New Hampshire Home November/December 2016

Downsizing with Style • An Extreme Kitchen Makeover • Savory Holiday Fare

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56 A Lakeside Retreat Mixes Old and New

24 Favorite Finds

A new boathouse and pavilion share space with a house, guest house and historic cabin on the shores of a New Hampshire lake.

By Jenny Donelan | Photography by John W. Hession

68 The Feast of the Seven Fishes

Fresh seafood is a delicious way to celebrate the holidays.

Text by Mary Ann Esposito | Food styling by Mary Ann Esposito and Joe Faro | Photography by John W. Hession

76 A Striking Makeover

When a kitchen didn’t work or feel right, Nashuabased designer David Annand helped the homeowners make a dramatic transformation.

By Carrie Sherman | Photography by Loretta Berardinelli

84 TRANSFORMATION Deck the House!

For Renovations

By Debbie Kane

28 M aster of his craft

92 GARDEN R x

Cooking to Perfection

Perfect Plants for Christmas

By Andi Axman

By Robin Sweetser

36 BY DESIGN

104 At Home in New Hampshire

Downsizing with Style

A Holiday Tree for Wildlife

By Barbara Coles

48 INSPIRATION

A Renovation Made to Order

By Cynthia Copeland Illustration by Carolyn Vibbert

By Debbie Kane

in every issue 18 From the Editor 20 Letters From our Readers 22 On the Town

98 Home Resources 100 M ark Your Calendar !

On the cover: Emily Shakra, of Emily Shakra Home Staging & Design in Bedford, helped a client downsize from a larger home and renovate her new space so it was “happy and stylish.” Photography by John W. Hession Visit us online at www.nhhomeMagazine.com to read our digital edition, learn about events and use our resource guide.

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Sharron R. McCarthy Andi Axman Art D irector John R. Goodwin Photo E ditor John W. Hession Asso c iate E ditor Kara Steere editorial Assistant Rose Zevos King photo Assistant Morgan Karanasios

PR ESI DENT/PU B LISH ER

Loretta Berardinelli is a photographer who works on a variety of commercial projects for designers and builders throughout New England.

Barbara Coles has long reported on life in New Hampshire, first at Nashua radio station WOTW, then at New Hampshire Public Television and most recently at New Hampshire Magazine. She’s now a contributing editor for the magazine and editor of its Bride issues as well as a freelance writer for various publications. She can be reached at barbaracoles@comcast.net.

Cynthia Copeland is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 books, including Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me and Good Riddance. Her books have sold more than a million copies and have been translated into eight languages. She lives with her family in southwestern New Hampshire.

Jenny Donelan is an editor and writer with a wide variety of interests, and has covered areas that include computer technology, best business practices, pets, skiing and home design. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe and numerous other publications.

EDITOR

senior desi g ners

Jodie Hall, Wendy Wood contributors

Loretta Berardinelli, Barbara Coles, Cynthia Copeland, Jenny Donelan, Mary Ann Esposito, Joe Faro, Debbie Kane, Leo McKillop, Carrie Sherman, Robin Sweetser, Carolyn Vibbert regional sales m anag er

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Mary Ann Esposito is the host of the public television series Ciao Italia, now in its twenty-sixth season, and the author of twelve cookbooks, including her most recent, Ciao Italia Family Classics. She lives in New Hampshire. Visit her website at www.ciaoitalia.com.

Joe Faro is the owner and founder of Tuscan Kitchen & Market, which showcases artisanal regional foods from Italy with locations in Salem, New Hampshire, and Burlington, Massachusetts. He also operates an Italian cooking school in Salem. See www.tuscanbrands.com for more information about the restaurants, stores and cooking school.

Debbie Kane is a writer and editor based on the New Hampshire Seacoast. She writes about home, design, food, spirits and a variety of other subjects for regional publications and clients across New England. She may be reached at www.debbiekanewriter.com.

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Morgan Karanasios is both New Hampshire Home’s photo assistant and a contributing photographer; she graduated in 2015 from the University of New Hampshire. While she was a student in Dijon, France, she took photographs throughout Europe and continues to develop her passion for photography.

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Rose Zevos King is New Hampshire Home’s editorial assistant. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in art history at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.

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Leo McKillop has been photographing interior and exterior architectural spaces since 2008, and he counts Cebula Design in Newburyport, Massachusetts, among his clients. McKillop’s passion is bird photography, which he pursues weekly. He lives in Manchester and can be reached at www.leomckillop.com.

Carrie Sherman works as a freelance writer/editor. She also writes fiction, and her short stories have been published in the Saint Katherine Review and Yankee magazine. She lives in Kittery Point, Maine, with her husband, Terry, and their dog. She can be reached at carrie.sherman7@gmail.com.

Robin Sweetser writes a gardening column for the Sunday Concord Monitor and is a contributor to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, among other publications. A former Seacoast resident, she now lives and gardens in Hillsborough.

Carolyn Vibbert is a Portsmouth illustrator whose work also appears on packaging for food and wine brands such as Barbara’s, Stone Cellars and Williams Sonoma. She is represented by Freda Scott, and you can see more of her work at www.fredascottcreative.com.

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N I N A’ S T I P S FOR REMODELING YOUR KITCHEN

Tip 1 Maximizing your storage is essential to having a great kitchen. I have seen many kitchens that have no place to put the frying pans, no real pantry and no counter space on either side of the cook top. These are not functioning kitchens. I maintain that all cabinets less than 12 inches wide are useless.

What can you store in them? Not much. If you are going to spend the money to remodel your kitchen, let a designer help you maximize the storage space so you really can use it. No more trips to the basement to get that pan or roll of paper towels. At Dream Kitchens, I guarantee we will give you at least 30 percent more storage.

Tip 2 Lifestyle. The kitchen is the center of our lives. We cook, our children study, and we entertain in the kitchen. This makes the layout essential. How many times have you asked your child to “stop standing there so I can get to the fridge?”

We should be able to easily chat with guests, put chips and dip out on a buffet, and watch TV. We want guests welcome in the kitchen, but on the fringes where they add to the fun but don’t get in the way.

Tip 3 Show your personality. There are endless ways to personalize in all styles and tastes, including backsplash,

stained glass, contrasting stains or paint colors and moldings. Normally I visit a client’s home, view the colors and the styles throughout, and bring that into the kitchen. I can make your new space reflect a calm, playful, practical, elegant, or subtle style. The kitchen is where you spend your time and it should be a showcase for the rest of your home.

Tip 4 Get rid of the clutter. Most people’s countertops are just full of things. You are lucky to have 12 inches of countertop that does not have something on it. This makes it almost impossible to prepare food. In addition, when we entertain in our kitchen it makes us look messy. I will clear off your countertops - and even get rid of that ugly drying rack next to the sink. To entertain in the kitchen, it should look beautiful, clean and tidy.

Tip 5 No Exercise in the kitchen. There are many places we should get exercise, but the kitchen is not one of them.

All items should be close at hand so you can change a pan without taking a step or bending your knees. Most kitchens have pots and pans stored too far away. Good cooking is about timing and everything should be at your fingertips.

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Dramatic Transformations

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enovating a home, or even just a part of a home, is no mean feat—especially if you continue to live there while the work is going on. After doing your homework and coming up with a plan, it’s time to pack up and move out of the soon-to-be-

transformed space. That’s not a problem if you’re reworking a guest room or remodeling a garage. But when you’re redoing your kitchen—ay yay yay! You quickly remember being a college freshman: cooking (if you can call it that) on a hot plate, and doing dishes in the bathroom or laundry sink. And you can forget about privacy, with contractors showing up for work by 7 a.m. every weekday. The dust, the dirt, the disruption, the decisions—it’s not an easy process, but boy, is it a rewarding one in the end.

In this issue, we feature a variety of projects that have dramatically changed spaces and how the homeowners live in them. Thanks to help from Emily Shakra, of Emily Shakra Home Staging & Design in Bedford, one homeowner was able to transform the openconcept of her condo’s interior into the dream home she wanted at this stage in her life, thereby creating “an oasis” to come home to (page 36).

Renovating a home is not an easy

process, but it is

a rewarding one.

David Annand of Expert Design Solutions in Nashua had a real challenge on his hands when a client asked him to fix a kitchen and family room that felt out of kilter (page 76).

Kitchen fixtures were not centered, and the island created narrow pathways that made cooking difficult. A big window was moved; new cabinets, counters and appliances were installed; and voila—magic happened.

Bill Soupcoff, of TMS Architects in Portsmouth, helped long-time clients update a lovely Seacoast home by focusing on the kitchen, living room and dining room (page 48). With help from interior designer Michael Cebula, of Cebula Design in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the first-floor living areas became brighter and more intimate spaces without altering the home’s basic shape.

Chris Williams, of Christopher P. Williams Architects in Meredith, began working with a client in the late 1980s and recently designed a substantial addition to the main house (page 56). He also restored an old cabin on the property, which was cited for Excellence in Historic Renovation by New Hampshire Home’s 2016 Design Awards.

With the holidays upon us, we hope you’ll find inspiration in how two homes were decorated—and take the two holiday home tours on December 4 that New Hampshire Home is sponsoring (page 84).

When it comes time to plan your holiday menu, consider delicious and easy-to-prepare seafood recipes that Mary Ann Esposito and Joe Faro of the Tuscan Kitchen & Market in Salem, New Hampshire, and Burlington, Massachusetts, prepared for their traditional Feast of Seven Fishes (page 68). For a menu focused on local and sustainable ingredients, see what Pine Restaurant’s executive chef, Justin Dain, has to offer (page 28).

However you celebrate the holidays, here’s wishing you and your loved ones all the very best this season!

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letters from our readers

From the left: New Hampshire Furniture Master Greg Brown and his Alden Rocker; Dinner at the Camp tablescape by Anne Cowenhoven of Accent & Design in York, Maine; the renovated Waterville Valley kitchen by Randy Trainor of C. Randolph Trainor Interiors in Franconia.

Architects’ magic

Thanks so much for the beautiful article and photographs on the Savidge Library at the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough [Designed by Artists, for Artists, July/August 2016] as well as for the shout out for Medal Day. The spread is beautiful, and I also love Howard Mansfield’s essay on the last page, Sheds for New Hampshire Homes, with the photo of Marion MacDowell’s log cabin.

—Cheryl Young, executive director of the MacDowell Colony in New York, New York

Fantastic furniture

We put John W. Hession’s photo of Greg Brown with his Alden Rocker from Carving a Path [September/October 2016] on Instagram, and it went through the roof.

It received 793 likes—our most ever— and we gained nearly three hundred new followers! The Alden Rocker has been posted before and has always done well, but this response was tremendous.

