CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) ANNIVERSARY ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2014

ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

COTTAGESGARDENS.COM | SEPTEMBER 2014

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Features

on the cover “Through the Lens,” page 50. photograph

by Phil Nelson

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Past, Present & future

dramatic entrance

A Colonial is reworked for modern life while maintaining its original spirit

A Greenwich couple likes to surprise their guests—and themselves—every time they walk inside their home

by Mindy Pantiel photographs by Tria Giovan

by David Masello photographs by Willie Cole

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georgette’s feast

the Pearl of rowayton

Taking cues from nature, Georgette Farkas sets a table on the Connecticut coast that’s a treat for all of the senses

A former working oyster house transforms into a sublime showstopper on the Five Mile River

by Annette Rose-Shapiro photographs by Courtney Winston

by Jamie Marshall photographs by Keith Scott Morton

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Editor in Chief D.J. Carey’s most memorable Connecticut projects

by D.J. Carey illustration by John Roman

From “ The Pearl of Rowayton,” page 124.

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Departments 24

Designer Quotes

Editor’s Letter

Talking Shop

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Top designers dish on their favorite Connecticut design shops and showrooms

Letter from the CEO

by Elizabeth Huebsch

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Contributors

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Marketplace

What’s New

Kitchen Provisions

Necessary ingredients for a perfectly prepared kitchen—order up!

Out of the Box

Timeless treasures from the minds and hands of Connecticut-based craftsmen

by Mary Fitzgerald

by Ann Loynd

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Through the Lens Area photographers focus on scenes from around Connecticut

Jewelry Black & White Magic

The power of alchemy highlights jewelry destined to entrance, bewitch and electrify

56 On the Couch Decorator versus shrink (who came closer to the truth?)

by Isabelle Kellogg

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by Susan Bednar Long and Lauren Goldstein, LCSW

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58 Guest Column

Deeds & Don’ts Inside stories behind area real estate deals

by Diane di Costanzo

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Wine & Spirits

From the desk of…

Reinventing Rioja

Governor Dannel P. Malloy

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The region’s high-design wineries are producing even-more-tempting Tempranillos

Republic of Ireland

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Project of Note

by Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave

In today’s design empire, Kathryn Ireland rules

Calendar

by Ann Loynd

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Parties & Benefits

Pièce de Résistance

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Travel by Design A visit to a grand estate from the birth of French Baroque

by Andrew Sessa

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Resources

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Design Directory

Top phoTo: Sharon, CT by john m. hall; boTTom: Erwann maignan

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17th of September 1755. In the offices of the solicitor Mr. Choisy, a young Master Watchmaker from Geneva named Jean-Marc Vacheron is about to hire his first apprentice. This agreement is the first known reference to the founding watchmaker of a prestigious dynasty and it represents the establishment of Vacheron Constantin, the oldest watchmaking manufacturer in the world in continuous operation.

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Ever since this agreement, and true to the history that built its reputation, Vacheron Constantin has been committed to passing on its knowledge to each of its Master Watchmakers in order to guarantee the excellence and durability of its craftsmanship and of its timepieces.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

A Perfect 10 my age too much, I am happy to proclaim CTC&G is 10 years old! It really is a huge milestone. And we are not alone in celebrating the significance of the number. Think about it: the Ten Commandments; 10 yards for a first down in football; the Base 10 system, Blake Edwards’s movie 10. We beam when a child can count to 10.

We create Top 10 lists. We brag that someone is a Perfect 10. ■ I look back at where we started and how far we have come. In a second-floor office overlooking the Saugatuck River in Westport, I had a laptop, a map of Connecticut hung on the wall, and a first issue to produce. We sought to launch a magazine that celebrated world-class design right here. And we knew it was here just waiting to be discovered. My goal was to fill the map with pushpins marking all of the beautiful houses, gorgeous gardens and fascinating discoveries I covered in the magazine. Not surprising that in a few short issues, those pins were nicely distributed around the state. ■ So, after 10 years, how do you measure success?

■ Longevity is one sign of success. And our decade of success has been impressive. But we have worked hard to keep the pages looking fresh: We changed our logo from Connecticut Cottages & Gardens to CTC&G; we pushed our art direction with better type and layouts; and we produced stories on more unexpected topics. Sure, we’re drawn to what is new and noteworthy, but fundamentally, we tapped into a rich vein of pride that has resonated on this soil for more than 300 years. I think it is our state’s rich heritage—the envy of many geographies—that provides the impetus for us to continue to make history. More than anything else, it is that emotional connection that fascinates me, that motivates me. Home is where the heart is, and my heart is truly at home in my beloved state of Connecticut.

D.J. CAREY Editorial Director djcarey@cottagesgardens.com

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Peacock’s Priorities “ They would like help reorganizing the soup kitchen,”said Christopher Peacock, referring to the Open Door Shelter in Norwalk, which provides more than 500 meals a day to the growing number of needy in the community. He and his wife, Jayne, had just visited the location. “But it doesn’t need reorganizing; it needs to be completely replaced!” he continued.

■ A renovation of this magnitude meant tearing out everything, then cleaning and refurbishing whatever could be saved. Walls, floors and storage cabinetry had to be built, and new commercial cooking equipment purchased. Additionally, the dining and serving area had to be renovated to accommodate more people. ■ Typically one would expect a project like this to take several weeks. But this had to be done with volunteers and no money in just five days. And meals still had to be served! So the über designer and CEO of Christopher Peacock Home decided to spearhead the project and sent out the call to neighbors and friends. ■ Alongside Christopher Peacock and his staff, CTC&G staffers and others in the design community (such as architect Christopher Pagliaro) took shifts throughout the five days, many bringing their kids along to help out. Part of our company’s philosophy is to support local causes that make a difference in people’s lives, and we have helped raise millions of dollars for them during the past 10 years, but there was something really satisfying about rolling up our sleeves, getting our hands dirty and making the transformation happen! ■ See all the fun and the final result on cottagesgardens.com.

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At the Open Door Shelter in East Norwalk (clockwise from above): CTC&G’s Ann Loynd; Christopher Peacock and volunteers in the gutted kitchen; Peacock and his son Oliver.

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Faces

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Thanks for a decade of dedication!

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Isabelle Kellogg

Neil A. Landino, Jr.

Jewelry columnist Isabelle Kellogg’s admiration for luxury pieces began when she worked for the luxe Swiss brand Chopard. Later, at De Beers, Kellogg handled oversized diamonds, dressed celebrities and attended red carpet award shows. This month, she’s noting blackand-white jewelry and watches as the musthave pieces. “I haven’t met a jewel I don’t like!” she says. “One of my favorite jewelry shoots for the magazine was when baubles were shot against bursts of blue smoke.”

Neil A. Landino, Jr. enjoys engaging the subjects of his photographs rather than capturing them from afar. Landino always had an artistic instinct, but when he first used an SLR film camera, he knew he’d found his craft. His work was featured in the 2013 book The Landscape Designs of Doyle Herman Design Associates and in many publications.

Sheri de Borchgrave

D.J. Carey

Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave has traveled far and wide to discover the world’s best wines and spirits. De Borchgrave is known for her steamy memoir A Dangerous Liaison (recently reissued on Amazon), her advice column in Cosmopolitan and for her work in Condé Nast Traveler and GQ. “My two favorite

Before helping to launch CTC&G and becoming the magazine’s editor in chief, D.J. Carey worked as a design editor for such magazines as House & Garden, Brides, Ladies’ Home Journal and Redbook. In this issue, she recalls her most memorable projects for CTC&G and says, “I have too many favorites to mention but the feature I am most proud of is

“My favorite projects for CTC&G have been photographing the IDA winners,” he says. “Quite simply, they are the best of the best in design.”

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WHAT’S NEW

Out of the Box T I M E L E S S T R E A S U R E S F R O M T H E M I N D S A N D H A N D S O F C O N N E C T I C U T- B A S E D C R A F T S M E N

WOVEN WONDER

Artist Kari Lonning uses seagrass and hand-dyed rattan reed to spin baskets into shape. Sealed with beeswax and damar resin, this spiral patterned basket can withstand the elements. $975, Ridgefield, karilonning.com.

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WHAT’S NEW

GIRL’S BEST FRIEND

This handmade 18K green gold mesh ring with diamond granulation bead accents, created by Westport’s Faye Kim, runs circles around other statement rings on the market this season. $2,300, Westport, 203226-3511, fayekimdesigns.com.

RUBY RED

These signature Ruby Snake Earrings designed and made by Sorab & Roshi are red-carpet worthy. Lava-stone drops accented with rubies are the only accessory needed.

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WALK THIS WAY

Handcrafted by Johnny Williams in an old red barn in Newtown, this table is fit for a dinner party of eight.

Inspired by the human stride, Williams created a pair of ambrosia maple legs topped with a seven-and-ahalf-foot claro walnut slab. $8,400, Newtown, 914-886-2305, johnnyawilliams.com.

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LIVING WALLS

Petta Thompson’s Scatta wall covering (pictured here in midnight with wooden daisy accents) will bring any room to life. Available in a variety of colors with varying three-dimensional accessories, each is truly one-of-akind. $155 per yard, Oakville, 203-753-7733, pettathompson.com.

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NEW WAVE

Inspired by the design and functionality of a surfboard, Westport resident David Farnworth set out to redefine the ironing experience. His iBoard is as stable as it is eye-catching, with four large feet and quiet operation, dressed in a whimsical Hawaiian print. Instinctive Works, $99–$110, amazon.com.

SHE MEANS BUSINESS

The tan genuine leather London bag by Branford resident Francine Sears of Women In Business has a pocket for everything from your keys to your iPad, not to mention a removable padded lap top sleeve. $200, 800-297-7772, wibbags.com.

ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK

The mahogany-accented French-bread board from Soundview Millworks is made from maple—sturdy yet sleek enough for cutting fresh bread or serving hors d’oeuvres. Pictured with the Riverside ZIP code, there are endless personalization options.. From $40, Darien, 843-324-5186, soundviewmillworks.

BATTER UP

Each custom bat from Tucci Lumber Co.—suppllier for more than 150 major league hitters—is made from the highest-quality ash and maple billets, and burnished with hardened steel. $80–$140, Norwalk, 888-810-2287, tlbats.com.

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CHIM CHIM CHER-EE

Renowned for top-quality cedar roofs, Landmark Exteriors also fabricates an array of custom elements, like this red copper chimney cap—a protective and stylish accent. Norwalk, 203-838-3838, landmarkexteriors.com.

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DESIGNER QUOTES

Talking Shop W E A S K E D T O P D E S I G N E R S : W H AT I S Y O U R F A V O R I T E D E S I G N S H O P O R S H O W R O O M I N C O N N E C T I C U T ?

Betsey Ruprecht Decorative Antiques [1stdibs.com].

She sells many items out of our studio here in Greenwich.

Betsey is my number-one first choice for antiques and decorative objects.

I think it would have to be Terrain [shopterrain. com] in Westport. I am always able to find dinnerware and items for entertaining there that nobody else locally seems to carry. It’s also the perfect place to buy for entertaining al fresco.

Très chic!

–Lee Ann Thornton

–CHARLOTTE BARNES

Axel Interiors [axelinteriors.com] for some unusual modern furniture and Lillian August [lillianaugust.com] for the very large, impossible-to-find, industrial piece. –Diana Sawicki

Pimlico[pimlicohome.com]. We have been going there for years because owners Melissa Lindsay and Jill Saunders have a great eye for accessories and artwork that we love to incorporate into our designs. And they are such a pleasure to work with. –Tricia Izzo Nest [nestofsouthport.com] is a great source for last-minute items like pillows, tabletop, small tables, etc...They also make pillows to order with their fabric or a client’s own. It’s a friendly team, and you never know what you will find. It only takes one piece to make the trip worthwhile! –MATTHEW PATRICK SMYTH

Bungalow [bungalowdecor.com] in Westport is the best for providing that one-of-a-kind, special accessory. –Catherine Cleare 40

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Design Within Reach [dwr.com] of course! Every piece is a work of art that looks great in any well-designed interior.

–Melinda Tweeddale

The Accessory Store [stamfordshades.com] is a favorite of mine as they have great lamps and shades and will make anything I want. I wish I could go see what they have every week as inventory changes constantly! Plus, they have wonderful, cheery people who actually like helping decorators.

–Paula Perlini

Well, mine would have to be Lynne Scalo Design Showroom [lynnescalo.com]!

–LYNNE SCALO

My husband, John, and I love shopping at RT Facts [rtfacts.com]. Owners Greg and Natalie Randall have a wonderful eye, and we love their mix of one-of-a-kind items along with things Greg fabricates using the talent of local artisans.

–Bunny Williams

DESIGNER QUOTES

I love Hampton Galleries [hamptonantiquegalleries] for their unique antiques and especially for their art…And Parc Monceau [parcmonceauwestport.com] has authentic French furniture and silver-leaf mirrors. –POLLY DENHAM

There are so many great resources here in Connecticut!

One of my favorite spots is the Antique & Artisan Center [stamfordantiques.com] in Stamford. It’s about the thrill of the hunt—you never know what treasure awaits you there! Maybe that perfect odd piece that adds that bit of sparkle to any room.

–LYNN MORGAN

Klaff’s [klaffs.com] in South Norwalk—I am there every day!

–Jennifer Gresinger

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–JANE CAPELLINI

My all time favorite and most inspiring locale would be Michael Trapp [michaeltrapp.com] in West Cornwall, followed by the antique galleries throughout Stamford. –Patrick Mele Mine, of course, is Dovecote [dovecotewestport.com]. That’s where my interior-design journey started, and where I made a relationship with Sarah Kaplan that is priceless. We soon realized our styles clicked and have an appreciation for the same things. A store that specializes in Parisian vintage pieces, divine throw pillows, accessories, decor, jewelry and more. –Sam Allen

I have found some great things at Trovare Home [trovarehomedesign. com] in Cos Cob.— restored vintage furniture, contemporary paintings and objets d’art. –Allison Hennessy One of my favorite places is Pergola Home [pergolahome. com] in New Preston. The shop has unusual plants, antiques, art, great books and a variety of natural curiosities…Not to mention the most fantastic view of a waterfall you ever want to see! –ROBIN LIOTTA

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Privet House of course [privethouse.com]!

–Philip Gorrivan

I have to say I’m partial to our own shop, SM Home [sandramorganinteriors.com]. We just opened an exciting summer art show titled “Three Good Men,” and have restyled all the rooms to feature this great collection of strong paintings. –Sandra Morgan

I love Gather of Ivoryton because the owner, Deanna Pinette, has an eye for the unusual. The store carries an eclectic mix of both vintage and new, which really speaks to my design philosophy. As a frequent customer, I can still always find something thanks to the store’s constantly changing inventory. I find myself looking for decorative accessories and vintage furniture, which I then reupholster.

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SINKS, FAUCETS AND FITTINGS: JUST ADD WATER

1. Soft angles and graceful curves mark Hansgrohe’s Metris faucet. Through Plimpton & Hills/Waterware, Stamford, 203-965-5959, Fairfield, 203-332-4273, plimptonhills. com, hansgrohe-usa.com. 2. ROHL’s Luxury Stainless Copper sink is handcrafted in Italy from high-grade stainless steel. Through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, klaffs. com, rohlhome.com. 3. Antique styling and modern performance meet in the Victorian faucet by American Standard’s luxury brand, DXV. Through Ferguson, 212-680-9000, ferguson.com, dxv.com. 4. Blanco debuts the Sonoma pull-down faucet in polished chrome or stainless. Through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, klaffs.com; blancoamerica. com. 5. The Vola faucet designed by Arne Jacobsen for Hastings Tile & Bath wears a new copper finish. Hastings Tile & Bath, A&D, 212-674-9700, hastingtilebath.com.

6. The texture of water is carved into the apron of Stone Forest’s Wave Front farmhouse sink. Through Best Plumbing Tile & Stone, Stamford, 203-975-9448, bestplg.com, stoneforest.com. 7. MGS’ Spin DN dual-spray faucet switches from aerated to shower stream with an easy-to-use slide button. Through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, klaffs.com, mgstaps.com. 8. The new 18K rose-gold Cyprum finish from Dornbracht casts a warm glow. Through Ferguson, 212-680-9000, ferguson.com, dornbracht.com.

9. Franke’s Planar 8 series sink is made from hi-grade stainless steel in a luster finish. Through Aitoro Appliances, Norwalk, 203-847- 2471, aitoro.com, franke.com. 10. Hands off! The touchless faucet, Sensate, by Kohler has an intuitive response technology. Through Best Plumbing Tile & Stone, Stamford, 203-975-9448, bestplg.com, kohler.com.

