather than by project. In the excerpt on the following pages, you’ll find ideas from the “Utility” chapter. The book is as much about style and styling as it is about interiors. It’s meant to be read front to back, back to front, from the middle out or upside down. Don’t follow my rules—or anyone else’s!
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Any piece of furniture that can do two things is helpful, and vintage trunks are a perfect example of that. Most of us have found one in the attic at one point or another, where it might have been used to store old Halloween costumes or family albums or the National Geographic collection someone couldn’t bear to get rid of. Use one as a coffee table, place it at the foot of a bed, or throw it in the back of the SUV instead of luggage on your next vacation for a nostalgic road-trip vibe.
A graphic Woolrich blanket dresses up an antique pew sourced from Urbanite in Southeast Portland, a favorite hunting ground for vintage finds.
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Windbreakers are easy to grab for morning walks on the sand in a coastal Oregon beach house.
MUDROOMS You can tell a lot about a family by what’s hanging on their mudroom hooks.
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Pedestal sinks are a handy choice in a powder room; they’re sculptural and space saving. You still see them sometimes in old-fashioned hotel rooms that have a sink. The old ones are cast iron with a porcelain finish. The hot and cold faucets were spread out so you wouldn’t clunk your head when you were washing your hair.
Several kids can crowd around this double cast-iron wallmounted Kohler sink in my clients’ upstairs bathroom. The tile pattern was inspired by a vintage trade blanket. I had to source the tiles from a couple of different vendors to get the colors right.
“Farmhouse” refers to the way these sinks are installed with the exposed apron. They can work in a rustic, traditional or modern space, depending on the kitchen. These were designed to be big before there was running water. They’re also good for giving your newborn a bath.
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There’s something organic about rope that can bring a modern space back to earth.
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Rope is a universal and versatile design material. It brings to mind everything from sailing to swings to Indiana Jones’s lasso. Rope detailing can be highly nautical, ultra-western or super rustic. Some traditional ways to use it include as upholstery or as an accent material—a rope-covered cabinet handle, for instance.
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You can dedicate an entire room as a home office, or you can just carve out a corner of your kitchen. All you really need is a comfy flour-sack stool and a flat surface for your coffee cup. Surround yourself with stuff you love so work doesn’t feel like work.
The Lucite desk in this upstairs loft is transparent, so you can still appreciate the setting.
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Ultimate Retreat AN ICONIC RED BARN IS TRANSFORMED INTO A CHIC ENTERTAINING SPACE AND GUEST HOUSE BY JAMIE MARSHALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA MCHUGH
Barn Raising A restored 1850s barn presents a traditional silhouette with its red shiplap siding and cupola-topped roofline. The mahogany-trimmed windows and doors add a modern touch. “Barn houses have a certain energy that makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time,” says Edwin Cady Jr. of East Coast Barn Builders. See Resources.
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HE CONCEPT OF A “STAYCATION” has taken on new meaning during the pandemic, as homeowners seek to enhance their properties with resort-style comforts and amenities. Such was the case for one New York City couple with a weekend house in Litchfield County when they decided to turn the property’s 19th-century barn into a separate entertaining space for family and friends. To help achieve their vision, they hired interior designer Philip Gorrivan, who worked on the couple’s historic home, a classic New England Colonial, for its previous owners. “The barn was pretty dilapidated,” says Gorrivan. “It was either tear it down or do a complete restoration.” The homeowners have a penchant for architecture and the region’s storied past, so they chose the second option. They hired architect Paul Hinkel to draw up plans, and Edwin Cady Sr. and Jr., the principals behind East Coast Barn Builders, to manage the restoration, which involved moving the barn closer to the house to save a copper beech that had grown around one of the
corners. Cady and his crew built a new foundation of local stone, repurposed the original beams and used weathered boards throughout the interior. Floors are random-width white oak, and the lofty ceiling is finished in pine. When it came time for the interiors, Gorrivan took his inspiration from a variety of barn styles typical of New England, even looking to Europe
Form + Function (opposite page) A Holly Hunt chandelier stretches out above an Ian Ingersoll dining table and Holly Hunt chairs. The Baker sectional wears a Philip Gorrivan Collection linen, Acacia Aegean, while a Baker club chair is upholstered in Gorrivan’s Preble. For family movie nights, a screen drops down from the bronze and metal fixture above the hearth. Culinary Delights (top) Ann-Morris pendants illuminate the kitchen’s center island; the sink and faucet are from the Brass Center. The window shade fabric is Holland & Sherry. See Resources.
