Greenwich - December 2022

104 Clapboard Ridge Road Greenwich,

Bordered by 4 acres of conservation and approached by a long winding driveway, this property takes center stage on a park-like, level lot. Every room in the house feels like a destination; from the billiards room, solarium and wood-paneled library, to the kitchen wing with family room, screened-in porch off the breakfast room and butler’s pantry. French doors open to the sunny terrace and pool. Capacious owner’s suite features dual walk-in closets and baths, a private office and nursery/dressing room. Third floor with playroom and gym. Lower level with rec room and finishable space. Garaging for 8 cars with staff/guest quarters above. Tucked far from the main road, this property enjoys a combination of exquisite privacy with the cachet of having one of the best addresses in town.

Joseph Barbieri

Senior Global Real Estate Advisor 203.940.2025

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features

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ONLY IN GREENWICH

For a relatively small town, a lot sure has happened here. We take a look back at some highlights from our seventy-five-year history of covering the people, events, scandals and celebrations of Greenwich.

by donna moffly

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MERRY & BRIGHT

We searched local businesses, scoured the internet and hit up our most festive friends for unique and fab ideas on entertaining, decorating and celebrating for the holidays.

by eileen bartels

GREENWICH MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2022, VOL. 75, NO. 10. GREENWICH MAGAZINE (USPS 961-500 ISSN 1072-2432) is published ten times a year by Moffly Media, Inc 205 Main St,Westport, CT 06880. Periodical postage paid at Westport, CT, and additional mailing offices.

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STATUS REPORT

BUZZ Take shopping local to a new level and pop into these thrift shops and boutiques that support area nonprofits and artisans. SHOP We get excited when fashion comes full circle, so we’ve rounded up retro styles that are hot once again. GO Tour of some of the best Christmas markets around the globe. HOME Major news on the home front—OKA, Jennie Kayne Home and Hudson Grace have all opened their doors in Fairfield County; Add dramatic accents to your home décor DO Host the sweetest party in town with Candy Connection, a tricked-out truck that brings a candy shop right to your door.

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G-MOM

When you love love, you want to find special ways to celebrate the milestones in your life. We’ve got you covered; Greenwich Moms Network shares some festive seasonal ideas.

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PEOPLE & PLACES

Center for Hope; GrayBarns & Marfa Stance; Global Lyme Alliance; Greenwich Sentinel Awards; EdgeHill; Jewish Family Services; Athena Bookstore 75 VOWS Marmon–Thomas

Experience Holiday Magic in Greenwich.

Jenny Allen is a proud sponsor of Santa’s Workshop at the 14th Annual Reindeer Festival in Greenwich. Come visit the North Pole on North Street. The cherished town tradition continues for the 14th consecutive year at Sam Bridge Nursery where visitors can have their photo taken with Santa, meet the reindeer and enjoy Santa’s Workshop.

Allen Lic. Real Estate Salesperson jenny.allen@compass.com M: 203.921.6327

Photos with Santa November 25 December 24, 2022

Sam Bridge Nursery + Greenhouse 437 North Street Greenwich, CT A portion of all photos with Santa benefit Kids in Crisis

Monday Friday | 12pm – 6pm Saturday | 9am – 6pm Closed Sundays Christmas Eve | 9am – 3pm

editorial editorial director

Cristin Marandino–cristin.marandino@moffly.com social editor

Alison Nichols Gray–ali.gray@moffly.com style & community editor

Janel Alexander–janel.alexander@moffly.com founding editor Donna Moffly–donna@moffly.com

contributing editors

Megan Gagnon–editor, athome

Elizabeth Hole–editor, custom publishing

Julee Kaplan–editor, new canaan • darien Diane Sembrot–editor, fairfield living; westport; stamford

Veronica Schorr–assistant editor, athome Amy Vischio–athome creative director-at-large copy editors

Terry Christofferson, David Podgurski senior writers

Timothy Dumas, Chris Hodenfield, Jane Kendall, Bill Slocum, Riann Smith contributing writers