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Cutting-edge designs fresh out of the proverbial oven

1. Look, no handles! The Artex cabinet from Varenna by Poliform is hardware-free with an integrated door edge. Choose from a selection of woods, lacquer, laminate, stainless and stone. A&D, 212-421-1800, poliformusa.com. 2. Industrial-urban-chic sums up the Code Evolution look from SnaideroUSA. Rustic, “aged” wood laminate is combined with rugged materials like cement, iron and stainless steel. A&D, 212-980-6026, snaidero-usa.com. 3. Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry’s Vintage style door panel wears Pantone’s trend-setting hue—2014’s color of the year, Radiant Orchid. Or, create your own shade with custom color matching. Available through NuKitchens, Norwalk, 203-831-9000, nukitchens.com, plainfancycabinets.com. 4. Minimal lines, maximum efficiency: Poggenpohl delivers an architectural look with straightforward functionality in its Goldrief line, newly introduced in the U.S. The cantilevered eating area is perfect for dining or socializing. A&D, 212-355-3666, NYC, 212-228-3334, poggenpohl.com.

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5. Bilotta offers a study in contrasts: white oak shaker-style cabinets in a custom gray stain are juxtaposed with polished stainless steel. Mt. Kisco, NY, 914-242-1022, Mamaroneck, NY, 914-381-7734, A&D, 212-486-6338, bilotta.com. 6. The Bulthaup philosophy is to create a workable, living kitchen. Over time, the b3 kitchen system can be adapted to meet evolving needs. NYC, 212-966-7183, bulthaup.com. 7. Alno introduces Alnoinox, which combines cool metallics with warm golden hues. The brushed steel is practically indestructible, while a powder-coated finish eliminates fingerprints, and hidden hinges sport a low profile. Wilton, 203-761-1314, alno-usa.com. 8. The fun and colorful flair of Brazil comes alive in the Bola High Line collection from Ornare, designed by Marcelo Rosenbaum. Practical and sculptural designs in vibrant shades serve as playful handles. Miami, FL, 305-438-0260, ornare.com.br. 9. The Culinarium Collection from Christopher Peacock showcases handpainted cabinetry, accentuated with copper hardware from its proprietary line. Countertops are crafted in marble while a large island area incorporates marble, butcher block and walnut. Greenwich, 203-862-4005, D&D, 212-580-0223, peacockhome.com. 10. Classic design with a modern edge gives the Italian-made Melograno cabinetry from Composit its vitality. Built-in handles create a contemporary profile while fluted pilasters and columns merge the old world with the new. 347-453-7820, composit.it.

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What’s hot, cold and changing the game among the latest appliances

1. Combine fun and function with Smeg’s colorful retro refrigerators, available in twelve shades (like the pastel blue shown here). A&D, 212-265-5378, smegusa.com.

2. Taking a cue from commercial kitchens, the Viking French-door double oven features handy side-swing doors for ease of operation and clean up. The 30-inch oven is the largest in the industry at 4.7 cubic feet. Through Aitoro Appliances, Norwalk, 203-847-2471, aitoro.com, 888-845-4641, vikingrange.com. 3. The French are all about style and food, and La Cornue blends both. Case in point: a central cooking island in a carbon enamel and stainless steel finish. Through Kitchens by Deane, Inc., New Canaan, 203-972-8836, kitchensbydeane.com, lacornueusa.com. 4. GE’s brand new 36-inch built-in French-door refrigerator features two 18-inch doors revealing 14.49 cubic feet of food storage. The bottom drawer icemaker utilizes GE’s advanced filtration system. A&D, 212-223-1699, and through Aitoro Appliances, Norwalk, 203-847-2471, aitoro.com, geappliances.com. 5. Truffle Brown is a delicious new colorway introduced by Miele for its Generation 6000 series. Ovens, warming drawers and built-in coffee systems integrate seamlessly with cabinetry and can be installed vertically, horizontally, as a square or in a T-shape configuration. A&D, 800-843-7231, mieleusa.com. 6. Go pro, with the 36-inch Wolf Professional Cooktop, featuring five dual-stacked, two-tiered burners for greater heat control. Select Wolf’s signature red knobs or opt for black or stainless. A&D, 888-327-0053, and through Clarke, Norwalk, 203-838-9385, clarkeliving.com, subzero-wolf.com.

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7. Unlike most other steam ovens, the Gaggenau 400 series unit is plumbed, so there is no fuss adding water and cleaning up after cooking. A&D, 888-455-8892, gaggenau.com. 8. Big things come in small packages. At only 24-inches wide and room vented, the AGA City 24 oven delivers radiant heat in cast iron for flavorful, moist cuisine. Available in 14 colors, shown in Rose. Through Grange Furniture (T), NYDC, 212-685-9057, agaliving.com. 9. The Freedom induction cooktop from Thermador senses the size, shape and position of pots and pans and delivers heat exactly where needed. The 36-inch cooktop can accommodate a 21-by-13-inch pan. Through Aitoro Appliances, Norwalk, 203-847-2471, aitoro.com, thermador.com. 10. Part of Bosch’s new kitchen line, the Benchmark Wall and Steam convection ovens can be installed side-by-side and combined with a warming drawer or microwave. A&D, 888-455-8892, bosch-home.com. 11. For an ultra-modern kitchen, the Onna hood from Streamline is fabricated from moldable Dupont Corian. 866-764-7630, streamlinehoods.com.12. Drink a toast to the Liebherr undercounter wine storage unit. To produce the perfect conditions for wine storage, attention was paid to vibration, light, air quality, temperature and humidity. TipOpen technology is handle-free. Through Marsillio’s TV & Appliance, Fairfield, 203-366-7541, marsilllios.com, liebherr.us.com 13. Discovery iQ 48 Dual-Fuel range from Dacor is the first to feature an integrated, wirelessly connected tablet. Through Connecticut Appliance, Southington, 860-621-9313, cafd.com, dacor.com. 14. Create a kitchen like no other with Officine Gullo, handmade in Florence, Italy. Cabinetry and appliances are concealed behind a traditional Tuscan facade. Officine Gullo, Miami, FL, 800-781-7125, officinegullousa.com.

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Do you think the objects and furnishings in a room reveal much about the homeowner(s)? Interior designers and psychologists have demonstrated in past “On the Couch” columns that they can identify characteristics of unidentified homeowners with amazing accuracy. This issue, we’ve invited Susan Bednar Long (S.B. Long Interiors Inc., Connecticut- and Dallas-based design firm) and Lauren Goldstein, LCSW (Peace of Mind Counseling, LLC, Monroe), to weigh in on this photograph. Who came closer to the truth? Turn to page 146 to find out.

and a nod to their personal interests in preserving the natural oceans, they have used the fluid whalebone sculpture above the table instead of a traditional chandelier. The effect is a great mix of modern and rustic sensibilities.

The couple’s interest in the essence of things and artifacts inspired them to uncover the old cottage siding and use the exposed wood wall structure as the backdrop to the new addition. The textures of the natural furnishings create the pattern in the room. A collection of handmade items—Turkish clay pots and Balinese carved wood chairs—mix effortlessly with a surprising pop of a canary yellow on the chair below unadorned window frames.

Each object is unique with a travel story that makes for lively dinner conversation. Even the choice of the table’s centerpiece is simple and unpretentious—maybe it’s a grass from the plains of Africa?!

THE DESIGNER SAYS

susan BeDnar Long I want to go to a dinner party in this room and mingle with their novelist and marine biologist friends! This earthy, self-assured couple lives in New England in the summer by the sea, maybe Nantucket, and beats to their own drum. The décor has been influenced by their attitude and a welltraveled life. One of them most likely is an architectural historian or educator. They are confident and casual, and they designed this lofty space as a personal retreat and versatile seasonal entertaining room off of their historic, low-ceiling seaside cottage.

Clearly they love symmetry, as evident in pairs of most items seen in this room. Maybe they fell in love with the orderly balance of Palladio’s villas on one of their Butterfield & Robinson biking tours through Italy. They wear crisp Italian linen and Keen sandals most of the summer months and are not interested in the typical decorating styles and clichés of seaside decor.

They designed this space to have lots of informal dinner parties and also as an inspiring place to perhaps write their next dissertation. As a bold move

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Lauren goLDstein, Lcsw Let me begin my analysis of this beautifully presented dining room by stating that the individual(s) who share this space are not spineless! In the therapy room, we talk about a “pink elephant in the room” as being a “factitious object of denial.” No such case here. The enormity of this accent piece reflects the balance of a strong stable force that exists in this room.

I observe a lot of couplings: two chairs at the head of the table as well as two different style chairs divided by the rustic dining room table. Along with those couplings are the equal and same accent pieces evidenced by the plants, lamps and mirrors. I suspect that this space belongs to a mature wellestablished couple. A very noticeable theme to this room is that it appears very equitable and fair. Justice and equality are important. Togetherness in sharing is held in high value. The level of sophistication in this room conveys much beyond anyone in their youth or as a novice. The deliberately placed accent pieces convey balance, simplicity (bare-bones) and minimal upkeep. The simple plants, rustic wood and lack of clutter contribute to this observation. This room belongs to people who value their time, like to relax and/or entertain and are prepared for such at any time.

The mirrors, windows and optimal light (as evidenced by no window treatments) convey to me warmth, confidence (again evidenced by full-on exposure) and a combined flow of blending inside to out or outside to in.

Mirrors force us to see ourselves be reflective and be willing to introspect.

Either way, the conviction of people who know who they are and are decisive and deliberate with what they want. The natural earth tones, the barebones centerpiece, the gender-neutral décor represent a lean, not restrictive, nomad Living comfortable but somewhat risky and edgy personality style. The design of this room has an ambiguous sex appeal, which lends itself as “inviting to all.”

Independence, space, uniformity, equilibrium and stability are important to these occupants. The fruit on the table and the healthy green plant reflect life and healthiness as a philosophy to this room. Time is used wisely. No bones about it, this is a well-designed room with the theme of balance, space and equality. Kudos to the well-adjusted persons who occupy this setting.

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THE SHRINK SAYS

From the desk of…

Guest Column

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state’s wineries to pick up a bottle of Connecticut wine to bring home.

There’s certainly no shortage of things to do, only a shortage of time to take it all in. Cathy and I are so proud to serve the people of Connecticut and to share some of our favorite sights and activities with you. We hope you join us and take advantage of what our great state has to offer.

Dannel P. Malloy, governor of Connecticut, governor.ct.gov

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erving the people of Connecticut as governor for the past three years has been an honor and a privilege, and the most rewarding job outside of being a husband and father that I can imagine holding.

CTC&G has shown photographs of our residence in the past, but this time they asked for a different kind a peek into our home, to see what we’re doing when we’re not working or sitting around the kitchen island with our sons and our Jack Russell Terriers, Puck and Zoe. You might know me as a no-nonsense, hardworking politician who seems to have little downtime; I would say that this is true of most governors. But what you may not know, is that in my spare time, my wife, Cathy, and I are avid appreciators of art who enjoy exploring Connecticut’s Antique Trail. We proudly display our “finds” in the Residence, along with the many paintings on loan from the Wadsworth Atheneum, the New Britain Museum of American Art, The Benton and several small galleries from around the state.

Some people are surprised when they hear that I do most of the cooking at home. Nothing helps me relax and unwind quite like cooking for my family or that rare night when it’s just Cathy and me. And many years ago, we established a tradition that in advance of every holiday, before the guests fill the house (I’m the youngest of eight, so the house fills quickly), my sons and I make an enormous pot of meatballs that fuel us through the cooking and preparation process and last throughout the holiday celebrations. For three boys who grew up with two working parents, this pot of meatballs worked wonders when they returned home after a long day of school.

You also might not know that Cathy, who’s the CEO of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, and I open the Residence’s gardens to up-andcoming artists to display their work. If you come to one of our open houses, you’ll find an impressive sculpture collection on loan directly from local artists. It’s a varied and unique collection of which the people of Connecticut can be proud, and which I’m proud to share.

When Cathy and I have a day to spend together outside of our home, we like to explore portions of the state we don’t see every day. We have favorite shops in all corners, like the Antiques Marketplace in Putnam or the Housatonic Trading Co. in Bantam. And of course, once we’re in Litchfield or Windham Counties, we like to end the day at one of our

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Traveling is so inspirational; there’s nothing like getting out there. Life isn’t one-dimensional and neither is interior design. It’s about culture—down to the food you eat and clothes you wear.

In Living Color (LEFT TO RIGHT) Swatches from Kathryn Ireland’s collaboration with C2 Paint. The designer posing in her Los Angeles showroom. Her own California kitchen, featuring a teal AGA stove. See Resources.

What catches your eye when you’re hunting for antiques and found objects?

Where do you go to find those spectacular pieces?

I do a lot of antiquing abroad—in the English countryside, and in Morocco at the Souk in Marrakech. Here, I love the Santa Monica Flea Market. I enjoy places that are comfortable, so I stay close to home. I enjoy the hunt as much as it’s work. I find the Rose Bowl, for example, a bit daunting. If I go to a Paris flea market, I know

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What makes them so functional?

a piece has changed hands so many times, and it gets expensive. I like a bargain.

Let’s talk kitchens. How did your partnership with AGA come about?

I’ve been a huge AGA fan all my life.

About 14 years ago, I did a reality show in England. Naturally, I put an AGA in the kitchen and was promoting it then, unintentionally. We’ve been working together for many years, and now it’s official.

Americans didn’t grow up with AGA. What makes them special?

It’s a “thing” in England to have one; they’re an

It’s a unique way of cooking. A traditional AGA stayed on all the time, but the new Total Control oven is more cost effective and user-friendly. It is not on all the time and distributes heat evenly. After using one, it’s impossible to go back to conventional cooking.

Do you cook?

Absolutely. I cook for pleasure, anything simple: roast lamb, stews, grilled chicken on salad.

Living in L.A., salads are my staple.

You have five books under your belt. Is there another in the works?

My fifth is coming out next month, called Inspired By. It’s a collection of houses and people that have influenced me throughout my career.

—Ann Loynd

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Something totally distressed that needs love and care. I love old textiles. There’s no rhyme or reason, but the more you look for things, the better your eye gets. I’m practiced, so I can spot things quickly.

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French Formal Vaux le Vicomte is a 17thcentury masterpiece whose chateau and formal gardens draw a more manageable crowd than Versailles.

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French formal garden here, laying out 80 acres of rigorously geometric terraced parterres and water features (26 in all) that appear and disappear as you move down the landscape’s wide allées; and painter and decorator Charles Le Brun executed the trend-setting interior design, including the beautifully rendered ceiling frescoes in many of the rooms.

It took Fouquet nearly 20 years to realize this vision for Vaux. But just three weeks after he hosted a grand housewarming in the nearly completed house, a falling out with Louis XIV led to his imprisonment and the estate’s dissolution. (The king commandeered the house’s contents, much of it ending up at Versailles, where some still stands on display.)

For the next three centuries, Vaux stayed

Look up in the Room of the Muses. Here, you’ll find one of artist/decorator Charles Le Brun’s most stunning achievements at Vaux, a multipanel ceiling fresco depicting the nine muses of Greek and Roman mythology, with eight occupying the edges and the Muse of History at the center.

Reflect on the Carré d’Eau. About 400 yards into the back garden, a glassy pool of water that had seemed decidedly rectangular from the rear of the house reveals itself as perfectly square. Walk past it and then look back over it toward the castle. In the calm waters, you’ll see a perfectly shimmering image of the chateau reflected back at you.

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efore there was Versailles, there was Vaux le Vicomte. French-lawyerturned-finance-minister Nicolas Fouquet finished this aesthetically pioneering French Baroque chateau and garden in 1661, several years before Louis XIV would even begin work on his glittering palace at Versailles, which he would go on to build using the same triumvirate of accomplished, forwardthinking design talents first brought together at Vaux—and many of their ideas, too.

At Vaux, about 40 miles southeast of Paris, royal architect Louis Le Vau created a grand lime-and-sandstone castle, twice as deep as was standard at the time, capping it with an innovative oval dome; landscape guru André Le Nôtre, meanwhile, all but invented the

Climb the cupola. For an additional three euro beyond the standard 16.50 euro admission fee, you can climb the winding steps to the cupola atop the chateau. From inside, you can appreciate the ingenious structure Vau devised to support the soaring oval dome, and, from outside, you’ll love the birds-eye view of the geometric gardens and the natural landscapes beyond.

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T r av e l b y d e s i g n Gilded Glory Charles Le Brun’s ceiling in the Salon des Muses (this photo ) rivals that of the one he completed at Versailles. At the Journée Grand Siècle in June, a costume contest (below) is part of the day’s fun.

VISITING

VAUX Beyond the self-, audio- and docentguided visits available from March to November, the de Vogüés have created a series of vibrant seasonal happenings that bring the estate to life for visitors year-round (vaux-le-vicomte.com).

The Palace of Chocolate (November 8–11, 2014) A cocoa-centered celebration of sweets consumes the castle as chocolatiers from 15-plus French confection houses spin decadent ready-to-eat delights of all kinds.

Christmas at the Chateau (late November to early January) Some 12,000 pieces of decoration—5,000 alone on the 23-foot-tall tree in the Grand Salon—plus crackling fires in the hearths and a seemingly endless array of twinkling lights adorn the estate, with thematic décor in each of the rooms on the ground floor and performances in the garden’s orangerie. (This year’s show is Snow White.)