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Cozy Quarters (left) In the bedroom, a Baker bench cozies up to a Savoir bed, which is dressed in Matouk linens. The Josef Frank fabric for the Roman shades is from Svenskt Tenn. A Marc Phillips rug is topped with a cowhide from Putnam & Mason. Bathing Beauty (above) A tub from the Water Monopoly holds center stage in the bathroom, which has flooring tile from Paris Ceramics. The shower floor tile is through Waterworks, and the wall tile is from Paris Ceramics. A large black and white painting is through George Home. See Resources.
for ideas. “I wanted it to have a timeless country feel and still fit into the Connecticut landscape,” he says. Indeed, from the outside, the red-sided barn has a familiar silhouette. Inside, however, the look is modern and fresh. The layout is designed for maximum efficiency: The open floor plan encompasses a living and dining area and a large functional kitchen. “That was important. The husband loves to cook,” says Gorrivan. “He has a garden on the property. He loves to pickle things.” Upstairs, there is a loft guest bedroom and a kids’ playroom, each with its own staircase. “We were working within a limited amount of space,” the designer says. “Obviously, the ceilings are soaring, but it was important to optimize everything, so that it all worked. In a space like that you have only so many opportunities to get it right.” Case in point: the large custom Baker sofa that anchors the seating area in front of the fireplace. “We measured it so many times to make sure it would fit the space, not okay, not well, but perfectly,” he adds. Other pieces that were selected for their functionality as much as their design: the midcentury console beneath the French mirror in the entry area and the custom wood dining table and woven leather chairs. “Every item we picked was incredibly well thought out.” november 2021 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g
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Water View Poolside, throw pillows in vintage Swedish fabrics top Frontgate lounge chairs; the planters are from the Paris Flea Markets. See Resources.
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Play Time (across spread from left) Inside, the coffee table and tall wicker chair are from the Paris Flea Markets, while a kilim rug accents the cement tile flooring from Mosaic House. A quartet of vintage rattan donkey heads keeps watch over the home gym. In the billiards room, an Urban Electric chandelier centers above a Blatt Billiards pool table. See Resources.
The designer mixed pattern, texture and color to maintain cohesiveness while “introducing the unexpected where possible.” In the bedroom, the Josef Frank window treatments from Svenskt Tenn have a “fun floral country pattern and a really nice modern quality.” As does the Holland & Sherry fabric he used for the Roman shades in the living room and kitchen. The bathroom is spacious enough for a large tub plus a shower lined with subway tile, while the heated floor is Belgian block, “which is really soft and pillowy underfoot,” according to Gorrivan. Many of the accessories and decorative items were sourced during a Parisian buying trip. “We had so much 54
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fun,” the designer notes. “In fact, we were having so much fun with the barn project, they said, ‘let’s put in a pool house.’” Set well away from the main house and the barn, the new pool house has a breezy, relaxed vibe. On one side is a game room with a pool table, on the other is a small but well-equipped gym. In the middle is a sunlit sitting area, with custom Lepage bifold doors that open onto a trellis-shaded patio. “I wanted the pool house to be its own destination,” he says. “You could be anywhere—Wales, Sweden, Vermont or Litchfield County. That’s the magic of interior design. It’s very transformative.” ✹
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Welcome Home (this page) Thanks to highly patterned, polished stone floors from Artistic Tile, and vinyl wallcoverings by Phillip Jeffries, even the mudroom in this Colonial house oozes personality. Bench fabric is by Schumacher. The artwork is by Tony Eitharong. Jazzed Up (opposite page) A Venetian glass and satin silver leaf chandelier from Corbett Lighting adds a swanky element to the music room. The geometric floor covering is from Yerra Rugs, and the silver resin coffee table is from Oly Studio. See Resources.
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GLAMOUR HIGH-IMPACT DESIGN FILLS THE HOME OF A FASHION-FORWARD SINGLE DAD BY MINDY PANTIEL | PHOTOGRAPHS BY JANE BEILES
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Exquisite Setting Phillip Jeffries shagreen wallcovering wraps the dining room, while a Hammerton Studio chandelier lights the custom table. The area rug is from Stark, and the drapery fabric is from Zinc Textiles.