Liz Barron, Eileen Bartels, Kim-Marie Galloway, Mary Kate Hogan, Layla Lisiewski

editorial advisory board

Susan Bevan, Susan Moretti Bodson, Alyssa Keleshian Bonomo, Bobbi Eggers, Kim-Marie Evans, Muffy Fox, Lisa Lori, Jessica Mindich

art senior art director

Venera Alexandrova–venera.alexandrova@moffly.com production director

Tim Carr–tim.carr@moffly.com assistant art director

Lisa Servidio–lisa.servidio@moffly.com senior photographer Bob Capazzo

digital media director of digital content strategy

Diane Sembrot–diane.sembrot@moffly.com

digital marketing manager

Rachel MacDonald–rachel.macdonald@moffly.com

digital assistant Lloyd Gabi–lloyd.gabi@moffly.com

Calendar@Moffly.com Editor@GreenwichMag.com Weddings@GreenwichMag.com

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sales & marketing

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Hilary Hotchkiss account executive hilary.hotchkiss@moffly.com

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chief revenue officer Andrew Amill

editorial director Cristin Marandino

director of content strategy Diane Sembrot

business manager Elena Moffly elena@moffly.com

cofounders John W. Moffly IV & Donna C. Moffly

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president’s letter

75 YEARS AND COUNTING

Seventy-five years is a proud milestone. After all, how many media companies are still around, let alone those that celebrate what’s good in their communities? You find this in abundance in Greenwich—all the things that enrich our lives here. We have much to celebrate.

Never did I imagine that my mother Donna’s fun side gig in the mid-1960s writing for the Greenwich Review would become her passion. Nor did she! But the seeds were being planted. She always had an entrepreneurial spirit— from cofounding the Din-Don hostess apron company, producing the Grace Notes children’s shows and applying her keen business sense to personal investing. At the same time Jack had been selling advertising for the publishing giant Time Inc. for thirty years, and my sister and I grew through Greenwich Country Day, high school and college. More seeds planted.

The tipping point came when the aging owner of the Review wanted to move on and turned to my parents. They said, “Why not?” Jack took early retirement, and in they went— Donna taking over editorial and Jack, sales. Later Jack recalled: “We never worked harder in our lives, and we loved it!” They transformed the modest black-and-white journal into a publication bursting with color, beautiful photography and great editorial. Then they bought the younger competitor in town and merged them to become simply greenwich.

Never did I imagine joining them. As an electrical engineer with an MBA from the University of Sydney and working in Tokyo, I was pursuing business overseas. Local media was not on my radar. My only contribution to local industry was after college, working for the late great Hank Huth who was building his first franchises, and computerizing greenwich magazine’s accounting, retiring Jack’s paper ledger pads.

But twenty-five years ago, I decided to join the business—bringing in my talented Russian bride, Elena, as business manager. It was cemented at our fiftieth anniversary party at the Bruce Museum in 1997. I saw the love and appreciation from people for what Jack, Donna and their team had done for our town. I saw how enriching a great magazine could be and wondered why there weren’t others for Fairfield County communities.

So, starting with Westport, we brought that commitment to towns up and down the Gold Coast. We added websites, social channels, photography services and custom magazine publishing, including Ocean House and Welcome to Greenwich. We added events. The Best of the Gold Coast party launched at the Hyatt. Best of Greenwich and Greenwich Restaurant Week followed—with memories of Dick Blumenthal cutting the cake for Jack’s birthday at one and seeing my dad in his late ’80s cutting the rug at

another. That man could dance.

What makes Greenwich special? The stories of the people who have called it home. From the movers and shakers to the regular citizen who proudly helps shape the character of our town. From legends like Deep Purple’s Roger Glover, President George H. W. Bush and football star Steve Young to Mike the Barber, the teachers who inspire our children and the lobstermen who tend pots at dawn. Newer residents like RP Eddy, an expert on national security, are welcome additions. Greenwich is a tapestry.