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Journée Grand Siècle (June 21, 2015) Like a Renaissance fair for those obsessed with aristocratic 17th-century style, this daylong affair sees costumed revelers enjoying a garden luncheon and a variety of courtly alfresco amusements, including artistic fencing, a horse show, baroque dancing and an “Elegance Contest” that picks the day’s best costumes.

Candlelight Evenings (Saturdays from May to October) Summer evenings see the chateau and lawns lit up with 2,000 candles and set with tables and chairs for multi-course gourmet suppers that follow tours of the chateau. A fireworks display at the far end of the gardens caps off the evening.

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mostly out of the public eye, until Patrice de Vogüé—a scion of the family that has called the estate home since 1875—opened it to guests in 1968, making it one of the first private chateaux to welcome visitors. But in contrast to Versailles, where crazed tourist crowds cram every nook and cranny, Vaux remained undiscovered by all but the most in-the-know aficionados of the Grand Siècle arts de vivre.

Now, however, nearly 50 years later, Vaux is experiencing a second renaissance of sorts, as de Vogüé’s twin sons, Alexandre and JeanCharles, find new ways to welcome guests and encourage interaction. “Unlike public house museums, where you have an army of curators guarding everything, here we consider every part of the house visit-able,” Alexandre explains.

And, indeed, Vaux’s visitors enjoy largely free reign of its opulently layered rooms and can even commandeer golf carts to explore the expansive gardens. That freedom is all part and parcel of the de Vogüés’ very 21st-century goal to make people feel at home in this very 17th-century house. And why not? After all, the brothers, their parents and their families all still live here. Lucky for us, they’re only too happy to let us pretend to do the same—even if only for a few hours. —Andrew Sessa

Egg Hunt (Easter weekend) Some 85,000 Leonidas confections—that’s three tons of chocolate—are secreted away in some of the garden’s most hidden places, awaiting discovery by kids of all ages.

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TWEETS During a recent Twitter chat, Editorial Director D.J. Carey asked Greenwich-based designer Lee Ann Thornton for her take on all things interiors.

Below are a few highlights. @CTCandG: What’s a color palette that you're in love with at the moment? @LeeAnnThornton: The color palette that I love... is, has and always will be BLUE AND WHITE.

Fabric time!

Prepping for next month’s fabric feature

@CTCandG: What's one design element you will always use in your rooms? @LeeAnnThornton: Always something custom to ensure a luxurious personalized feeling! @CTCandG: What one design element we will never see in one of your rooms?

Love shooting Jennifer O'Reilly's work for CTC&G

Our trusty 2014 summer interns

R.S.V.P

Set your fall schedule and check out our online events calendar. For the next great panel discussion, gallery exhibit and showroom opening, signup for our events newsletter at cottagesgardens.com/news.

@LeeAnnThornton: Anything trendy—I try not to think about what is cool or trendy but what is pretty and cozy. @CTCandG: What’s one design element you will always use in your rooms? @LeeAnnThornton: Always something custom to ensure a luxurious personalized feeling!

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHI CHI UBIÑA (CAREY); KEITH SCOTT MORTON (THORNTON)

A cat named “Doggie”

Christopher Peacock

Ring’s End

Duralee

Dujardin Design Associates, Inc.

Companies Celebrate 10 Years

Best Plumbing Tile and Stone

Bacco, Inc.

Austin Patterson Disston Architects, LLC.

Lillian August

2014 marks a three decade plus - 32 years celebration for Austin Patterson Disston Architects: new website, new logo, new building for our Quogue office, new garden for our Southport office, 30 awards and 20 covers, five of them Cottages & Gardens’ covers.

“We feel confident doing a broad spectrum of styles and types: renovations, restorations, additions and new buildings,” notes Mr. Patterson. Our design approach respects the integrity of both the built and natural contexts that make every building site unique.

It all reflects the firm’s fresh and inventive architecture spanning traditional and modern design with a focus on bespoke projects, residential, hospitality and private clubs.

The partnership brings to each project a thorough knowledge and understanding of architectural precedent and fresh design solutions that are appropriate to a project’s context and responsive to the clients’ needs and aspirations.

Founded in 1982 with offices in Southport, Connecticut and Quogue, Long Island, the firm includes three partners: McKee (Mac) Patterson, AIA, Stuart Disston, AIA, LEED GA, and David Austin, AIA, and a staff of 28 - six registered architects, three LEED accredited and 17 architects/designers.

“I would not say that the firm has a particular ‘cookie cutter’ style,” explains Mr. Disston. “I can tell you what others have said: our work has an intimate scale, that even our larger residences do not seem imposing and that our interiors work together and are well tailored in their material detail.”

The firm recently renovated the Quogue Triangle (pictured middle row right) adding tudor revival detailing and a second floor for our offices. Our award-winning sustainable New Canaan project (pictured to the right) is featured in this CTC&G issue and two of our shingle-style projects (pictured above, to the left and top row, third from right) have won AIA/CT Alice Washburn Awards.

A fine decade plus indeed. apdarchitects.com

BACCO, INC. GENERAL CONTRACTING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

237 ELM STREET · NEW CANAAN, CT · PHONE: (203) 972-7641 · FAX: (203) 972-7744 baccoinc.com · info@baccoinc.com

Bacco, Inc. is a full-service general contracting firm operating in Fairfield and Westchester counties for the past 27 years.

We specialize in the high-end residential market, constructing new custom homes and renovations/additions to existing homes.

Our discriminating clients demand superlative service and the highest quality. We truly believe that “perfection is not too much to ask for.” The majority of our projects come from client and architect referrals. Over the years we have developed a large base of satisfied clients; we consider them our best advertisement.

Bacco, Inc. has had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of architects on many different types of projects. We believe in the team concept which involves the owner,

architect, designer and general contractor in all stages of the plan development and construction. Every aspect of the total project receives our full commitment.

The team concept carries into the field. Each project has an experienced field supervisor on site who works in close conjunction with the management team in the office.

Our courteous and knowledgeable office staff is always on hand to answer questions and provide information. We take our fiscal responsibilities to our clients seriously.

Bacco, Inc.’s projects are run in the most efficient and professional manner, both on the job site and in the office. Our clients will attest that the high level of service continues long after the project has been completed.

Kenneth F. Bacco Founding Partner

Steven A. Del Campo Partner

Committed to Excellence

Best Plumbing Tile & Stone’s Kohler premier showrooms have been focused on providing a wide selection of choices and unrivaled customer service for over 50 years. With constantly updated showrooms and a tile gallery that makes tile selection a breeze, Best offers the area’s most comprehensive selection of high-quality plumbing fixtures, tile and stone.

Unexpected guests are always welcome. Always the Best price.

Kohler introduces the Cachet Quiet Close Quick Release toilet seat. The Quiet Close allows the seat to fall at a controlled rate without slamming, while the Quick Release feature allows for the toilet seat to be removed easily for cleaning.

Founders Mel and Adele Weiner’s granddaughter, Kymberly Weiner, joins Best Plumbing Tile & Stone working in the showroom.

Kymberly is currently the Marketing & Showroom merchandising manager.

Looking toward the future, Best Plumbing Tile & Stone moves into it’s new headquarters in Somers, NY. The new 137,000 square foot location contains a showroom, trade counter, offices and warehouse.

Kohler introduces VibrAcoustic sound vibration technology.

VibrAcoustic technology emits sound waves through speakers in the tub that envelop and gently resound within the body.

Best Plumbing Tile & Stone’s Somers showroom opens.

It is the first new showroom in more than 10 years.

Best Plumbing Tile & Stone, which was founded in 1960

by Mel and Adele Weiner, celebrates it’s 50th anniversary.

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2011 2012 2013 2014 Founders Mel and Adele Weiner’s grandson, Michael Weiner, joins Best Plumbing Tile & Stone working in Trade Sales.

With the changing digital era, Best Plumbing Tile & Stone launches their new website. The site allows you to view most of our products and brands such as Kohler, product descriptions, make a wish list and even make an appointment. bestplg.com

Best Plumbing Tile & Stone’s Yorktown showroom makes the move across the street to 3372 Old Crompond Rd.

A “green” roof sits on top of the new building in Yorktown, helping reduce its carbon footprint on the environment.

All four Best Plumbing Tile & Stone showrooms, which include Stamford, Somers, Scarsdale and Yorktown, display Kohler’s new Tailored Vanity line.

The line includes different styles and configurations, from the premium hardwoods to the new vanity tops, all available in an array of finishes to create your own look.

Christopher Peacock began his illustrious career in England in 1982. Whilst following his passion as a professional drummer, he took on a part time job delivering cabinetry for a family friend. He soon realized his talent for art and interior visualization was well suited for the job and his drumming career soon took a back seat to the slightly more lucrative cabinetry business.

Moving to London, where he worked at Terence Conran’s Heal’s furniture store, he gained experience working with European high-end kitchen brands. That experience prompted an invite to move to the US to design showrooms for SieMatic Cabinetry in the late 1980’s.

Within a year he moved to Manhattan and took a role as senior designer for Smallbone English Cabinetry. After a successful four year stretch, he decided to form his own U.S.-based design and manufacturing entity.

“Christopher Peacock” was formed in 1992 in Greenwich, CT, where a single display of his cabinetry was installed in a local interior design shop. Since then his company has grown and his reputation for providing the highest quality cabinetry design and installation service has placed him in the “royalty” of rock star interior designers. The launch of the Scullery collection in early 2004 proved to not only be a new design trend but caused a dynamic shift in kitchen design. That one versatile style provided a cabinetry solution that worked for a myriad of homes and was equally desirable in a Florida vacation home, a pre-war building in Manhattan, or a back country estate in Greenwich. That new “ White Kitchen” look, coupled with exceptional “ jewelry like” hardware, was his personal reaction to seeing one too many highly decorated kitchens.

It further established Christopher Peacock as the brand to

own. Since then new variations of cabinetry designs have solidified the recognizable Christopher Peacock style and his proprietary hardware has become highly sought after.

Christopher’s work graces homes and estates across the globe, including many celebrity clients and captains of industry. Most notably, Christopher completed thirteen rooms of cabinetry for President and Secretary of State Clinton, and has appeared in numerous national and international design publications, not to mention several television appearances, including Oprah, CNN and HGTV. His company owned showrooms are located throughout major cities in the U.S., and most recently he added a 5,000 sq ft flagship showroom at the D&D building in Manhattan. A new international location in Cannes in the Cote D’Azur launched last summer and Peacock will open

in London, England in early 2015.

His collections of beautiful cabinetry, custom paint, stunning proprietary hardware, custom pot racks and lighting fixtures are considered luxury additions to any residential project. The Christopher Peacock brand is the most desirable among realtors and property developers large and small. Counting more than a dozen show houses across the U.S., including a recent fifth invitation to the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse in Manhattan, his cabinetry is the most desired and most copied in the world. The last decade has been amazing, and the plans for the next ten years will eclipse previous successes.

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Trudy Dujardin, ASID, is known for sophisticated style, award-winning interiors and graceful, ecoelegant design. A LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP +ID + C) and a passionate educator on environmental issues, Ms. Dujardin serves as an adjunct professor at Fairfield University, is the author of Comfort Zone: Creating the Eco-Elegant Interior and promotes beautiful design and holistic living through her blog holistichouse.com. Dujardin Design Associates creates interiors worldwide from offices in Westport, Connecticut and Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Dujardin Design Associates, Inc. (DDA) creates distinctive interiors for some of the world’s most discerning clientele. From the traditional to the more contemporary, from casual beach houses to chic city apartments, the firm’s clean, refined aesthetic marries the finest antique furniture, original art, sustainable materials and natural finishes with timeless style.

A longtime proponent of environmental awareness and holistic living, Trudy Dujardin seamlessly blends the highest quality non-toxic finishes with abundant comfort and sophisticated design, always responding to the lifestyle and preferences of her clients. Known nationwide for creating homes that are both beautiful and eco-friendly, their many clients refer to Dujardin’s signature style as ecoelegance.

Trudy Dujardin’s passion for green design and creating healthy environments led her to become a national authority on non-toxic building materials and indoor air quality, and later to become a LEED Accredited Professional with a specialty in interior design and construction. (LEED AP + ID + C) Equally at home in St. Andrews, Scotland, New York City or on her beloved Nantucket Island, the award-winning design firm’s interiors have appeared in the country’s most prestigious interior design publications.

With the fall 2014 publication of Comfort Zone: Creating the Eco-Elegant Interior, Trudy “The eco-elegant Dujardin demonstrates a fresh 21st-century home istonot approach design, emphasizing beautiful rooms, healthful furnishings a design trend, and building materials, and extraordinary but a newcomfort, while honoring the world outside ourlife.” doors. way of Trudy Dujardin

Comfort Zone offers an intimate view into some of the most stunning homes in America. From stylish urban apartments to luxurious coastal vacation homes, meticulously restored sea captains’ manses, and modern houses built by renowned architects, Trudy’s emphasis on creating gracious, classically elegant interiors is demonstrated with striking color photography. (Available at amazon.com, pointedleafpress.com, or at your local bookseller.)

DDA embodies the philosophy that a healthy home is the ultimate luxury.

Learn more at dujardindesign.com.

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Twenty-five years ago Lillian August launched her home furnishings business along with the help of her sons Dan and John Weiss. Since then, Lillian August has developed a global reputation as a trend-setting resource for interior designers and homeowners, boasting four retail locations, 30 in-house interior designers, a thriving To The Trade program, online store and licensed furniture line with Hickory White.

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Lillian August opens their 100,000 square foot flagship Design Center in Norwalk.

The inaugural issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) hits newsstands with an ad by Lillian August.

The Lillian August Design Force expands to 30 in-house interior designers offering custom design services.

The To The Trade program for design professionals is launched at Lillian August.

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Ring’s End expands into Fairfield with the opening of its third stand-alone paint center. Benjamin Moore certified Color Consultants are on staff at most locations and Hunter Douglas window treatments are introduced in Norwalk.

Expansion continues with the opening of paint centers on High Ridge Road in North Stamford, the Post Road in Westport and Elm Street in West Haven, establishing Ring’s End as the largest Benjamin Moore retailer in Connecticut. The Hunter Douglas product line becomes available in Fairfield and High Ridge Road.

Ring’s End rolls out new branding, utilizing their initials, RE and embraces the slogan, RElove Your Home on billboards, print ads, social media, apparel and radio and TV.

Ring’s End opens its fifteenth retail location; a paint center in Danbury and launches a new home fashions division.

Renovations take place in most locations to accommodate newly acquired displays of Hunter Douglas window treatments, wall coverings, fabrics and rugs.

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Ivanka Trump Patras (white diamonds, $12,500) and Metropolis (black diamonds, $9,500) cuffs, Betteridge, 117 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-0124, ivankatrumpcollection.com, betteridge.com.

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Art Deco (circa 1925) black onyx and diamond bracelet in platinum ($28,500), Simon Teakle Fine Jewelry, 4 Grigg St., Greenwich, 203-769-5888, simonteakle.com.

Michael Aram leaf ring with white and black diamonds in 18K gold ($3,400), Saks Fifth Avenue, 205 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-862-5300, saksfifthavenue.com, michaelaram.com..

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Paolo Costagli white agate and black onyx earrings (above left) with white sapphires, diamonds, 18K white gold ($9,950), Betteridge, 117 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-0124, betteridge.com, paolocostagli.com.

H. Stern Ancient America Serpent earrings (above) with white, brown and black diamonds, 18K noble gold ($10,800), Mitchells, 670 Post Road East, Westport, 203-227-5165, Richards, 359 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-0551, mitchellstores.com, hstern.net.

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Julieri Martha Graham ring, 18K rose gold, white, black, brown diamonds ($4,885), Dovecote, 56 Post Road East, Westport, 203222-7500, dovecote-westport.com, julieri.com.

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REAL ESTATE

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HERE’S A HOME WITH A HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION: a grand Southport estate that steals the opening scenes of the movie And So It Goes, starring Michael Douglas, who plays an obnoxious Realtor by the way,

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Location, Location This Southport estate took a star turn in the movie And So It Goes, starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. It’s listed for $7,250,000 with Matthew Lahey of William Raveis Exceptional Properties. 203-767-4190.

and Diane Keaton. While the film was a bit of a flop (“wrinkle porn,” wrote one reviewer), one of its locations, now listed for $7,250,000, is a hit. The home sits on an elevated acre in historic Southport Village with views over the harbor, the golf course and Long Island Sound. Lawns slope down to the water’s edge and a private deep-water dock and boathouse. Inside, the 4,413-square-foot interiors are modern, offering an open floor plan, four bedrooms and six bathrooms, including a master suite with a balcony and his and her (or his/his or her/her) spa baths. Matthew Lahey of William Raveis Exceptional Properties has the listing.

It’s hard to find a great small house, especially in Fairfield County: The price of land is high enough that people tend to build larger, costly houses on it. And while the area has had its share of modest homes, many of them were torn down during the real estate boom. But here’s a Colonial in Redding that was built in the 1930s with the quality construction details associated with that era, including plaster walls, pretty moldings and woodwork, and high ceilings. The 2,132-square-foot interiors were recently updated, so there’s a spacious, open kitchen with granite counters, three new bathrooms, and a new office over the garage. The 1.45-acre grounds were also enhanced, with a stone terrace surrounded by gardens, extensive perennial beds and a kitchen garden. It’s yours for $479,000, offered by Paula Bachman of Re/Max Real Estate. 203-767-0432.

