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S eptember is always a special month for me. In 2004, we launched this magazine. Over the past 18 years, I have fallen more deeply in love with Connecticut than I ever expected. And for this girl, who started her life across the globe in Bahrain, that’s saying a lot. As a young child, my family moved often because of my father’s work. I remember always having to say goodbye to friends. Every home felt temporary, almost like I was a visitor even though I spent years in those homes. At CTC&G, we have always been about a “sense of place.” ■ Fast forward to last year when our daughter got engaged, and we started to look for the perfect venue for Adaire and her fiancé, Alex, to celebrate their wedding. We scoured beautiful locations in Fairfield County, in the Berkshires and on Martha’s Vineyard. They found their special place in Sharon, CT. It seemed that Lion Rock Farm had all the right elements for these two. It was in their home state, where they both grew up and still love to spend time exploring on weekends. Adaire said it best: “Not fussy, but chic with so much to offer.” Alex added, “I was born in London and have lived around the world, but consider Connecticut my home.” We cannot wait to share this special corner of Litchfield County with our guests in October. ■ You would think that after 18 years, I’ve seen all there is to see in this state, but I am still discovering new places in Connecticut. While there are neighborhoods that keep drawing me back, there’s always a new area that I am excited to explore. Spending time preparing for the wedding has given me the opportunity to get to know Sharon and its surrounding areas, rich in architecture and culture. While I make a habit of spending time throughout Connecticut, I am amazed at how many residents don’t take the time to explore. I am hoping that over the years CTC&G has revealed just how rich and beautiful our home state is. I encourage all of you to take a trip or two this fall—drive the coast or go to the Litchfield Hills or head to a museum in Hartford. And, honestly, I have never been to the “Quiet Corner.” We are all so busy going places far. Why not go near? Now is the time to take in the journey. I know you will come away feeling great that Connecticut is your home. I know I do.

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The town of Redding in Fairfield County is a constant inspiration. A laidback rural community, Redding is rich in history, dedicated to the conservation of open land spaces and to preserving its agricultural past. Our Redding home is a favorite spot. We lovingly restored it to share with friends and family. Homeowner, “Cool & Collected” page 76. WE ASKED OUR CONTRIBUTORS TO SHARE THEIR FAVORITE CONNECTICUT LOCALES—TO HANG OUT, DINE OR SHOP. HERE’S WHAT THEY HAD TO SAY CONTRIBUTORS

BEDNARSUSAN LONG Lake Waramaug is one of my favorite spots. I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the lake in all seasons—watching storms come in and amazing sunsets over the water. I am also fond of the classic lake houses that line the shores. Interior designer, “Historical Framework” page 94, sblonginteriors.com.

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I am continually inspired and in awe of nature in Connecticut, from the beaches to the park greenery and diverse hiking trails. Pinkney Park in Rowayton is my favorite spot—watching the boats glide by is heaven. Homeowner, “Starting Over” page 84.

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Spend an hour at a Clarke Showroom and one thing is clear: your time with a Clarke Consultant is the most valuable part of your kitchen journey. While they’re not designers, these are the people designers call on when it comes to appliance recommendations. You won’t buy anything at Clarke, so there’s simply no pressure. What you can do is compare more Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove models than anywhere in New England. Explore a living portfolio of kitchens created by the region’s top designers. You will leave inspired with new knowledge to make your appliance selections with conﬁdence.

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Brown Harris Stevens Connecticut, LLC. Licensed in Connecticut. All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. No representation or guar anty is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and other information should be re-confirmed by customer. All rights to content, photographs and graphics reserved to Broker. Equal Housing Opportunity Broker. 1. 27 Willowmere Circle, Riverside $5,150,000 WEB#170508387 Rob Johnson 203-979-2360 2. 10 Sasqua Trail, Weston $1,999,000 Web#170491770 Mary Kate Boehm 203-583-1027 3. 224 Wilson Road, Easton $1,690,000 Web#170499301 Alison Sternberg 203-414-8693 4. 2 Harbor Bluff Lane, Rowayton $4,015,000 WEB#170495318 Elmerina Brooks 203-524-5779 5. 97 Pecksland Road, Greenwich $33,800,000 WEB#170496670 Rob Johnson 203-979-2360 6. 107 Meadowpark Ave North, Stamford $1,575,000 WEB#170468669 Gerry Nusbaum 203-219-1528 7. 88 Indian Hill Road, Stamford $849,000 WEB#170504649 Dave Campana 203-536-0327 8. 700 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien $3,550,000 WEB#170491903 Becky Munro 203-858-6182 9. 343/335 Wahackme Rd, New Canaan $4,500,000 WEB#170487369 Dawn Sterner203-722-7098 10. 289 Wahackme Road, New Canaan $2,595,000 WEB#170489737 Mary Higgins 203-247-1625 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecticut | New York City Hamptons | Palm Beach | Miami | New Jersey | Hudson ValleyDARIEN GREENWICH NEW CANAAN ROWAYTON STAMFORD WESTPORT MASTERY OF THE CRAFT IS HAVING THE HIGHEST AVERAGE SALES PRICE PER AGENT IN THE U.S. *Real Trends

Move beyond your expectations. williampitt.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. 11 Over Rock Road, Westport, CT MAGNIFICENT COLONIAL LOCATED IN HEART OF WESTPORT 6 BD | 7 BA | 1 HBA | $5,495,000 MARIA TZIOLIS | 203.246.6033 4 Peach Lot Place, Westport, CT CUSTOM DREAM HOME IN WESTPORT 6 BD | 6 BA | 2 HBA | 6,112 SQFT | $3,950,000 LM HOMES TEAM of William Pitt Sotheby’s Int’l Realty | 917.903.6275 12 River Road, East Haddam, CT HISTORIC COLONIAL SET IN THE HAMLET OF HADLYME 4 BD | 4 BA | 1 HBA | 3,506 SQFT | $2,875,000 COLETTE HARRON | 860.304.2391 | 12RiverRoad.com Nothing Compares. 133 Chamberlain Hill Road, Haddam, CT A TRUE MASTERPIECE! ONE FLOOR LIVING ON 26+ ACRES 5 BD | 5 BA | 2 HBA | 8,408 SQFT | $1,595,000 KEVIN GEYSEN | 860.805.0000 | 133ChamberlainHillRoad.com 161 Ogden Lord Road, Marlborough, CT CUSTOM STEEL CONSTRUCTED POST MODERN HOME 4 BD | 3 BA | 7,171 SQFT | $1,495,000 KEVIN GEYSEN | 860.805.0000 | 161-ogden-lord-road.com 10 Collins Lane, Essex, CT BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL ON MIDDLE COVE WITH ITS OWN DOCK 4 BD | 4 BA | 1 HBA | 4,022 SQFT | $2,750,000 TAMMY TINNERELLO | 860.867.6120 | 10CollinsLane.com 36 Shore Road, Old Greenwich, CT CHIC DIRECT WATERFRONT IN OLD GREENWICH 4 BD | 3 BA | 3,529 SQFT | $6,500,000 BOB GREEN | 203.858.5129 | 36ShoreRoadGreenwich.com 27 Summer Island Point, Branford, CT BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED AND ELEVATED BEACH HOME 3 BD | 1 BA | 1 HBA | 1,516 SQFT | $1,195,000 KEVIN GEYSEN | 860.805.0000 | 27SummerIslandPoint.com 25 Main Street, Essex, CT EXPERTLY RENOVATED SMALL TOWN HISTORIC HOME 5 BD | 4 BA | 2 HBA | 4,507 SQFT | $2,750,000 MARIETTE WOOLFSON | 860.883.3667 | 25MainStreetEssex.com 258 North Street, Litchfield, CT ALEXANDER CATLIN HOUSE CIRCA 1778 4 BD | 4 BA | 1 HBA | 5,726 SQFT | $2,000,000 RON LEAL | KIM D’ANDREA | 646.752.6213 | 860.459.4221 83 Joshuatown Road, Lyme, CT CIRCA 1760 COUNTRY LIVING ON 6. 8 ACRES 5 BD | 4 BA | 2 HBA | 5,536 SQFT | $1,975,000 PAUL SMYTH | 860.867.6621 | 83JoshuatownRoad.com STUNNING VIEWS FROM THIS BEAUTIFUL FENWICK HOME 4 BD | 5 BA | 4,726 SQFT | $4,500,000 COLETTE HARRON | 860.304.2391 | 21NeponsetAve.com 21 Neponset Avenue, Old Saybrook, CT

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TOTABLE FEAST Stash a bottle of wine and some edible provisions in this Sojourn picnic basket. Designed by servingdoubleandbowlsmelamineoutfittedbasketwovenforLawson-FenningdesignCaliforniastudioCB2,therattaniswithfourcups,andplates,theliddoesdutyasatray.$248, available exclusively through CB2, cb2.com. Fall is Cabernet season in Napa Valley, California. While wine tasting is probably at the top of most travelers’ lists, the temperate climate is also ideal for hiking or biking. Afterwards, relax with a spa treatment at the Bardessono Hotel & Spa. Nestled in the heart of Yountville, Bardessono is Napa’s only LEED-Platinum certified resort. An added bonus—it’s within walking distance to the celebrated Michelin three-star restaurant the French Laundry. PACK YOUR BAGS, IT’S TIME TO TRAVEL! | PRODUCED BY MARY FITZGERALD

MADE IN THE SHADE Madewell’s wide-brimmed straw hat keeps the sun off your face, and you can adjust the hat’s chin strap to fend off flyaways. Offered in a small/medium or medium/large size, $54, Westport, madewell.com. MUSEUM WORTHY A coated canvas backpack wears William Morris’ Eyebright pattern from the Met Collection. The fashionable carryall is big enough to stash your daily travel necessities. $98, store.metmuseum.org.