—Sheri Keniston in Portsmouth

Splendid tables

Setting a Festive Table [September/October 2016] was fabulous. John Benford’s photos were gorgeous, and Debbie Kane wrote a great article on table settings. Thank you so much for all your support of our upcoming event!

—Mary-Jo Monusky, executive director of Arts in Reach in Portsmouth

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One of our loyal fans

Thanks for a great magazine—New Hampshire Home the only home magazine I still receive (and read cover-to-cover, often looking for people I know and love)!

At one time, I subscribed to a lot of home magazines, especially when we were building our house. These included Better Homes and Gardens (had enough after several years as a subscriber), Traditional Home (often too “formal” for me), New England Home (all ads—ugh!), House Beautiful (not a lot of substance) and Cottage Living (which I enjoyed, but it went out of print). New Hampshire Home has stood the test of time for me, especially now that I live (and love it) here!

—Gloria Morison in Peterborough

Happy readers

Just wanted to say that your July/August 2016 issue is extremely beautiful and well written—congratulations to all!

—Jack Burnett, managing editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac in Dublin

We continue to be impressed with the high caliber of New Hampshire Home. Thank you for featuring us in your beautiful September/October issue. Your Kitchen and Bath Showcase was superb, and your entire team—Carrie Sherman, John W. Hession and Morgan Karanasios—was a delight to work with.

—Susan Crupi of David R. Crupi, LLC in Hollis

I thoroughly enjoyed Katherine Towler’s essay, Things That Really Matter [September/October 2016] and was excited to learn about her books. I have one on reserve at my library. I design and sew window treatments, and so look forward to reading each issue of New Hampshire Home cover-to-cover.

Thank you for all your dedicated work and creating such a wonderful magazine!

—Michele Milosh of Brown Eyed Girl Custom Curtains in Hudson

Derek Marshall Lighting was thrilled to be included in A Complicated Renovation [September/October 2016]. This project, designed by Randy Trainor of C. Randolph Trainor Interiors in Franconia, was a very interesting job. We love your magazine and look forward to the next issue!

—Linda Whitworth of Derek Marshall Lighting LLC in Sandwich

Editor’s note

Please know that (207) 780-6136 is the correct phone number for Tracy Davis of Urban Dwellings in Portland, Maine. Davis did the interior design for the Wolfeboro home featured in A House at Home on the Lake in July/August 2016.

We love hearing your thoughts about the stories we’ve published, and we’re always on the lookout for homes and gardens that might interest our readers. Write to us at Editor; New Hampshire Home; 150 Dow Street; Manchester, NH 03101; or e-mail editor@nhhomemagazine.com. We look forward to hearing from you! november/december 2016

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on the town

Extraordinary gardeners

Hundreds of people toured ten gardens in New Hampshire and Vermont over an August weekend during the annual Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Tour. On Friday night in Peterborough, garden writer Page Dickey (right) lectured about outstanding American gardens; Joe Valentine (left) hosted tours of his gardens at Juniper Hill Farm in Francestown on Saturday.

Photography courtesy of Laura Palmer

A Medal Day for the record books

Nearly 2,400 people—the biggest crowd ever—gathered at the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough in August to celebrate the fifty-seventh Edward MacDowell Medalist, Toni Morrison (right), shown with board chair, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon (left). Morrison won a Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for her novel Beloved and was the first African American woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Literature, which she was given in 1993.

Photography courtesy of Joanna Eldredge Morrissey

A successful fair

Staff and juried members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen celebrated the 2016 Annual Craftsmen’s Fair in Newbury in front of the Mount Washington Cog Railway’s historic Peppersass engine.

More than 22,000 people visited the fair in August, and the Mount Washington Cog Railway was the lead sponsor of the nine-day event.

Photo courtesy of Sullivan Creative

Happy birthday!

In August, the Warner House Association held its first Celtic celebration in honor of the first owner of the house, Captain Archibald MacPhaedris, who was Scots-Irish. The Celtic Festival celebrated the three-hundredth birthday of the house and featured musical presentations throughout the afternoon.

Also attending was Richard Lockhart, president of the Scots Charitable Society (left photo). Carol Seely, James Smith and Melissa Walker (left to right in right photo) helped plan the event. Photography by Morgan Karanasios

Supporting a landmark

Among the nearly 200 people who gathered in September to raise funds for the beloved John Paul Jones House, the national historic landmark owned by Portsmouth Historical Society, were (from left) Kathleen Soldati, executive director of Portsmouth Historical Society; Justin Caramagno; Janice Morse; Reagan Ruedig; and board president Ed Mallon.

Photography courtesy of Raya Al-Hashmi

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Have a seat on this new version of the classic leather Chesterfield sofa from the Barrymore Collection.

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Put this Boston Table—made from walnut with ebony pulls—in a place where it will get the attention is deserves.

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Set a colorful table with Baci Arabesque wineglasses.

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Brighten up your fireplace with a made-to-order firescreen by David Little, a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.

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master of his craft

Cooking to Perfection Thanks to its talented executive chef Justin Dain, Pine Restaurant is outstanding in its farm-to-table field.

Justin Dain is the executive chef at the stylish Pine Restaurant at the historic Hanover Inn, which underwent a substantial renovation in 2013.

W

hether Dartmouth College

sustainable ingredients. The result is a

prepare foods for banquets and other

is in session or not, business

125-seat restaurant with urbane décor

college events; offsite catering for area

is brisk year-round at Pine

that includes pieces by Vermont-based

businesses; and other special occasions,

Restaurant, located in the historic Ha-

Pompanoosuc Mills and Simon Pearce,

such as weddings.

nover Inn owned by the college. That’s

which would be right at home in down-

because the inn underwent a substan-

town Boston or New York City.

New Hampshire Home spoke with Dain— who earned his stripes at Meritage at the

Dain has worked at the Hanover Inn

Boston Harbor Hotel—about his recipe

restaurateur and celebrity chef Michael

since 2010 and now supervises a staff of

for bringing sophisticated dining to a

Schlow was recruited to work with the

twenty. In addition to serving breakfast,

classic New England college town as

inn’s executive chef Justin Dain to cre-

lunch, dinner, and Saturday and Sun-

well as how he keeps his menu fresh and

ate a new menu focused on local and

day brunch at Pine, Dain and his staff

exciting.

tial renovation in 2013: Boston-based

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New Hampshire Home [NHH]: How did

New England cuisine and refined my

sented in the past. I like Asian touches

you get your start in the restaurant

palate for fine dining.

a lot, especially togarashi, a Japanese

business?

Justin Dain (JD): I grew up in Waterbury,

Vermont, and when I was fifteen, I got a job as a busboy at the Stowe Mountain Lodge. One day, a cook didn’t show up for work, so I started flipping burgers and making French fries. I loved it and couldn’t get enough. During the second semester of my senior year in high school, I worked at Foxfire Italian Restaurant in Stowe, Vermont, and earned academic credit for cooking there. My school was very supportive of me, and when I graduated I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

From there, I got an associate degree at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and then a bachelor degree in food and beverage management to the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont. I began as an intern at the Boston Harbor Hotel, and worked my way up from line cook, to sous chef and to restaurant

NHH: And where did your interest in

farm to table come from?

JD: Growing up in Vermont made me

appreciate the importance of local farmers. Local is my passion at Pine. I also like to give back with volunteer work for local organizations, such as March of Dimes and Vital Communities.

The renovation of the Hanover Inn

spice blend with orange zest, and yuzu, a Japanese citrus and white soy sauce.

I like fresh fish a lot, and we serve oysters and raw fish in a refined, forward-thinking way. We’ve served a ceviche made from fresh Atlantic halibut with olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, edamame, jalapenos, pickled shallots and micro cilantro.

gave me a wonderful opportunity, as

NHH: Are there items on the menu

I was charged with bringing the best

that are always there?

food to the area. There’s no other

JD: Our menus are seasonal, and change

restaurant like Pine around here. We

five or six times a year, but there are

like to cater to our clientele who travel

some signature dishes that remain. We

by keeping our dishes simple, flavorful,

always have gnocchi on the menu, but

looking good and tasting good. We are

the setup changes; steak tartare with

also big proponents of clean eating and

different accompaniments; two or

no chemicals in our food. Most of our

three fresh pastas; a salad; a salmon

local purveyors of produce are organic,

dish; oysters; different raw fish offer-

and we use local sources for our beef,

ings; and homemade chips, with all

chicken and pigs. All our fish is from

our own spices.

the East Coast, and our oysters are from Massachusetts.

NHH: Where do you like to go

out to dinner?

NHH: What are some of your current

JD: My favorite restaurant is Eleven

restaurants in Boston. Executive chef

favorites on the menu?

Madison Park in New York City. Their

Daniel Bruce, who is still there, pushed

JD: We push the envelope with how

food is at the forefront of American

me and made me who I am today. With

food is presented, rather than being

his help, I got a great education about

concerned with how food was pre-

chef at Meritage, one of six four-star

continued on page 31

Justin Dain serves a holiday dinner at home to his wife Kristen and their children, Lily and Connor. See recipes on the following pages. www .nhhomemagazine.com

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Master of his craft

Homemade Gnocchi with Caramelized Onions, Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Pecorino Ser v es 6 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) of unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon, divided Salt, to taste 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 8 eggs 1 Spanish onion

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1/2 pound slab bacon 1 cup halved Brussels sprouts ¼ cup vegetable stock 2 tablespoons pecorino cheese 2 tablespoons canola oil Fresh chives, to garnish

1. Bring 2 cups water, 2 sticks butter and salt to a boil. Add the flour and stir until fully incorporated.

2. Place the mixture in a standing mixer with the paddle attachment. Add the parmesan cheese and mix for 30 seconds. Slowly add the eggs one at a time.

3. Bring 4 quarts (16 cups) of water with salt to taste to a boil.

4. Place gnocchi mixture in a piping bag with a large plain tip. Pipe small amounts into the boiling water. Cook each batch for 1 minute. Cool and reserve.

5. Julienne the onion and sauté in 2 tablespoons canola oil over low-medium heat until caramelized. Cool and reserve.

6. Cut the slab bacon into a small dice and slowly render in a sauté pan on low to medium heat until crispy. Cool and reserve.

7. In a sauté pan, add 2 tablespoons canola oil and Brussels sprouts, and sauté until slightly caramelized. Add the gnocchi and vegetable stock, and bring to a simmer.

Once the stock is reduced by half, add the caramelized onions, slab bacon and 1 tablespoon butter. Turn off the heat, add the pecorino cheese and stir.

8. Serve in a bowl or on a platter, and garnish with chopped chives.

Recipe courtesy of Justin Dain 30 | New Hampshire Home

At home, Justin Dain prepares gnocchi while his son, Connor, stirs the Celery Root and Potato Purée (see recipe on page 32). november/december 2016

continued from page 29

cooking, and it’s always fun to see what they’re doing. I get ideas and learn new things.