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ELEGANT SEASIDE ESTATE ON LONG ISLAND SOUND | Darien | $12,500,000 | Web#99071067 | Eileen Hanford 203.253.0995

NEAR THE BEACH Old Greenwich | $3,395,000 | Web#99072552 Joann Erb 203.253.1800

NATURE’S PARADISE Stamford | $1,199,000 | Web#99058666 Diane Eliades 203.273.1881

QUEEN OF THE THIMBLE ISLANDS | Branford | $1,890,000 | Web#99074350 | Kathy Lawten 203.554.8531

PRIVATE RETREAT ALONG THE SILVERMINE New Canaan | $3,495,000 | Web#99058833 | Nancy Gioielli-Wong 203.464.4269

SUPERB MODERN BEACH LIVING Westport | $3,349,000 | Web#99056328 | Angela Chapman 203.216.0692 | Owner is a broker

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RYE, NEW YORK Spectacular waterfront home overlooking Kirby Mill Pond and Long Island Sound with custom details, 12 rooms, chef’s kitchen, terraces, infinity pool and 2,000 sq. ft. guest house. $10,900,000

NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT Hidden behind custom designed iron gates, this spectacular estate spans 7.25 acres of privacy. The luxurious 15,000+/- sq. ft. home was custom built to the highest standards. $8,800,000

NEW FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT Unique award-winning 10.5 acre compound on Candlewood Lake exudes casual elegance. Approx.

8,550+ sq. ft., chef's kitchen, private beach, dock, tennis, sports court, spas and views. Price Upon Request

Sula Pearlman Associate Real Estate Broker C. 914.393.4104

Arlene Bubbico Sales Associate C. 203.984.2327

Beverly Fairchild Sales Associate C. 203.946.6786

GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT Two and one-half lush acres with pool, heritage trees, gardens. Original Twachtman Estate has vibrant Sandra Nunnerley interior featured in “Architectural Digest” magazine. $5,595,000

GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT Private Mid-Country Association. Two acres with saltwater pool and Har-Tru tennis court. Level lawns for outdoor entertaining catered from an Award-winning chef’s kitchen. $5,325,000

MADISON, CONNECTICUT Buffalo Bay enclave on a beautiful sandy beach. Nauticalinspired main house with six thousand square feet of beautifully scaled & renovated interiors; guesthouse, pool. $4,990,000

Susan Fleischer and Claudia Hirsch Sales Associates S. 203.461.0447 | C. 203.536.2197

Sondra Banford Sales Associate C. 203.249.8885

Joe Piscitelli Sales Associate C. 203.982.3511

OLD GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT Savor waterside living from this recently crafted, approximately 4,000 sq. ft. Shingle Style home with top of the line finishes, hardwood floors, verandas and much more. $4,200,000

DARIEN, CONNECTICUT Set directly at the base of Noroton Bay you will find total paradise. Panoramic views of the bay, feel the power of this majestic location. Perfection in this waterfront community. $4,000,000

IRVINGTON, NEW YORK Ultra-sophisticated Contemporary redesigned in 2000. Set privately on one and one-half acres with pool, Koi pond and Hudson views in the historic Irvington Village. $3,300,000

Megan Torelli Sales Associate C. 203.536.7534

Mark Pires Sales Associate C. 203.247.2655

Rebekah FioRito Real Estate Salesperson C. 914.523.5951

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NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT Innovatively reinvented this custom four-story Colonial represents a beautiful blend of modern day technology and timeless elegance featuring a showcase gourmet kitchen. $2,895,000

WESTON, CONNECTICUT This 7,600+ sq. ft. P. Gudas-built estate offers the ultimate in luxury, with two-story fireplace, marble kitchen, theater, wine cellar and gym. Spectacular pool house and Gunite pool with spa. $2,895,000

BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT Revel in spectacular breathtaking views from the tip of Indian Neck Point. Charming 1,900 sq. ft. home with expansion potential, large deck and entitlement to a sandy beach. $2,500,000

Marsha Charles Sales Associate C. 203.904.4663

Emily Gordon Sales Associate C. 203.451.6432

Joe Piscitelli Sales Associate C. 203.982.3511

DOBBS FERRY, NEW YORK Close to the City twelve rooms of Modern exciting, architectural and environmentally designed living spaces and terraces embrace the beauty of the Hudson River and serene woodlands. $2,400,000

LYME, CONNECTICUT Meadow Wood, an enthusiast’s enclave with 450’ Hamburg Cove frontage, funicular, deep water dock, boat house, 5 bay carriage house. Gracious show-stopping retreat. $1,995,000

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT Tranquility will be yours at this sublime waterfront sanctuary.

Indian Point dances along the banks of the Lieutenant River with gracious areas to relax and entertain, a heated pool complex & navigable dock. Private. $1,675,000

Janet Nold and Rosa Conklin Associate Real Estate Broker/Real Estate Salesperson J. 914.924.1113 | R. 718.702.3800

Nancy Mesham Sales Associate C. 860.227.9071

Nancy Mesham Sales Associate C. 860.227.9071

CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK Imagine relaxing or entertaining in your own Secret Garden in this idyllic English country estate c 1907 with impressive rooms, hardwood floors and historic stone wall. $1,600,000

AVON, CONNECTICUT Exquisite Bridgewater Colonial near Huckleberry Hill trails with exquisite millwork, archways, 5 fireplaces, coffered ceilings, chef’s kitchen & fabulous lower level. $1,249,000

AVON, CONNECTICUT Panoramic vistas from one and one-half level acres and beautifully appointed five-bedroom brick Colonial with bright, open interior, grand formal areas, chef’s kitchen. $1,225,000

Candace D'Addario Real Estate Salesperson C. 914.602.3041

Trish Murphy Sales Associate C. 860.508.2737

Trish Murphy Sales Associate C. 860.508.2737

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Helmsley’s Palace Leona Helmsley’s former Greenwich estate is fully renovated and back on the market for $65 million, listed with Jane Howard Basham of David Ogilvy & Associates. 203-869-9866.

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Seclusion on the the waterfront

Imagine a lush oasis all your own. Enjoy glistening waters and sandy beaches, marvel at beautiful sunsets beyond the crest of Long Island Sound. Discover the newest luxury offering from Round Hill Road Associates. Begin with an umistakeably rare 1.47 park-like acres on Pine Creek in Fairfield, complete with gunite pool, 40-foot private dock & mooring. Add a custom luxury residence, with no expense spared on high end fit and finish - over 6,000 square feet of luxury waterfront living with private balconies, stone terraces, and purposefully placed windows to soak in rays of sunshine and jaw-dropping vistas.

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At 17,500 squAre feet, this Greenwich home hAs actually shrunk since it last sold in 2010 for $35 million. Dunnellen Hall had belonged to the estate of Leona Helmsley, once called the “Queen of Mean,” who made headlines after her death for bequeathing $12 million to her Maltese, while disinheriting some of her grandkids. In 1988, the home was named in a tax evasion suit that claimed the Helmsleys illegally billed their real estate company for its renovations for which Mrs. Helmsley spent nearly two years in prison. If Helmsley’s reputation is a bit tarnished, her former home is anything but. The circa-1916 Tudor has been thoroughly renovated taking it from “looking like a museum to becoming a home,” listing broker Jane Howard Basham of David Ogilvy & Associates told the press. The current owners removed a couple of wings while installing a new kitchen with a La Cornue stove and generally polishing up the grand rooms, including the 45-foot living room with teak floors and a limestone fireplace, nine bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. On 40 hilltop acres with views over Long Island Sound, the estate lists for $65 million.

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history is repeAtinG itself in litchfield county, too.

Tennis great Ivan Lendl’s 450-acre Goshen estate is for sale again: It was listed for $25 million in 2005, pulled from the market, and is now relisted for $19,750,000 with Kathryn Clair and Pat Lahoud of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. Lendl built the Georgian manse in 1992, kitting it out with two swimming pools (indoors and out), an 1,800-square-foot gym, an exercise room with a steam room, a Tennis Anyone? Ivan Lendl’s Goshen horse barn and compound is on the market for $19,750,000, paddock, and, to offered by Kathryn Clair and Pat Lahoud of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. no one’s surprise, a 860-868-6600. tennis court. The 25,000-squarefoot home offers 10 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms and a wood-paneled trophy room.

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New Canaan Flawlessly expanded & renovated, this 7,000SF home offers exquisite architectural details, extraordinary millwork & fine finishes. Professionally landscaped 4+ acres w/majestic trees, gardens, terraces & beautiful heated pool. $4,500,000 Web#99027655 Mary Higgins 203.247.1625 mhiggins@halstead.com

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Darien Completely rebuilt with state-of-the-art everything! A flawless flow includes all the essentials plus a screened-in porch & lower level home theater. Association private beach, docks and direct access to Long Island Sound! $3,700,000 Web#99071778 Sarah Lexow Keena 203.984.1798 skeena@halstead.com

ThIS hOuSE hAS IT ALL!

Darien Custom built in 2008, the 2-story foyer welcomes you into this gracious 5BR home w/high ceilings & tall windows. At the heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen open to the spacious family room. A special bonus is the 2nd floor playroom. $2,695,000 Web#99066974 Nancy Dauk 203.858.1146 ndauk@halstead.com

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New Canaan A gracious pillared entry welcomes you to this classic stone and shingle home set back from the road in a private, expansive 4+ acre setting. Timeless, elegant, yet comfortable and ideally suited for today’s lifestyle. Impeccably done. $2,295,000 Web#99058213 Sharon Tauber 203.249.2854 stauber@halstead.com Lauren Napoli 203.788.6777 lnapoli@halstead.com

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Darien Majestically perched on a knoll with magnificent water views, this renovated 5BR home was one of the early houses built in Tokeneke Association. The sophisticated Villa w/separate carriage house & pool offers a lifestyle to live at the water’s edge.$4,495,000 Web#99064686 Casey Lange 203.249.0900 clange@halstead.com

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Westport Nantucket-style colonial built by Milton. Open floor plan w/ generously scaled rooms. 7,500SF, gourmet chef’s kit, beautiful MBR w/oversized walk-in closets. A spectacular acre on cul-de-sac. Perfect for relaxing & entertaining inside & out! $3,175,000 Web#99050742 Helen Cusa 203.451.7731 hcusa@halstead.com Kecia Von der Ahe 818.590.7374 kvonderahe@halstead.com

TRANQuIL RETREAT IN ThE hEART OF DARIEN

Darien Once the weekend retreat for the rich & famous like Marilyn Monroe & Elizabeth Taylor, this fabulous property maintains its magical allure. Perfectly sited on 1.8 acres with pool, the rambling contemporary has every amenity. $2,595,000 Web#99066640 Nancy Dauk 203.858.1146 ndauk@halstead.com Gwen Alexis 203.858.4742 galexis@halstead.com

CLASSIC FIELDSTONE & CLApBOARD CApE

Rowayton Minutes from the beach & village on a quiet street, this 3BR fieldstone & clapboard cape enjoys wonderful natural light. Open kitchen/dining room, living room w/fplc and great room w/cathedral ceilings. Incredible rock gardens. $1,150,000 Web#99059830 Kristine Johnson 203.554.1664 kjohnson@halstead.com

New Canaan 203.966.7800

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Darien Live on the flourishing estuary of 5 Mile River with views of Long Island Sound. This Nantucket-style colonial is located on a private 1 acre featuring 3 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen w/great room, elevated deck area, patio and pool. $4,395,000 Web#99066710 Hawes Team 203.858.5538 hawesteam@halstead.com

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New Canaan One of New Canaan’s most recognizable homes.

This 1920s 6,000SF stunner has been impeccably renovated to include spacious indoor & outdoor living areas, 1st floor master, wine cellar & more. All on 3 + acres, just minutes to town. $2,995,000 Web#99061671 Michele Sloan 203.858.5039 msloan@halstead.com

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New Canaan Special in every way, this stunning custom 6,500SF classic has it all. Quiet cul-de-sac on 2.67 acres adjacent to 5 acres of land trust. Spectacular kitchen/family room, French doors galore, 4 fireplaces. Walk to town. $2,595,000 Web#99069043 Mary Higgins 203.247.1625 mhiggins@halstead.com

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Weston Approached by a catwalk or forest floor path, this stacked and stilted house and pool are up an open-treed slope from serene riverfront. $699,000 Web#99074603 Mark Gilrain 917.287.2451 mgilrain@halstead.com

Wilton: 203.762.8118

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ONE OF A KIND PALM BEACH

JUPITER ISLAND OCEANFRONT $62,500,000 | WEB: 0076148

THIS HILLTOP KENT home offers distant vistas over to New York State and the Litchfield Hills. And it was the views that informed the siting of the home when it was built in 1999 with gorgeous landscapes framed by every oversized window.

Luxe Lookout The owners of this hilltop Kent home built The owners also used the it to take advantage of the views over the Litchfield Hills. land itself for materials, Judy Perkins of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has the $7,785,000 listing. 860-248-0722. salvaging stones that they had quarried on site and using felled trees for the handsome exposed beams and wide floorboards. Today, the 50-acre property offers a freeform, infinity-edge pool, a three-bedroom guesthouse, two art studios barns and extensive gardens. Inside the 14,000-square-foot main house find a twostory atrium, six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Judy Perkins of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty lists the property for $7,785,000. 860-248-0722.

BEST FARMHOUSE

MAGNIFICENT JOHN VOLK RESIDENCE $14,500,000 | WEB: 0076309

CLARKE AVENUE CHARM $7,495,000 | WEB: 0075947

OUR THIRD RE-LISTED PROPERTY BELONGS TO ACTRESS RENEE ZELLWEGER WHO purchased Cotton Tavern, a circa-1770 farmhouse, in 2004. It’s on 38-acres in Pomfret, east of Hartford, a surprising location for an Academy-Award-winning actress (Cold Mountain). Or maybe not so surprising given the town’s charms, per the actress: “The seasons and landscape are breathtaking, the quality of life and festive holiday celebrations are of bygone days, and you’ll make more true friends in Pomfret within weeks than you would during a lifetime in most other places.” When not out making friends, Zellweger thoroughly renovated the home’s 3,463-square-foot interiors with tasteful, feminine touches: crystal chandeliers against rustic exposed beams; a claw foot tub in the master bathroom; and antique woodwork and fixtures throughout. Outside, there’s a glamorous freeform swimming pool, a loft-like guesthouse and a 2,000-square-foot party barn. Would-be buyers who own a helicopter are in luck: There’s also an approved permit for a landing pad on the property. Joanna Dresser of LandVest Luxury Real Estate has the $1.6 million listing.

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Show Her The Money Jerry McGuire star Renee Zellweger is asking $1.6 million for this circa-1770 farmhouse on 38 acres. Joanna Dresser of LandVest Luxury Real Estate has the listing. 617-357-0444.

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BEST VIEWS

AVON, CT - This 10,000+ sq. ft. stone manor house captures sweeping views of the Farmington Valley. 4-stall horse barn, 3 ponds, & rolling lawns. Main house features 7 BRs, 5 full & 2 half baths, 2 fireplaces, beamed cathedral ceilings and garage space for 7 vehicles. $5,300,000 Marla Byrnes, 860-212-4501 www.55BishopLane.com

GREENWICH, CT - Gated European compound w/5BR, 7.2BA on 1.11 acres w/views of 8th hole of the GCC. Sep. 1,200 sq. ft. cottage/office/ pool house w/BA. Unique 7,000 sq. ft. home in a private setting, only mins to Greenwich Ave, train, schools & parks. $4,500,000 Julianne C. Ward, 203-231-1064 www.99068765.bhhsNEproperties.com

GREENWICH, CT - A superb location in Riverside. A landmark with a commanding street presence. 6,000 sq. ft. of formal and informal living. 6 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, oversized kitchen/ family room, terraces and sprawling lawns. $4,450,000 Ann Simpson, 203-940-0779 www.99064321.bhhsNEproperties.com

ROWAYTON, CT - Waterfront Nantucket style home in Pine Point Association. Recently renovated. 4,000 sq. ft. w/open floor plan & water views. 5 BRs, 3 full marble baths & 1 half bath. 1st or 2nd fl. master suites w/spa marble baths, steam shower & radiant heated flooring. $3,195,000 Debbie Brennan, 203-570-2342 Julianne C. Ward, 203-231-1064

HARTFORD, CT - Spectacular Signature Estate w/2.3 private park-like acres. Sun-filled 7 BR Georgian w/open floor plan, intricate millwork & museum quality details. Gourmet kitchen w/ walk-in pantry, formal living RM & dining RM. Paneled library & sunroom to terrace. $2,250,000 Joanne & John Hoye, 860-561-8007 www.G683287.bhhsNEproperties.com

SUFFIELD, CT - Philo Brook Farm, a Gentleman’s Georgian Country Estate on 158 upslope acres.