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elor wanted to live. “The stately home had great bones, but Rob, who is very fashion forward, wanted high impact drama and something a little more rock’n’roll,” adds Luppino, who joined forces with business partner Alana Irwin to give the homeowner exactly that. Attaining that goal meant effectively erasing any hint of the dark, muted colors and ornate finishes from the structure’s previous life and replacing them with a brand of high-style elegance they dubbed “cheeky glamour.” In the aforementioned music room, for example, existing paneled walls now sport a lacquered glossy French gray finish, a showstopping indigo geometric hide-on-hair rug covers the floor, and an evocative Jamie Nelson photo of a woman’s face with open red lips peers through an opening in the adjacent home office. A curving sofa and ribbon-like artwork above the
Back To Business (this page) A Made Goods chandelier hangs from the coffered ceiling of the home office. The cerused desk is custom, the swivel chairs are Bernhardt through Wakefield Design Center, and the wool rug is Missoni for Prestige Mills. A hand-stitched Lady Gaga album cover on the shelf is from Stephen Wilson Studio. Chic Space (opposite page) The custom kitchen cabinetry is by Altamura Homes; the countertops and backsplash are from Fordham Marble; and the black leather counter stools are from Arteriors. See Resources.
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Subtle Tones In the powder room (near right), a charcoalgray wallcovering by Schumacher contrasts with the custom vanity by Altamura Homes; the sconces are from Visual Comfort. The quiet continues in the primary bedroom (far right) where Legacy linens cover the mohair bed, the table lamps are from FlowDecor, and the nightstands are through Made Goods. Ramp It Up (this page, bottom and opposite page)
Color rules in the teen bedroom and kids’ lounge area, where a bench and bold yellow chairs surround a tulip table from CB2. In the sleeping quarters, the custom bed is upholstered with fabric by Kasmir, and the white feather pendant light is through Lumens. Pillows by Kerri Rosenthal (“Sunshine”) and Villa Nova line the sectional; the surfboard wall art is by Oliver Gal; and the coffee table is from Sonder Living. See Resources.
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fireplace counter the rug’s strong lines. “Everything was selected to help keep a certain rhythm going,” Luppino explains. The resulting lounge-like space is reminiscent of a swanky jazz club where the homeowner himself is often found at the keyboard. Meanwhile, a streamlined palette of neutral walls and matte black floors allows the artwork and carefully curated furnishings to shine. In the dining room—where the walls are swathed in a shagreen wallcovering—the leather chairs with delicate brass legs are a sculptural moment, and the gilded brass and smoked-glass starburst chandelier is an edgy element in keeping with the owner’s vision. “Rob wanted everything to be sculptural or high shine, and a little risky,” Irwin explains. In the home office, an amalgam of a chandelier fashioned from aged silver metal strips dripping from the glossy gray ceiling, and polished stainless steel framed swivel chairs check the appropriate boxes. In the completely renovated kitchen, where they started with “that sexy marble,” says Irwin, the high gloss lacquered cabinets and black leather stools held up by polished metal frames continue the bling, while the stove hood trimmed with polished nickel has an automotive quality. “Rob is into cars, and he likes fine things, so this was perfect for him,” adds Luppino.
Not surprisingly, things settle down in the primary suite where the slatecolored mohair bed, a cascading antique brass chain pendant, and a smoky blue-gray rug create a sultry aura. “We chose very luscious, luxe fabrics to engage the senses,” Luppino says. In direct contrast, things amp up in the kids’ quarters—located on the second and third floors of the house—where his teenage daughter, the only child still living at home, got to weigh in on the design choices. Irwin says, “Rob wanted a place where all the kids would want to come and hang out, so making things light, bright and colorful was important.” After a graffiti artist used bold hues to bring an old Ping-Pong table back to life, the ensuing design dictated the color scheme of everything else. And while the upper levels pulse a bit more energetically than the rest of the house, the orange molded plastic chairs and bright fuchsia and turquoise surfboard art are in keeping with the overall excitement and edginess that define the entire project. “That sense of tension isn’t for everyone, but when you have the ability to make someone feel something, even if it’s a little bit of discomfort at first, that’s a good thing,” Irwin says. “We know people will leave this house feeling a sense of wow.” ✹ november 2021 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g
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Anchored On Shore Although wings have been added over the years, the original house has stood on its site by the Connecticut River since 1748, when it was built and occupied by a local ferry boat captain. Landscape design is by Drew Kenny of Outdoor Lifestyles. See Resources.