I love raw bars like Row 34 in Boston. One opened in Portsmouth last year. And I like Uni in Boston, too.

I go to new restaurants all the time, to see what other chefs are thinking and what flavors they’re pairing.

We’ll go out, have an appetizer and cocktail, and then bounce around to a new place. I make notes and take photos to use as a reference. Dining out is always a learning experience.

NHH: What are some of the

memorable meals you’ve cooked?

JD: I’ve cooked for [former dining

critic of the New York Times and editor of Gourmet] Ruth Reichl when she spoke at a couple of events at Dartmouth in 2011. Later that year, I was invited to cook at the James Beard Foundation for a sold-out, five-course dinner, which was another privilege and honor.

NHH: What do you do on your

days off?

JD: I love to cook. Every day, I cook

breakfast for my children, and every night I’m off, I cook dinner for my wife Kristen and the kids. Our son Connor is seven, and he knows how to use a knife and stir dishes that

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It’s so wonderful to see how the kids’ tastes and skills are developing.

NHH

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Slow-Roasted Prime Rib 1 five-pound prime beef rib-eye roast (boneless or on the bone) Salt and coarse-ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme 2 tablespoons canola oil Sprouts, for garnish Recipe courtesy of Justin Dain

Ser v es 6

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the rib roast liberally with salt and pepper.

2. In a small bowl, add the chopped rosemary, thyme and canola oil. Rub the rib roast with the herb and oil mixture until completely coated. Put the rib roast into a roasting pan with a roasting rack to help keep cooking even throughout the beef. oast for 1½ hours or until internal temperature reaches 110°F for medium rare.

3. R Let the roast rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Garnish with sprouts.

Note: For even cooking, take the meat out of the refrigerator and bring up to room temperature. This reduces cooking time and produces an optimal finished dish.

Celery Root and Potato Purée 6 sprigs fresh thyme 5 ounces unsalted butter 2 cups heavy cream 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and medium diced 1 large celery root, peeled and medium diced Salt, to taste Chopped chives, for garnish

Recipe courtesy of Justin Dain 32 | New Hampshire Home

Ser v es 6

1. In a medium pot, add the thyme, butter and heavy cream.

Bring to a simmer and turn the heat off to let the thyme steep for 30 minutes.

2. Fill a large pot with a steamer basket with water (the water shouldn’t be high enough to come through the steamer holes). Bring to a simmer. Add the potatoes and celery root. Cover the pot and steam the vegetables for about 30 minutes or until tender.

3. Remove the potatoes and celery root from the steamer basket, and pass them through a fine sieve into a large bowl. Strain the heavy cream mixture over the top. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add salt as needed. Garnish with chopped chives. november/december 2016

Local Mushroom, Cipollini Onion, Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Tuscan Kale Hash Ser v es 6

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8 large cipollini onions, peeled and quartered 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided Salt and pepper, to taste 1½ cups Brussels sprouts, halved 1/4 cup bacon lardons (small diced bacon) 2 cups local mushrooms, cleaned and hand-pulled to make long, thin strips (hen of the woods are my personal favorite) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 2 cups Tuscan kale, rough cut 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss the quartered cipollini onions with 1 tablespoon of canola oil, salt and pepper. Roast the onions for 8–10 minutes, or until soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from oven and reserve for the hash.

2. Toss the Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon canola oil, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and reserve for hash.

3. In a heavy-duty pot, add the bacon and cook over low-medium heat to render out the fat and make crispy lardons.

4. Turn the heat up to medium-high, and add the mushrooms and butter to the bacon, and continue to cook until the mushrooms are slightly caramelized.

5. Add the garlic, kale, cipollini onions, Brussels sprouts and thyme to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat and let the flavors develop for the hash.

6. Add the sherry vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and serve on a large platter.

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Chocolate Robuchan Tart 23/4 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced 1¾ pound 60% butterfat chocolate 3 ounces butter, cubed 5 eggs 2 Chocolate Tart Shells Fresh berries, for garnish.

M a k es t wo 1 0 - i n ch ta r t s

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. In a pot with a thick bottom, heat the heavy cream, milk and ginger in a saucepan. Let the liquid steep for 10 minutes to help infuse flavor.

2. Raise the heat so the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat, strain the mixture over the chocolate in a metal mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Slowly add the butter; continue to whisk until the butter is melted and incorporated.

3. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and add to the chocolate mixture. Pour the chocolate mixture into Chocolate Tart Shells and bake for 18 minutes.

4. Chill the tarts for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh berries.

Chocolate Tart Shells 6 ounces butter, cut into small cubes 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 eggs 21/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder Pinch of salt Recipe courtesy of Justin Dain 34 | New Hampshire Home

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, add the butter and sugar.

Mix the ingredients until smooth.

2. Slowly add the eggs and mix until fully incorporated.

3. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and salt in to the butter, sugar and egg mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.

4. Divide the dough into two balls and roll out for the tart shells. Bake the tart shells in a fluted tart pan for 12 minutes. november/december 2016

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Pops of color against a palette of neutral tan and sea-gray walls is a theme that interior designer Emily Shakra, of Emily Shakra Home Staging & Design in Bedford, used throughout Diane Dunkle’s detached condominium. Soft greens and blues are mixed in to add a calming element.

Downsizing with Style New furnishings and colorful décor made

moving to a

smaller home fun.

“H

appy, stylish and classy”—that’s the

concept interior needed a lot of updating to

look that decorator Emily Shakra,

make it the “oasis” she wanted.

of Emily Shakra Home Staging &

Shakra had staged Dunkle’s former home

Design in Bedford, was aiming for when she

for sale, so they already knew they worked

renovated the home of Diane Dunkle of Bed-

well together. “She understood my lifestyle

ford. “I wanted the home to reflect her stage

and personality,” Dunkle says. Apparently,

of life,” Shakra says.

Shakra also understood Dunkle would be

That stage involved downsizing from a large home to smaller one—for Dunkle, this meant a detached condo built in

open to a bolder décor than she was used to.

“Emily pushed me out of my comfort

2000. Dunkle loved the privacy and ease of

zone so I could get the house of my dreams,”

maintenance it would afford, but the open-

Dunkle says.

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Start with some color

bring a bit of freshness and fun to the

It started with placing pops of color

home,” Shakra says.

against a neutral tan and sea-gray

Dunkle especially loves the color

paint palette that was used on the

theme of chartreuse (“Google ‘char-

walls throughout the seven-room

treuse’ and it means ‘happy,’” she

house. “I added colorful pillows, art

says) and bright avocado that ties the

and accessories to pack a punch, and

rooms together.

While planning the renovation of the condo, Emily Shakra (left) suggested homeowner Diane Dunkle go with a bolder décor than she had in her former home. Dunkle says her decision to do that created “the house of my dreams.” www.nhhomemagazine.com

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Softer greens and blues—what

The combination office/music

Shakra calls “nature’s most soothing

room/small guest room presented

colors”—are mixed into the bright

the biggest challenge. “It was no easy

colors to bring harmony and calmness

task,” Shakra says. But now there is

to the rooms.

room for guests; for the piano and

The mix is most evident in the liv-

guitar that Dunkle says she “dabbles

ing room, sunroom and combination

in”; and for the home office that’s just

office/music room/small guest room.

“thirty steps from my kitchen.”

In the living room, Shakra updated

In the sunroom, the neutral palette

the traditional furniture with “today’s

for the wicker furniture, blinds and si-

hottest patterns and hues.” A modern

sal rug again acts as a backdrop for the

Oriental carpet under the sofa table

splashes of color. “I also added a touch

provides a colorful focal point in an

of nature with plants and a hanging

otherwise restful room.

bird stand,” Shakra says. That’s one

To add seating, an upholstered

of Dunkle’s favorite things because it

bench was placed in front of the win-

holds the (not real) toucan that used

dow. Shakra also darkened the stain

to hang in her parents’ home. “It

on the floor and had the art reframed

reminds me of many great times

to fit over the sofa.

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In the sunroom (right), the neutral palette again acts as a backdrop for splashes of color. Plants and a hanging bird stand add a touch of nature. A wall and a sliding-glass door were removed to open the sunroom to the casual dining room (below) and the kitchen.

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of Kate Spade dinnerware. Open shelving is also used in the adjacent casual dining area, which features a circular table and chairs, and lighting with a drum shade.

It was the formal dining room that seriously pushed Dunkle out of her comfort zone. Shakra suggested using a mirrored grass cloth on the ceiling.

“It acts as a reflector and bounces light down into the room. It would also add a touch of modern flair and subtle surprise,” Shakra says.

Dunkle was skeptical, calling it a “crazy thing,” but now she “loves it.”

She says every first-time visitor gets a tour of the room.

Visitors also see open-framed, overA new center island (right) anchors the kitchen renovated by Capital Kitchen & Bath in Concord.

More cabinet space and counters were also added, with the gray of the center island providing a contrast with the Dove White cabinets. The homeowner’s Kate Spade dinnerware collection is displayed in an open, V-grooved plate rack (below).

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by design The bathroom—which also has the bedroom’s lavender color theme— features updated vanities with frameless cabinets with Shaker-style doors.

sized lantern lighting; a bench seat and chairs updated in a modern blue and green zigzag pattern; and a window treatment that, as Shakra says, “pulls the room together and helps unify the color scheme.”

The drapes in the dining room—in a leaf pattern that recalls the outdoors— hang from rods that are placed beyond and above the window frame. “That makes the ceiling appear taller and the windows larger,” Shakra says.

In the master suite Shakra used a similar stationary window treatment in the bedroom, but there, the drapes frame both the win-

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The biggest design challenge for Emily Shakra was the room that’s now a combination office/music room/small guest room.

dow and the bed. “The king bed was

Dunkle says. It’s also adorned with a

moved in front of the double window,”

painting that pleases her. She credits

Shakra says. “To make the bed look

Shakra with helping her to pick the

more aesthetically pleasing, I framed

right artwork throughout the house

the window with the drapes and a

and introducing her to an artist “who

decorative trim was added to them.”

painted pictures just for me. The ocean

The lavender bedding adds the “bit

scene in my bedroom, the tree in the

of sophistication, calmness and femi-

living room—I smile whenever I look

ninity that Diane wanted,” Shakra

at them.”

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a picture she had painted and placing it

print fabric.

on the mantel in the living room. “I’m

to the adjoining bathroom, which was renovated by Capital Kitchen & Bath.

not an artist, which makes that piece

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When the renovation started, Dunkle’s

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goal was to create “an oasis” to come

cabinets with Shaker-style doors.

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“The bathroom is adorned with spa

to “feel happiness” when she opened the door. Consider it done and done.