Features 2 ponds and a waterfall. Chef’s kitchen and sunken, open family room, both leading to Blue Stone terraces. Screened porch adjoins the private 2 BR in-law apartment. $2,150,000 Kathy Murphy, 860-930-0063 www.350HalladayAve.com

GROTON LONG POINT, CT - Stunning beachfront home on popular main beach boardwalk. Custom open kitchen w/granite center island. Designed to withstand hurricane winds. Elevator, wood floors, outside shower.

Incredible sunset views. $1,899,000.

Jill Bach, 860-908-3758 Rena Miller, 860-305-5725

SUFFIELD, CT - Brick masterpiece on 3+ acres features great room w/cathedral ceilings & fireplace, open to large eat-in Chef’s kitchen w/ granite counters & custom cabinets. Formal dining room. Basement includes sauna, massage area, full bar & home theatre area. $1,099,000 Kathy Murphy, 860-930-0063 www.109Thistledown.com

WILTON, CT - Spectacular 6 bedroom 6 1/2 bath Colonial combining old world charm w/ modern amenities. The ultimate entertaining home complete w/ theater, wine cellar & pool on lovely landscaped private property. $2,195,000 Katie Nugent, 917-374-1581 Marion Filley Team Advantage, 203-762-4221 www.MarionFilley.com

STONINGTON, CT - Elegant detailing, 4 BRs, 5 1/2 baths, elevator, finished accessible lower level w/separate entrance, on 4.6 acres w/expansive views, beautifully decorated and maintained w/ park-like gardens & grounds, generous porch and decks for outdoor entertaining. $1,695,000 Lucia Johnstone, 860-912-4144 Henri Gourd, 914-954-3897

NORWALK, CT - A spacious Colonial in historic artistic community of Silvermine, this 4,172 sq. ft. home features an open floor plan & luxurious amenities. Entertain in style with the gourmet kitchen, formal living room & sunroom leading to Bluestone patio with in-ground pool. $1,445,000 Linda Dunsmore, 203-722-5445 www.310SilvermineAve.com

ELLINGTON, CT - This 7,011 sq. ft. waterfront property is the ultimate custom home w/ a Hobe Award. Great for entertainment. Features in-ground pool, see-through stone fireplace, hardwood floors, 9 ft. ceilings & formal dining room w/ wine room. Direct access to reservoir. $1,099,000 Yola Feery, 860-306-6553 www.158MountainSt.com

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Modern Master Philip Johnson built this New Canaan modern in 1954 as his first spec project. It’s listed for $1,575,000 with Diane Jenkins of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. 203-803-5703.

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The choice here couldn’T have been easier. during The dog days of augusT, normally a sleepy time for the real estate market, the Philip Johnson-designed Wiley Speculative House popped on the New Canaan market for $1,575,000. This was Johnson’s first spec house, built in 1954 for a client, Robert Wiley, who already owned a Johnson down the street. It’s one of the master’s more modest homes meant to prototype a simple, one-story, post-and-beam, L-shaped structure with flexible spaces. It was never reproduced although the Wiley structure would be added to over the years—it’s now U-shaped, for instance—and offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms on three acres. Diane Jenkins of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has the listing.

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Marron hill was builT for The ulTiMaTe car guy who was looking for a weekend home that would also house his Porsche collection, within a quick drive to Lime Rock’s racing and antique car events. The circa-2006, 7,416-square-foot home, on 18.6 Litchfield acres, offers all that and more, starting with garaging for seven vehicles and something called an auto court, for displaying cars, it seems. There’s plenty for nonenthusiasts to love as well, including walls of windows and extensive terraces to take in an artfully landscaped rocky stream with a waterfall and fountain, and long views over the Litchfield Hills.

It’s listed with Judy Auchincloss of Klemm Real Estate.

—Diane di Costanzo

Start Your Engines This circa-2006 Litchfield home with a seven-car garage is listed with Judy Auchincloss of Klemm Real Estate for $4.4 million listing. 860-868-7313.

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New Canaan, CT

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Waterford, CT

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Darien, CT

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Westport, CT

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Easton, CT

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Madison, CT

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Fairfield, CT

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Black Rock, CT

$989,000

Madison, CT

$939,000

Exquisite 6-bedroom Stone and Shingle home on 2.6 private acres abutting land trust. Chef’s kitchen. Infinity edge pool. MLS: 99060165 New Canaan Brokerage Rachel Walsh 203.912.5908

Oswegatchie Colony c. 1906 American Colonial revival style. 1.83 acres, 206 foot sandy beach, carriage house, pool. MLS: M9147903 Essex Brokerage Don & Kathy Shannehan 860.575.6583

Renovated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home. New chef’s kitchen and master suite with sauna. Walk to beach. MLS: 99063962 Westport Brokerage Judy James 203.454.7646

Ledgeoaks. Enchanting 1926 stone manor house with period details majestically sited on 3 park like acres. 475AlgonquinRd.com Southport Brokerage Laura Sydney 203.610.3949

Right out of the movies. Spectacular c.1906 estate on 4 acres, walk to village and beach. Pristine with modern amenities. 64QuarryLedge.com Madison Brokerage Margaret Muir 203.738.0202

Better than new 5-bedroom center hall Colonial balances timeless design with 21st century amenities. Level acre. MLS: 99053681 Darien Brokerage Ingrid Hess 203.722.2111

Spectacular 9,686 sq. ft. custom architectural masterpiece harmonizes with its 9.33 acre natural setting. ZenRetreatEaston.com Southport Brokerage Laura Sydney 203.610.3949

Stunning. Superb architectural design. Truly in the heart of Madison. Top quality craftsmanship. Oneof-a-kind charm. 56QuarryLedge.com Madison Brokerage Heidi Pastore 203.738.0205

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Beautifully renovated Colonial on one of the most desirable addresses. A private oasis with pool and terraces. 90HemlockHill.com New Canaan Brokerage Anne Krieger 203.984.9188

Village c.1880 landmark Colonial has been restored to perfection. Stunning pool complex.

MLS: M9149150 Essex Brokerage Jennifer & Jane Associates 860.227.6634

Short walk to village and beaches. Like new, high quality construction. Open floor plan. This has it all.

81IslandAvenue.com Madison Brokerage Margaret Muir 203.738.0202

Classic colonial offers spacious, comfortable rooms for entertaining. Energy efficient updates.

L.I. Sound community. MLS: 99068054 Southport Brokerage Kathleen Sexton 203.258.8477

Three Chimneys. Estate setting, 3 plus acres overlooking L.I. Sound and Fence Creek. Architect designed custom home. 57EastWharfRoad.com Madison Brokerage Margaret Muir 203.738.0205

Classic waterfront compound on 1.5 acres. Water views of Long Island Sound, The Race and Fishers Island from every room. MLS: M9148383 Essex Brokerage Jamie Childs 860.501.2110

Mission style and shingled, custom throughout.

First floor master suite. Top shelf kitchen. Deeded beach access. 94IslandAvenue.com Madison Brokerage Margaret Muir 203.738.0202

Historic charm, modern amenities. Impeccably renovated. All just moments from town and beach.

137LibertyStreet.com Madison Brokerage Sue Woods & Margaret Muir 203.215.8676

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a meeting of past, present and future; chic chateau ridge in greenwich; an on-the-water celebration at stony point; life on the half shell in rowayton; thanks for the memories. september 2014

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A Colonial is reworked for modern life while maintaining its original spirit

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Grand Entry (left) A Vaughan globe lantern casts a glow on the Zuber Scenes from America wallpaper murals. The two-back settee is from Smith & Watson; the Hepplewhite game table is through Gerald Bland; and the Bouillotte lamp is from William Word Fine Antiques. An antique Sultanabad rug from Safavieh tops the new oak flooring. Home Improvement (above) Despite an expansion and addition to the front porch, the 1904 residence retains its original spirit and elegance. Landscaping is by Diane Devore Associates. See Resources.

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Cozy Nook (opposite page) A round dining table from Baker allows for ample seating in the breakfast nook. The Kneedler Fauchère wallpaper through Hines & Co. adds texture. The chandelier is through Brunschwig & Fils.

Contented Quartet (left) In the family room, Bridgewater club chairs from Baron Interiors sport Clarence House fabrics. Custom Fit (below) The wainscot had to be adjusted to accommodate a 17th-century map from Daniel Crouch Rare Books. The George III oak dresser is from Daniel Stein Antiques.

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So when the owners of an early 20th-century colonial Revival contacted paul Stuart Rankin for a fourth go around, he knew just what to do. “my client is in shipping, his wife loves flowers, and the previous owner, my client’s father, was a birder,” says Rankin, who immediately saw maritime, ornithological and floral themes emerging. “I knew it was my job to make the house, which has been in their family for 50 years, personal to them by carrying these ideas forward.”

But the ships, flora and fauna would have to wait. the grand colonial was in desperate need of upgrading, and the new owners wanted all changes made with an eye toward sustainability. “It was originally built as a summer house, and the plumbing and electrical had never been redone,” says Rankin. “We needed to rethink it for modern life while maintaining the original spirit.” enter architect mcKee patterson, who determined that pretty much everything located beyond the front hall, the staircase and living and dining rooms had to go. “there was a poorly built addition that we tore off, and whatever we didn’t remove, we took down to the studs,” says patterson, who crafted an improved floor plan that included a kitchen, breakfast nook, family room, and pantry on the lower level and four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a master suite above. “But because the client grew up in this house, I knew it was important to keep certain things as well.”

So he painstakingly removed, saved, increased and reinstalled the wainscot in the front hall, rescued the old windows with their beautiful restoration glass and upgraded them with good storm and screen systems, and kept all the fireplaces. In addition to his recycling efforts, patterson included stateof-the-art foam insulation in the walls, introduced eight energy-saving wind turbines atop a newly designed windmill, and dug 17 geothermal wells for heating and cooling the main house and outbuildings on the 14-acre site. september 2014

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Suite Serenity Customcolored, handpainted wallpaper by de Gournay brings a touch of nature into the master bedroom.

The Odum chair and ottoman are from Baron Interiors; the chandelier is through Brunschwig & Fils; and the curtains and bed skirt feature custom embroidery by Penn & Fletcher. See Resources.

outside, the extension of the front porch and veranda addition so perfectly enhance the building it’s hard to imagine they weren’t always there. “I felt it was more about finishing the house than redoing it,” says patterson, whose sensitivity garnered his firm a preservation Alliance Award for outstanding preservation of a historic Site.

With the walls and floors back in place, Rankin introduced furnishings, antiques, and artwork all perfectly suited to the venerable architecture. upon entering, a series of Zuber wallpaper murals depicting Boston harbor, West point and the like make a strong statement about what lies within, and from that point forward Rankin adhered to the home’s classical countenance.

In the living room, a pair of floral chintz sofas and a set of 19th-century lap desks turned into end tables reinforce the elegance of the country manor. “the original room was painted hospital green, and I maintained that idea with a fresher glazed-lettuce tone,” says Rankin, who peppered the space with bright coral accents. Antique hitchcock chairs in the breakfast nook and a pair of 19th-century bobbin chairs in the second-floor sitting area are all period appropriate. But it’s the subtle infusion of floral, maritime and bird references that make every room intriguing and, most importantly, personal. the tile fireplace surround in the living room depicting ships balances the flowery pattern on the sofa and drapes, while the master bedroom chandelier includes a floral twining, and the fireplace andirons are anchors. In deference to the client’s father, the room’s wallpaper features handpainted birds. one of the home’s great treasures, a world map created in 1680 by a dutch cartographer, hangs in the back entry hall. “the owner was totally mesmerized when we found the map at an antique store,” says Rankin, who lowered the wainscot to make a place for it. “like so many things, the map reflects who they are and makes their home comfortable and special to them.” ✹

Traditional Values (top) In the formal living room, the sofa and drapes are fashioned from Lee Jofa fabrics; the Chinese Chippendale coffee table is through Nininger & Co.; and the custom fireplace tiles are from Solar Antique Tiles. Reading Room (above) New custom millwork defines the second-floor sitting room with chairs and an ottoman from Doreen Interiors and a custom rug from Patterson, Flynn & Martin. See Resources.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter Georgette Farkas, owner of Rôtisserie Georgette in New York City, and her mother, Francine (above). Peppered With Flavor Yellow peppers (this photo) are stuffed with a mixture of Israeli couscous, carrots and golden raisins (see recipe on page 115). Let’s Eat The table is set for the main course (opposite page) with floral centerpieces picked from Francine’s garden at Flying Point. See Resources.

Party Prep Silent Sentry The stone sculpture by artist Agustin Cardenas (left) once stood in the front hall of the Farkas home in Cap Ferrat, France. A Delicious Spread 1. Farkas gives her parties a sense of place, utilizing fresh vegetables from her mother’s garden for crudités. 2. Grilling watermelon brings out its sweetness. 3. Pendragon Pops, with a soy, orange and ginger glaze, make it easy to eat chicken legs with no sticky fingers. 4. Chipolata sausage is stacked and ready for the grill. 5. The star of the show—Porchetta Basquaise—is stuffed with smoked bacon, pequillo pepper, mushrooms and spinach. 6. Stuffing is piped into zucchini shells for one of the several vegetable sides offered with the main course.

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etting is important to georgette Farkas, owner of rôtisserie georgette in new York City. From the serene blue-and-white portuguese azulejo tiles framing the open kitchen to the warm hand-scraped wood floors and leather banquettes, you at once feel welcomed and awed by her Upper east side restaurant’s beautiful décor. the building had been home to the famed Copacabana, which moved to another location in 1992. Farkas first saw the space as a plain white box with concrete floors, and took her time finding place settings in London’s silver vaults, vintage and antique accessories for the private dining room, and custom rôtisseries from France that are the centerpiece of the restaurant’s cuisine.

When it came to planning a celebration for friends and family who collaborated on the restaurant’s creation, the setting was a top consideration, and Farkas chose her mother’s estate on Flying point in stony Creek. she wanted the event to be elegant without being fussy and took advantage of breathtaking views by setting up the dinner’s courses on several areas of the property. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were located at a bar on the point, first-course salads and a main-course buffet were served on the main lawn, and dessert was enjoyed on the front terrace. When it comes to entertaining, Farkas says: “Let the setting be your guide. Create around the available space, and let your guests move around. You don’t have to be stuck at one table.”

Farkas likes a menu that has a sense of place—for the party at Flying point, she used vegetables from her mother’s garden to create a colorful spread of crudités and appetizer salads, and flowers for the tables’ centerpieces. Her mother, Francine Farkas sears, has always enjoyed cooking and imparted the idea to her daughter that taking the time to invite guests to a meal in your home is like offering a gift.

Her number-one tip for easy entertaining? “Be organized,” Farkas advises. “everything takes longer than you think. Don’t make the menu complex, and work with your space, equipment and cooking abilities. Buy the best stuff you can, and keep it simple.” and don’t fuss over making things perfect: Farkas likes using mismatched place settings, and a mix of colors and textures. serving food on platters family-style also takes off some of the pressure. prepping as much as possible the day before not only helps make the meal go smoothly, it also gives you more time to be with your guests. growing up, Farkas had the good fortune to learn about cooking and entertaining from her mother and the cooks they had in their home. and her celebration at Flying point hit all the high notes—a beautiful setting, simple and delicious food, a sense of place, and most of all, sharing her mother’s idea of offering friends and family a heartfelt gift.

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Cocktails & Appetizers Meet & Greet 1. Georgette greets guests Penny Bellemy and Mark Simon. 2. Chef Jacques Pépin with daughter Claudine and her husband, Rollie Wesen. 3. A pitcher of passion fruit-lime “Copa Jito,” named for the Copacabana, once housed in the building where Rôtisserie Georgette is now located. Ghislene and Jean-Hugues Goisot, Sauvignon de St Bris, 2011, was also offered with the appetizers. 4. Adam Heller and Heidi Weisel. Fashion designer Weisel designed the beautiful blouses worn by the restaurant’s hostesses. 5. The ouefs mayonnaise trio with tapenade, tomato and chorizo, and black truffle and chive filling. 6. Linda Landis and landscape designer Peter Trapp.

7. Pendragon Pops, an easy-to-make appetizer. 8. Shorey Wesen, daughter of Claudine Pépin and Rollie Wesen, has the bird’s eye view. 9. Skillfully shucking the Stony Creek oysters. 10. Guests enjoy cocktails and appetizers on the main landing. 11. (from left to right) Wine expert Jean Luc Le Dû, Chef Jacques Pépin, Gloria Pépin, Georgette Farkas and Adam Heller. 12. Carol and Gary Cohen. 13. Platters of Stony Creek oysters were the main feature of the appetizer course.

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Stuffed Mini Peppers “As a child and later as a young cook living in the south of France, I used to buy petits farci [miniature stuffed vegetables] at the market in the old town of Nice,” says Georgette Farkas. “As I was serving these with a whole stuffed pig, I felt a non-meat stuffing would be best. The couscous, raisins and saffron are not untypical of the North African ingredients often used in Mediterranean cooking.”