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ouses come with spirits. Not necessarily the kind that might keep us awake at night, but rather, calming, reassuring unseen spirits that bespeak a house’s origins and its original owners. Here in a mid-18th-century house in Lyme, situated directly on the Connecticut River, a ferry captain once lived, a man who was able to walk out his front door and directly to the banks of the water to board his boat. “If there’s a repeating theme throughout this house, it would be its nod to boating,” says the homeowner. As for the references to her husband’s penchant for sailing, she points to a staircase’s rope railing, Delft tiles depicting scenes of sailboats, lamps in the entry hall configured as entwined ropes, fireplace andirons shaped as anchors, and painted river scenes on the risers of a staircase. “My houses always have a through line,” she adds, referencing the other five past houses that interior designer Cathy Kincaid has done for her. As the Dallas-based Kincaid emphasizes, “We wanted to keep the spirit of this house.” To do so, the designer worked to make each room comfortable and casual, while honoring the historical nature of the house. “This homeowner is a wonderful client and, to be honest, she has such good taste, so many good ideas, and is so involved in the decorating process that she could do it all herself if she wanted to,” says Kincaid.
Welcoming Party In the entrance to the guest wing, a Penny Morrison bench wears a Claremont fabric. The striped rug is by Elizabeth Eakins. A French painted screen and blue-and-white Delftware dishes adorn a wall. See Resources.
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“She knows how to make rooms that are both comfortable and elegant”
The wife admits to having always been interested in old houses. She commissioned Kincaid for the various properties she and her husband have owned because the designer is “really good at working with pre-existing things. She’s very willing to adapt, and she knows how to make rooms that are both comfortable and elegant.” So attuned is the homeowner to venerable buildings and so able is Kincaid to respond to them, that the interior designer is currently working on the homeowner’s latest venture—as founder of the-soon-to-open Beacon Hill Books & Café. Years ago, the client, who is involved in numerous civic and cultural causes, including as a board member of Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, purchased an 1850s structure in the city’s Beacon Hill
neighborhood to turn into a literary beacon. “The one neighborhood in Boston in which you would expect to find a bookstore is the one in which there isn’t a single one,” she explains. Kincaid is working with her on the store’s finishes, furnishings and colors. While the core of the house dates to about 1760, over the years, the owners have added wings that expanded the property to include five bedrooms. Outside, they’ve also added a birdhouse by the pool, a potting shed and a studio barn. Because this client and designer have collaborated on numerous projects together, the design process here has been seamless. “Cathy is always willing to put up with my opinions, since I come to every project with a point of view,” notes the homeowner. “I feel that we have developed
Dining Options (above) In the dining room, Kincaid used a fabric from Bennison Fabrics on chairs at the table, which is complemented by a striped Elizabeth Eakins rug and Sister Parish draperies. Kitchen Cachet (opposite page) Farrow & Ball’s French Grey was used on the kitchen cabinetry. See Resources.
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Counting Waves In the primary suite (this photo), a John Rosselli headboard is tucked inside a bed canopy fashioned with Claremont fabric; the rug is from Stark. The bed in a guest room (opposite page, top) really does assume the compactness of a boat’s cabin, its canopy trimmed with an Ian Mankin striped fabric; the armchair is Le Manach. The wallpaper in the primary bathroom (opposite page, bottom) is Claremont’s Nicholas Herbert, the curtains are from Julia B., and the fixtures and scones are by Waterworks. See Resources.
such a great working relationship. She pushes me outside my comfort zone—and I’m happy with what results from that.” Within Kincaid’s decorative toolbox is a vast in-office library of one-of-a-kind fabrics and wallcoverings, many from Europe and India. In the dining room, for instance, Kincaid has used a novel Bennison custom-colored fabric, while kitchen pantry walls are papered with a wallpaper from Adelphi, a small company in Sharon Springs, NY, noted for its reproductions of vintage patterns. Unique English fabrics are used in the master bedroom.