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A major focus of Michael and Irene Appe’s renovation was the kitchen. Improvements included new custom cabinetry, additional cooking prep and dining space, granite counter tops and new lighting. The tile backsplash is from the Pratt & Larson Crackle Collection, available at Portico Fine Tile & Design in Greenland. For the room’s color scheme, Michael Cebula, of Cebula Design in Newburyport, Massachusetts, was inspired by the Brunschwig + Fils curtain fabric.

A Renovation Made to Order Transforming a notso-extraordinary home in an

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found the perfect spot: a ten-year-old home

tive, and Irene also built a close working

on seventy-five acres, located at the end of

relationship with Soupcoff and Cebula, who

a long, twisting driveway, not far from the

brought fine design and attention to detail

rocky New Hampshire shore. The Appes

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knew exactly who could take the five-bed-

foot lakefront home. The new Seacoast

room home from ordinary to extraordinary:

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Bill Soupcoff of TMS Architects in Ports-

warmth and intimacy, creating a space that’s

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perfect for entertaining friends and family.

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inspiration

Photography by john w. hession

The dining room was opened up by removing two walls and adding arched openings to the kitchen and the front hallway. The traditional dining set, by Bausman, accommodates large family gatherings. The lighting is by Hammerton, and the floral arrangement (inset) is by Terrance Gleason of Greenery Designs in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

floor,” Soupcoff says. Construction,

closely with Cebula to select colors

describes as “rustically elegant,”

handled by Premier Builders of

and furnishings that would transform

were then monochromatic and dark.

Georgetown, Massachusetts, started

the space while reflecting her personal

A drapery fabric—Le Lac in tea, by

in December 2014.

taste. (“Picking out furniture and fabric

Brunschwig & Fils—provided the

is always the best part of a project,”

perfect inspiration. Cebula integrated

she notes.)

its soft blue greens in kitchen cabinetry

The color scheme was also important, especially to Irene, who wanted to bring

The interiors, which Cebula now

and wall trim, as well as its mellow

Photography by Leo Mckillop

light and color to the house. She worked

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Right: Rough-hewn ceiling beams contrast nicely with the bright living room.

The sofa, loveseat and coffee table are from Baker Furniture; the leather armchair from Hancock and Moore; and the upholstered armchairs from Hickory Chair.

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Below: The Appes’ renovation was a two-year collaboration. Gathered in the kitchen are (from left): Bill Soupcoff of TMS Architects in Portsmouth; homeowners Irene and Michael Appe; Dave Wenners and Carly Baker of C&D Painting in Amesbury, Massachusetts; and Michael Cebula of Cebula Design in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

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golds and red in furnishings. “The blue green is a pretty color that goes well with wood and doesn’t feel heavy,” he says. Irene’s daughter, Carly Baker, and Dave Wenners of C&D Painting in Newburyport, Massachusetts, painted the home interiors.

Breaking up space The kitchen, which originally opened directly onto the family room, is now a more defined space with the addition of an island separating the rooms. The polished granite-topped island serves two functions: food preparation and eating space. Bar stools on one side offer seating for informal meals; a second island in the center of the kitchen is topped with an leather-finished black granite and offers additional room for prepping meals. An extended, granite-topped counter with a sink separates the kitchen from a casual dining area, brightened by the addition of a new window on one wall.

The cabinetry, designed by Soupcoff and custom-built by Premier Builders, adds interesting detail and character to the room as does a pretty glazed-tile wall behind the sink. “We wanted something that wouldn’t conflict with the granite countertops,” Cebula says. “The tile refracts light, which is a nice element.”

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Soupcoff made the existing fieldstone fireplace the new focal point of the living room by adding a mantel

a pipe conduit to handle the necessary wiring to get power to the TV.” On the other side of the fireplace

and a flat-screen television. “Two

from the kitchen is a mahogany wet

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bar, designed by Soupcoff and custom-

fire, now we sit around a TV,” Soupcoff

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Bar, mirror, pub furniture, billiard table and more

Updating other spaces Directly across from the family room and right off the front entrance, the formal dining room is open and light.

Painted a warm green (Mesquite by Benjamin Moore), the space was transformed by removing solid walls and creating arched openings on two sides.

New light fixtures update the space, and the warm oak floors—also found in the kitchen and family areas—unite all the spaces.

Landscaping around the house— designed by Terra Firma Landscape Architecture of Portsmouth and maintained by Piscataqua Landscaping Company of Eliot, Maine—is simple, emphasizing natural plantings and complementing the home’s heav-

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Resources

Audio Video Experience (603) 601-1050 www.avecommercial.com

C&D Painting (978) 225-0734 www.cdpaintingnbpt.com

Cebula Design (978) 462-6984 www.cebuladesign.com

Greenery Designs (978) 388-9031

Piscataqua Landscaping Company (207) 439-2241 www.piscataqualandscaping.com Portico Fine Tile & Design (603) 964-3383 www.porticofinetile.com Premier Builders (978) 352-7002 www.premierbuilders.net

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A Lakeside Retreat mixes old and new

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A new boathouse and pavilion share space with a house, guest house and historic cabin on the shores of a New Hampshire lake.

By Jenny Donelan | Photography by John W. Hession

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Over a span of nearly thirty years, client and architect have created a rustic yet sophisticated compound that harmonizes buildings and nature.

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Years ago, after a summer camp in the Lakes Region ceased

Williams has worked with the client for nearly thirty years,

operations, its land was sold and divided into lots for private

beginning in the late 1980s, when Williams’s company was

homes. One homeowner built a house there in 1988, and over

hired to design the main house. In the late 1990s, Williams de-

the years, acquired two adjacent lots. As a result, a lakeside com-

signed a garage and Victorian-style guest house near the main

pound was slowly created on a point jutting into the lake. The

house. The most recent project, in 2011, involved a substan-

design combines gracious living with nods to the property’s rus-

tial addition to the main house, including a “boat-themed”

tic heritage. The buildings include a main lake house, a Victorian-

room with 270-degree views and a wine cellar. Other elements

style guest house and a boat house. There is also a pavilion that

of the most recent project include a detailed landscape plan

could easily have stood on the property of a summer camp and

(by landscape architect George Pellettieri of Pellettieri Asso-

a lovingly restored cabin that dates back to the original camp.

ciates, Inc. in Warner), the pavilion, the boathouse and the

“The objective,” says Chris Williams, AIA, of Christopher

restored cabin (which now serves as a second, smaller guest

P. Williams Architects in Meredith, “was to create a harmony

house). The work on the old cabin won an Historic Renova-

among disparate building and landscape elements to reflect

tion award from New Hampshire Home’s 2016 Design Awards.

the natural environment in a relaxing manner.”

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Williams also notes that over the course of twenty-five-

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The boat room (above, left), named for the canoe hanging from the ceiling, offers 270-degree views of the lake and surrounding woodlands. A back deck (top, right) overlooks the lake and blueberry bushes.

A covered porch (right) with wicker rockers provides a comfortable, shady spot for relaxing.

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Above: The latest addition includes a climatecontrolled, stone-floored wine cellar.

plus years, the owners’ goals evolved, and the

Related goals for the original house included

architects developed greater experience and ma-

making sure that no more than half of it would be

turity. The project that began with one house and

visible at any one time, and that it would appear

Facing page: A customdesigned chandelier by Sparling Studio in New Haven, Vermont, incorporates bottles from wine the clients enjoyed in years past.

one lot grew to two houses on two lots, and then

to have been there for about fifty years. (The guest

finally to the current collection of buildings on

house, which was built later, was designed to look

three lots. The original house, for example, was

as though it had been there first, and the second,

designed so the occupants couldn’t see a neigh-

main house built to complement the guest house.

boring house on the adjacent lot. When the own-

This was why the guest house was designed in the

er acquired the lot and removed that building,

Victorian style.)

blocking that view was no longer a priority.

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As the projects moved forward over the years,

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newer goals included minimal visibility of the property from the lake. The homeowners also wanted to retain as many trees and existing blue-

An arched, brick passageway leads to a spectacular new wine cellar.

berry bushes as possible. The idea was to create an integrated, comfortable environment that meshed with the surrounding landscape.

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landscaping—was a unique design challenge,

areas, including a “boat room” that is overhung

according to Williams and Pellettieri. They

by a custom-made canoe and features 270 degrees

were joined in the project by, among many

of lake views. The boat room has a curved, ribbed

others, builder David Frost of White House

mahogany ceiling from which the canoe is sus-

Construction in Gilford.

pended. Inside the canoe, uplighting provides soft illumination to the wood ceiling. Custom,

A spectacular addition

Top: The pavilion was built recently but looks like it could have been a part of the summer camp that stood on the site years ago.

Above: The pavilion’s cupola lets in air and light.

stained-glass windows from Lyn Hovey Studio in

The first element of the 2011 project involved

Norton, Massachusetts, are installed over the tran-

both a main-level and lower-level addition to the

soms, and custom-designed light sconces (also by

primary house. On the lower level, an arched,

Starling) represent different species of fish that

brick passageway leads to a spectacular new wine

live in the lake and complement the feel of life

cellar that features custom-made chandeliers by

on the water.

Sparling Studio in New Haven, Vermont, that incorporate

bottles

from

wines

deft touch of Boston-based interior designer Rich-

enjoyed by the client; a stone floor; and a special

ard Fitz-Gerald, who has worked with the clients

climate-control system to optimize temperature

for many years. A multicolor rug and stick-style

and humidity.

furniture upholstered in a bright floral pattern

The main-level addition replaced a deck and

contribute to a fun, yet sophisticated look. The

screened porch with a new, expanded deck and a

walls of this room are painted in green and white,

covered porch facing west and north.

with “stick work” designs painted by the interior

The addition also incorporated new sitting

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A sitting area next to the boat room shows the

particularly

design team.

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Left: The supporting pillars of the pavilion are cedar trees from Maine.

Below: Rooflines and landscaping all work together to coordinate the various structures on the property.

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The new boathouse has slips (see cutout around boat) that can be used to lower the boats right into the water.

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Left: The boathouse’s fan system controls humidity so well that it’s possible to keep a carpet on the floor.

Below: The peaked roof lines and trim colors of the boathouse mirror those of the other buildings on the property.