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The Versailles travel set from Jonathan Adler includes a passport cover and luggage tag. Featuring a bold blue pattern, the set is made from luxe vegan leather embellished with gold foil accents. jonathanadler.com.

TRAVEL COMPANION Stay connected from anywhere in the world. The Cali computer sleeve from Eleish van Breems is made from lush leather in five colors: bright blue, chartreuse, black, teal and gray. $135, evbantiques.com.Westport,

Fairfield-based perfumery Summer Hours creates artisan scents made from natural ingredients in a convenient carry-on size. The four fresh fragrances—80°, Le Weekend, Romanesque and New Wave—include notes of citrus, bergamot, coconut and honeysuckle. $60, available through the Beehive, Fairfield, thebeehivefairfield.com, summer-hours.com.

BEAUTY SLEEP Sleep well, wherever your head lands, with the Eloise eye mask from Aerin. Featuring Colefax and Fowler’s hydrangea floral in soft hues and luxurious silk, the comforting mask includes a matching travel bag. aerin.com.

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SIZETRAVEL Pack essentialyourlotions, serums, shampoos and medicines in Cadence’s leakproof, air-tight modular containers. TSA compliant, each refillable capsule holds .56 ounces. Made from recycled ocean-bound plastic, the tiles are magnetic and can be labeled to keep your personal products organized. Bundle of six Cadence capsules, $76, keepyourcadence.com.

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WHAT’S NEW Avoid the airports and take a short ride for a country respite. The Mayflower Inn & Spa is located in the idyllic town of Washington, CT. Set on 58 bucolic acres, the hideaway includes 35 guest rooms, a 20,000-square-foot spa sanctuary and a variety of dining venues led by exclaimed chef Courtney Burns. The hotel underwent a redesign in 2020 with a dramatic transformation by designer Celerie Kemble. aubergeresorts.com/mayflower.

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The Fjällräven Kånken water-resistant backpack can weather light rain, dirt, and plenty of wear and tear. Designed for comfort, the pack is constructed of lightweight Vinylon fabric with adjustable canvas straps. Stash a camera or cell phone in the front zip or flat side 2022 PACKING Sized to fit in the overhead bin of most major airlines, the Bigger Carry-On suitcase by Away is pretty and practical. The Rose Gold aluminum hard shell sports 360-degree spinner wheels for a smooth ride and an interior compression system for effortless packing. Available in-store, NYC, or online, $645, awaytravel.com.

NAP TIME MoMA curates some of the best travel products. The Ostrichpillow Go Travel Pillow is a winner with its highsensitivity memory foam core that wraps comfortably around any size neck and flattens for easy packing. The stretch-fabric cover is removable and washable. $60, store.moma.org.

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The andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge in Tanzania sits on a remote corner of the Serengeti with excellent views of the yearly great migration of wildebeest and local lion prides. Reopened in June, the lodge’s mission of “touching the earth lightly” is evident in its environmentally sensitive redesign. Lodge structures mimic the nomadic Maasai manyattas and each guest suite includes a spacious deck and a private plunge pool. andbeyond.com.

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Léron, a NYC purveyor of luxury linens for more than 100 years, will now be calling New Canaan home. Custom sheets, duvets, towels and table linens from Léron have graced the residences of U.S. presidents, royals and celebrities. The business has been passed down through three generations of the Foster family and has been a New York institution since 1910. The New Canaan shop will carry on the illustrious tradition of providing exquisite bespoke linens for private homes, planes and yachts. 140 Elm St., New Canaan, 212-753-6700, leron.com.

Samsung has expanded its Bespoke line of appliances with custom colors and designs. Offered in 12 hues and two createhomeownersfinishes,canaone-of-a-kind refrigerator, utiltizing colored panels, original artwork or fridge-worthy photos printed by Samsung. Not feeling creative? Samsung has you covered with a limited-edition artist series. Collaborating with multidisciplinary artist Alex Proba, Samsung’s classic Bespoke fourdoor Flex model becomes a kitchen masterpiece. samsung.com. THE LATEST BUZZ-WORTHY DESIGN NEWS HAPPENING IN THE AREA

Charlotte, NC designer Cheryl Luckett creates comfortable and approachable spaces filled with texture and unexpected finishes. Luckett joins Wildwood’s 120-year legacy of craftmanship with a debut collection of furniture, lighting and accessories. The designer draws from Southern traditions and her African-American roots, integrating traditional elements with influences of global culture. “When I design anything, I’m trying to reflect who I am,” says Luckett. “So, you’ll find a lot of color, pattern and textures like lace, pen shell and Kuba cloth. There’s a whimsical, yet familiar nature to these pieces. I hope everyone can see themselves in this collection.” Available through Saybrook Home, saybrookhome.com, wildwoodhhome.com.—Mary Fitzgerald

Artisan textile designer Rosemary Hallgarten opened a new, to-the-trade showroom and headquarters in Norwalk. Located in the former Artist Market building, Hallgarten commented, “It is truly a dream to be in this beautiful, renovated space that has the soul of an artist.” Hallgarten founded her company in 2001 with a passion to work with natural fibers, blending traditional, time-honored craft with modern sensibility and a mission to support textile artisans in indigenous cultures. Her collection of rugs, fabrics, furniture and accessories reflects her varied inspirations, from ancient and modern textiles to art, travel and fashion. The showroom is open by appointment, Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm. 163 Main St., Norwalk, rosemaryhallgarten.com.203-259-1003,

LIVETRELLISESPERGOLASFENCESARBORSGATESRAILINGSOUTSIDEEXPECTATIONS Bring inspired ideas for your outdoor home to life with Walpole Outdoors. Schedule your free design consultation today. walpoleoutdoors.com | 866.780.8946 COMPLETE DESIGN SERVICES & GALLERY M-F 10:00-5:30 & by appointment GREENWICH, CT 203·629·8121 VERO BEACH, Fl 203·940·5609 WWW.SANDRAMORGANINTERIORS.COM “Spring Rain” by Chrissy Mantzuranis Art Privé Gallery

WALLPAPER IS MAKING A COMEBACK, AND IT’S ABOUT TIME! AND NO ROOM IS OFF LIMITS, AS WE’VE LEARNED FROM OUR EXPERT DESIGNERS. HERE ARE SOME OF THEIR FAVORITE GO-TO WALLCOVERINGS.

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QUADRILLE Persia is a wallpaper that I never tire of using. We have it in on the walls of our office. It is one of those papers that is “there but is not there.” It can provide a wonderful backdrop for framed photographs and art. D&D, quadrillefabrics.com.

BEATA HEUMAN Beata Heuman’s gorgeous marbleized wallpaper is a go-to of mine for the back of bookshelves. beataheuman.com.shoppa.

NOBILIS I love to use Nobilis’ faux bois papers, like Chene, to create a sense of interest and texture on ceilings. D&D, nobilis.fr.

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The bold graphic pattern of Samburu really pops. I used the Nocturne colorway—a dark, soot navy—in a client’s mudroom. It provided a dramatic contrast against the stark white, shiplap walls. Available through John Rosselli & Associates, D&D, johnrosselli.com, peterfasano.com.

SCHUMACHER Studio Bon’s Fuzz from Schumacher is one of my favorites. I used this mid-scale dot for a feminine office. It’s playful and super chic and the lavender shade plays well with other colors. D&D, fschumacher.com.

COWTAN & TOUT Morris is an organic, textured blush and cream painterly wallpaper, perfect for a primary bedroom. It’s a great backdrop to shades of green and bold hits of black. D&D, cowtan.com.

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50 ctc&g cottagesgardens.com september 2022 MARKETPLACE TRAVERSJULIET I used countryConnecticutroomtheNutcrackerthepaperinpowderofourhouse,anditjustmakesmesohappy!It’sdarkenoughtobemoody,butithasabitofsparklewiththegiltdetailsandthesquirrelsaddabitofwhimsy. juliettravers.com. TWENTY2 I use grassclothsthe from this local, privatelabel studio all the time, including on furniture. This one, chicforStratus,PaperweaveJapaneseinisgreatanurbanaesthetic. twenty2.net. ZAK+FOX I have Sycomorus on my list for a future project. I love Zak+Fox fabrics and wallpapers, and this pattern is just stunning—lush and rich. zakandfox.com. MAHARAM I am about to install this Alphabet wallpaper in a powder room in a modern farmhouse here in Litchfield County. It’s super fun and would be great in a child’s room too. maharam.com. CLAUDIA KALUR CFK Interiors, cfkinteriors.com

MARKETPLACE 51september 2022 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g CARLISLE & CO. I love simple woven textures for a living room— linens if more casual and silk if more formal. They create a beautiful backdrop for furniture and art. Mica by Carlisle & Co. has reflective metallic and pearlescent properties for organic elegance. Available through Holly Hunt, D&D, carlisleco.com.hollyhuntcom, JEFFRIESPHILLIP I am captivated by the flow of Phillip floralonBlossom.Jeffries’It’samoderntakeatraditionalmotifwithmagnoliascascadingfromtheceilingtowardthefloor.Theprintissophisticatedbutfreshinadigitallyblockedprintonatexturedhemp. phillipjeffries.D&D,com. AUX ABRIS Aux wallpapersAbris are gorgeous. The Art Deco–style Garden of Eden mural on silk is spectacular in a dining room, and the highimpact Celtic Knots print on backonhere)grassclothmetallic(shownlooksgreataceilingortheofbookcases. Available through John Rosselli & auxabris.com.johnrosselli.com,Associates, LEWIS & WOOD I love British brand Lewis & Wood. The curated papers are reminiscent of Old World-designs in sophisticated colorways. The Alhambra pattern is based on a Middle Eastern carpet and is offered in a full- or half-scale size. lewisandwood.co.uk AMY ZOLIN Clarity Home Interiors clarityhomeinteriors.com

DESIGNERS GUILD Let’s not forget the ceiling, especially if you are spending a considerable amount of time in your work-from-home office space. The graphic and edgy Mandora design by Designers Guild makes the most out of this fifth wall. It is tailored and stylish, balancing the serenity of the walls—the result is an overall design that has that “wow” factor, while still feeling calm and collected. Available through Osborne & Little, D&D, osborneandlittle.com, designersguild.com.