Greenwich is changing, but it fiercely protects its character. Due to Covid, a flood of new residents has arrived from the city, bringing new blood and energy. New facilities bloom, like the Byram Pool and the new Bruce. We have a lot of teardowns and rebuilds, and old businesses making way for new, but we also have preservation of open space, Tod’s Point and our rich history—Greenwich Land Trust, Greenwich Point Conservancy and Greenwich Historical Society among the leaders.

Greenwich moves into the future along with greenwich magazine. We toast all those dedicated volunteers and visionaries for doing what’s best for our very special town.

publisher’s letter

REFLECT & CELEBRATE

The holiday season has always been my favorite time of the year. I look forward to spending quality time with family and close friends. We swap stories (often the same year after year and typically exaggerated from their origin), celebrate all that we have been given and always think of others who are less fortunate.

This season, Greenwich’s diversity and celebrations are on full display, from Byram and Cos Cob to Riverside and Old Greenwich. Each section of Greenwich comes alive with the spirit of the holidays, which makes everyone feel welcome. Starting at the top of the Avenue and strolling to the bottom—the lights, sounds and smells put a festive bounce in our steps.

As you open this issue, please pause to recognize and celebrate with us all that has been greenwich magazine for seventy-five years. We are proud to be a part of the lives of multiple generations of Greenwich families, and we are always excited to welcome our town’s newer residents. We explore, explain,

highlight and embrace everything that makes Greenwich the unique community that it is today. We have and will continue to chronicle all the important things happening here and in the world around us.

But we could not be the valuable resource we are without you, our dedicated readers and local businesses, who have steadfastly supported our mission for nearly eight decades. We thank you for your shared belief that greenwich magazine is a critical contributor to life here.

As we turn the corner into a new year, come with us, and we will continue to be your trusted, credible and valued guide to all things Greenwich.

Thank you for sharing in our celebration and enjoy those precious holiday moments with your friends and family.

CHEER & CHEERS

It’s been fifteen years since I became the editor of greenwich magazine. That’s nearly 200 issues. While that number astounds me, it’s nothing in comparison to the seventy-five years that we celebrate this month.

I am just one name on a list of immensely talented people who have stewarded this magazine through changing times to bring you what you hold in your hands today.

The most notable name on that list is a person who has been a mentor, a confidant and, most important, a friend to me—Donna Moffly. Taking the reins from Donna was terrifying, to say the least. I remember Jack Moffly saying: “It’s a good thing you’re tall, because you have some pretty big shoes to fill.” Yeah, no pressure.

I know I speak for everyone here when I say that producing greenwich month after month is as big a responsibility as it is an honor. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive magazine that focuses on every aspect of life here. Whether that’s taking in-depth looks at tough-to-talk-about issues, introducing you to notable business and entertainment personalities, celebrating the lighter side of life or offering insider advice, our goal is to reflect the town that we call home.

And so, in this, our anniversary issue, it seems appropriate to recap the characters, happenings, scandals and issues that have impacted our town over the past seventy-five years. And who better for the job than Donna? In “Only in Greenwich” (page 78) she delves into the archives and with her characteristic wit presents seventy-five of the most memorable

people and events to appear in these pages.

Right by her side was Venera Alexandrova, our enormously creative art director. Venera spent hours going through boxes of files, hunting down historic photos, piecing together the story—one event at a time. Together they have produced a wonderfully entertaining time capsule.

Throughout the issue you’ll see other nods to our anniversary. Our style editor Janel Alexander, highlights chic retro fashions that have made their way back into our closets (“Retro Fusion,” page 28). And Eileen Bartels (otherwise known as G-Mom) gives us fun and unique ways to mark milestone anniversaries (“Gifts as Unique as You Are,” page 56). Ask Eileen for an idea on anything from where to get one-of-a-kind wrapping paper to how to bond with your little ones and you won’t get one idea, you’ll get twenty. She is our own personal 411 lady, and I knew she was also the perfect writer to help us ring in the holiday season with some truly out-of-the-box advice (“Merry & Bright,” page 112).