Three small but sweet outbuildings

foundation that provides room for seasonal me-

focal point of the property. Sitting near the end

chanical equipment. The exposed framing was

of the point toward the water, the pavilion refer-

retained, but the original layout—which con-

ences the forty-five-degree diagonals of the main

sisted of two bedrooms, a small porch and a tiny

house and guest house while offering wide-open

bathroom—was reconfigured to one bedroom

views from within. An open cupola at the top lets

and a small living room with views of the new

in light, and a fireplace and seating make it an ap-

stone fireplace. The porch was relocated to take

pealing gathering spot in warm or cool weather.

advantage of the newly landscaped space between

The pavilion’s supporting posts are cedar trees from Maine, and the floor, also from Maine, is

the camp and the lake, as well as offer views of the pavilion.

from Deer Isle Granite Company. Each piece of

A small addition was made in order to ac-

granite was ordered to be cut to a specific size and

commodate a three-quarter bath. Furnishings are

shape, and, when the pieces arrived, the crew as-

simple and rustic; a wicker couch with quilted up-

sembled them like a puzzle. The pavilion’s chim-

holstery provides cozy seating in the living room.

ney is designed to elegantly obscure the view from

In order to keep that “cabin in the woods”

the main house of another house across the water.

feel, as many of the existing trees surrounding the

Stick work figures throughout, maintaining the

structure as possible were retained.

camp theme of the buildings.

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was originally on piers but was given a stone-faced

An Adirondack-style octagonal pavilion is the

New Hampshire Home’s judges said of this proj-

The building with a direct tie to the site’s camp

ect: “Previously this was a small, outdated yet en-

heritage is the cabin, now a second guest quar-

dearing guest cabin. This renovation kept the in-

ters, that had been in need of updating. The cabin

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while not overdoing the design. New expanded and functional spaces were thoughtfully created.

New materials were sensitively integrated with old, while providing small twists of fresh contemporary accents that improved the renovated feel of the cabin.�

The third small gem on the property is the new boathouse, which includes windows and a cupola for light, as well as fans to keep air circulating and pressurize the building to cut down on the humidity common to boathouses. Two boat slips raise and lower so that when the boats are docked, they are supported on the floor. The floor sections underneath the boats lower them to water level at the touch of a button. The boathouse foundation was built by Watermark Marine Construction of Laconia. White House Construction built the top section of the boathouse. Another key player in the boathouse project was Douglas Waite, PE, of Design Day Mechanicals, Inc. in New Ipswich.

Green connections Landscaping these several acres was essential to harmonizing the various buildings and elements across what were once three separate plots. The clients wanted a screen of native plantings to

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keep the property less visible from the water. As

that blends a level of formality with relaxing

many trees as possible were retained, as well as

results,” Williams says. In particular, he liked

the wild blueberry and black huckleberry bushes.

working on the wine cellar and the boat room in

According to Pellettieri, the emphasis was on

the main house with the other members of the

native-New Hampshire plantings, some of which

team. “It was really, really interesting,” he says.

were enhanced with selected specimens chosen to

“Everybody was so engaged; we would talk for

complement them.

hours about how to detail something.”

In addition, there are many varieties of peren-

This property has fine craftsmanship and all

nials and annuals because the clients love flow-

the comforts of home—three homes, really. But, it

ers. These include day lilies, zinnias, petunias and

also retains a bit of its roots as a historic, rustic

dahlias. “We used a host of colorful and interest-

getaway.

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Above left: The restored cabin’s front porch was moved to provide better views of the overall property.

Above right: A new fireplace as well as warm wood walls and ceiling provide a cozy interior for the cabin.

Below left: The cabin was “fixed up” to serve as guest quarters but still retains its rustic appeal.

ing plants for attracting bees and wildlife,” Pellettieri says.

Trees include a copper beech and several Japanese trees, the latter a specialty of Shin-boku Nursery in Wentworth. There is a great deal of stonework, including a water feature near the house.

In all, there are six buildings on this point on the lake, representing a rather extensive retreat but one that—thanks to careful landscaping and overall site planning—“retreats” visually so as not to overwhelm. “This was a combined effort of the entire team,” Pellettieri says.

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Resources

Christopher P. Williams Architects (603) 279-6513 www.cpwarchitects.com Deer Isle Granite Company (207) 348-7714 www.deerislegranite.com

Design Day Mechanicals, Inc. • dougwaitt@comcast.net

Lyn Hovey Studio (617) 288-6900 • www.lynhoveystudio.com Pellettieri Associates, Inc. (603) 456-3678 www.pellettieriassoc.com

Richard Fitz-Gerald & Company, Inc. • (617) 935-0783

Shin-boku Nursery (603) 764-9993 • www.shin-bokunursery.com Sparling Studio (802) 922-7307 • www.sparlingstudio.com Watermark Marine Construction (603) 293-4000 www.docksource.com White House Construction (603) 528-2282 www.white-house-construction.com

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The Feast of the

Seven Fishes Joe Faro—founder and owner of Tuscan Kitchen & Market in Salem, New Hampshire, and Burlington, Massachusetts— prepares the traditional Italian holiday Feast of the Seven Fishes at his home with Mary Ann Esposito, host of Ciao Italia and New Hampshire Home contributor.

Fresh seafood is a delicious way to celebrate the holidays.

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Text by Mary Ann Esposito | Food styling by Mary Ann Esposito and Joe Faro | Photography by John W. Hession Have you heard of the feast of the seven fishes? How about

Catholic Church and that meant that no meat could be con-

the feast of the twelve fishes? If you grew up in a southern Ital-

sumed. Instead fish, and lots of it, was the centerpiece. That

ian home—like me and Salem, New Hampshire–based Tuscan

ban has long been lifted, but southern Italian Americans still

Kitchen owner Joe Faro—you know that this refers to la vigilia

carry on the fish tradition.

(the vigil), which is commemorated on Christmas Eve.

Why seven or twelve fish dishes? Some say that the

Strangely enough, in Italy, the feast of fishes is unknown.

number is symbolic. Seven represents the last full week of

Italians will tell you “non esiste” (it does not exist) and that this

advent, the seven sacraments or the seven days of creation.

is a southern Italian observance invented in America by large

The number twelve is said to represent the twelve apostles.

numbers of Sicilian immigrants, many of who were fishermen.

Years ago, Christmas Eve was declared a fast day by the

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Dining Out for the Feast of the Seven Fishes

If you want to enjoy the Feast of the Seven Fishes this holiday season but would rather someone else do the cooking, look no farther than Tuscan Kitchen & Market in Salem, New Hampshire, and Burlington, Massachusetts. The Christmas Eve tradition is offered every year. This year, on Saturday, December 24, from 3 to 8 p.m., you can enjoy a menu that includes Fritto Misto di Pesce, Wood-Grilled Point Judith Squid and Baked Sicilian Swordfish at both locations. The cost is $55 per person or $80 per person with wine pairings chosen by the restaurant’s wine director.

“Growing up in an immigrant Italian home, the Feast of the Seven Fishes was one of my favorite holiday celebrations,” Tuscan Kitchen & Market owner Joe Faro says.

“I look forward to it every year, and am honored to share this incredible culinary tradition with our guests and their families.”

Faro, who refers to himself as “chief food taster,” has more than twenty-five years of culinary experience. His company, Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta and Sauces, began as a small hand-crafted pasta business in the attic of the Faro family bakery in Haverhill, Massachusetts. In 2010, he founded Tuscan Kitchen in Salem to showcase the artisanal regional specialties in Italy, and Tuscan Market followed in 2012. The store features fresh bread, handmade pasta, Italian pastries, gelato, hundreds of wines, prepared foods and other imported foods from Italy. “My goal is to share an authentic, artisanal culinary Italian experience through the ‘holy trinity’ of dining, shopping and cooking,” Faro says. “The restaurants and markets are a way for our guests to eat their way through Italy’s diverse regional cuisines.”

Tuscan Market in Salem, New Hampshire, is also home to La Scuola Culinaria, an onsite cooking school for learning authentic Italian cooking. See the website for more information. Also of note: Tuscan Kitchen & Market’s Portsmouth location is due to open in February.

Tuscan Kitchen & Market (603) 952-4875 in Salem, New Hampshire (781) 365-2800 in Burlington, Massachusetts • www.tuscanbrands.com

When I was a child, preparing for the feast was an allconsuming kitchen affair; different types of fish and seafood

remember it being scooped up by all the adults while the children watched in horror of grownups “eating snakes.”

were prepared by my parents with the help of my two grand-

The table was set with platters of spaghetti with squid,

mothers (one from Naples and one from Sicily), each contrib-

perfumed with garlic and wine. Fritto Misto di Pesce (fried fish)

uting favorite recipes. Joe has a rich Sicilian heritage too, and

was my favorite because the flour coating was crunchy and

his knowledge of these traditional dishes is almost sacred.

masked the fishy taste. Marinated anchovies served with red

Baccalá (salted cod) cooked in milk or tomato sauce was a must when I was a kid and is still one of the most popular

peppers, tuna with capers and olive oil, and tiny clams in tomato sauce were also stars on the table.

dishes for the feast. This stiff-as-a-board dried and salted cod

Of course, you don’t have to be Italian to create these

sat in the kitchen sink and was brought back to life after three

dishes, nor do you have to make all of them. But you might

days of rehydrating under a slow faucet drip to remove the

want to try one or two for your own holiday celebration.

excess salt.

Roasted eel was another favorite and touted as a delicacy.

Served with wedges of lemon and scented with bay leaf, I www.nhhomemagazine.com

Creating the feast of the seven (or twelve) fishes was and still is an intensive labor of love for those determined to keep traditions alive.

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Fritto Misto di Pesce (Mixed Fish Fry)

Ser v es 6 – 8

Fritto misto di pesce—a dish that’s made up of several types of fish, clams, shrimp, squid and smelts—was always the last dish to be served on Christmas Eve. Any firm fish is well suited to this cooking method. To make a successful fritto misto, remember the cardinal rules: maintain the cooking oil at a constant temperature to ensure even browning, and fry pieces of fish or shellfish of the same size together to ensure even cooking.

4 cups or more of vegetable oil for deep-frying About 1 cup flour Fine sea salt, for dredging and to taste when finished 3 pounds assorted firm fish fillets (cut into uniform pieces) and shellfish Chopped parlsey 1 lemon cut into wedges

1. I n a deep-fryer or large heavy pot, heat the oil to 375°F. 2. Mix the flour and salt on a plate. Dredge the fish and shellfish in the flour, shaking off the excess. Fry in batches until golden brown, and remove to brown paper to drain.

3. Place the fish and shellfish on a platter, sprinkle with salt and parsley, and squeeze the lemon wedges over. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of www.ciaoitalia.com

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Wood-Grilled Calamari

Ser v es 4

Every Christmas Eve, the Faro family loves getting together and stuffing fresh calamari tubes from Point Judith, Rhode Island.

2 pounds fresh Point Judith squid tubes ½ cup olive oil, divided 1 pound Tuscan Kitchen Sweet Italian Sausage 1 clove diced garlic ¼ cup diced celery ¼ cup diced carrot ¼ cup diced onion 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 cups chicken stock 8 cups of ciabtatta bread, cut into 2-inch-by-2-inch cubes ½ cup grated Parmigianino Reggianno cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Pistachio Gremolata (see recipe below)

Pistachio Gremolata ½ cup chopped pistachios Zest of 1 organic lemon ¼ cup chopped parsley ¼ cup olive oil

1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix.