As much as Kincaid prefers to layer rooms with patterns and textures, decorative objects and shapely furnishings, she also knows when to cede control to other elements. In a guest wing, a floor-to-ceiling expanse of windows is purposely unadorned, and she kept furnishings to a minimum, skewing rustic rather than fanciful. “The grounds of this house are so beautiful,” she says, “and the windows bring in so much natural light, that I wanted people to walk in here and see the trees, to let those be the focal points. The homeowner is someone who forces me to look for, and at, new things in the world.” ✹ november 2021 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g
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WINE & SPIRITS
Think Oregon at Thanksgiving P I N O T N O I R ’ S R E D A N D B L A C K F R U I T F L A V O R S A N D C O M P L E X S A V O R Y N U A N C E S C O M P L E M E N T Y O U R W H O L E T H A N K S G I V I N G P L AT E
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different elevations and slopes. Five years ago, WillaKenzie joined the Jackson Family Wines portfolio, as did Gran Moraine, also in YamhillCarlton, which possesses some of the region’s oldest marine sediment soils. Raptor Ridge Estate, in the new Laurelwood AVA, produces fine wine from its famous, sloping, 450-feethigh Tuscowallame Vineyard, a birder’s paradise with red tailed hawks, peregrine falcons and great horned owls. Wineries farmed under biodynamic practices are the ultimate protectors of this biodiverse land. The King Estate has North America’s largest certified biodynamic vineyard and is a complete ecosystem with woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and a wild raptor habitat. Brick House has Demeter Biodynamic certification for its 40 acres in the Ribbon Ridge AVA. The Willamette has also become known for stunning sparkling wines made from pinot noir grapes. Handing your guests flutes of exquisitely crafted bubbly is an elegant way to start off Thanksgiving. Experts in the field include ROCO, a pioneer of “Willamette bubbles” started in 1986 by winemaker Rollin Soles, who was determined to make world-class sparkling in Oregon; Left Coast Estate with 500 acres, including an old growth oak forest and bird sanctuary with wild herons on its own lake; and Domaine Serene in the Dundee Hills AVA, which has emerged as a sparkling wine star after gaining prominence as a top Burgundian pinot noir producer. —Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave
BARONESS RECOMMENDS ROCO RMS Brut ($65)—An exceptional méthode Champenoise cuvée with elegant aromas of white rose, pear, nectarine and oyster shell brine. Left Coast Cellars Blanc de Noir ($55)—A stunning sparkling made from 100-percent pinot noir with fragrances of orange blossom and kiwi, a biscuity richness and a vibrant finish. Domaine Serene “Evenstad Reserve” Dundee Hills Brut M.V. 2 ($80)—A crisp méthode Champenoise with extensive lees aging showing expressive aromas of citrus, apple and brioche, and a sumptuous texture. Brick House “Les Dijonnais” Pinot Noir ($54)—From a biodynamic vineyard planted with Dijon clones, “Dijonnais” displays rose petal and wildflower perfumes along with lovely raspberry and cherry flavors. Raptor Ridge Tuscowallame Estate Whole Cluster Pinot Noir ($50)–A small-lot wine fragrant with violet, rose petal and plum. With some whole cluster in the blend, it takes on clove/allspice notes and shows tart acidity and soft tannins. WillaKenzie Clarière Pinot Noir ($75)—From the coolest climate vineyard of the estate, “Clarière” possesses lilac aromas, black cherry and baking spice notes, and notable minerality. King Estate Just Shy Pinot Noir ($68)— Hailing from a storied biodynamic vineyard “just shy” of 1,200 feet in altitude, this elegant pinot noir from clone 113 has perfumed aromatics and lower alcohol. Gran Moraine Dropstone Pinot Noir ($80)— With pristine fruit aged with only a touch of new oak, “Dropstone” is energetic and crisp with dark plum, porcini mushroom and fennel notes.
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Tuscowallame Vineyard in Autumn Splendor Raptor Ridge Estate in Laurelwood AVA.