JEFFRIESPHILLIP The artisan nature of Wabi Sabi Walls haven.aspacesopenwarmingpapermillwork.additionalwithoutarchitecture,itinterest.visualroomeffect,withmixItssophisticated.coastal,Itanyinvitingmakeswallpaperforareallyspaceforfamilyroom.canreadasorganicormultilayeredofmaterials,ahandcraftedelevatesanywithbothandtexturalIlovehowdeliversinstantanyThisisgreatforupthosefloorplantocreatecomfortable phillipjeffries.com.D&D, I love Innovations’ Yosemite paper for office walls. It is organic and subtle enough that it does not distract while working, yet it brings a sophisticated and chic backdrop for those Zoom calls. Innovations, innovationsusa.com.D&D,

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KRAVET From Boheme II, Nico Mod is a large-scale graphic that delivers visual impact on a single feature wall or on multiple walls enveloping a room. I love the blush colorway and imagine it used in a bedroom, dressing room, primary bath or powder room surrounded by soft, monochromatic hues. I am crazy about it—it’s the epitome of a sophisticated, feminine and modernist graphic. D&D, NYDC, kravet.com.

LEEBRENTHOLLINGSWORTH: KRAVET Baturi, offered as a fabric and now a grass paper, is my take on a tie-dye water stripe. I would install it in a family room surrounded by richly toned cerused and bleached woods, modern cleanlined sofas, textured pillows and throws, and tons of white. D&D, NYDC, kravet.com.

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KRAVET Puka also hails from my Boheme II collection for Kravet and is a mediumscaled abstract tribal pattern, offered in five colorways. Printed on a lightly sheened grass paper, it presents as a pattern/non pattern. I see it as a perfect backdrop to a family room, bedroom or powder room where one might be looking for a subtly wallcovering.textured D&D, NYDC, kravet.com.

A SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION DELIVERS A STYLISH SALON AT THE DELAMAR SOUTHPORT A Fresh Look

R ecently, CTC&G caught up with Elie and Danielle Camoro— the owners of Camoro Boutique Salon—and their decorating team of independent interior designers Eric Cohler and Christopher Maya. The husband-and-wife team had years of experience working in New York salons, but when Covid hit, they moved to their home in Fairfield and saw their clients out of their pool house. At the suggestion of one of their clients, they enquired about a space at the Delamar Southport. This new location at the hotel would keep them closer to home and their young boys. The Camoros were familiar with Eric and Christopher, yet they had never collaborated on a project before. The time seemed right to bring the four together. –DJ Carey What was your original concept for the space?

Elie: Our clientele is mostly New York expats who are happy to find their salon in the ’burbs. A unique point about this project is that the two of you have your own design firms. How did this collaboration come about?

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Danielle: I wanted a bright space for our well-travelled clients to unwind that would become their happy place. We also wanted our staff to feel inspired every day. The vibe is relaxing but on point to every detail. Huge, beautiful windows, design inspiration at every turn and beautiful craftsmanship.

Eric: Christopher and I have always talked about collaborating on a project over the years, and this was the perfect opportunity.

Christopher: We worked flawlessly together as we have a similar design sensibility.

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Christopher: Lighting is crucial in a hair salon because it needs to be clean and even. The mirrors were backlit, and the downlights were strategically planned around the workstations. The hanging light fixtures in the waiting room and the wash stations are mostly decorative.

Eric: Because the salon opens directly off the parking lot, we kept the space quiet by using soft upholstered furnishings, then added citrus trees, as well as shutters for each window.

What was the original space like, and what types of challenges presented themselves?

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How did you create such a quiet space?

Danielle: The blue high-gloss paint in the powder room!

Eric: The space was originally the nondescript office of an investment firm and was formulaic gray carpet, white walls, rubber baseboards, dropped ceilings and florescent lighting

The variety of textures and materials in the space gives it a more residential feel. Can you talk about some of the materials you chose?

Christopher: Fabrics for the waiting room and dressing room are a mix of mohair and cotton prints. The three decorative light fixtures in the salon are custom made of natural plaster and hang from the ceiling by natural jute rope. The high-gloss painted blue walls of the powder room provide yet another texture, which evokes the natural element of water.

What are your favorite elements in the new salon?

Christopher: To create a peaceful sanctuary with a wellness vibe, we limited the number of chairs to seven. Additionally, for a serene feeling, we used wideplank, white-oak floors, plaster walls and ceilings.

Eric: Texture breathes life into a space adding dimension and visual interest. The fabrics and wallcoverings are a mix of practical and luxurious.

Elie: The handcrafted cerused white oak and the tambour profile stations.

Tres Chic (clockwise from far left) White-oak flooring is from Carlisle. The powder room sports high-gloss paint by Floe Painting; artwork is by Mary Maguire. A Serena & Lily coffee table anchors the lounge area. Salon owners Elie and Danielle Camoro. Christopher Farr Cloth wallpaper through Holland & Sherry lines the dressing room. Resources.See

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Sorab & Roshi’s ebony wood cuff with pavé diamond starburst set in antique-finish silver. $3,800, Sorab & Roshi, sorabandroshi.com.Greenwich, Monica Rich Kosann’s special edition star necklace with vintage diamond in 18k yellow gold. $9,850, monicarichkosann.com. David Yurman’s starburst ring in 18k yellow gold with pavé diamonds. $3,600, Lux Bond & Green, Westport, lbgreen. com, davidyurman.com.

’s 24k gold-plated and root sapphire scarab drop $1,200, Saks Fifth Avenue, Greenwich, saks.com, begumkhan.com.

INSIDE STORIES BEHIND AREA

C onnecticut was recognized as a colony nearly 400 years ago, and since then we’ve amassed a wide range of housing styles. That’s why a “classic” Connecticut abode can mean anything from a clapboard Colonial to a midcentury modern and— enjoying a revival—the Shingle-style home. To celebrate our state’s rich architectural history, we bring you six listings, each one representing a housing icon.

Outstanding In Its Field This barn-style home, on 42 bucolic acres in Washington Depot, is offered for $4,999,000 by Pels Matthews of the Matthews Group, affiliated with William Raveis in Washington203-671-5432.Depot.

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COUNTRY CLASSICS in washington depot, a 42-acre compound with a barn style main house is listed for $4,999,000. The rustic red structure, once a working barn, was brought down from Canada and reconstructed to create lofty interiors, including a spectacular great room with doubleREAL ESTATE DEALS Vernacularthe

Shelly Tretter Lynch Founding Member | Greenwich CT M: compass.comShelly.tretterlynch@compass.comShellytretterlynch.com203.550.8508 #1 Agent in Greenwich and all of Connecticut for 2021. Shelly Tretter Lynch is a real estate licensee affiliated with Compass Connecticut, LLC, a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Shelly Tretter Lynch is part of a national network of rigorously vetted agents who offer the attention of a boutique firm with the marketing & tech prowess of a national brokerage. #1

Go West Styled like a Montana Lodgepole home, this 15-acre Bristol compound lists for $1,750,000 with Mela Case and Kate D’Addabo of Remax Right Choice in Trumbull and Glastonbury. 203-209-8403 and 860-729-6813. Curves Ahead This shingled Rowayton home, featuring a dramatic curved façade, lists for $1,695,000 with Liz Beinfield and Zoe Hamann at Compass Connecticut in Rowayton. 203-856-4444 and 203-984-8454.

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A seven-acre Lyme compound—most of it painted a pretty pink—is nothing short of a history lesson. At the heart of the property are two adjoining circa-1760 homes, one of which belonged to war hero Lieutenant John Mansfield. Antique details include windows salvaged from Middlebury College and an 18th-century walnut staircase from a barn in Maine. There’s also a post-and-beam barn that was moved to the site from the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The property lists for $1,975,000 with Paul Smyth of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Old Lyme. 860-867-6620.

height, exposed-beamed ceilings, a massive hearth, expansive walls of glass and an easy passage to the kitchen and dining spaces. It also connects to an outdoor pergola and covered breezeway, offering a fire pit and access to the climate-controlled, four-car garage. Plus, the home is surrounded by dramatic hardscapes, featuring colossal stones, wild meadows, and a meditation folly. Finally, fun fact, the property was owned by Jane-Howard Hammerstein, the screenwriter and granddaughter of the composer Oscar Hammerstein. It lists with Pels Matthews of the Matthews Group, affiliated with William Raveis.

rowayton is a seaside village famous for the beachy enclaves that surround its central harbor. In the heart of town—equidistant from the train station and the water—is a shingled, cottage-style home, just listed for $1,695,000. The entryway features a curving, three-story staircase that ascends to a luxurious primary bedroom suite, boasting a private balcony, a fireplace and a soaking tub, plus a large walk-in shower. At the heart of the main floor is the formal dining room with French doors opening onto the stone patio and an all-white kitchen and adjoining living room with a stone hearth. Liz Beinfield and Zoe Hamann of Compass Connecticut have the listing.