1. Fire up your wood or gas grill. Place the squid tubes in a stainless-steel bowl and rinse them, cleaning the tubes of any cartilage. Place the squid tubes on a dry towel.

5. Place the ciabtatta cubes in a bowl. Add the sautéed vegetables, chicken stock, cheese and seared sausage. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.

2. Place a 12-inch sauté pan on medium heat and add ¼ cup of olive oil.

Place sausage in pan and sear until golden brown. Remove sausage from pan; add the garlic, celery, carrot and onion, and sauté until translucent.

Add chopped parsley.

6. With gloves on, mix the stuffing; season with salt and pepper.

3. Dice the seared sausage.

7. Fill each squid tube ¾ full with the stuffing then seal with a toothpick. Rub the squid with the remaining olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on grill 8–10 minutes on high heat, while turning the calamari to get perfect grill marks.

4. In a 2-quart pot on medium heat, warm the chicken stock.

8. Garnish the grilled calamari with Pistachio Gremolata and serve.

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Pan-Roasted Lobster Brown Butter, Hazelnuts and Lemon Thyme Ser v es 2 For this dish, we prefer the hard-shell lobsters from Maine for their briny flavor.

2 1½-pound live, hard-shell lobsters ¼ cup olive oil ½ stick butter

1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges 2 sprigs fresh thyme ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Remove the claws from the lobster and cook in rapidly boiling water for 7 minutes. Split the lobsters in half (your fish monger can do this if you prefer).

2. Heat a 14-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Place the lobster halves in the pan and sear until bright red. Once the meat starts to cook, add the butter and let it brown.

Joe Faro says his mother, Rose Faro, is “the matriarch of the family’s food traditions. The only thing she loves more than cooking simple, fresh Italian food is watching her nine grandchildren enjoy it!”

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3. Add the juice of 2 lemon wedges, thyme and hazelnuts, and spoon mixture over the lobsters. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pan and garnish with lemon.

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Pesce Ripiene con Spinaci e Noci (Stuffed Fish with Spinach and Nuts)

Ser v es 4

Simple flounder fillets are elevated to elegance in this easy spinach-and-cream-stuffed casserole.

1 pound fresh spinach, stemmed and rinsed 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 pound flounder fillets, at least 3½-inches wide and 6-inches long Salt and pepper, to taste 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cook the spinach in a covered pot (do not add water) until wilted. Drain in a colander and squeeze out most of the water. Set aside.

10–12 minutes or just until the fish flakes easily with a fork. When the fish is cooked, remove the dish from the oven and tent it with foil to keep warm.

2. Pour 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in the pot used to wilt the spinach and add the pine nuts. Toast them over medium heat until they begin to brown. Stir in the spinach, salt, celery salt and 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Mix well. Transfer the mixture to a bowl to cool slightly.

4. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a small saucepan. Cook the minced garlic over medium heat until the garlic begins to soften; do not let it brown.

3. Brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 9-inch-by-10-inch or 12-inch baking dish. Divide and spread the spinach filling on the flounder fillets.

Roll each fillet up like a jellyroll and place in the baking dish. (You may use toothpicks to help keep the fish firmly rolled up. Remember to remove them before serving.) Salt and pepper the fillets, and bake for

5. Lower the heat, slowly pour in the ¾ cup cream and cook the sauce covered for 3 minutes. Uncover and add salt to taste.

6. Serve the fish with some of the sauce poured over the top.

Tip: Garnish with sorrel; with spinach leaves and cherry tomatoes for color; or with a lemon, orange or lime slice.

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Fish Cakes

Ser v es 4

Fish cakes were also part of the Christmas Eve festivities. You can vary the type of fish, but I like monkfish, which is very firm. Other choices include haddock, cod or even leftover cooked fish.

1½ cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup milk 3 large eggs ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1 pound fresh monkfish, haddock, swordfish or cod fillet 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 small carrot, peeled 1 small onion, peeled and quartered ¼–1/3 cup flour 3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs 2–3 cups vegetable oil, for frying Lemon wedges

1. In a bowl, moisten the fresh breadcrumbs with the milk. Mix in 1 egg, sea salt, pepper, parsley and cheese. Set aside.

2. Place the fish in a shallow pan with 3 cups of water, coarse salt, carrot and onion; simmer until fish easily flakes, about 8–10 minutes.

3. With a slotted spatula, carefully lift the fish out of the water and place the fish in a bowl to cool to room temperature. Dice the carrot and add to the breadcrumb mixture. Discard the water and onion. Using a fork, flake the fish, then add it to the breadcrumb mixture and mix well.

5. Divide the fish mixture evenly into 8 balls, forming them with your hands. Roll each ball in the flour and shake off the excess. Coat the balls in the beaten egg, then roll them in the fine breadcrumbs, coating the balls evenly. Place the balls on a plate and press down slightly with your hand to flatten a little.

6. In a deep skillet or deep-fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F. Fry the fish cakes in the oil until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side.

Drain on brown paper and serve hot, accompanied by lemon wedges.

4. Put the flour and fine breadcrumbs on separate plates. In a small bowl, beat the remaining eggs.

Recipe courtesy of www.ciaoitalia.com

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Merluzzo Stufato (Stewed Cod) Ser v es 4 Pescespada al Forno (Oven-Baked Sicilian Swordfish)

Ser v es 4

Baked Sicilian swordfish, boasting an agrodolce flavor (sweet and sour), combines all the elemental flavors unique to Sicilian cooking.

4 6-ounce swordfish steaks, cut 1½-inches thick Salt and pepper, to taste Flour 3 tablespoons olive oil (may need a little more) 1 cup thinly sliced celery

4 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup currants or 1/3 cup chopped raisins 2 tablespoons capers in brine, drained and chopped 3/4 cup sliced green Sicilian olives

1. Preheat oven 400°F. Sprinkle the swordfish with salt and pepper, then dredge each piece in flour, coating the pieces on both sides. Shake off the excess flour and set aside.

It takes molto pazienza (a lot of patience) to prepare baccalá, a dried, salted cod that is as stiff as a board.

Several slow soakings in water eventually transform the cod back into plump white flesh that is the prime ingredient for merluzzo stufato (stewed cod). But here is a shortcut using fresh, not dried, cod.

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, peeled and diced 2 ribs celery, diced 2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon capers in brine, drained and minced 1 whole bay leaf 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 pounds fresh cod, cut into 1-inch chunks Fine sea salt to taste

2. Heat the olive oil in a pan large enough to hold the fish in a single layer. Brown the fish over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove the fish from the pan and place the fish in a single layer on a lightly oiled baking pan.

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in the onions and celery, and cook until soft. Stir in the tomatoes, capers, bay leaf and parsley and simmer covered for 3–4 minutes.

3. If the first pan is dry, add additional olive oil. Sauté the celery, tomatoes, onion and garlic until the mixture softens. Stir in the currants, capers and olives. Spread the mixture evenly over the fish.

2. Add the cod, cover and simmer for about 8 minutes or until the fish easily flakes with a fork and looks opaque. Add salt to taste.

4. Bake in the oven for about 10–12 minutes. Do not overcook; the fish should flake easily when cooked.

Tip: The stew can also do double duty as a sauce for spaghetti.

Recipe courtesy of www.ciaoitalia.com

Recipe courtesy of www.ciaoitalia.com

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a striking

Makeover

When a kitchen didn’t work or feel right, designer David Annand helped the homeowners make a dramatic transformation.

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This sophisticated black and white, taupe and cream kitchen in Nashua combines comfort and great functionality. The light is plentiful, bright and crisp, and the room’s many lines, angles and shapes are balanced and dynamic.

But getting to this point wasn’t without chal-

lenges. The home is built from brick, so it couldn’t be expanded easily. Things didn’t line up in the kitchen and the room just didn’t feel right. What could be done and where was the right place to start?

Assembling the team

Designer David Annand, of Expert Design Solutions in Nashua, chuckles when asked these questions.

This, he says, was a wonderful project. “The homeowners were great and ready to explore design options,” Annand says. “Plus, the builder, Richard Guay of Nashua, and his team were perfectionists and did everything in a timely way.”

Annand

begins

each

project

methodically.

“When I work with clients, I sit down and talk about what they like and don’t like about their space,” he says. “In this case, the homeowners wanted a more modern feel and liked neutral colors.”

Let the problem-solving begin The team was able to quickly identify the most problematic issue at hand: The whole room felt out of kilter.

First, the big window by the sink was not centered even though the wall cabinets were all the same size.

The ceiling needed repair. The hood over the stove didn’t line up with the three A-dormer windows above it, nor did the lights. A big, diagonal island in the middle of the kitchen created very narrow pathways that funneled toward the stove. The husband who does most of the cooking is a tall man, and he found these narrow pathways annoying.

In addition, the homeowners thought the kitchen was dated and worn (for example, the maple cabinets had yellowed).

Not only was the kitchen problematic, but the family room was, too. One lone Arts and Crafts-style A combination of subtle textures, colors and angles create this relaxed yet refined kitchen.

It’s a wonderful place to cook for a houseful of family and friends. And, most importantly, the homeowner notes, “Cleaning up is really easy.”

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column and a sofa separated the kitchen from the family room. That column provided critical support, so it wasn’t going away. Plus, the family room shares a wall with the master bedroom.

With a full house of exuberant youngsters, it can get pretty loud.

“This is the ‘party’ house where everyone gathers,” Annand says. “The homeowners’ kids have grown up and now have children of their own.

Everyone comes over for major holidays and celebrations. The homeowners also love to entertain.”

Addressing the kitchen “To pull the kitchen together, we moved the big window over two feet and centered it on the room,” Annand says.

“That was very exciting,” Guay says. “It made a huge difference to the whole room.”

For the new sixty-inch Wolf stove, Annand commissioned Raw Urth Designs in Colorado to fabricate a custom metal hood with a rustic iron finish to match the new dramatic, charcoal-gray cabinets. “The vaulted ceiling really brings in a Top: Soft neutral tones inside make the outside scenery sparkle. Generous amounts of light allow the kitchen’s dramatic, charcoal-stained cabinetry to anchor the room.

lot of light,” the homeowner says. “So we knew

Above: Throughout, details—such as this farmhouse sink—add up to a big impact.

countertop choice.”

Facing page: Carrara marble tiles provide a pleasing backsplash and room-defining element.

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Designer David Annand created an axis extending from the family room’s fireplace to the kitchen.