This issue was a labor of love, albeit occasionally a little more labor than love, and we’re thrilled to share it. Join us as we raise our proverbial glasses to celebrate the season, our anniversary and, of course, you—the people who bring these pages to life.

See you in 2023!

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founder’s page

OF MAGAZINE MEMORIES

It’s December, major gift-giving time. And as it happens, Jack and I gave ourselves the best gift of all (outside of our children) in December of 1986. We bought the Greenwich Review from Edythe Marr—the magazine that had been in her family since 1947 when it was launched as the Greenwich Social Review. Over the years the word “Social” had gotten smaller and smaller, and our new Review got bigger and bigger after we bought the other town magazine, the Nutmegger of Connecticut, and renamed the whole ball of wax greenwich.

At the closing I asked Jack who was going to be editor. He said: “You are.” “But I’m a writer, not an editor,” I protested. “Donna, we can’t afford an editor,” he confessed. “You’re it.”

So after thirty years selling space at Time Inc., Jack took early retirement, our friend Bill King made us a yard sign reading “All the News That Will Fit,” and we were off and running.

We moved into Mrs. Marr’s one-room office over the shoe stores on Greenwich Avenue— manual typewriters, dial phones and holey “archive” copies, where ads had been cut out, thrown on the closet floor. One day later we moved down the hall for more space and (good grief!) a couple of computers. But the building’s fire alarm kept going off, and I’d find myself out on The Ave clutching our fourcolor separations to my bosom.

We moved to Lewis Street.

Jack’s idea was to build up the magazine and

flip it. He packed the board with his retired buddies from Time Inc. (Greenwich was full of them), all envious that Moffly had his own magazine. They were also prone to making suggestions like getting rid of weddings and adding lots of executive news. But exec news was newspaper stuff, I told them, and brides and grooms were definitely staying (if sometimes not with each other).

It was a crash course in how to be a successful editor-in-chef—keeping a balanced book, for instance, so there was something in each issue for every reader. He may not care about landscaping or antiques but is really into finance and music; she may be just the opposite. We had to learn how to put the book together, spending hours at the printer in Stamford and taking courses at SUNY. I remember calling Betty Hinckley— friend, neighbor, Junior League president and big-time Realtor—with a question: “If you could put your ad anyplace in the magazine, where would it be— with the other real estate ads, more spread out, upfront-right like all the agencies want? Her answer: “Don’t care if it’s right, left, front or back. Just put it next to the best story in that issue.” Smart lady.

Then, bringing his high-tech young talent with him, son Jonathan came marching home from getting his MBA in Sydney and Tokyo, Jack had him launch Westport, Jonathan’s lovely Russian wife Elena became our business manager, we grew and grew, and here we are.

“If Mrs. Bufforpington wanted her favorite charity written up, I couldn’t just toss her letter in the circular file.”

Who would’ve thunk?

Me, for one. I often think about what a wild ride it’s been over the course of putting out your town magazine, and we Mofflys have been at the helm for almost half of its seventy-five year history. That adds up to a lot of memories. Here are a few standouts.

On the scary side: We had to call the police to keep an eye on the office because a man, once known for threatening his neighbors with a shotgun, was irate that his daughter didn’t make it into the Weddings section. Why? Because her announcement came to us almost a year after deadline. By then she could’ve had twins.

In the weird department: Claiming to be a palm reader, a fellow showed up at the office dressed, for some reason, as a Native American and wanted to take out an ad. Jack told him that we didn’t do fortune tellers. (But nice try for getting into Greenwich houses, what?)

And another: One of our young artists had a sideline raising Great Danes, and by way of show-’n-tell brought one into the office wearing a Kotex.

Good clean fun: Glen from Sophia’s Great Dames (not Great Danes) regularly stopped by with their beagle Stanley—both in costume. Once Glen was Peter Pan and Stanley, Tinker Bell; another time he was Robin Hood and Stanley, Maid Mirian. Hilarious, but Jack wondered what all this nonsense was doing to our reputation.