Another rustic-modern compound—this one styled like a Lodgepole Pine House—sits on 15 acres in Bristol. The materials used to create the 4,500-square-foot interiors are outstanding, including 100-year-old white oak floors, recycled chestnut counters and custom cabinetry crafted from birch. It also boasts such luxe features as a lap pool and Jacuzzi in a glasswalled pavilion—suitable for year-round use—with a yoga platform built into the terrace and a wood-fired pizza oven. On the grounds are more than 500 specimen trees, organic gardens and a wisteria-covered gazebo. Back inside—and perfect for cozy winter weekends—is an impressive wine cellar housing 3,000 bottles. It lists for $1,750,000 with Mela Case and Kate D’Addabo, both with Remax Right Choice.

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Stately Colonial in Desirable Taunton Hill Newtown, CT 6 Glenmor$2,250,000Drive 5 bedrooms | 7 baths | 7,507 sf 6 glenmordr . com 456 Main Ridgefield,StreetCT06877 A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Presented by Sandra Juliano sandrajuliano@bhhsne.com203.249.8625 Newtown,PresentedCT by Sandra Juliano sandrajuliano@bhhsne.com203.249.8625 456 Main Street 6 Glenmor Drive $2,250,000 5 BEDROOMS | 7 BATHS | 7,507 SF 6GlenmorDr.com

Another Shingle-style beauty has just hit the Westport market, listed for $3,950,000. While traditional in its aesthetic, the 6,100-square-foot interiors seem purpose-built for relaxed entertaining. The recently updated kitchen, for instance, has gorgeous “leathered” granite countertops, three dishwashers and an easy flow into a great room. There’s a wine-tasting room with two large Sub-Zero wine coolers and a third-floor rec room for gaming and Ping-Pong. And, on the one-acre lot, there’s a pretty bluestone patio with a fireplace. It lists with Mersene Norbom and Lainie Floyd of the LM Homes Team, affiliated with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.

Finally, in Greenwich, an all-American antique is newly listed for $2 million. Once the main house on what was called Hobby Farm, the circa-1870 Colonial has been beautifully renovated. The nearly 4,000-square-foot interiors still include period features, such as wide, pumpkin-pine floorboards along with fireplaces with ornate surrounds. But the kitchen is all new, featuring a marble island, a wet bar, a breakfast nook with built-in seating, and an adjoining, wood-paneled den. Danielle Claroni and Christian Perry of Sotheby’s International Realty have the listing. —Diane di Costanzo & DON’TS

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REALTY All-American Beauty This circa1870 Colonial on 2.57 acres in Greenwich lists for $2 million with Danielle Claroni and Christian Perry of Sotheby’s International Realty in Greenwich. 203-5708110 and 818-321-0539. Just Peachy On Peach Lot Place in Westport, this Shingle-style home lists for $3,950,000 with Mersene Norbom and Lainie Floyd of the LM Homes Team, affiliated with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Westport. 203644-6172 and 917-903-6275.

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Sun Time (opposite page) A teak sunbed from RH is the perfect perch for enjoying lake life. Table With A View (this page) Oak chairs from Suite NY surround a walnut table with a glass insert designed by Catalina Castaño. The Murano glass Sputnik chandelier is from Cosulich Interiors & Antiques. See Resources. 67september 2022 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g

Lakeside Lounging In the living room, a custom sofa features Maharam fabrics. Marble for the coffee table is from Artistic Tile, and the Julian Chichester chairs are a midcentury-modern touch. The rug is through Sacco Carpet. Also in the main space, the woven wicker and walnut cabinet (opposite page) is from the homeowner’s collection, and the Murano glass sconces are from Venfield. Resources

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espite a career that began with studying interior design in South Carolina and followed by a move to New York City— where she eventually opened her own interior design studio—Catalina Castaño has never lost sight of her Colombian roots. “I grew up in a playful, colorful country,” she shares. “My background figures into all of my designs but always mingled with my client’s ideas.” So, when a couple with two grown children and a penchant for midcentury modern approached her to work with them on their Litchfield County residence, Castaño responded by crafting interiors that honored the homeowners’ style while bringing her own signature vibrancy to the mix. The residence in question—a contemporary structure on a tight sloping lot—was designed

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by architectural designer Harold Tittman as an “upside down house.” “The structure is sandwiched between two roads with the main entrance and living spaces on the same level as the upper road,” explains Tittman, who notes, from there it’s down one flight to the bedrooms followed by the final descent to the media room and gym. “The boat house is on the other side of the lower road,” he adds. To maximize the incomparable lake vistas, the house is intentionally long and narrow, and even the mudroom has a view. “Windows are a trademark in my architecture, and I made sure each room got extra-large openings,” Tittman says.

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The strategically placed fenestration framing up

Casual Dining (above) Bar stools from Industry West provide a place for guests to hang out in the kitchen. The reclaimed-wood floors are through Atmosphere & Bois. Drop Off (right, top) Black and white tiles from Nemo Tile + Stone in the mudroom have a vintage feel. Walls are covered in gray Venetian plaster by Tittman Design. Cocktail Time (right, bottom) A walnut bar sports a Kallista faucet with a gunmetal finish. See Resources

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The custom headboard is upholstered with rose velvet fabric by Concertex, and the bench sports yellow and rose linen through John Rosselli & Associates. Suite Dreams (opposite page, clockwise from top left) In the primary bathroom, the custom vanity is topped with honed marble from New York Stone, the Kelly Wearstler sconces are through Circa Lighting, and the rug is from ABC Carpet & Home. A side table from Arteriors sits next to the Victoria + Albert tub, and the shower tile is Ann Sacks. In the primary bedroom, Castaño designed the bed with floating side tables, headboard fabric is a Romo cotton-linen blend, and the sconces are from 7 Gods Lighting. See Resources

Taking her cues from the environment, Castaño began in the living room by introducing a commodious two-piece wool and mohair sofa in a deep shade of green. “It reminds me of the trees,” says the designer, who added a marble coffee table with a walnut base. “It looks like it’s floating,” she says about the additional nod to nature. A pair of wood-frame midcentury modern chairs sporting geometric Hermès wool fabric with splashes of subtle orange and teal sets the tone for the palette that repeats throughout the house. In the adjacent dining room, for example, where the walnut table and oak chairs also play to the surroundings, the oval Italian Murano Sputnik chandelier continues the color motif with an explosion of yellow, orange, teal and white glass pieces. Here, and throughout European oak floors

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Hang Out (this photo) A terrazzo coffee table from CB2 is the centerpiece on the porch where the ottoman from L’aviva Home was fashioned from traditional Colombian hats. Blue Tones (below left) Deep blue tiles from Heath Ceramics make a statement in the guest bathroom. Boat House (below right and opposite page) A custom banquette wears durable Perennials fabric, and the metal tables are from Blu Dot. On the deck, the metal-frame chairs are from Four Hands. See Resources

imported from Belgium, and Venetian plaster walls provide a consistent, neutral backdrop.

Meanwhile, teal velvet drapes with a contrasting linen trim in the primary bedroom look like they were color matched to the lake. “You open these drapes and you feel like you are touching the water,” says Castaño. A wood-frame bed of her own design is upholstered in velvet, and glass and brass sconces resembling branches look to be growing out of the headboard. “I wanted it to feel like a beautiful luxury five-star hotel.”

In the family room—where Castaño also designed the tuxedo-back sofa topped with Hermès covered accent pillows—a pair of art panels in bold hues enliven the gathering place. As she explains about the pieces from the homeowners’ collection, “They are made out of metal and are from a 1930s theater set.”

Elsewhere, intentional interjections of blues and greens—like the shimmery blue ceramic tile in the son’s bathroom, kitchen bar stools stained a Midori green, and a teal velvet bolster pillow on the primary suite bed—guarantee the lake connection is never lost. But just in case such gestures proved too subtle, Castaño left no doubt about the importance of the water locale in the powder room where a floating marble vanity backed by wallpaper featuring fish darting in every direction makes an unforgettable statement. About her design strategy Castaño says, “In Colombia, we cover every wall with color but in this country that is too much. Instead, I use pops of color to make the spaces happy.” ✹

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Going Colonial A pair of 19th-century cast-iron urns through Aileen Minor Antiques flank the entrance (opposite page) to this Redding house that dates from 1773. In the sunroom (this page), a circa 1930 Black Forest cuckoo clock is through Artfour, and the English faux bois armchair is through Chalet White. See Resources

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One of the characteristics of centuries-old Connecticut residences that appeal to both men is the way that such houses overtly reveal their evolution.

But with this house, a 1923 addition was so seamlessly added that it looks original. “The addition is exceedingly sympathetic to the rest of the house,” MillerMilleremphasizes.admitsto being a natural born collector, though he insists after hav ing lived with Landy for some 20 years that his husband, too, possesses the

“When going through Fairfield County towns, you can often see what was the original house and what was added on to over time, as families grew and new owners came along,” says Miller. “I love that aspect of Connecticut life.”