This bold diagonal repeats in the floor tiles as well.

three chandeliers on a dormer window,” Guay

The homeowners also chose a steam wall

says. “The casing trim on the dormers looked off-

oven, speed/microwave wall oven, coffee station

center, so we adjusted that and then centered the

and dishwasher, all made by Miele.

hood under the middle window.”

showcases its wood grain. For the flooring, two-

tor. On the window wall, the Rohl farmer’s sink

foot-square, porcelain tiles are laid on the diag-

is made from white fireclay. All the light-colored

onal to give a clean, unfussy look. The diagonal

countertops are Wicked White quartzite with a

layout connects the kitchen and family room.

double-profile edge on the island.

These tiles are also rugged and easy to clean. They

For contrast on the kitchen’s island, Annand

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Transparent charcoal stain on the cabinetry

Nearby is a forty-eight-inch Sub-Zero refrigera-

continue into the dining room as well.

added a simple dark granite countertop with a

As for the lighting, three chandeliers each have

“leathered,” non-glossy finish. The irregular shape

six, daylight white, 6000K LED bulbs. More LEDs

of the island opens up room around the work areas.

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Behind that state-of-theart entertainment wall is a very quiet master bedroom, thanks to Acoustiblok, a thin, recyclable material that blocks sound. (Party on!)

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ing above the cabinets for ambient ceiling light.

Carrera marble tiles in a basket-weave pattern serve as a backsplash and wall treatment. The look

accent table by the stairs with a small bar that includes a wine cooler. Glasses are stored in the angled cabinets on either end of the bar.

is both textured and tidy, and defines the room’s

With new cabinetry, plenty of recessed light-

parameters. Walls painted in soft, warm gray pull

ing, and a refurbished stone fireplace, the new

the kitchen and family room together.

eighty-inch

television

means

movie

nights

A collaboration between HVAC contractors

really captivate the audience. As for the noise

and Guay allowed the kitchen’s temperatures to

factor, Annand had Acoustiblok installed. This

be at comfortable levels at any season. Guay also

thin, recyclable material provides a barrier to

installed beautiful cast iron Reggio registers to

block noise.

give the house a more polished look.

“Cooking is so easy in this kitchen,” the homeowner says. “Our original kitchen didn’t have a prep sink or this kind of generous counter space.

I enjoy making French toast and pancakes for everyone. It’s just a pleasure. Cleaning up is really easy, and I love it when full sun brings out all the subtle colors in the room.”

Addressing the family room “We changed the look and added another decorative column,” Annand says. “This matched the feel of the double columns in the home’s foyer. It gives the house consistency.”

Under the columns, to separate the two rooms, he created a “backer” for the sofa. The small, half-wall has a black leathered granite top, which matches the island counter. Annand replaced an www.nhhomemagazine.com

The end result The team’s careful work in the kitchen and family room carried into the pantry, bedroom, bathroom,

Above, left: Neatly stacked are a coffee station, speed microwave and steam wall oven—all from Miele.

Above, right: David Annand, owner of Expert Design Solutions in Nashua.

Facing page: The custom metal hood, fabricated

by Raw Urth Designs in Colorado, accommodates the sixty-inch stove.

Its rustic iron finish complements both the cabinetry and the hand-carved-tile wall feature.

laundry room and mudroom. “Coming into this home now, you can’t tell that we changed all those rooms,” Annand says. “The house is gorgeous and has a harmonious look throughout.”

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Resources

Acoustiblok (813) 980-1400 • www.acoustiblok.com Expert Design Solutions (603) 533-2532 www.expertdesignsolution.com Miele • www.mieleusa.com

Raw Urth Designs (970) 484-8851 • www.rawurth.com Richard Michael Guay (603) 235-7467

Rohl (800) 777-9762 • www.rohlhome.com

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transformation

Homeowner Jaye Carr added finishing touches to her holiday table while her Goldendoodle, Teagan, watched. Carr and Renee Carman of Mandeville Canyon Designs in Exeter decorated the home, a renovated dairy barn, which was featured on the Exeter Holiday House Tour last year.

Deck the House!

Two designers offer tips to

make holiday decorations

truly special.

’T

is the season for decorating, and one

contemporary, decorated by area designers.

of the most enjoyable ways to get ideas

New Hampshire Home visited two homes on

is spending an afternoon exploring

last year’s tours—the Carr home in Exeter and

holiday house tours. Participating homeown-

the Reichheld home in Manchester—and got

ers take great pride in decking their halls,

a few decorating tips from their designers.

from festively festooned mantels and perfectly placed wreathes to twinkling lights and creatively decorated trees.

The Palace Theatre Holiday House Tour

Hopefully, a few of these homeowners’ ideas will spark your creativity this season.

Let the house be your guide

in Manchester and the Exeter Area Holiday

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House Tour feature homes, from classic to

in Exeter worked closely with homeowner

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transformation

Jaye Carr to create a rustic, but sophisti-

kitchen and door trim—helped inform

around a whimsical table decked with

cated, holiday theme in the Carr home,

decorating choices.

moss, poinsettias and pinecones. Gos-

a former dairy barn.

Carman was inspired by the Carrs’

For the tour, Carman took over a corner of the living room, creating a

samer fabric on the floor, covered with faux snow, set off the scene.

Nancy Godbout of Jacques Flower

laid-back style as well as their home’s

woodland dining scene that captivated

pastoral setting. “The house directed

visitors. She constructed a pergola

Shop in Manchester was the designer

us,” Carman says (she was the designer

of birch tree limbs, draping it in fir

on the Reichheld home, located in

for the home’s 2015 renovation). Natu-

boughs, with twinkling lights and glass

Manchester’s historic North End.

ral wood throughout the house—from

balls with candles. Tree stumps from

existing beams to live-edge planks on

the Carrs’ back yard, trimmed by Sharps

a well-loved neighborhood landmark,

the walls, and reclaimed wood in the

Lumber of Holderness, served as seating

the home’s classic style lent itself to

As an English Tudor-style home that’s

Renee Carman created a whimsical woodland scene in a corner of the Carrs’ living room. The pergola was made from live birch trees and pine boughs.

Live poinsettias added color to the natural setting.

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The Reichheld home in Manchester was decorated by Nancy Godbout of Jacques Flower Shop, also in Manchester, and featured on The Palace Theatre Holiday House Tour last year.

festive decorations, inside and out.

While staying true to the period of the home, Godbout added new materials and color for a contemporary touch as well as incorporated many of the homeowners’ holiday decorations when possible, including a crèche scene in the formal dining room. Using fresh greenery, lights, decorations and ribbon, she introduced lime green accents to the traditional living room. “Lime is trendy, but it fit the room,” Godbout says.

Go with greenery Plants and greenery—live as well as permanent botanicals—make everything festive. Godbout used both throughout the Reichheld home. To anchor their large living room, Godbout made the fireplace a focal point by filling it with cream-colored poinsettias, peace lilies, ferns, ivy and holly plants. Pine garlands with lights were draped along the mantel. Additional lights and large glass cylinders containing white pillar candles added life and movement.

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transformation

Topiaries with lime green and red accents, and crystal and gold decorations, were placed at either end of the living room. A centerpiece of green hydrangea and white roses graced the coffee table.

Godbout used poinsettias and other plants to introduce color to the dining areas. “Poinsettias today come in different colors and fit in anywhere,” she says.

Plants and greenery— live as well as permanent botanicals—make everything festive.

The informal dining room was decked with festive red poinsettias as well as red and green plaid ribbon. A chandelier over the table was draped in greenery and hung with shiny red ornaments. Godbout used cream and green accents in the formal dining room, as well as tulips—homeowner Deb Reichheld’s favorite flower—to create a vignette on a side table in shades of pink.

Use natural elements Elements from nature were used throughout the living areas of the Carr home. Two four-foot-wide wreaths with remote-controlled candles hung high above the living room. A whole birch tree—cut from a neighbor’s yard and almost two-thirds the size of the highceilinged family room—was placed near the fireplace and hung with glass balls.

The long, salvaged-wood dining table was set with rustic chargers made from cut pieces of cedar with holes drilled to hold silverware.

Lemon cypress trees placed along the table added a touch of green as well as a fresh lemon scent. “The table invoked all the senses: smell, sight,

Top: The dining room chandelier at the Reichheld home was decorated with pine boughs dipped in silver, platinum and gold. The resplendent floral arrangement on the table included white calla lilies and roses.

taste, touch,” Carman says.

Above: A red sleigh, decked out in holiday greenery and lights, lit up a side porch.

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Exeter homes decked out in holiday finery highlight this tour benefiting Womenade of Greater Squamscott, an organization working with area families in need.

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Carman and Godbout both used lights extensively in their holiday decorations.

In the Carr home, Carman mixed votives and tapers, and wove twinkling lights along the dining table.

Godbout used lights throughout the Reichheld home to create statements in different rooms. “Lights add a beautiful, warm glow,” she says.

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And, as Carman recommends, let the house speak for itself. “Sometimes it has a lot to say,” she says. “Be the cheerleader to give it a voice.”

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Resources

Jacques Flower Shop (800) 622-5155 www.jacquesflowers.com

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garden rx

D.S. Cole Growers in Loudon is a family affair. Doug Cole, his wife Jane Iarussi and their son Charlie Cole are in one of their Dutch glass greenhouses full of cyclamen.

The family grows many types of plants that are shipped to growers across the country; the plants are also offered at the retail location Cole Gardens in Concord.

Perfect Plants for Christmas Cyclamen come in a variety

of colors that perfectly

complement

holiday décor.

T

ired of poinsettias and paper whites?

kylos, which means circle, referring to the

Branch out and try cyclamens. This

round corms from which they grow.

lesser-known holiday plant is widely

The plants we see for sale are Cyclamen

available this time of year, and many of them

persicum hybrids. “They have gone through

come from right here in New Hampshire. D.S.

some major breeding changes,” says Doug

Cole Growers in Loudon grows 150 varieties

Cole, owner of D.S. Cole Growers. “Now we

of cyclamen and ships about thirty thousand

have more uniformity as well as many differ-

plants to retailers across the Northeast.

ent flower patterns and plant sizes.”

A member of the primrose family, the

These cultivars come in a wide range of

cyclamen is native to the Mediterranean.

colors, including white; shades of red, pink

Their name comes from the Greek word

and purple; and bi-colors. There are double-

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flowering types, and petals can have

a good crop to start our business since

daily, have a natural-gas boiler with

plain or ruffled edges, or a border of

we were able to put up an inexpensive

close to 100-percent efficiency, and

contrasting color called a picotee. Many

hoop house behind our residence and

are focused on using less fertilizer and

blossoms have a darker-colored center

simply cover it with shade cloth during

energy to produce their high-quality

called a throat or an eye. Cyclamen’s

the summer,” Cole says. This allowed

starter plants.

heart-shaped leaves are also attractive

Cole and Iarussi to have a crop growing

with silver marbling. Tall stems rise

while they worked on building perma-

Keep it growing

above the foliage, each bearing a flower

nent greenhouses. “Doug and I had

Long after the holiday decorations have

with reflexed petals that look like but-

just had our second son in May 1987,”

been cleared away, cyclamen flowers

terflies on the wing.