High adventure: Among other places, in the pursuit of stories I’ve found myself up in a blimp, in a race car at Lyme Rock and in the Blue Room at the White House having coffee with President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush.

Delicate situations: Jack spent a lifetime trying to make me a diplomat. I needed kid gloves. After all, we were a town magazine, not a giant newspaper. So if Mrs. Bufforpington wanted her favorite charity written up, I couldn’t just toss her letter in the circular

file. I had to politely respond.

Same with handling the woman who called in a huff because we’d put someone on the cover who’d been married three times; and the known tire-slasher who came in with a great idea for a story—the airmail service between New York and Bermuda; and the retired gentlemen who were bored and decided they could write—for us. They seemed to know if

who launched the Harpoon Club for the sole purpose of preserving the sense of humor of the town of Greenwich, had a sharp spear. When SoundWaters honored Jack and me at Richards one evening, Bernie got his turn at the mic: “I wondered why they’d chosen this venue to roast Jack Moffly,” he quipped. “Then I realized he’d feel right at home among all these empty suits!” And another zinger: “Jack Moffly has this magazine that’s filled with brides and dancing debutantes. He probably thinks Chickahominy is an Italian breakfast cereal!”

High praise indeed: At our first Best of the Gold Coast party, when we ran out of 1,000 wrist bands because 1,500 fun-lovers showed up at the Hyatt, renowned Realtor David Oglivy, who knew everybody in town, turned to Barbara King and said, “I’ve never seen more people I didn’t know having such a great time!”

I’ve had a wonderful time, too, because of the people who live here. I started writing for the old Greenwich Review in 1966, twenty years before we bought it, and knew we’d never run out of stories. Greenwich is a mecca for successful people in every field, an inspiration for the volunteers who see a need and pitch in, a special birthplace for the townies who are the heart and soul of our community. I’ve loved meeting them all.

they couldn’t paint or sing or make furniture, but write? Piece of cake. Why not? Besides, their wives wanted them to do something. So they’d call me (or put the arm on Jack, being an easier touch, at one of those men’s luncheons; and he’d relay the message).

“What do you want to write about?” I’d ask them. “Square dancing,” one replied. “Well,” I’d advise, “send me a first paragraph.” And guess what? I never heard from most of them again. Maybe an actual assignment was too burdensome?

Just plain funny: Friend, mentor and advisor Bernie Yudain, the beloved journalist

Naturally, like everywhere else, things have changed in Greenwich over the years. The mom-and-pop shops have all but vanished on The Avenue; our restaurants have multiplied like bunnies, as have our banks; Riverside and Old Greenwich have soared in popularity, and on it goes. But one thing hasn’t changed: We want to give our readers what they want—a top-notch town magazine for a top-notch audience.

Yup, that was some Christmas present Jack and I gave each other thirty-five years ago. It sure made a difference in our lives, and it’s been our goal at Moffly Media ever since to make a difference in yours. G

1997—Jack and me in our Lewis Street office doing research for our fiftieth Anniversary issue and giving credence to the original caption.

WHAT WE’VE BEEN GOING THROUGH LATELY…

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Shopping With Heart

GREAT FINDS AT GREAT PRICES FOR GREAT CAUSES

by mary kate hogan // photographs by garvin burke

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for shopping, and even more so when you can support a great cause in the process. Our town is home to some terrific volunteer-run thrift shops and nonprofit boutiques where you can score a great deal while helping people in need. These are some of our favorites for feel-good treasure hunting.

greenwich women’s exchange

28 Sherwood Place Greenwich, 203-869-0229

If you’re searching for a one-ofa-kind gift, this shop’s selection of hand-knit baby and children’s sweaters, smocked dresses, toys, puzzles, pottery, women’s clothing and accessories is truly special, representing more than 200 different artisans. The Exchange

has been operating inside a historic house in downtown Greenwich for more than 100 years. Part of the Federation of Women’s Exchanges, it supports the art of hand-crafted items, with proceeds going directly to artisans locally, around the United States and in developing countries. “It’s about women helping women,” says Roni Schmitz, president.