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henever they are inside their Redding home, Bill Miller and Paul Landy liken themselves to Goldilocks.

Just as the heroine of the fairytale finds herself comfortable enough in the home of the three bears to wander the rooms, try out the furniture, eat a good meal, and then fall asleep in their bed, so, too, do Miller and Landy feel completely at home in their 1773 Colonial. “The house is not too big for us or too small,” says Miller, who has recently retired from his work as a private banker. “Goldilocks found everything to be just right for her, just as we do, though we had to work to get the house to feel perfect. It had been abused by its previous owners.”

StandardsLiving (left) In the living room, a pier table, circa 1820, Galleries.throughHamiltonLordscenesclassicalbycomplementedisframedGreekbyWilliamArader CollectedWell (opposite page) The collectibles,stylesmixembraceownersaoferas,and as is evidenced in their sunroom, the portion of the house that was added in 1923. The perchesdog,couple’sAtticus,atop a Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofa. ResourcesSee 79

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Dine-In Style (this page) An English Regency chandelier, circa 1820, through Charles Clark, hangs above the dining table, while a pair of circa-1845 four-light girandoles provide additional light on the tabletop. A collection of 19th-century plates from Sicily, depicting scenes of ancient Greece, through Stair Galleries, adorn the mantel and a shelf above. See Resources.

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What they agree on—and both adhere to—is maintaining a careful balance between collecting and cluttering. “We do understand that differentiation,” says

Color Ways (this page, top to bottom) Original period colors found under wallpaper were replicated through Benjamin Moore’s Historical Colors series, notably a Colonial Blue for the kitchen. In the den an 1820 convex mirror through Lennox Cato visually expands the room. A rustic table in the kitchen serves as an additional dining area, its surface lit from above by a Civil War–era chandelier. See Resources inclination to accumulate good things, “though Paul might deny that.” But as creative director of retail for New York’s Neue Galerie, Landy is used to purchasing fine objects and displaying them in ways that get them noticed. In assessing their home collections, though, comprised of such things as 18th-century engraved scenes of ancient Greece, Noh masks, Wedgwood basalt ware, Sicilian porcelain plates, Grand Tour depictions of an erupting Vesuvius, and vintage deer heads, Miller claims that he revels in symmetrical groupings, while Landy better understands placement. “I’m a neoclassicist at heart,” Miller claims, “which means I’m all about balance and symmetry— and that can get boring, whereas Paul understands the interest that comes with asymmetry. He has a certain way with displaying things, a real knack.”

While their period house is now filled with period items of many eras, nothing feels dated. As Miller explains, “We feel done with our collecting, and so we like to characterize our house now as being contemporary but with a classical feel.” ✹

Miller. Despite what might at first glance seem a plethora of fine objects and furnishings, artworks and accessories, no room feels overwhelmed by things. Because of the couple’s uncanny skill at placing goods in a room, every object stands out on its own. “If you’re not careful, you could wind up like Citizen Kane,” says Miller, referencing the Orson Welles character who amasses so many things he has trouble finding any one of them. Indeed, as a way to further emphasize the objects and furnishings they own, the couple has kept the walls saturated with colors—deep greens, jewellike reds, Colonial blues. While their paint hues were chosen from Benjamin Moore’s Historical Colors series, what appears in their rooms is actually authentic and original to the house. As Landy and Miller explain, when they first began the renovation of the house in 2018, they removed all of the uninspiring wallpaper, beneath which were found the house’s original paint colors, many of which they attempted to replicate. The deep tones work to highlight every object. “I’m also a bit of a magpie,” says Miller, referencing the less-than-shy bird that likes to admire itself in mirrored surfaces. Throughout their rooms, Miller and Landy have added touches of gold and gilt, notably for the way they play on rosewood and mahogany furniture surfaces. “Colonial houses were dark,” says Miller, “and candles helped reflect the gold on furniture and objects, throwing light around a room. And the more polished a surface, the greater the reflections. Gilding brightens things up.”

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A pair of Biedermeier cabinets once used to store sheet music now function as end tables in the primary bedroom; the bed is from Charles Rogers. Japanese Noh masks hang on a wall in a guest bedroom and were once owned by the wife of John Augustus Roebling, builder of the Brooklyn Bridge. An RH mirrored cabinet in the primary bathroom replicates the look of a 1930s-era medicine cabinet.

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Finding Ground Terre Blair relocated to Rowayton when she found a barn conversion (this page) designed by and previously inhabited by visionary designer Barbara Garfield. Blair (opposite page) with her dog, Emma. See Resources.

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Simple Life (this photo) A fuss-free kitchen overlooks the living room filled with a mix of furniture styles. The Zebra chair is from Le Barn Antiques, the Burmese armchair is from the Antique and Artisan Gallery and the sofa is from RH. Shutters on the kitchen island hide a television. Light Touch (opposite page) A Gustavian chair sits under a Gustavian circa 1780 mirror from the Antique and Artisan Gallery. See Resources.

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Blair, a former broadcast journalist and producer, was married for 23 years before her husband, composer Marvin Hamlisch, died. Blair was living in Bedford and walking with a friend when she fell in love with the charm of Rowayton. As luck would have it, Garfield’s barn was on the market and the perfect spot to start fresh: “The ceilings are soaring, it has such a patina that you can almost feel the history,” she notes. “It doesn’t feel dated, but also doesn’t feel new and soulless. It brought tears to my eyes.” She sold her Bedford house furnished and arrived in Rowayton empty-handed—save for an Argentinian mirror and a commissioned candelabra. “I had to start over but was happy to,” says Blair. “I like to keep memories in my heart.” Blair’s former living space was contemporary, and she felt the need to carry on Garfield’s legacy. “I didn’t want it to look decorated, and I wanted it to seem that it has been there forever,” she says. On entering, a striking arched glass window that Garfield found at a French chateau serves

hen Terre Blair walked into her his toric home in Rowayton for the first time, “It took my breath away—I knew it was going to be my house,” says Blair. The house, built in 2005 by late visionary designer Barbara Garfield, is an 1800s reclaimed barn from New Hampshire. Garfield—a famous fixture in town for her anti-McMansion movement to live simply—reassembled the old barn in her own voice and filled it with antique architectural elements from Germany and France. “One of the reasons this house is so special to me,” says Blair, “is that of the four she did here [in Rowayton], this was the last house she lived in. I am grateful and honored to live here.”

While searching for authentic French antiques, Blair met Kathy Sachs, who owns Le Barn Antiques, and the house took on an entire new layer. “Anything that is fake, you feel it,” says Blair, “Authentic French pieces kept to Garfield’s vision.” In the entrance, a Swedish chair sits with a midcentury chair covered in a zebra print, and a Normandy table. The mix is tranquil and serene. Says Blair, “It is very healing. What you are noticing is me: mix ing things of different styles but somehow keeping that same harmonious feeling.” That same vibe reverberates throughout. The living room houses a coffee table from Le Barn Antiques, a sofa covered in an unpretentious white denim and a Burmese chair. The kitchen, open to the living space, is Treasure Hunt (this page, clockwise from below) In the entrance, a photograph of the Dalai Lama, shot by the Venerable Nicholas Vreeland (the grandson of Diana Vreeland), hangs over a carved Gustavian chair; Blair found a circa 1880 repurposed wine-urn lamp at Le Barn. A hand-hewed early 1800s Chinese stool is also from Le Barn. A 19th-century Argentinian mirror has been with Blair for years and was one of the few things brought from her old home. Gather Round (opposite page) A set of four French 1950s wood-framed wicker dining chairs surrounds a 19th-century Swedish baker’s oak table oak with stone top in the dining room. See Resources

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Renewed + Refreshed (opposite page) A blue painted cabinet that was originally owned by Barbara Garfield sits in the hallway outside the bedroom. Precious Moments (this page, clockwise from above) In the bedroom, an 18th-century Venetian bed was reconfigured to adapt to the size of a modern bed as a headboard. Tibetan singing bowls sit on top of a Swedish commode in the bedroom. In the renovated bathroom, a Kohler freestanding tub sits on the original floor. See Resources

The outdoor teak table and bench, made in Belgium, are through Bloom; chairs are from RH. A wrought-iron French wheelbarrow was reimagined as a garden planter; the boxes on the back fence were created by Nielsen’s Florist. A handpainted limoncello bottle dates to 1940s Italy. Blair’s first-ever vegetable garden flourished with help from the Stone Barns Center’s Vegetable and Cut Flower Garden Kits. See Resources

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Perhaps her biggest lifestyle change though, is her garden. Having never planted a garden before, Blair turned to Stone Barns Center and the Vegetable and Cut Flower Garden Kits it offers for home gardeners (pro ceeds benefit the center’s community garden initiatives and outreach). “They gave me so much confidence, and the garden worked!” says Blair. “I could pull things out of the ground and eat them, and it was through Jack [Jack Algiere Director of Agroecology at Stone Barns Center] that I was able to do this. If I can do this, anyone can!”

decidedly simple. “Garfield wanted to truly live the European way, marketing for food and cooking what is in season. There is no storage room for pro cessed food,” says Blair, who had to adjust to a lifestyle of eating more freshly (though she does confess to putting in an additional freezer).