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1. Designer Cara Woodhouse 2. Designer Alvin Wayne 3. Dr. Ellen Fisher of NYSID 4. Cliff Young, Ltd. owner Leslie Young, Kiki Dennis of Deborah Berke Partners, interior designers Cara Woodhouse, Alvin Wayne and Robert Passal, Dr. Ellen Fisher of NYSID and CTC&G Editorial Director DJ Carey 5. Kiki Dennis of Deborah Berke Partners 6. Designer Robert Passal
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Resources & More… H E R E ’ S W H E R E T O F I N D T H E D E S I G N P R O F E S S I O N A L S A N D P R O D U C T S F E AT U R E D I N T H I S I S S U E
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Pages 28–31: Interior design and styling, Laura Michaels, Laura Michaels Design, lauramichaelsdesign.com. Dining room dinnerware, Annieglass. Clay pot and ornaments, Terrain. Casual dinnerware, Calvin Klein. Dish towels, Laura Michaels Design. ELEMENTS THAT WORK
Pages 38–45: Excerpted from Modern Americana (Gibbs Smith, 2021), by Max Humphrey with Chase Reynolds Ewald, reprinted with permission, gibbs-smith. com. Interior design, Max Humphrey, maxhumphrey.com. ULTIMATE RETREAT
Pages 46–55: Architect, Hinkel Design Group, hinkeldesigngroup.com. Interior design, Philip Gorrivan Design, philipgorrivan.com. Builder, Ed Cady, East Coast
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Barn Builders, ecbb.com. Dining/living room: Dining chairs and chandelier, Holly Hunt. Dining table, Ian Ingersoll. Sectional and chair, Baker. Fabric on sectional and chair, Philip Gorrivan Collection. Candlesticks and side table, George Home. Shade fabric, Holland & Sherry. Shade fabrication, The Upholstery Shed. Kitchen: Pendants, Ann-Morris. Sink and faucet, The Brass Center. Drawer pulls and knobs, Lowe Hardware. Counter stools, Holly Hunt. Window shade fabric, Holland & Sherry. Bedroom: Bed, Savoir. Bedding, Matouk. Nightstands, USM. Bench, Baker. Roman shade fabric, Svenskt Tenn. Rug, Marc Phillips. Light fixtures, Remains Lighting. Cowhide rug, Putnam and Mason. Ceiling light, The Urban Electric Co. Bathroom: Tub, The Water Monopoly. Plumbing fixtures and shower tile floor, Waterworks. Floor and wall
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tile, Paris Ceramics. Artwork, George Home. Poolside: Chaise lounges, Frontgate. Pool house: Bi-fold doors, Lepage Millwork. Billiard room: Chandelier, The Urban Electric Co. Picture lights, Modulightor. Wallcovering, Philip Gorrivan Collection. Pool table, Blatt Billiards. Shades, Christina Grajales Gallery. Hardware, Lowe Hardware. Picture lights and raffia pillows, George Home. Bench cushion fabric, Svenskt Tenn. Gym: Gym equipment, Life Fitness. Barre bars, Harlequin Floors. Hardware, Lowe Hardware. Sconce, The Urban Electric Co. Sitting area: Rug, Nemati Collection. Wallcovering, Holland & Sherry. Sofas, Minotti. Flooring, Mosaic House. Drapery fabric, David S. Gibson. Pillows and side table/stool, George Home. Floral pillow, Svenskt Tenn. Chair, Jacques Adnet. Photographs, Charlotte Frieze.
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Pages 56–63: Interior design, Cami Luppino and Alana Irwin, Lulu Home, luluhomedesign.com. Builder: Altamura Homes, altamurahomes.com. Mudroom: Floors, Artistic Tile. Wallcovering, Phillip Jeffries. Bench fabric, Schumacher. Artwork, Tony Eitharong. Music room: Chandelier, Corbett Lighting. Rug, Yerra Rugs. Coffee table, Oly Studio. Sculptures, Richard Dupont and Jeremy Holmes. Office: Chandelier, Made Goods. Swivel chairs, Bernhardt. Rug, Missoni for Prestige Mills. Lady Gaga album artwork, Stephen Wilson Studio. Artwork, These Fine Walls. Dining room: Wallcovering, Phillip Jeffries. Chandelier, Hammerton Studio. Rug, Stark. Drapery fabric, Zinc Textile. Kitchen: Cabinetry, Altamura Homes. Countertops and backsplash, Fordham Marble. Counter stools, Arteriors. Faucet, Waterworks.