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4 tablespoons olive oil ¾ cup red onion, coarsely chopped ¾ cup carrots, diced 1 cup Israeli (also known as pearl) couscous * 1 ¼ cups water 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, coarsely chopped, plus one whole sprig 1 pinch saffron Salt and pepper to taste * Substitute faro or quinoa as desired. Cook grain according to package instructions, but leave it al dente, as you’ll be cooking it a second time once you stuff the peppers.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the top off of each pepper, approximately a quarter inch from the tip. Reserve the tops and set aside. Remove membranes and seeds from the peppers. Immerse the raisins in enough warm water to cover and set aside.

In a small sauce pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chopped onion and diced carrots, and cook stirring until carrots are soft and onions are translucent, but not browned. Add the couscous and cook stirring for 2 minutes.

Add the water, sprig of fresh oregano and salt and pepper to taste, and cook covered approximately 8 minutes, or until al dente.

The couscous should have absorbed all the water. Remove the sprig of oregano. Drain the raisins and add to cooked couscous, along with chopped oregano, saffron and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Choose a baking pan just big enough to hold the peppers in partly overlapping layers. Line the pan with remaining olive oil. Fill each pepper with the couscous mixture, and cover each one loosely with one of the lids previously set aside. Bake one hour.

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At First Sight (tHis page) The entry foyer of a multilevel house in Greenwich presents the unexpected, including a sculptural goat and another of a shepherd seemingly in search of one. When guests reach the bottom of the staircase, they are greeted by a large African fertility figure (opposite page).

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Entrance A Greenwich couple likes to surprise their guests—and themselves—every time they walk inside their home

BY DAVID MASELLO | PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIE COLE

Home Sweet Home (clockwise across spread from above) The 1980s-era house, situated on a rocky Greenwich hillside, was updated by the couple when they moved in four years ago. The main seating area in the living room features a leather couch from ABC Carpet with throw pillows inspired by a pair of Greek key–motif chairs that the homeowners found at a flea market. The glass-topped coffee table is circa 1970. The owners, Michael Tubis (standing) and Dr. Stuart Bentley, pose with their dog, David. Guests enter the living room from a staircase that leads down from the foyer, giving visitors an early indication of the home’s eclectic interiors. See Resources.

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ost people seek to avoid high drama in life. Michael tubis, an antiques dealer and interior designer, and his partner, dr. stuart Bentley, encourage it. “there’s drama to be found in every room, and we work to foster that,” says tubis of their 9,000-square-foot contemporary house situated on a private road in Greenwich. “everyone who comes to one of our huge parties says the same thing upon walking inside, ‘Wow.’ even i can’t stop saying it every time i come back home.” tubis admits to being a “price snob” when it comes to the antiques that fill the house, an ever-evolving collection of modern and midcentury pieces along with european Continental finds. But for him, the lower the price of something, the more it appeals to him. “every antique in here comes from a tag sale and costs about two dollars—or not much more than that.” in his business, Carol Master antiques, which tubis has owned in tarrytown, NY, for 21 years, he often works as a supplier to many high-end dealers in the tristate region. “i’ll sell them an item in its rougher, more natural state, and they, in turn, do the reupholstering and polishing or whatever is needed.” there is no corner of the expansive, multilevel house in which antiques— and a touch of whimsy—do not make a dramatic appearance. after negotiating a series of landings to the living room, items come into high relief, including a pair of Greek key–motif brass chairs (one of which tubis picked up for $30 at a Norwalk flea market). He has them positioned at a 1970s coffee table with a beveled-glass top, along with a pair of French oversized brown and white chairs. Meanwhile, a circa 1950 Regency-style breakfront

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Space Holders The interior courtyard (tHis page) incorporates some of the site’s rocky outcropping; it’s a contemplative space set with a midcentury modern table and chairs.

A 19th-century gilded French mirror leans against a chocolate-brown wall in the library (opposite page).

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(bought at auction for $225) displays an array of ceramic vases. While at first they appear to have an ancient provenance, tubis explains that they date from the 1930s and were used by mail-order florists. another benefit of filling a house with coveted, but not expensive antiques, is that their dog, david, for whom the couple hosted a “bark mitzvah” on his thirteenth birthday, can roam freely without any worries. part of the drama that tubis fosters throughout is about the mixing of eras of antiques and furnishings, as well as juxtaposing the serious with the whimsical. one main staircase wall, for instance, features a salon-style hanging of 19th-century classical prints of figures, while an adjacent wall is hung with pop-art paintings declaring “Bam!”, “pow!” and “Zap!” “i like to throw some humor into the house,” explains tubis. another example of his penchant for surprise is in the dining room. there, an exuberant bronze chandelier depicting people holding hands is suspended above an old rosewood conference table.

one of the most arresting rooms in the house, though, is a diminutive internal courtyard furnished with a round plastic table that lights up from within surrounded by curved, orange midcentury modern chairs from italy. the room is dramatically backdropped by a natural outcropping that creates a grotto-like feel in the space. the bright and airy kitchen features a large marble-topped, blond-wood island set with Bertoia stools. “Much of the kitchen was in place when we moved in four years ago,” says tubis, “but we changed the hardware and countertops to make it look more modern and fresh.” an eating nook opposite the island is backed by a vigorously textured flagstone wall. inexpensive sculptural utensils from pier 1 imports adorn the wall. “i love mixing the high end with the low, as long as it all looks great together,” notes tubis. “i spend every day on the road shopping for antiques for my business,” says tubis. “But i know i love everything we own in this house, because i never think about selling anything. the things i truly love, i keep, and live with.”✹

Crowd Pleasers The rosewood dining table (above) is a former conference room table, circa 1960, around which are set 1920s French chairs; the centerpiece is Murano glass. The metal-and-paper chandelier, which depicts sculpted people, was purchased at Mise en Scène in Greenwich. In a hallway (opposite page, top), a 19th-century Biedermeier cabinet is topped by a brass bowl, set against an abstract canvas purchased at a flea market. A 1950s Regency-style cabinet (opposite page, bottom) proves ideal for displaying a collection of ceramic flower vases. See Resources.

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A former working oyster house transforms into a sublime showstopper on the Five Mile River

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Water World Homeowner Schuyler Hinnant commissioned Ed Waskiewicz to create the oyster-shaped weather vane that tops the house (this photo) as a birthday present for her husband.

The downstairs powder room (opposite page) features a shelltrimmed mirror against a Lee Jofa grasscloth. See Resources.

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Breezy Living In the living room (this photo), an Oomph coffee table anchors sofas and club chairs covered in a Perennials fabric; the blue stools and throw pillows are upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric; the patterned pillows are in a Madeline Weinrib fabric. Rug is through JD Staron. The oyster-shell door knocker (right) was designed by Ed Waskiewicz. In the entry (far right), a runner

by Magdelena York graces the stained hardwood floors; the lantern is through Oomph, and the bench is from Oly Studio. See Resources.

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Nature Inspired In the dining room (opposite), a Circa Lighting chande A River Through It (clockwise across spread this cabinetry in a C overRuns a table with a base of strangler-vine root.from Kitchen photo) The house shares a waterfront perch withSutton the community Peacock Cookham Grey (above ) sports Square hardware from B dock.

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“One of the more remarkable aspects of the house is the way it fits together in a three-dimensional kind of way,” says Beinfeld. “We were able to give them so many areas to enjoy, each with its own personality.” the showstopper is the main living area, where a custom kitchen by deane flows seamlessly into a bright, breezy living room, which leads out to a teak deck. When the weather is fine, the couple can open the nanaWall glass doors that separate the two areas, enhancing the sense of openness. the biggest challenge, says project architect Mark Goodwin, was creating enough storage space. the architects took advantage of every bit of space, fashioning closets and drawers in the most unexpected spots. the end result is very yacht-like—down to the door latches and cleating hardware.

When it came time for the interiors, Schuyler called on her friend lynn Morgan, whose office is right down the block. the Savannah-born designer had previously done a home for the hinnants in Palmetto Bluff. “Sky is very chic, very understated,” says Morgan. “She is the personification of allamerican ease.” With that in mind, the designer chose a crisp blue-and-white palette, and played up the oyster and nautical themes throughout.

Stained hardwood floors of oak, mahogany and teak are covered with simple neutral area rugs in sisal and cotton; horizontal shiplap planking is painted a soft oyster hue. in the living room, sofas and chairs are covered in low-maintenance Perennials indoor/outdoor fabric and topped with blue and white throw pillows. a pair of christopher Spitzmiller lamps grace Oomph side tables. By contrast, the dining room has a moodier, more glamorous vibe, with its silver-leafed ceiling, blue lacquered windows and pearly gray-blue Phillip Jeffries grasscloth walls. an anne Packard oil painting, which used to hang in charlie’s office at work, now holds pride of place on the wall between two silver scallop sconces. “to me, this is just a perfect house for rowayton,” says Morgan. “it’s the right size and proportion; it has the right stonework. it fits in and makes everyone around them feel good.” ✹

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by JD Staron plays off the Travers linen chair fabric.

Nautical Flair (opposite page clockwise from top) In the family room with its arched yacht-like ceiling, a China Seas Quadrille fabric covers the window seat, and the furnishings are upholstered in Romo’s Linara Cloud. The coffee table is through Hickory Chair; the brass sconces are by Urban Electric. The shell console is through Noir Furniture. On the top floor, polished teak and holly floors evoke a luxury yacht. The entry courtyard offers a spot of privacy.

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Ship’s Mate (this page) A ship’s bunk, complete with cleating hardware and a hidden trundle, was custom made for the homeowners’ grandchildren. Serene Sanctuary (opposite page, top) The guest-room walls are done in a Phillip Jeffries grasscloth; Oomph bedside tables flank a custom headboard; the mirror is from Made Goods. Perennials window panels sport a coral Pindler & Pindler trim. Shining Examples (opposite page, bottom, left to right) A hanging lantern in the stairwell is from Treilliage. An Anne Packard oil on driftwood hangs above coat pegs in the mudroom. Shimmery guest bathroom tile through D&D Fine Homes catches reflections from a Hudson Valley Lighting sconce. See Resources.

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6. An 18th-century cobbler’s cottage that’s at home with modern glamour.

2. A renovated carriage house filled with a treasure trove of textures and furnishings found around the world.

7. My first glimpse at a modern farmhouse that easily pairs sleek with rustic!

3. Inspired by New England lighthouses on the outside, contemporary on the inside.

4. A tiny fisherman’s cottage renovated into a cool, loft-inspired space.

5. Flip a switch if you don’t like the view!

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9. My love of design and Connecticut all rolled into one project.

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BONUS: Legendary interior designer taught me how to love my house.

Match Game

WHICH PROJECTS ARE EDITOR IN CHIEF D.J. CAREY’S MOST MEMORABLE? CONNECT THE CLUES TO THE PHOTOS

WINE & SPIRITS

Reinventing Rioja THE REGION’S HIGH-DESIGN WINERIES ARE PRODUCING EVEN-MORE-TEMPTING TEMPRANILLOS

Campo Viejo Winery

BARONESS’ TOP PICKS

If these exact wines are not available, look for singlevarieties and blends from these Rioja wineries.

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Classicists—devoted to the old ways of aging Tempranillo (the dominant red grape) into restrictive categories (Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva)—are being challenged by modernists inspired by French techniques. The upstarts are excavating for the best terroir, using pricey French oak barrels, and aging their wines just long enough to express the grapes’ true personality. Their revolution has parallels among the Italians in Tuscany, who defied their established system, daring to blend French varieties with indigenous Sangiovese to create the Super Tuscans.

I took stock of Rioja’s seismic shifts during a recent whirlwind tour, hitting 15 wine properties in a week.

My stops ran the gamut, from small family wineries and high-design temples (Ysios, Baigorri) to centennial icons (R. López Heredia, Riojanas) and behemoth commercial endeavors like Pagos del Rey. During my total immersion into the land of Tempranillo, I even bathed in wine extract at the spa inside the spectacular Frank Gehry-designed Marqués de Riscal winery.

At Viñedos del Ternero, I found an enchanting nature reserve located on the former site of an 11th-century monastery. Ternero is a mix of the old world and the new, with a line of cypress trees— welcoming pilgrims along the Camino de Santiago— and steep vineyard sites planted in the French style

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with low-yield-per-acre grapes. “The future of Rioja is the French chateau system,” explains Jonatan Perez, Ternero’s manager. “It’s about terroir. If I want to sell premium wines, I want low yields, not mass-produced industrial-quantity grapes.”

Another modernist at Viñedos Gómez Cruzado, winemaker Juan Antonio Leza, vinifies each vineyard plot separately using concrete egg-shaped fermenters.

“Rioja needs to be recognized for its top-level fine wines and its terroir,” he says. In a nearby village that existed since Roman times, at Vinícola Riojana de Alcanadre, a 100-member cooperative in Rioja Baja, winemaker Cristina Alesanco is making outstanding Viura-grape whites and Garnacha rosés. “The new style is to pick fruit at maximum ripeness,” she says, “bringing on fresh fruit-forward flavors. The old style is unripe and acidic.”

Pioneering work is underway at Campo Viejo, a stunning gravity-fed winery extending many stories underground, with a laboratory of mini-tanks where varietal experimentation is in full swing. At the garagiste Tierra Agrícola Labastida, I toured medieval tunnels and found more of those extraterrestrial-looking egg fermenters. And at Bodegas Baigorri, a modern box designed by a Basque architect extending seven stories below ground, I heard about studies they’re conducting to find healthy compounds in their wines. Clearly, Rioja, with its high-design wineries and contemporary techniques, has reinvented itself.

—Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave

� Dinastía Vivanco Blanco A blend of Viura, Malvasia and Tempranillo Blanco, the wine has lovely tropical aromas and green apple freshness. $14, vivancoculturadevino.es. � Vinícola Riojana Alcanadre Aradon Rosado This rosé from 100-percent Garnacha is fruity with good acidity and aromas of strawberries. $15, riojanadealcanadre.com. � Bodegas Muriel Reserva 2008 This sophisticated Tempranillo has a wonderful concentrated mouth-feel and spicy notes with a hint of licorice on the finish. $20, bodegasmuriel.com. � Campo Viejo Dominio 2007 A blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo, aged in French oak from the Tronçais and Bertranges forests, the wine has concentrated cherry, cranberry and plum flavors with hints of minerals and toast. $28, campoviejo.com. � Viña Salceda Conde de la Salceda Reserva 2009 A modern-style Tempranillo that’s made in small batches from old vines at a high altitude winery in Rioja Alavesa, it has balsamic and tobacco notes on its long finish. $40, vinasalceda.com.

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FaiRFielD CountY antique anD DesiGn CenteR Join CTC&G for the opening of the brand-new Fairfield County Antique and Design Center in Norwalk. The evening will feature innovative vignettes by interior designers incorporating eclectic antiques from the center. In addition, guests can enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while taking a glance back at CTC&G over these past 10 wonderful years.

Thursday, September 11, 5:30—7:30 p.m.; 19 Willard Rd., Norwalk. For more information, call 203-826-8575 or visit fairfieldantiqueanddesign.

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This exhibition pairs for the first time works by Paul Caponigro and Bruce Davidson, two of the most distinguished photographers of their generation. The artistic styles and temperaments of Caponigro and Davidson could not be more different. Davidson is a photojournalist and an exponent of gritty street photography; Caponigro practices a pure, formalist approach to landscape. The exhibit features 150 photographs of the artists’ best work. Now through September 14. Admission is free. Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St., New Haven. For more information, call 203-432-2800 or visit britishart.yale.edu.

Portraits, landscapes, still life paintings and sculptures by the Lyme Arts Association members will be on display at this annual exhibit. Members will be able to view the works of their fellow friends and other artists. Friday, August 1, through Friday, September 19. Monday—Saturday, 10 a.m .—5 p.m ., Sunday, 1—5 p.m .; 90 Lyme St. Old Lyme. For more information, call 860-434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.

The Garden Conservancy and Hollister House Garden host the fourth biennial Hollister House Garden Study Weekend.

On Saturday, September 6, Heritage Hotel in Southbury welcomes guests to listen to some of the most interesting voices in landscape architecture, ecological design and horticulture today. On Sunday, September 7, the Garden Conservancy of Litchfield County will host an open day including a garden tour of five outstanding gardens and a rare and unusual plant sale. Saturday, September 6, 4—6 p.m . Sunday, September 7, 10 a.m .—4 p.m .; 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd., Washington. For more information on purchasing tickets, call 860-8682200 or visit hollisterhousegarden.org.

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“WiDe aWaKe in DReaMsVille” eXHiBit

“Wide Awake in Dreamsville” is a solo exhibition of black and white photographs by Wakefield, MA, photographer James Rohan.

Rohan uses toy cameras and traditional black and white film to capture his images. Open now through September 26. Monday—Friday, 8:30 a.m.— 5 p.m. Admission is free. The Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St., Danbury. For more information, call 203-791-1474 or visit stillrivereditions.com.