“I think the house enveloped me and gave me a warm hug,” Blair con cludes. “I needed a house that was Terre, that represented me. It has been healing for me. No one escapes suffering in a lifetime, but suffering innately causes you to change—but it is growth if you accept it.” ✹

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Neutral Territory (this page) In the living room, Downton lounge chairs from Alton House complement a round limestone coffee table with a hand-forged base from RT Facts. The custom rug is through Fibreworks. Country Retreat (opposite page) This 1830s house had been a rental for years before the current owners bought and renovated it. See Resources.

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In the living room, a pedestal table from Dos Gallos is flanked by a pair of Oly Harper chairs with stainless-steel legs and upholstered in a blue wool boucle from Holland & Sherry. The painting is by Yury Kharchenko through Ober Gallery. Kitchen Cachet (opposite page, top) The island is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Mizzle and topped with Caesarstone quartz. Armac Martin hinges and latches on the green built-in cabinet are from Elegant Additions. Good Morning (opposite page, bottom) The Target Practice painting in the breakfast room is by Stephanie Lear Henderson through KMR Arts. Lee Industries chairs sport Perennials fabric. The table is from RH; the tallboy cabinet is through Noir Furniture.

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W EEKENDS WERE MADE FOR relaxing at this historic farmhouse in bucolic Washington, CT, especially now that it’s been fully reimagined to suit a modern family of five. After enjoying the place as a rental in the past, the homeowners purchased the rustic 1830s country retreat to create a family getaway and soon connected with Susan Bednar Long of S.B. Long Interiors. “We both were weekenders owning homes in the area and became friends,” notes Long. “I remember going to their home for a party and loving the rambling house with wonderful barns and discussing the history of the house with the husband.”

Durability of materials and easy maintenance were top of mind for the clients, who love to entertain. The overall goal was to brighten the space, modernize functionality and bring the residence back to its classic roots. “Like most old country homes, it has a rambling interior—the main original struc ture has a long barn-like addition on the back,” says Long. “Over many years, things had been remodeled inside without much thought to the home’s tra dition and original design. The client asked me to clean-up the interior from years of quirky remodeling choices as a rental property.” Updates included building out the kids’ study area, remodeling the primary bathroom and closet, gutting and reconfiguring the kitchen/breakfast area, redesigning and building out the attic space, mudroom and laundry, plus adding a new wet bar in a narrow hallway between the front entry hall and the dining room.

Office Space (this page and opposite page, bottom left) In the home office, the leather chaise and the cowhide rug are from Home Decor International. The artwork is by Peter C. Jones through KMR Arts. A leather Eames desk chair from Design Within Reach is paired with a Lawson-Fenning Ivanhoe desk. The white ceramic lamp is from Global Views. The Suite Life (opposite page, clockwise from top left) Vaughan sconces flank the window in the primary closet; striped rugs are Dash & Albert. A custom bed in a Perennials fabric is dressed with bedding from the Company Store. Square pillows are crafted from a Schumacher plum velvet. Faux shagreen bedside lamps from Made Goods top Desiron natural walnut side tables. Triangular Urban Electric sconces flank an RH medicine cabinet in the primary bathroom; the vanity is topped by AKDO Silverstone honed marble. Vanity hardware is through Atlas Hardware. See Resources.

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Under The Eaves (above) Arteriors pendant lights illuminate the attic office/ media room. Walls are wrapped in Phillip Jeffries’ Western Weave. The ottomans are through Blu Dot, and the lounge chair is from Property Furniture. The royal-blue and white painting is by Caio Fonseca. Cool Spot (top left) In the kids’ hallway, orange Kartell chairs and a window seat in a Pollack faux leather provide seating at a pine trestle table through Noir Furniture. The pendant lights are through Shades of Light; the iron cage lights are from Circa Lighting. Casual Vibe (left) The clients’ existing red chairs are paired with a custom sectional in the den; the geometric rug is from A.T. Proudian. See Resources

When designing the primary suite, Long answered the clients penchant for jewel tones by adding pops of plum to a neutral palette of taupe and cream. And she incorporated the hallway between the closet and the bath room to create a luxurious closet. “We used every available wall for cabinetry and added the built-in bench with storage below,” explains Long. “Mirroring the cabinet doors was a way to elevate the space and make it brighter.” ✹

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Long added a wet bar into the hallway between the dining room and the front entry hallway that leads to the living room. “It’s such a central location—it made a lot of sense for the flow of entertaining,” she says. “I wanted to make it modern, using rustic materials. The property has amazing stone walls, and I wanted to bring the stone inside. The contractor—Sean Woodward of Woodco LLC—had to carefully chisel out some of the existing old chimney wall to create space for an under-counter wine cooler.”

Shades of blue enter the space with seascapes from the homeowners’ collec tion and a pair of tall Oly wingchairs. A set of double doors open into the more casual sunroom, which runs the length of the living room and leads out to the back pool patio.

In the living room, a custom sofa in a Delany & Long acrylic linen is paired with a round four-foot limestone coffee table with a hand-forged base.

The original attic space was remodeled during Covid into a private office space and media room, and a barn-like extension off the original home was redesigned to be the kids’ wing with media room, game area and bedrooms. “The kids’ area was one of the first phases we did,” says Long. “They have three boys, who ranged in age from 7 to 14, and their main request was easy seating to allow them to have friends over and play video games.”

Colonial Williamsburg’s colors inspired the palette for the kitchen and dining room. “I love blues, greens and grays, and that seemed the right fit for the interiors in general,” says Long. A Target Practice painting by Stephanie Lear Henderson lends a modern touch to the space and balances a large green built-in. “We extended the kitchen cabinetry over to eliminate the previous hallway space and brought the ovens and pantry over to that side,” explains Long. “And we installed a new window behind the banquette to allow more sunlight over the table and designed a window over the sink to allow food to be passed easily to the outside patio during parties.”

“A lot of our redesign focused on millwork details, colors, fixtures and fur nishings that unified the rooms, while giving a relaxed and fresh feel for their country retreat,” says Long. “The careful mix of modern with traditional ele ments was important to me. I wanted to celebrate the wide-plank floors and exposed wood beams while marrying it with modern furnishings. The clients like color, so we used accent paints and fabrics in key areas.”

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Andrea Cross of Axel Interiors has earned her loyal following through a winning combination of extensive design knowledge and unparalleled client service. Her experience includes nearly a decade at Christie’s in estate sales, 25 years as a designer, and most recently, founding the Axel studio, showcasing makers of artisanal furniture and lighting. Thoughtfully blending her clients’ collections with contemporary pieces, Cross creates timeless, polished interiors to well reflect the personality and priorities of the homeowner.

JERMAR DESIGNS JerMar Designs is an award-winning, full-service luxury interior design studio in New Canaan, Connecticut, committed to creating spaces that provide people with a sense of calm, sophistication and elegance. Prior to founding JerMar Designs in 2020, Jeanne Collins spent many years as a successful business executive. In just two years, JerMar Designs is one to watch, quickly earning a reputation for elevated concierge services (rooted in Jeanne’s business expertise) as well as criticallyacclaimed residential design.

GLDESIGN Welcome to GLDESIGN where laid back coastal vibes meet timeless chic living. Inspired by a childhood spent on the coast of France and a wanderlust fed by New England shorelines, California dreams and pastel Florida seascapes, founder Gaelle Dudley weaves beach living into each client’s lifestyle. From interiors to exteriors, renovation to new construction, the coast is never far from the heart in every project.

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GREEN AND GRAIN STYLE BY JENN CUTLER Inspired by the color palate and clean lines of the natural world, Green and Grain Style creates modern yet timeless designs. Founded by Jenn Cutler who is known for bringing the outdoors in and the indoors out. Her hands-on approach reflects her utmost care and attention to every detail. With a keen awareness of how families live today, her style seamlessly blends beauty and function resulting in a space which reflects her clients vision.

Karen Bow Interiors is a full-service interior design firm that provides fresh, innovative designs that work with both modern and traditional homes. While focusing on the tastes and lifestyles of each individual client, she creates personalized spaces that speak to you and what you value. Whether steeped in color, pattern or subtle neutrals, her award-winning work stands out. She has been featured in numerous magazines and collaborated with some of the industry’s best architects and builders.

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JONATHAN ROSEN INTERIORS Jonathan Rosen is a Greenwich, Connecticut, and NYC based interior designer specializing in bespoke residential interiors. Stylistically, his work is clean and edited, blending classic and modern elements. Rosen has been published in House Beautiful, The New York Times, Marie Claire, Quest and Time Out. He is the original creator of the “One Day Makeover” as featured in House Beautiful and as seen on “LXTV Open House NYC”.

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Lauren Vallario Designs is a luxury residential interior design studio creating functional and timeless designs for more than 10 years throughout Fairfield County. With a background in construction and project management, the studio brings an organized and systematic approach to the design process. Their guiding principle is that their clients love where they live and how they got there. The firm’s reputation is founded on creating designs that reflect their client’s personalities and priorities with comfort and style.

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ND INTERIORS ND Interiors has been making clients “happy to be home” since 2012, and never has feeling good in our homes been more important than now! Nancy Davilman brings a wealth of talent and experience to her practice. She is renowned for her discerning style as well as her regard for her clients’ taste, lifestyle, and the character of their home. As an award-winning and published designer, Davilman works on both construction and design-related projects throughout Westchester and Fairfield counties, and beyond. Ehrlich is known for creating timeless interiors with modern day flair. Adept at handling all aspects of the design process, Ehrlich has designed homes in New York City, the Hamptons, Vermont; along with Fairfield and Westchester counties. While her interiors are magazine and television worthy, she approaches design through the lens of a mother, a dog owner, and a cooking and entertaining enthusiast to create comfortable and livable spaces. Her hallmark interiors celebrate clients, not the designer. HARRISON Since founding her firm Morgan Harrison Home in 2006, Michelle Morgan Harrison has been creating beautiful interiors for countless homes. From classic to modern, each home is notable for their clean sophisticated reflect each client and the way each family lives. Often large scale, up span country, collaborates with homeowners from project completion.