Items pictured but not listed here are either from private collections or have no additional details. CTC&G relies upon the providing party of the image to give accurate credit information.
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Page 64–71: Architect, Brooke Girty Design, brookegirtydesign.com. Interior design, Cathy Kincaid Interiors, cathykincaid.com. Landscape design, Drew Kenny, Outdoor Lifestyles, outdoorlifestylesct.com. Guest wing entrance: Rug, Elizabeth Eakins. Lamps, Christopher Spitzmiller. Bench fabric, Tissus d’Hélène. Kitchen: Cabinetry paint, Farrow & Ball. Dining room: Dining chair fabric, Bennison Fabrics. Rug, Elizabeth Eakins. Drapery fabric, Sister Parish. Primary suite: Headboard, John Rosselli & Associates. Canopy and sofa fabric, Claremont. Drapery fabric, Chelsea Textiles. Rug, Stark. Guest room: Canopy fabric, Ian Mankin. Canopy trim, George Spencer. Armchair, Le Manach. Primary bathroom: Wallpaper, Claremont. Curtains, Julia B. Sconces and fixtures, Waterworks.
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SOURCE LIST 1stDibs, 1stdibs.com Altamura Homes, altamurahomes.com Ann-Morris, annmorrislighting.com Annieglass, annieglass.com Arteriors, arteriorshome.com Artistic Tile, artistictile.com Baker, bakerfurniture.com Bennison Fabrics, bennisonfabrics.com Bernhardt (see Wakefield Design Center) Blatt Billiards, blattbilliards.com Calvin Klein, calvinklein.us CB2, cb2.com Charlotte Frieze (see KMR Arts) Chelsea Textiles, chelseatextiles.com Cristina Grajales Gallery, cristinagrajalesinc.com Christopher Spitzmiller, christopherspitzmiller.com Claremont, claremontfurnishing.com Corbett Lighting, corbettlighting. hvlgroup.com David S. Gibson, davidsgibsoncw.com Elizabeth Eakins, elizabetheakins.com Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com FlowDécor, flowdecor.com Fordham Marble, fordhammarble.com Frontgate, frontgate.com George Home, georgehomect.com George Spencer, georgespencer.com
Hammerton Studio, studio.hammerton. com Harlequin, harlequin.sandersondesign group.com Harlequin Floors, us.harlequinfloors.com Heather Gaudio Fine Art, heathergaudiofineart.com Holland & Sherry, hollandandsherry.com Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com Ian Ingersoll, ianingersoll.com Ian Mankin, ianmankin.co.uk Jacques Adnet (see 1stDibs) Jeremy Holmes (see Heather Gaudio Fine Art) John Rosselli & Associates, johnrosselli. com Julia B., juliab.com Kasmir, kasmirfabrics.com Kerri Rosenthal, kerrirosenthal.com KMR Arts, kmrarts.com Laura Michaels Design, lauramichaelsdesign.com L’Objet, l-objet.com Le Manach (see Pierre Frey) Legacy Home, legacylinens.com Lepage Millwork, lepagemillwork.com Life Fitness, lifefitness.com
Lowe Hardware, lowe-hardware.com Lumens, lumens.com Made Goods, madegoods.com Marc Phillips, marcphillipsrugs.com Matouk, matouk.com Maxwell Fabrics, maxwellfabrics.com Minotti, minotti.com Missoni for Prestige Mills (see Redi-Cut Carpets and Rugs) Mosaic House, mosaichse.com Modulightor, modulightor.com Morrison Hotel Gallery, morrisonhotelgallery.com Nemati Collection, nematicollection.com Oliver Gal, olivergal.com Oly Studio, olystudio.com Paris Ceramics, parisceramicsusa.com Philip Gorrivan Collection, philipgorrivan.com Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com Pottery Barn Teen, pbteen.com Putnam and Mason, robertpassal.com Redi-Cut Carpets & Rugs, redicarpets.com Remains Lighting, remains.com Richard Dupont, richarddupont.com
Room&Board, roomandboard.com S. Harris, fabricut.com Savoir, savoirbeds.com Schumacher, fschumacher.com Sister Parish, sisterparishdesign.com Sonder Living, sonderliving.com Stark, starkcarpet.com Stephen Wilson Studio, stephenwilsonstudio.com Svenskt Tenn, svenskttenn.se Terrain, shopterrain.com The Brass Center, thebrasscenter.com The Upholstery Shed, 860-354-5655 The Urban Electric Co., urbanelectric.com The Water Monopoly, thewatermonopoly.com These Fine Walls, thesefinewalls.com Tissus d’Hélène, tissusdhelene.co.uk Tony Eitharong, tonyeitharong.com USM, us.usm.com Villa Nova, villanova.co.uk Visual Comfort, visualcomfortco.com Wakefield Design Center, wakefielddesigncenter.com Waterworks, waterworks.com Yerra Rugs, yerrarugs.com Zinc Textile, zinctextile.com