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FiRst FRiDaYs: CoCKtail paRtY

Kick off the month of September in high style at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Sip cocktails out on the patio and enjoy the last of the summer weather.

Take part in tastings from local restaurants, live music by country/folk singer Elle Sera and a tour of the museum’s 50th anniversary series of exhibitions. Friday, September 5, 7—9 p.m .; 258 Main St., Ridgefield. For more information, call 203-438-4519, ext. 118, or visit aldrichart.org.

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MaYWooD’s annual GaRDen touR

While Maywood is a private property and generally not open to the public, visitors are always welcome to its annual garden tour.

The tour benefits the National Garden Conservancy and invites the public to explore classic architecture combined with several

To list your upcoming event in our next issue, contact Nicole Motta at nmotta@cottagesgardens.com.

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traditional gardens and a panoramic view of the Berkshire foothills. Thursday, September 7, 10 a.m.—2 p.m.; 52 Cooper Rd., Bridgewater.

For more information, call 860-354-4104 of visit maywoodgardens.com.

DAVID DIAO AT THE GLASS HOUSE

Visit the Glass House for an exclusive and thought-provoking collaborative experience in connection with Diao’s Aldrich Museum exhibition. Participate in a conversation between the artist and the architect/author Christian Bjone about Philip Johnson’s iconic work and Diao’s enduring interest in the Glass House and modernist architecture.

Thursday, September 11, 5—8:30 p.m. The Glass House, 199 Elm St., New Canaan. For more information and to make reservations, call 203438-4519 or visit aldrichart.org.

SILVERMINE ART CENTER ARTSFEST

Take part in Silvermine’s fourth annual ArtsFest. The community event will feature an aerial show by Ruckus Circus. Watch the aerialists and puppet shows, stroll through the galleries and sculpture garden and enjoy printmaking, painting and drawing workshops. Saturday, September 20, 2—4 p.m.

Admission is free. 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan. For more information, call 203-9669700 or visit silverminearts.org.

ART SHOW AT THE BRUCE MUSEUM

One of the largest and most varied collections of Northern Baroque art is now on long-term loan from Liechtenstein, The Princely Collections, Vienna. The selective showing will be held at the Bruce Museum and is primarily comprised of Dutch and Flemish 17th-century paintings.

Saturday, September 20, through April 19.

Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich.

For more information, call 203-869-0376 or visit brucemuseum.org.

7TH ANNUAL OLD-FASHIONED FLEA MARKET IN NORWALK

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will hold its seventh annual OldFashioned Flea Market featuring antiques, collectibles, jewelry, household items, furniture, clothing and toys. A collection of classic and antique cars will also be on display. Sunday, September 21, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.

Admission is free. 295 West Ave., Norwalk. For

more information, call 203-838-9799 or visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.

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ARTISTS EXCHANGE: TAYLOR DAVIS AND JESSICA JACKSON HUTCHINS

Take part in a lively and engaging dialogue between two artists who are currently showcasing their work at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Hutchins and Davis first met at the Aldrich this past April for the opening of their exhibitions and the celebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary. Although they approach art in very different ways, they share common interests and inspirations. Through this gallery conversation, visitors will gain insights into the complexities and revelations of the their creative processes.

Sunday, September 21, 2—3:30 p.m .; 258 Main St. Ridgefield. For more information, contact Tracy Moore at tmoore@aldrichart.org or visit aldrichart.org.

NEAR & FAR AID GOLF CLASSIC

The Near & Far Aid 2014 Golf Classic will kick off with a delicious barbecue lunch served prior to registration and the shotgun start. After a few rounds on the course, Near & Far Aid invites guests to a post-tournament cocktail party and awards ceremony. Players will have a chance to golf on a course that is regarded as one of the best in the country and at the same time, help those with critical needs in the community. Monday, September 22, 10 a.m .— 7:30 p.m . The Country Club of Fairfield, 936 Sasco Hill Rd., Fairfield. For more information or to register your foursome, contact golfclassic@ nearandfaraid.org or visit nearandfarair.org.

PALLADIUM MUSICUM OPERA CONCERT

Join Palladium Musicum and media sponsor CTC&G as they celebrate the 375th anniversary of the founding of Greenwich. A concert will be held in the lovely setting of the historic Palladium Seaside Garden. Rising stars of the Manhattan School of Music Opera Program will perform selections from the opera repertoire. A post-concert cocktail reception will take place in the garden.

Garden party attire is optional. Sunday, September 28, 4—6 p.m .; Tod’s Point, Greenwich.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call 203-661-6856 or visit palladiummusicum.org.

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Parties & Benefits

Westport Arts Center “Scents & Soles” Exhibition This summer, CTC&G hosted a cocktail party and panel discussion moderated by Editorial Director D.J. Carey at the Westport Arts Center. Guests viewed the new “Scents & Soles” exhibit while panelist Robert Cottingham, Alexander Julian, Nina Bentley and Charlotte Barnes discussed art and design.

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Parties & Benefits

CTC&G Winners’ Circle Luncheon CTC&G and Klaff’s were proud to host the CTC&G InnovatIon In DesIgn awarDs wInners’ CIrCle lunCheon at the Rolling Hills Country Club of Wilton. Editorial Director D.J. Carey congratulated finalists and presented them with the CTC&G July/August issue, which featured their projects.

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In My Lady’s Garden preSentS

A concert of opera music honoring the garden clubs of Greenwich

Rising stars of the Manhattan School of Music Opera Program under the direction of Dona D. Vaughn, Director Artistic Director of Opera Programs, Manhattan School of Music and Artistic Director, PORTopera

Sunday, September 28, 2014 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Seaside Garden, Tod’s Point, Greenwich, CT an historic garden originally designed by Marian Coffin

Childe Hassam Woman cutting roses in a garden, 1889

Ticket price: $55 includes post-concert reception. Garden party attire optional.

Tickets & information, contact Palladium Musicum: tel. 203.661.6856 or email apalladio@mac.com

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Through The LeNs Pages 50–55: Photographers:

Paul Caponigro, photo through KMR Arts, kmarts.com; Phil Nelson, philnelsonimaging.com; Randy O’Rourke, rorphotos.com; Mick Hales, mickhales.com; Tim Street-Porter, timstreetporter.com; John M. Hall, johnmhallphotographs.com; Neil A. Landino Jr., landinophoto.com. oN The CouCh Pages 56 and 146: Interior designer, Susan Bednar Long, S.B. Long

Interiors, Washington Depot, 203-769-1030, Dallas, 972-803-6304, sblonginteriors.com.

Therapist, Lauren Goldstein,

LCSW, Peace of Mind Counseling & Psychotherapy, Monroe, 203-268-2219, lgoldsteinpeaceofmind.com. homeowner, Michael Trapp, Landscape Design, Interior Design and Antiques, West Cornwall, 860-672-6098, michaeltrapp.com.

ProjeCT of NoTe Page 60: Kathryn Ireland, Kathryn

M. Ireland Textiles & Design, Los Angeles, CA, 323-965-9888, kathrynireland.com.

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On The COuCh, page 56 To the Designer:

You are close: My sister is the marine biologist. I, however, live with Betty the cat in a Litchfield County house. I do feel that I can qualify as an architectural historian since I am a longtime dealer of salvaged architectural details. Classical periods have always been of interest, whether from the ancient world or more modern, which shows in most of my work. The organization of the classical world gives me great pleasure and a total feeling of satisfaction. Rarely will you find me in crisp linen, more often in worn jeans with a nice shirt. Never have been interested in typical decorating styles, I do, however, love bones and the pure uncluttered beauty of Mother Nature’s hands. We are surrounded by such amazing things if we only stopped long enough to enjoy. You are correct that objects have been collected on many travel adventures with the natural textures being the common thread that binds them all together.

To the Shrink: I am quite pleased that you might think I am a mature, well-established couple. I am neither a youth nor novice, but feel that I have at least a master’s degree in the “school of hard knocks.” You are correct that I like balance, which shows throughout.

Light is very important to me and the giant French mirrors do bounce the lights about the room. Yes, they also bring the outside in, this thins the veil between the two worlds that are valuable to me. You both picked up on the fact that it is a great space to entertain in as well as relax, both activities I do often. Your sentence that the room is inviting to all—independence, space, equilibrium and stability—sum up my overall philosophy in words better than I could have selected. Thank you.

—Homeowner and designer Michael Trapp (Michael Trapp Design, Cornwall) McKee Patterson and Marti Cowan, Austin Patterson Disston Architects, Southport, 203-255-4031, apdarchitects.com. Interior design, Paul Stuart Rankin, NYC, 212-727-3869, paulstuartrankin.com. Landscape design, Diane Devore, Devore Associates, Inc., Fairfield, 203-256-8950, devoreassoc.com. Contractor, Scott Hobbs, Hobbs, Inc., New Canaan, 203-966-0726, hobbsinc.com. Pages 102–103: Entry: Rug, Safavieh Carpets, Stamford, 203-327-4800, NYC, 212-868-0626, safaviehhome.com. Bench, Smith & Watson (T), NYDC, 212-686-6444, smith-watson.com. Hepplewhite game table, Gerald Bland, Inc., NYC, 212-987-8505,

geraldblandinc.com. Lantern, Vaughan (T), D&D, 212-319-7070, vaughandesigns.com. Bouillote lamp, William Word Fine Antiques, Atlanta, GA, 404-2336890, williamwordantiques.com. Wallpaper, Zuber Inc. (T), NYC, 212-486-9226, zuber.fr. Page 104: Kitchen: Wallpaper and chandelier, Art et Floritude, through Brunschwig & Fils (T), D&D, 212-838-7878, brunschwig.com. Table, Baker Furniture (T), NYDC, 212-779-8810, bakerfurniture.com. Page 105: Family room: Rug, FJ Hakimian (T), NYC, 212-371-6900, fjhakimian. com. Club chairs, coffee table, ottoman and lamp, Baron (T), NYC, 212-664-0800, baronnyc.com. Fabric (on club chairs and armchair)

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and sofa pillows, Clarence House (T), D&D, 212-752-2890, clarencehouse.com.

Lamp, Vaughan. Armchair, George N. Antiques, NYC, 212-935-4005, georgenantiques.com. Back entry: Antique map, Daniel Crouch Rare Books, London, crouchrarebooks.com.

Oak dresser, Daniel Stein Antiques, San Francisco, CA, 415-956-5620, danielsteinantiques.com. Stool, Niall Smith Antiques (T), NYC, 212-7503985. Page 106: Master bedroom: Wallpaper, de Gournay (T), NYC, 212-564-9750, degournay.com. Mirror, George N. Antiques. Tile (around fireplace), Solar Antique Tiles, NYC, 212-755-2403, solarantiquetiles.com. Fire screen, Ball & Ball, Exton, PA, 610-3637330, ballandball.com. Fireplace tools, Wm H Jackson Company (T), NYC, 212-753-9400, wmhjacksoncompany.com.

Floor lamp, Marvin Alexander, Inc., NYC, 212-838-2320, marvinalexanderinc. com. Chandelier, Tisserant Art et Style, through Brunschwig & Fils (T). Chair, ottoman and curtains, Baron (T).

Custom embroidery, Penn & Fletcher, Inc. (T), NYC, 212-239-6868, pennandfletcher.com. Page 107: Sitting room: Rug, Patterson, Flynn & Martin (T), D&D, 212-688-7700,

pattersonflynnmartin.com. Chairs and ottoman, Doreen Interiors (T), NYC, 212-255-9008, doreeninteriors.com.

Wallpaper, Farrow & Ball (T), NYC, 212-752-5544, farrow-ball.com. Living room: Carpet, Patterson, Flynn & Martin (T). Fabric (on sofa and curtains), Lee Jofa (T), D&D, 212-688-0444, leejofa.com. Upholstery and curtains, Baron (T). Coffee table and desks, Nininger & Co., Waterbury, 203-574-1925, niningerandco.com. Fireplace tiles, Solar Antique Tiles. Game table, David Latesta, through John Rosselli & Associates (T), D&D, 212-593-2060, johnrosselliassociates.com. Side chairs, Hyde Park Antiques, NYC, 212-4770033, hydeparkantiques.com. Armchair, George N. Antiques. Fabric (on chairs) and sofa pillows, Clarence House.

GeORGeTTe’S FeAST Pages 108–115: Food and event design, Rôtisserie Georgette, NYC,

212-390-8060, rotisserieg.com.

DRAMATiC enTRAnCe Pages 116–123: interior design,

Carol Master Interiors, Tarrytown, NY, 914-332-8441, carolmaster.com. Fabrics throughout, Artee, Scarsdale, NY,

914-713-3531, arteefabricsandhome.com.

Antiques throughout, Carol Master Interiors. Pages 116–117: Foyer: Lanterns, Restoration

Hardware, Greenwich, 203-552-1040, restorationhardware.com. Rug, Stark Carpet, Norwalk, 203-899-1771, starkcarpet.com. Pages 118–119: Living room: Leather sofa, ABC Carpet, NYC, 212-473-3000, abchome. com. Carpet, Stark Carpet. Page 119: Outdoor deck: Chairs, Ikea, New Haven, 888-888-4532, ikea.com.

Page 120: Office: Carpet, Stark Carpet. Pages 122–123: Dining room: Ceiling fixture, Mise en Scene, Greenwich, 917-699-4631, misenscenedesign.com.

The PeARL OF ROWAyTOn Pages 124–133: interior design,

Lynn Morgan Design, Rowayton, 203-866-1940, lynnmorgandesign.com.

Architect, Beinfield Architecture, Norwalk, 203-838-5789, beinfield.com.

Landscape design, Alison and Jeff Kuffel, Round Meadow Landscapes, Norwalk, 203-655-5112, round-meadow.com. Page 124: Powder room: Wallpaper, Lee Jofa (T), Stamford, 203-504-2640, D&D, 212-

688-0444, leejofa.com. Pages 126–127: Living room: Coffee table, Oomph, New Canaan, 203216-9848, oomphonline.com. Sofa and chair fabric, Perennials, through David Sutherland (T), D&D, 212-8719717, davidsutherlandshowroom.com.

Lamps, Christopher Spitzmiller, Inc., NYC, 212-563-1144, christopherspitzmiller.com. Standing lamp, Ralph Lauren, through Circa Lighting, circalighting.com. Stool fabric, Pierre Frey (T), D&D, 212-421-0534, pierrefrey.com. Patterned pillow fabric, Madeline Weinrib, through ABC Carpet & Home, NYC, 212473-3000, abchome.com. Solid pillow fabric, Pierre Frey. Rug, JD Staron, Stamford, 203-351-1130, jdstaron.com. Panels, Perennials, through David Sutherland. Page 127: entry: Lantern, Oomph. Runner, Magdalena York, Fairfield, 203-254-9293, magdalenayorkcollection.com. Bench, Oly Studio, NYC, 212-219-8969, olystudio.com. Knocker, Ed Waskiewicz, Weathervane Sculpture, Westfield, MA, 413-564-6027, weathervanesculpture.com. Page 129: Kitchen: Pendant lights, Urban Electric (T), urbanelectricco.com. Page 130: Dining room: Chandelier,

Chameleon Fine Lighting (T), NYC, 212-355-6300, chameleon59.com.

Dining table, Holly Hunt (T), D&D, 212-755-6555, hollyhunt.com. Wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries (T), through Holly Hunt.

Area rug, JD Staron. Chair fabric, Travers, through Zimmer & Rohde (T), D&D, 212-758-7925, zimmer-rohde.com.

Page 131: Family room: Sofa fabric, Romo (T), D&D, 212-319-7666, romo.com. Window seat fabric,

Quadrille (T), D&D, 212-753-2995, quadrillefabrics.com. Sconces, Urban Electric. Coffee table, Hickory Chair (T), hickorychair.com. Living room: Shell console, Noir Furniture, noirfurniturela.com. Page 133: Guest room: Bedside table, Oomph.

Window treatment, Perennials, through David Sutherland. Window panels and trim, Pindler & Pindler (T), pindler.com. Wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries, through Holly Hunt. Mirror, Made Goods, madegoods.com. Guest bathroom: Sconce, Hudson Valley Lighting, through D&D Fine Homes, Darien, 203-655-4455, danddfinehomesdarien.com. Tile, through D&D Fine Homes.

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4th Annual Luncheon October 8, 2014

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Design Directory Over the past 10 years, hundreds of breathtaking spaces by the area’s top designers have graced the pages of CTC&G. It’s the work of these innovative professionals that creates the style of Connecticut. In turn, these architects, kitchen and bath, landscape and interior designers have helped mold the style of CTC&G. Looking back on the decade, we scoured our archives for the professionals we worked with the most and asked them to describe their design philosophies.

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Design Directory Alice Cooke Design Associates

Amanda Martocchio

“Serene and simple landscapes for the contemporary family.”

By appointment only Silvermine 203-847-7109 alicecooke.com Alicia Orrick

“My greatest joy is taking what I have learned from my clients and creating a home that is personal, comfortable and inspiring.”

63 Pemberwick Rd. Greenwich 203-532-1188 orrickandcompany.com Alisberg Parker Architects LLC

“Dedicated to serving clients and creating beautiful living spaces.”