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OAKLEE INTERIORS Oaklee Interiors is a boutique interior design firm specializing in both upscale residential and commercial design. Lisa Oakes, Principal of Oaklee Interiors, is a fresh and innovative designer. You can see her elevated style in Connecticut, Manhattan, and the Hamptons. She develops your signature style by working one-onone with you from start to finish. Her timeless style is comfortable, functional and inspirational.

Sage Design is dedicated to creating kitchens, baths and living spaces that combine clean, classic, sophisticated design with contemporary innovation and respect for your home’s historical context. Elegant and comfortable, their rooms are as much a testament to great design as they are to each client’s individual style. Whether it’s a spacious family friendly house or a space challenged pied-a-terre, let them help your home reach its potential for function and beauty.

ORRICK & COMPANY Having founded Orrick and Company in Greenwich, Connecticut in 2003, Alicia Orrick is known for her masterful integration of architecture and interior design. From initial design to construction management, she believes in unwavering attention to detail and focused collaboration with the client. She and her team have created iconic homes in New York City, London, Montana, California, Florida, the Caribbean and Nantucket. “When architecture and interiors come together in a great design, they transform lives and provide an enduring sense of comfort and pleasure.”

PARTIES & BENEFITS 108 ctc&g cottagesgardens.com september 2022 CTC&G Does Polo! The 2022 Greenwich Polo season is underway featuring the CTC&G Players’ Lounge and the CTC&G Polo Pub by APEX PROJECTS WITH STUDIO BARTOLOTTA. GILBRIDECARA 1. Amanda Mohamad, Lauren Wilson, Garrett Wilson of Garrett Wilson Builders and C&G Account Director Jamie Lewis 2 Dr. Joshua Brewer and Yvonne Brewer 3. C&G Media Group Account Director Lisa Heissan, Sue Herguth, Lauren Herguth, Madeline Heissan, Brigit Besgen and C&G Media Group CEO and Publication Director Marianne Howatson 4 Michelle Bueno and Natalie Cepeda 5. Jessica Atkinson, Allison Holland, Holly Foley, Elizabeth Hill and Beth Nevins 6 Our friends at the Cup Bearer creating delicious cocktails 7 The Parker Family 8 Polo merch for sale in the CTC&G Polo Pub by Apex Projects with Studio Bartolotta 9 Loren Robinson, Cecelia Blanahsah, and Shaleen Perry 10 A thrilling game of polo underway 11. The CTC&G Player’s Lounge was beautifully decorated with florals from Morano Group Landscaping. 2 1 4 10 9 538 6 11 7

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THE SHAPE OF WATER Pages 66–75: Interior design, Catalina Castano, Catalina Castano Interiors, catalinacastano.com. Deck: Sunbed, RH. Dining area: Chairs, Suite NY. Table, Catalina Castano. Chandelier, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques. Living room: Sofa fabric, Maharam. Coffee table marble, Artistic Tile. Chairs, Julian Chichester. Rug, Sacco Carpet. Glass sconces, Venfield. Kitchen: Bar stools, Industry West. Wood floors, Atmosphere & Bois. Mudroom: Tile, Nemo Tile + Stone. Venetian plaster, Tittman Design + Consulting. Bar: Faucet, Kallista. Guest bedroom: Headboard fabric, Concertex. Bench fabric, John Rosselli & Associates. Primary bathroom: Vanity top, New York Stone. Sconces, Circa Lighting. Rug, ABC Carpet & Home. Side table, Arteriors. Tub, Victoria + Albert. Shower tile, Ann Sacks. Primary bed room: Bed and floating side tables, Cas tano. Headboard fabric, Romo. Sconces, 7 Gods Lighting. Porch: Coffee table, CB2. Ottoman, L’aviva Home. Guest bath room: Tile, Heath Ceramics. Boat House: Banquette fabric, Perennials. Tables, Blu Dot. Deck: Chairs, Four Hands. COOL & COLLECTED Pages 76–83: Exterior: Urns, Aileen Minor Garden Antiques & Decorative Arts. Sunroom: Clock, ArtFour. Faux bois garden chair, Chalet White. Living room: Pier table, Carswell Rush Berlin. Light ing, Charles Clark. Hamilton print, Arader Galleries. Framing, Gilded Moon Framers. Ceiling fixture, Charles Clark. Sofas, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Dining room: Chandelier, Charles Clark. Wine coolers, Adam Calvert Bentley. Plates, Stair Gallery. Den: Footstools, Artemis Gallery. Convex mirror, Lennox Cato. Pri mary bedroom: Bed, Charles P. Rogers. Primary bathroom: Cabinet, RH. STARTING OVER Pages 84–93: Living room: Sofa, RH. Coffee table, side table, copper ac cessories, pillows and zebra chair, Le Barn Antiques. Basket tray, Serena & Lily. Burmese armchair, The Antique and Artisan Gallery. Kitchen: Sink and fau cet, Kohler. Countertops, Dushi Marble & Granite, LLC. Chair and mirror, The Antique and Artisan Gallery. Entry: Zebra chair, stool, lamp, vase, console and glass candle holder, Le Barn Antiques. Dining room: Dining chairs, bottle and bowl, Le Barn Antiques. Bedroom: Bed, The Antiques and Artisan Gallery. Pillow, John Derian. Tibetan bowls, Vision of Tibet. Bathroom: Architect, Robin Carroll. Project manager, James Bacco, Karp Associates, karpassociates. com. Bathroom: Tub, sink and faucet, Kohler. Countertop, Dushi Marble & Granite, LLC. Pitcher, Le Barn Antiques. Shelves, The Antique and Artisan Gallery. Garden area: Table and bench, Bloom. Chairs, RH. Bottle, olive bowl and wheelbarrow, Le Barn Antiques. Flower boxes, Nielsen’s Florist. Gardening kits, Stone Barns Center. HISTORICAL FRAMEWORK Pages 94–102: Interior design, Susan Bednar Long, S.B. Long Interiors, Inc., sblonginteriors.com. Contractor, RESOURCES

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SPOTLIGHT: A FRESH LOOK Pages 54–55: Interior design, Chris topher Maya, Christopher Maya Inc., christophermayainc.com and Eric Cohler, Eric Cohler Design, ericcohler.com. Contractor, Vivona vivonaconstruction.net.Construction, Cabinetry, James Schriber Woodworking, jamesschriber.com. Painting and plaster work, Floe Painting, floepainting.com. Wallpaper installation, JM Shea LLC, jmshea.com. Salon: Art work, Mary Maguire Art. Stone flooring, Artistic Tile. Wood flooring, Carlisle. Metal table, Christopher Maya. Stools, France & Son. Stool cushions, Windows, Walls and More. Sink skirt, Chelsea Textiles. Powder room: Paint, Marlboro Blue, Benjamin Moore. Artwork, Mary Maguire Art. Switch plate, Buster + Punch. Shutters, Windows, Walls and More. Sink skirt fabric, Christopher Maya Collection through Holland & Sherry. Sink, Artesano Copper. Lounge area: Sofa, draperies, chair cushions and pillow fabrication, Windows Walls & More. Sofa fabric, Maharam. Lounge chair, Bielecky Brothers Inc. Lounge chair cushion fab ric, Quadrille. Side tables, Pottery Barn. Coffee table, Serena & Lily. Artwork, Eric Beare. Drapery fabric, Designtex. Dressing room: Wallpaper, Christopher Farr Cloth through Holland & Sherry. Light fixture, Rejuvenation.

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Resources & More… Woodco, LLC, 860-488-2028. Living room: Lounge chairs, Alton House. Lounge chair fabric, Link. Coffee table, RT Facts. Rug, Fibreworks. Pedestal table, Dos Gallos. Chairs, Oly. Chair fab ric, Holland & Sherry. Wood floor lamp, Ovuud. Sofa fabric, DeLany & Long. Artwork, Yury Kharchenko through Ober Gallery. Floor lamp, Circa Lighting. Pillow fabrics, C&C Milano. Decorative stone pot, George Home. Kitchen: Wall paint, Benjamin Moore. Island paint, Farrow & Ball. Countertop, Caesarstone. Hinges and latches, Armac Martin through El egant Additions. Cabinet pulls, Rejuvenation. Window seat fabric, Pollack. Pillows, Rule of Three Studio through James Showroom, and Wells Abbot. Sconces, RH. Counter stools, Lawson-Fenning. Stool fabric, Kravet. Pendant lighting, The Urban Electric Co. Breakfast nook: Artwork, Stepha nie Lear Henderson through KMR Arts. Chairs, Lee Industries. Chair fabric, Perennials. Table, RH. Tallboy cabinet, Noir Furniture. Rug, Fibreworks. Ceramic vases, Magnolia Ceramics. Wing chair, Alton House. Wing chair fabric, Hermès through George Cameron Nash. Floor lamp, Circa Lighting. Office: Leather chaise and cowhide rug, Home Décor International. Artwork, Peter C. Jones through KMR Arts. Desk chair, Design Within Reach. Desk, Lawson-Fenning. Lamp, Global Views. Wallpaper behind shelves, Hermès. Wallpaper on pe rimeter, Phillip Jeffries. Primary closet: Sconces, Vaughan. Rug, Dash & Albert. Primary bedroom: Bed fabric, Peren nials. Bedding, The Company Store. Pillows, Schumacher. Bedside lamps, Made Goods. Side tables, Desiron. Primary bathroom: Sconces, The Urban Electric Co. Medicine cabinet, RH. Vanity top, AKDO. Vanity hardware, Atlas Homewares. Attic/media room: Pendant lights, Arteriors. Wallcover ing, Phillip Jeffries. Ottomans, Blu Dot. Lounge chair, Property Furniture. Rug, Fibreworks. Window seat cushion fabric, Travers. Pillow fabrics, Hodsoll McKenzie and Kerry Joyce. Wall light, Circa Lighting. Lounge chair, Property Furniture. Painting, Caio Fonseca. Kids’ hallway: Chairs, Kartell. Window seat fabric, Pollack. Table, Noir Furniture. Pendant fixtures, Shades of Light. Cage lights, Circa Lighting. Den: Wall paint, Benjamin Moore. Cowhide pillows, RH. Sectional fabric, Stark and Perennials. Rug, A.T. Proudian. Sconce, Roll & Hill through DesignLush.