Iarussi says. “He napped in the hoop

keep giving. To keep them happy and

house with us while we planted

blooming, Chris Schlegel, head grower

cyclamen plugs.”

at Cole’s, offers these tips.

Cyclamen flower in the winter and into early spring, making them a perfect plant for the holiday season,

From those humble beginnings,

• Watering: “The problem I see most

whether used as a decoration or a gift.

Iarussi and Cole have grown their busi-

often is overwatering,” Schlegel says.

Sizes range from large ones that Cole

ness to include five acres of growing

“If your plant has foil covering the

offers in 6-inch pots to minis that he

space, most of which is under Dutch

pot, take it off so the plant is able to

grows in 2½-inch pots. “If there were

glass greenhouses with computer-

drain. Water from the bottom since it

a market for cyclamen grown in a shot

operated environmental controls and

is best not to have moisture collect in

glass, it would be done,” Cole says.

natural roof ventilation. Sustainability

the crown of the plant or on the foli-

is important to Iarussi and Cole, and

age. After the cyclamen has drawn up

Teamwork

for their efforts, they have received

as much water as it needs, empty the

Cole and his wife Jane Iarussi have been

certificates from an international orga-

saucer. If you must water from the

growing cyclamen since 1987. “It was

nization. Iarussi and Cole recycle water

top, just be careful to direct the water

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Company coming? Dress up a sideboard or mantle with cyclamen in decorative pots. The basket and metal vase are from Cobblestone Design Company in Concord, while the ceramic containers are from the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Concord Retail Gallery.

to the soil and not on to the plant.

low,” Schlegel says. “When flowers

Let the cyclamen dry out slightly

fade, deadhead them by yanking the

before watering again.”

whole stem—just give it a quick tug

• Temperature: “Cyclamen prefer a cool location, but are adaptable in homes and can tolerate temperatures from 50ºF to 70ºF,” Schlegel says. “They are

behind, it will rot.”

• Fertilizing: “When growing cyclamen here, we are lean with fertilizer,”

room, that is the best spot. Flowers

Schlegel says. “You can fertilize them

last longer in cooler temperatures,

occasionally but lightly with weak

nitely avoid placing the plants near a heater.”

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If you cut the stem leaving a stub

OK above 70ºF, but if you have a cool

up to one or two weeks each. Defi-

Used alone or with other holiday plants, cyclamen are an affordable and long-lasting alternative to cut flowers. The basket is from the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Concord Retail Gallery.

and it will separate from the corm.

• Light: “Cyclamen like bright but dif-

houseplant fertilizer.”

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For the second year, photographer Jay Goldsmith is teaming up with the Portsmouth Historical Society to pay homage to the days of crisp black-and-white images and hand-made prints. The free exhibition features unique portraits of Seacoast artists in their studios; subjects include Ken Fellows, Maureen Mills, Christine Coombs, Shawn Pelech and Alison Huber-Jewett. Goldsmith married two rare techniques to create this fine art show: he started with an 1873 invention known as the platinum-palladium process. In a dimly lit room, the photographer brushed the chemical emulsion onto watercolor paper. Reception 5–8 p.m. Exhibit on view through December 23.

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Experience The Fells’ historic Main House, transformed to the theme of “Let it Snow!” Be inspired by festive fireside vignettes and the sparkle of newly fallen snow. Professional interior designers, floral artists, decorators and talented volunteers have sprinkled their magic throughout to create this one-of-a-kind Christmas showcase. Also open is the Holiday Gift Boutique, featuring regional artisans. Get a sneak peak at the November 4 preview gala. Gala, 5–7 p.m. Tour, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Gala tickets are $100. Tour tickets are $23 at the door; $5 for children.

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The Fourth Annual Distiller’s Showcase to benefit the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire features more than four hundred spirits for tasting. This year’s event includes more of the world’s top brands and an expanded list of restaurants from around the state presenting their signature dishes. 6–8:30 p.m. Space is limited.

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Boston Christmas Festival Gingerbread House Competition

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Hollis Arts Society Holiday Show

For this ninth annual show and returning to the Lawrence Barn, exhibits include fine art and crafts created by about three dozen local artists in a variety of media, including photography, oil, watercolor, alcohol ink, colored pencil, sculpture, textile, fused glass and jewelry. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

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New Hampshire Open Doors

Local artists, craftspeople, cultural organizations, retail shops, wineries, restaurants, lodging establishments and businesses open their doors to showcase the creativity and timeless traditions that New Hampshire has to offer. To help visitors plan their self-guided tour, an online, interactive map lists participants by region. Participants host special events, including craft demonstrations, workshops, food samplings, special menus featuring local foods, musical performances and special lodging packages. www.nhopendoors.com

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This year’s tour features five homes professionally decorated for the season, creating holiday décor that is unique and trendy. In addition to the house tour, visitors can enjoy lunch at Exeter restaurants and shop at picturesque downtown stores. Special events and discounts at downtown Exeter businesses may be found on the website. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Womenade of Greater Squamscott, a nonprofit organization that provides short-term financial assistance to residents in need in Brentwood, East Kingston, Exeter, Kensington, Newfields and Stratham. 1–5 p.m. Tickets are $20.

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This fourth annual event features four festively decorated homes in Bedford, showcasing the newest trends in holiday decorating. The afternoon concludes at Canoe Restaurant and Tavern in Bedford, where guests can enjoy a glass of prosecco and light hors d’oeurves. All proceeds benefit the historic Palace Theatre. Tour, 3–6 p.m.

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Holiday Elegance

The Mountain Garden Club’s Holiday Boutique Sale features beautiful arrangements and unique gifts for sale. Proceeds support beautification projects. 9:30–11 a.m. (or until most items are gone!).

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Mount Washington: The Crown of New England

As the first museum exhibition devoted entirely to art featuring the Mount Washington region, major paintings are included by Hudson River School artists, including Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Cole, Jasper Francis Cropsey, John Frederick Kensett and David Johnson, as well as acclaimed painters such as Winslow Homer and George Inness. Paintings, prints, vintage photographs and illustrated guidebooks from the late 1820s through the 1870s document the artistic and historical context in which New Hampshire’s most iconic scenic landmark became a national and international symbol of the American landscape, a center for scientific study and one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.

This exhibition is developed in collaboration with the Mount Washington Observatory. On view through January 16.

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Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth

Presented by Strawbery Banke Museum and The Music Hall, this month-long citywide event includes the Candlelight Stroll that Strawbery Banke Museum has offered for thirty-seven years (with holiday dinners available at the historic William Pitt Tavern) as well as live holiday shows

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Of Whales in Paint

See the newly acquired Lakeside Press edition of Moby-Dick from 1930 alongside works by Rockwell Kent; additional works include selected watercolors and oil on canvas paintings that document Kent’s property. These images reveal the strong ties between generations of Maine artists and the continued connection that contemporary painters feel toward Kent. In addition, the show features more contemporary approaches to the novel and its themes through the work of artists such as Leonard Baskin, Benton Spruance, Frank Stella, Elaine Reichek, Justin Quinn, Scott Kelley, and Tim Rollins and K.O.S.

The Art Books of Henri Matisse

In the 1930s, the pioneering French artist Henri Matisse began to produce book illustrations and artist books. Over the next two decades, he completed a dozen book projects, working with a variety of printing techniques to explore the relationship between image and text—both visually and thematically. This exhibition presents four of Matisse’s art books, revealing the artist’s dynamic and multifaceted relationship with literature, creativity and visual expression.

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A Holiday Tree for Wildlife During the last thirty years, I’ve lived in three uniquely

borhood school, we built a Colonial on a lot in the nearest

New Hampshire homes. And in each place, we celebrated the

city. Holidays revolved around our tight-knit group of neigh-

Christmas holiday a bit differently, adding traditions as more

bors with cookie exchanges, parties where Santa was played

children came along, then letting some go as children grew up

by the grandfather across the street and homemade luminaries

and moved away.

lighting the way from house to house. Often, friends joined us

Only one ritual has remained through the years, one that

to decorate our tree for the animals. The kids cranked up their

takes place long after the joyful Christmas commotion has

music as they strung grapes, raisins and popcorn on floral

abated. Once the lights and the ornaments have been taken

wire, and cut slices of apples and oranges to hang with twine.

off the tree and boxed

The only trick was find-

up for another year,

ing a place to set the

we “plant” the tree in

tree where the chick-

a snow bank and deco-

ens and rabbits we’d

rate it with homemade

brought with us from

treats for the birds,

the country wouldn’t

squirrels

other

eat everything before

creatures that are brav-

the wild animals had a

ing the New England

chance.

and

winter.

As the children

Our first home was

moved away for col-

an 1835 farmhouse on

lege and then careers,

a

we sold our Colonial

remote

stretch

of

meadow overlooking a

to

pond where my chil-

and built a cottage on

dren learned to swim

a sixty-acre hillside.

and skate. With no tele-

When our kids are on

vision and few neigh-

vacation or on a break

bors, homespun crafts

from grad school, they

and projects were a fam-

love to visit, exploring

ily affair, and central to

the trails that lead from

every season. As loaves

a

young

family

our back yard on foot

of bread were rising near the temperamental coal cookstove,

in the summer and on snowshoes in the winter. In January,

we’d sit at the kitchen table and string Cheerios on twine and

over glasses of wine, we assemble our decorations for the wild-

cover pinecones with peanut butter, which we’d roll in bird-

life tree. The kids bring their own ideas about how to make

seed. The kids were small then, and tended to attack projects

ornaments now, like stirring birdseed and granola into cooled

with spurts of energy punctuated by long stretches spent star-

bacon grease, then spooning the mixture into mesh onion

ing out the window as the snowflakes swirled by and the snow-

bags. My son sets the tree on the deck so my husband, now

drifts swelled. We always placed the wildlife tree in front of

semi-retired, can watch the birds perch on the branches as he

the picture window in the kitchen, with a photo book nearby

has his morning coffee.

so the kids could identify the birds that visited. Because we’d

Why this tradition has lasted while others haven’t, I can’t

cut down the tree from our own woods, it was spindly and

say. Perhaps it’s about timing: it’s a final whiff of Christmas

sparse, bare at the top but with the lower branches bent from

as one more holiday season fades into memory. Whatever the

the weight of the homemade treats the kids had hung.

reason, our wildlife tree continues to be the family tradition

When our growing children needed playmates and a neigh-

that everyone returns home to embrace.

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