222 Sound Beach Ave. Old Greenwich 203-637-8730 alisbergparker.com Amanda Martocchio Architecture + Design,

“Design solutions that seek to inspire, enrich, comfort and support.”

189 Brushy Ridge Rd. New Canaan 203-966-5707 amandamartocchio.com

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Amy Aidinis Hirsch, LLC

“Listen to a client. It is basic, simple and the best tool I have as an interior designer.”

77 North Water St. Greenwich 203-661-1266 amyhirsch.com Anthony Baratta, LLC

“I don’t follow trends but focus on creating colorful, happy and comfortable interiors.”

224 West 29th St., 5th Floor NYC 212-966-8892 anthonybaratta.com

Austin Patterson Disston Architects

Bonnie Page

“Our design approach respects the integrity of both built and natural contexts.”

376 Pequot Ave. Southport 203-255-4031 apdarchitects.com Beinfield Architecture PC

“An architecture of distilled images, which attempts to bridge the distance between past and present.”

1 Marshall St., Suite 202 Norwalk 203-838-5789 beinfield.com

Amy Hirsch Anthony Baratta

Bonnie Paige

“Truly personalized homes, each created for living.”

Southport 203-331-7512 bonniepaige.com

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Brian del Toro

“Timeless landscapes that take into account site characteristics and architectural elements.”

320 Kings Highway Cutoff Fairfield 203-333-2003 austinganimlandscapedesign.com

“Classic, timeless interiors that are still always warm and eclectic.”

452 West 47th St. NYC 212-757-8986 briandeltoro.com

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Design Directory Brooks & Falotico

Charlotte Barnes

“Beautiful, timeless homes that are well proportioned, finely detailed, and tuned into our clients’ needs.”

199 Elm St. New Canaan, CT 06840 203 966 8440 brooksandfalotico.com Bunny Williams Inc.

“Schooled in the classics, restraint and appropriateness are hallmarks of my style.”

306 East 61st St., No. 5 NYC 212-207-4040 bunnywilliams.com Carey Karlan

“The best and most complete implementation of the client’s personal design vision.”

652 Glenbrook Rd. Stamford 203-921-5151 careykarlan.com

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Charlotte Barnes Interior Design & Decoration

“I like to design a space that stimulates all five senses.”

173 Davis Ave. Greenwich 203-622-6953 charlottebarnes.com Christensen Landscape Services, LLC

“Our expertise in hardscape enhances your lifestyle.”

325 Reeds Gap Rd. Northford 203-484-0424 christensenlandscape.com Christopher Peacock Home LLC

“Timeless style and impeccable service.”

9 Bettswood Rd. Norwalk 203-388-4100 peacockhome.com

Centerbrook Architects and Planners

Cindy Rinfret

“Design that seamlessly blends function with responsive aesthetics.”

67 Main St. Centerbrook 860-767-0175 centerbrook.com

“Your home should be like your favorite outfit—comfortable, yet luxurious.”

354 Greenwich Ave. Greenwich 203-622-0000 rinfretltd.com

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Cleare Interiors, LLC

“To understand the importance of a space and reflect exactly who a client is to the very last detail.”

32 Field Point Rd. Greenwich 203-454-9430 cleareinteriors.com

David Dumas Architect

“Our clients’ goals and aspirations are translated into vibrant living spaces.”

59 Old Post Rd. Southport 203-895-7103 daviddumasarchitect.com

Cummin Associates, Inc.

Deane, Inc.

“We create gardens that look as though they have always been there.”

114 Water St. Stonington 860-535-4224 cumminassociates.com

“Beautiful, enduring rooms with fine cabinetry, custom-designed to fulfill your every wish.”

1267 East Main St. Stamford 203-327-7008 deaneinc.com

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Brooks & Falotico Associates, LLC

Design Directory Devore Associates

Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC

“Elegant outdoor environments.”

530 Old Stamford Rd. New Canaan 203-966-3200 eliselandscapes.com Eric Rains Landscape Architecture, LLC

Devore Associates, Inc.

“Create a seamless landscape with no division between the built and natural environment.”

2557 Burr St. Fairfield 203-256-8950 devoreassoc.com.

Diana Sawicki Interior Design Inc.

“Design is the question of how to shape a space in an aesthetically appropriate way, introducing materials that support the functions.”

33 N. Water St., Suite 703 Norwalk 203-853-7600 ericrains.com

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“Combining the influence of the site and the environment with our client’s dreams.”

19 Crawford Rd. Westport 203-222-5600 fpe-architects.com

“Spaces that are modern, welcoming, clean and well-edited.”

14 Warnock Dr. Westport 203-454-5890 dianasawickiinteriordesign.com Douglas VanderHorn Architects

“Historically inspired homes that look as if they’ve existed for generations.”

31 East Elm St. Greenwich 203-622-7000 vanderhornarchitects.com

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Doyle Herman Design Associates

“Each project begins with a holistic evaluation of the environment and its relationship to human habitat.”

125 Greenwich Ave. Greenwich 203-869-2900 dhda.com Drake Design Associates

“An uncompromising modernity in matters of function and comfort.”

67 Irving Pl., 12th Floor NYC 212-754-3099 drakedesignassociates.com

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Glen Gate Company

“We mold elements of the natural world and artfully combine them with man-made materials and structures.”

221 Danbury Rd. Wilton 203-762-2000 glengatecompany.com

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Grandberg & Associates

“Timeless architecture reflecting our clients’ dreams and aspirations across a broad spectrum of styles.”

225 Mill St. Greenwich 203-531-5341 halper.com

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Green Acres Landscape & Design, LLC

“Timeless and beautiful nonformulaic new homes and additions.”

117 East Main St. Mount Kisco, NY 914-242-0033 grandbergarchitects.com

“Evoke an emotional response by balancing nature with architectural elements in a way that stirs the senses.”

P.O. Box 430 Monroe 203-452-8191 getgreenacreslandscaping.com

“Thoughtful conception and careful crafting of spaces that nurture people and enrich communities.”

35 Crown St. New Haven 203-777-7794 grayorganschi.com

Group Works LLC

“Where art meets water.”

P.O. Box 7269 Wilton 203-834-7905 groupworksllc.com

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Hoffman Landscapes, Inc.

“A blend of creativity, craftsmanship and care for distinctive properties.”

647 Danbury Rd. Wilton 203-834-9656 hoffmanlandscapes.com J.P. Franzen

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“Engage the world in the conversation of beautiful things!”

1 Sconset Sq. Westport 203-226-8777 hbhome.com

“In-depth creative design and construction expertise.”

1241 Post Rd. Fairfield 203-259-0529 franzenarchitects.com Jane Capellini

“I aim to be fluent in all styles.”

One Main St., Suite 4K Brooklyn, NY 914-844-3689 capellinidesignassociates.com Janice Parker Landscape Architects

“Creative spirit and technical expertise that produces unique and comprehensive solutions to complex site challenges.”

P.O. Box 221 Sherman 860-350-4497 janiceparker.com Jennifer Anderson Design & Development

“Creating outdoor living spaces with distinct identities.”

154 Belden Hill Rd. Wilton 203-834-9666 jenniferanderson-designs.com

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“Excellence in design and outstanding client service.”

30 West Putnam Ave. Greenwich 203-625-9460 granoffarchitects.com

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JMKA Architects

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Klaff’s

“A unique, personal architectural process is the hallmark of our firm.”

17 Kings Highway N Westport 203-222-1222 jmkarchitects.com

“Offering our clients design and products that are as unique as they are.”

28 Washington St. Norwalk 203-866-1603 klaffs.com

Joeb Moore + Partners

Kolkowitz Kusske Architects and Landscape Architects

“Creative environments that explore the interface between social and physical, convention and invention, art and construction.”

203-769-5828 20 Bruce Park Ave. Greenwich joebmoore.com Jonathan Wagner, AIA Architect

Krista Fox

“A love of traditional Connecticut architecture and Cornell training in Modernism influences my work.”

11 Riverfield Dr. Weston 203-454-1821 jwaia.com

“We believe that every space has a message to tell and we try and articulate that message in a rich, faceted and unique way.”

103 Jelliff Mill Rd. New Canaan 203-594-9161 kgfinteriors.com

Katie Brown Landscape Design

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“We work closely with our clients to understand their needs, analyze their site and create a shared vision and environment.”

23 Cudlipp St. Norwalk 203-838-5860

Klaff’s

“Good design relates the inside to the outside seamlessly, creating views and maximizing vistas for all seasons.”

399 Riversville Rd. Greenwich 203-622-0250 katiebrownlandscapedesign.com Keller Brown Design & Decoration

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“Inspired family homes.”

705 Ponus Ridge New Canaan 203-972-2136 kellerbrowndesignanddecoration.com

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Laura Bohn Design Associates

Lindy Weaver Design Associates LLC

“My goal is to simplify the way of living to the most essential level.”

300 West 14 St. NYC 212-645-3636 lbda.com

“The best kitchens respect the architecture of the house itself.”

76 Sinawoy Rd. Greenwich 203-912-0004 detailseast.com

Laura Kaehler Architects

Lynn Morgan

“Custom, detailed and well-crafted spaces designed to reflect the client’s unique taste.”

80 Greenwich Ave. Greenwich 203-629-4646 kaehlerarchitects.com

“A clean, crisp, fresh look with a touch of whimsy while maintaining a traditional feel.”

111 Rowayton Ave. Norwalk 203-866-1940 lynnmorgandesign.com

The LaurelRock Company

Lynne Scalo Design

“A rich synthesis of utility and artistry.”

969 Danbury Rd. Wilton 203-544-0062 laurelrock.com

“Transcending both staid traditionalism and faddish trends to instill timelessness.”

23 Jesup Rd. Westport 203-222-4991 lynnescalo.com

Lembo Design Inc.

“I like to create timeless, harmonious, refined inner worlds that inspire the mind and spirit.”

143 Reade St., Studio 6B NYC 212-732-0153 lembodesign.com

Mar Silver

“Sensual, sophisticated homes with a twist of the unexpected.”

14 Post Rd. W Westport 203-341-0413 marsilver.com

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Design Directory Mitchell Studio

Mariani Gardens

“Create ‘rooms’ with different feelings, all connected, but delivering a series of surprises.”

45 Bedford Rd. Armonk, NY 914-273-3083 marianigardens.com Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA

Martha Baker

“High-end custom homes, clubhouses, trademark commercial buildings and historic restorations.”

96 Old Post Rd., Suite 200 Southport 203-294-2388 markfinlay.com Martha Baker Landscape Design, LLC

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“To implement plant materials, such as hedges and shaped boxwood, that provide architectural interest in the garden.”

5 John St. Greenwich 203-661-7393 marthabaker.com Matthew Patrick Smyth Inc.

McGuire Home

“Creating special spaces for clients to live and work in for everyday life!”

626 Fifth Ave. Larchmont, NY 917-453-9732 mcguire-home.com

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Michael Trapp, Inc.

“Make it look like it has always been there, no matter how far-fetched.”

7 River Rd., Box 67 West Cornwall 860-672-6098 michaeltrapp.com Michael Whaley Interiors, Inc.

“Appropriate, clean and organized.”

136 E 57th St., #901 NYC 212-333-5353 matthewsmyth.com

“Luxurious warmth with a modern sensibility.”

235 Scofieldtown Rd. North Stamford 203-595-9845 michaelwhaleyinteriors.com

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Mitchell Studio

“Get to know the client and their lifestyle and design a warm, inviting space.”

547 Lake Ave. Greenwich mbinteriorsct.com 914-420-4845

“Inventive and unique homes expressed in traditional styles.”

35 Elm St. New Haven 203-624-7440 mitchellstudio.net

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Patrick Mele

Poggenpohl U.S., Inc.

“Luxury kitchens that have been at the forefront of design for over 120 years.”

270 Park Ave. South NYC 212-228-3334 poggenpohl.com

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508.228.1120 Nantucket, MA. 203.838.8100 Westport, CT. www.dujardindesign.com

“Architecture should be harmoniously linked to our environment.”

101 Shore Rd. Old Lyme 860-434-7707 pointonearchitects.com

NuKitchens

“Create elegant, timeless kitchen designs which will surpass the trends.”

132 Water St. Norwalk 203-831-9000 nukitchens.com Pagliaro Bartels Sajda Architects LLC

“Hallmark is the marriage of the building and site.”

3 Pine St. Norwalk 203-838-5517 pbs-archs.com Pat Miller Designs

“Great design is a necessity that should enrich and reward everyone.”

281 Stanwich Rd. Greenwich 203-904-4777 patmillerdesigns.com Patrick Mele

“Customized environments that are bold, sophisticated and capture the essence of clients’ unique personalities.”

125 East 69th St., Suit 4R NYC 203-550-2264 patrickmele.com Philip Gorrivan

“Rooms that feel at once classic and layered, as well as tailored and modern.”

410 East 59th St., 1A NYC 212-339-7696 philipgorrivan.com

Polly Denham

“I would describe my style as transitional with clean lines.”

255 Ocean Dr. E Stamford 203-249-6530 pollydenhaminteriors.com Richard Bergmann Architects

“Architecture and landscape is one art— one flows into the other.”

63 Park St. New Canaan 203-966-9505 Robert Couturier, Inc.

“Décor must be appropriate to the architecture, to the clients and to the setting.”

69 Mercer St. NYC 212-463-7177 robertcouturier.com Roberto Fernandez Landscaping

“Breathtaking and peaceful spaces.”

331 Selleck St. Stamford 203-869-3171 robertofernandez.com Robert Couturier

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Designer Directory

Sam Allen

Sean O’Kane AIA Architect PC

“Designing future solutions for our clients with knowledge and respect for the past.”

412 Main St., Suites 6 & 8 Ridgefield 203-438-4208 sokaia.com Shope Reno Wharton Associates

“Memorable design work, rich in both character and detail, but reflective of today’s lifestyle.”

18 Marshall St. Norwalk 203-852-7250 shoperenowharton.com

Rock Spring Design Group, LLC

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“Elegant taste perfectly blends objects, patterns and textures to create serene, beautiful, livable and comfortable interiors.”

525 7th Ave., Suite 808 212-710-5388 susanzisesgreen.com

Vicente-Burin Architects

“Our passion for challenging projects is enhanced by the ability to cross-pollinate design skills among building typologies.”

11 Wilton Rd. Westport 203-222-4848 ferrisarch.com

“A unique and fresh interpretation of structure.”

200 Carter Henry Dr. Fairfield 203-319-9571 vbarchitect.com Susan Zises Green

Victoria Hagan Interiors

Sandra Morgan Interiors

“Great design is the result of an open dialogue between client and designer.”

70 Arch St. Greenwich 203-629-8121 sandramorganinteriors.com

Sandra Morgan

“Honest, classic design defines the most beautiful interiors.”

1790 Broadway, 19th Floor NYC 212 888-1178 victoriahagan.com

Spaulding Landscape Architects, LLC

Wesley Stout Associates LLC

“A design process founded on the seamless marriage of house and landscape.”

96 Main St. New Canaan 203-966-3100 wesleystout.com

“Simple, classic and comfortable kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces.”

201 Penfield Rd. Fairfield 203-292-9245 sagedesign.com

Sarah Blank Design Studio

“Every space deserves to function well.”

1472 Post Rd. Darien 203-655-6900 sarahblankdesignstudio.com

“Innovative, unique, professional landscape solutions to bring our client’s vision to life.”

13 High Clear Dr. Stamford 203-322-6404 spauldinglandscapearchitects.com

Sam Allen Interiors

S.B. Long Interiors, Inc.

Steven Mueller Architects, LLC

Young Huh LLC

“Clean and comfortable style that encompasses themes all the way from Organic Elegance to Parisian Hollywood Glamour.”

Westport 203-984-5590 samalleninteriors.com

“I design spaces that are a careful blend of modern and traditional styles.”

P.O. Box 338 Washington Depot 203-769-1030 sblonginteriors.com

“Rich architectural history fuels my passion to design residences of distinction.”

32 Field Point Rd. Greenwich 203-869-3758 stevenmuellerarchitects.com

“Interiors that reflect a love of art and artisans, materials and textures.”

23 West 73rd St., Suite 202 NYC 212-595-3767 younghuh.com

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Sage Design

Susan Zises Green, Inc. ASID

“Sophisticated style, award-winning interiors, abundant comfort, and graceful, eco-elegant design.”

P.O. Box 5202 Westport 203-838-8100 dujardindesign.com

Roger Ferris + Partners

“Timeless designs that represent the needs of my client with the finest materials.”

17 Kings Highway N Westport 203-222-4944 roseadamshome.com

“Respond to the character of each site, understand the desires and needs of the clients, and design with simplicity.”

350 Riverside Ave. G reenwich 203-637-4225 susancohenlandscapes.com

Trudy Dujardin

“Great landscapes are a collaboration between the needs of the homeowner and the land itself.”

55 Corporate Dr. Trumbull 203-268-6979 rockspringdesign.com

Rose Adams

Susan Cohen Landscape Architect

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