Quadrille, quadrillefabrics.com

Nielsens, nielsensflorists.com

The Antiques and Artisans Gallery, theantiqueandartisangallery.com

Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc., american-antiques.net

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, mgbwhome.com

Dushi Marble & Granite, LLC, dushimg.com

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Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com

Design Within Reach, dwr.com

Yury Kharchenko (see Ober Gallery)

Peter C. Jones (see KMR Arts)

Lennox Cato, lennoxcato.com Link, linkoutdoor.com

AKDO, akdo.com

James Showroom, jamesshowroom.com

Atlas Homewares, atlashomewares.com

Julian Chichester, julianchichester.com

Caesarstone, caesarstoneus.com

KMR Arts, kmrarts.com

Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com

Property Furniture, propertyfurniture.com

Shades of Light, shadesoflight.com

Chalet White, chaletwhite.com

Vaughan, vaughdesigns.com

Kohler, us.kohler.com

Caio Fonseca, caiofonseca.com

Oly, olystudio.com Ovuud, ovuud.com

Romo, romo.com

The Urban Electric Co., urbanelectric.com

A.T. Proudian, atproudian.com

Maharam, maharam.com

Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com Pollack, pollackassociates.com

Armac Martin (see Elegant Additions) Artemis Gallery, artemisantiques.com

Stephanie Lear Henderson (see KMR Arts) Stone Barns Center, stonebarnscenter.org

Ann Sacks, annsacks.com

Peter Dunham, peterdunhamtextiles.com

C&C Milano, cec-milano.us

Mary Maguire Art, marymaguireart. myshopify.com

France & Son, franceandson.com

Arteriors, arteriorshome.com

George Cameron Nash, georgecameronnash.com

Adam Calvert Bentley, adamcalvertbentley.co.uk

Suite NY, suiteny.com

Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com

Carlisle, wideplankflooring.com

Perennials, perennialsfabrics.com

Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com

Magnolia Ceramics, magnoliaceramics. com

Charles P. Rogers, charlesprogers.com

Victoria + Albert, vandabaths.com

Eric Beare, ebeare.com

Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, cosulichinteriors.com

Four Hands, fourhands.com

Kallista, Kallista.com Kartell, Kartell.com

New York Stone, newyorkstone.com

Desiron, desiron.com

Artfour, artfour.com

Heath Ceramics, heathceramics.com

Roll & Hill (see DesignLush)

Chelsea Textiles, chelseatextiles.com

Concertex, concertex.com

Fibreworks, fibreworks.com

Ober Gallery, obergallery.com

ABC Carpet & Home, abchome.com

DeLany & Long, delanyandlong.com

Buster + Punch, busterandpunch.com

Windows, Walls & More, windowswallsdecor.com

Alton House, altonhouse.com

Elegant Additions, elegantadditions.net

Made Goods, madegoods.com

Atmosphere & Bois, atmosphere-bois.com

Gilded Moon Framers, gmframing.com

Noir Furniture, noirfurniturela.com

Artistic Tile, artistictile.com

L’aviva Home, lavivahome.com

Rule of Three, ruleofthreestudio.com

Blu Dot, bludot.com

Arader Galleries, aradergalleries.com

Christopher Farr Cloth (see Holland & Sherry) Circa Lighting, circalighting.com

Designtex, designtex.com

Dos Gallos, dosgallos.com

Industry West, industrywest.com

Dash & Albert, annieselke.com

SOURCE LIST 7 Gods Lighting, 7godslighting.com

George Home, georgehomect.com

Le Barn Antiques, lebarnantiques.com

The Company Store, thecompanystore. com

Charles Clark, clarkclassical.com

RT Facts, rtfacts.com

Global Views, globalviews.com

Lawson-Fenning, lawsonfenning.com

Hermès (see George Cameron Nash) Holland & Sherry, hollandandsherry.com

Aileen Minor Garden Antiques & Decorative Arts, amgardenantiques.com

Lee Industries, leeindustries.com

Home Décor International, homedecorintl.com

Vison of Tibet, 845-658-3838 Wells Abbott, wellsabbott.com

Bielecky Brothers Inc., bieleckybrothers. com Bloom, bloom-outdoor.com

Artesano Copper, artesanocoppersinks.com

DesignLush, designlush.com

John Derian, johnderian.com

John Rosselli & Associates, johnrosselli. com

Kravet, kravet.com

CB2, cb2.com

Nemo Tile + Stone, nemotile.com

Rejuvenation, rejuvenation.com RH, rh.com

Sacco Carpet, saccocarpet.com Schumacher, fschumacher.com

Tittman Design + Consulting LLC, tittmann.com

Venfield, venfieldnyc.com

Stair Galleries, stairgalleries.com

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I am fortunate that quite a number of celebrities dine at our restaurants. —Sharon King Hoge

Smiles, Everyone! Whole lobster (left) from Happy Monkey (above), Vongerichten’s new Greenwich restaurant. happymonkeygreenwich.com.

Involved in every aspect of developing dining spots, he masterminds concept, menu, architectural design, staff selections and trainings. His original New York restaurant—dubbed with his childhood nickname, JoJo—and Happy Monkey are among the more than 40 acclaimed eateries he oversees worldwide. Constantly developing new concepts, Vongerichten has published several cookbooks and frequently appears as a television guest. jean-georges.com.

Alsatian born and bred, Jean-Georges Vongerichten honed his skills in his native France apprenticing with world-renowned chefs before traveling to Asia, where he discovered the exotic flavors of the East. Instead of classic meat stocks and creams, his signature cuisine features intense flavors and textures from vegetable juices, fruit essences, light broths and herbal vinaigrettes.

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112 ctc&g cottagesgardens.com september 2022 MONKEYHAPPY MEET THE CHEF

Explain how the name Happy Monkey came about? The restaurant features a prominent mural depicting famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo along with her playful pet spider monkey—a nod to the restaurant’s name. We designed the restaurant to be a fun spot for the community to come together over food—a place that gives you a daily dose of happy, as its name implies.

Why did you choose to study cooking in Asia? Growing up, I lived in a small village, so when I got a taste of traveling, I was hooked. I felt like I had to explore my mind and palate. Within 24 hours of landing in Bangkok, I went to the local food markets and tried so many new dishes. It was the beginning of my culinary journey and inspiration. What is the driving force of your dishes? My food compositions are product driven. Once I distinguish that main ingredient—a vegetable, meat or seafood—I experiment with different flavors, spices, acidity levels and sweetness that complement and elevate that product to ultimately create a perfect dish. What makes a flavor adventurous? Utilizing a flavor or ingredient in multiple ways. Take ginger— you can juice it, infuse it, grate it, chop it, make a sauce out of it. There are so many different uses for it—and it’s always an adventure working with it.

What was your reaction when you received your first Michelin star? It was a combination of emotions. I felt so proud of my team and the work we had put in together. I felt accomplished but yearning to challenge myself and earn a second and third star. Why have you “long eyed Connecticut as a prospective location”? With the pandemic, a lot of people moved out of the city, so we thought it would be a great time. I spend a lot of time on the weekends in the summer out of the city. Greenwich is an amazing town with so much history. I have been many times and just love it there.

What is the aim of Food Dreams, the nonprofit you founded with your daughter Louise? Food Dreams is dedicated to bridging the gap between the working culinary community and underprivileged students, helping them to access culinary education and providing them with various externships at our restaurants, mentorships, and career opportunities.

Connecticut diners are ordering shrimp tacos with spicy peanut sauce, roast cauliflower with sour cherry mole and other unique Latin dishes at Happy Monkey—a new Greenwich restaurant by one of the world’s most famous chefs.

What is one of your earliest food memories? My mom made me crushed overripe banana with orange juice squeezed on top. It was just the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.

What is gained by cooking at home? I love where family and friends are gathered together and all participating in the cooking, making it a true experience for everyone. You can spend time with the ingredients and close ones. It’s more relaxed when you don’t need to rush and you can enjoy the whole experience. You’re constantly on the road. What do you gain from that? Traveling is where I get most of my inspiration. I am constantly looking for inspiration and opening my mind to new ingredients, flavors, cooking techniques. Who is a celebrity you’d like to cook for? I want to cook for everyone—whether they’re actors, musicians, performers, in the tech field and more.

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