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Drew Bevolo Officially named Andrew John Bevolo III, Drew Bevolo bears the Americanized name of his grandfather, Andrea, who left Stratford, Connecticut’s Sikorsky Helicopter Company to work at a shipyard in New Orleans before starting his own metalworking company 76 years ago. When renowned architect A. Hays Town happened by the shop and sketched a lantern he fancied for the French Quarter, he asked Andrea whether he could realize it. To this day, Bevolo craftsmen make timeless fixtures by hand. Drew grew up doing odd jobs around the studio but studied business and entered finance before gravitating back to the family firm where his uncle taught him the craft from the ground up. “I’d wait on people and take orders. If we sold two lights, I’d have to go upstairs and make them, then pack the boxes and take them to the shipper.” Today Bevolo lights are found in all 50 states, overseas, and on period movie sets. Drew, his wife, and two large dogs have homes in the French Quarter and nearby Covington. Of his five grown children, Jack is a physicist; James, an actor; Kim, a preschool teacher; Amy holds a gold medal in wheel-chair slalom; and Chris is the fourth-generation Bevolo working in the firm.
Your uncle hired you at $100 per week. Why was teaching you to be a coppersmith “the greatest gift” of your life? It’s just fulfilling as a human to know the craft. It’s like playing the piano, like an instrument that flows through me. What is the innovative technique that your grandfather adapted from the helicopter industry? Repairing metal; brittle soldered joints can melt. He drilled little holes and attached the pieces with rivets, forming flexible joints that saved gas lights. Why is gas preferable to electric lighting? You never want to see an electric light bulb. They glare and ghost. Everything over 60 watts is offensive to human sight. Gas lights average 25 watts. People love the beauty of them. But is gas lighting safe? It’s like the pilot light on the stove. They are patented for efficiency; they burn 24 hours; there is no economy in turning them off and on.
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Why hasn’t Bevolo evolved to mass production? From a catalog, people will buy a wrong-sized, budgetbased light. There’s no way they can scale it properly. What is your collaborative design process with clients? They send plans, elevations, and photographs to help us determine scale and height. We might use five light styles on one house: the front door is most important, side doors don’t want a fancy thing, the porch light might hang from the ceiling. Why do you call the lanterns “tomorrow’s antiques today?” Each lantern has a unique serial number and the craftsman’s “maker’s mark.” If anything breaks, we repair it. If you sell the house, the guarantee transfers to the new owner. We take care of our lights as long as they’re on the planet. What lanterns are appropriate in Connecticut? Residential homes in New England need to be heated, and
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they have lower ceilings and door heights so there is different scaling. The nature of New England designs is traditional, so a Williamsburg light will fit that style of architecture. What’s your own favorite design. I’m partial to the Hays Town French Quarter Lantern. It’s iconic, a perfectly balanced drawn light. —Sharon King Hoge Heritage Lighting Bevolo’s New Orleans shop and museum are open to visitors. The iconic French Quarter lantern is one of Bevelo’s handcrafted traditional, custom-designed fixtures.
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What compelled you to become a stockbroker? At the time, the professional world seemed more glamorous. I grew up doing menial jobs around the shop, but I wasn’t groomed to take over the business.
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AWARD WINNER HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY AWARDS HBRA OF CONNECTICUT
M ULT I PLE HO BI AWARD-W INNING H OME Domus congratulates all of the HOBI entrants. Special thanks to the HBRACT for all of their efforts.
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