Behind the shop, there’s a garden and terrace with wroughtiron furniture for sale and a little storybook cottage that houses art and antiques including handpainted Portuguese pottery, colorful Fiesta ware, Christmas items such as fine china and décor, vintage embroidered linens and hand towels. One artisan knits personalized Christmas stockings, which are a tradition for some families, Roni says. People who had them as children now buy them for their grandkids. Everything is reasonably priced. And knowing that each item is one-of-a-kind makes gift giving even more personal. Says Jennifer Chapman, vice president and treasurer, of the artisans and their work: “It takes time. They had to want to make these pieces. There’s love in there.”

the rummage room

191 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, 203-637-1875

Celebrating its fifty-eighth anniversary, this secondhand shop sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church stocks high-quality used clothing, home décor, baby gear and gifts, as well as items that are new in their packaging (we spotted kids’ toys and games that had never been opened). For the holidays, the Rummage Room will carry ornaments and seasonal items. Thanks to what store manage Leanne Meyer calls a group of “lovely donors,” there are designer finds to be had, including Chanel,

Gucci and Tiffany. Dealers flock to the shop when new merchandise is put out at the start of the season each September. The prices are amazing (for instance: a like-new Vince cashmere sweater for $30). Twenty-four volunteers help to run the store, and the inventory is constantly being refreshed by the church community; anyone is welcome to donate. The best part about shopping The Rummage Room is that all the proceeds go to local, national and international charities. Among the long list of local causes that Rummage Room has contributed to: Abilis, Neighbor to Neighbor, Boys and Girls Clubs, Children’s Learning Center, Inspirica, Kids in Crisis, TAG and the YWCA. Since it first opened, The Rummage Room has donated more than $4 million to charities.

above: You’d be hard pressed not to get an amazing deal here. Gucci and Chanel are just some of the luxe labels.

above: Deck the halls with festive finds.

above: With its unique and sweet offerings, the Women’s Exchange makes supporting local artisans easy and fun.

above: Stores may come and go, but The Rummage Room is an OG staple.

above: A perfect stop for sweater weather

greenwich hospital auxiliary thrift shop

199 Hamilton Avenue Greenwich, 203-863-3933

Ateam of volunteers and five staff employees keep this shop filled with lovely, gently used items. Hermès and Ferragamo bags, Armani and Brioni dresses are among the finds spotted in the dedicated designer section. There’s also a large selection of regular clothing and shoes. Among the accessories and jewelry are beautiful pieces such as diamond-studded watches. Check the housewares case for luxe entertaining items: porcelain china, crystal and sterling silver.

Everyday dishes, glassware and kitchen essentials are stocked as well and all kinds of furniture, antiques, light fixtures and home decor. “We get some fabulous art here,” says Annie Steyer, manager. “You never know what’s coming in that back door.”

To prep for the holidays, the shop closes for one day while the staff sets up a “Christmas wonderland,” open beginning the week before Thanksgiving. There are artificial trees, wreaths, Christmas village figurines, décor, ornaments stockings and more available for purchase. If you’re looking to donate instead of shop, you can email photos of furniture pieces and schedule a pickup. All proceeds go to patient-care services at the hospital.

what’s in store at our local nonprofits

Gifts, clothes, books, beauty products—they’ve

abilis garden and gifts

Soaps, lotions, bath products, candles, hand-made jewelry, fresh flowers 50 Glenville Street, 203-531-4438

act II pop-up shop/second congregational church

Secondhand clothing pop-up (check 2cc.org for dates) 139 E. Putnam Avenue, 203-869-9311

bruce museum gift shop

The shop is set to reopen in early 2023. Art books and cards, gifts, jewelry accessories, stationery, educational toys 1 Museum Drive, 203-869-0376

dogwood books and gifts at christ church

Books, gifts and seasonal items; garden patio and a coffee bar 254 E. Putnam Avenue; 203-869-9030

greenwich botanical center

Gifts, jewelry, candles, potted amaryllis and paperwhites, home décor 130 Bible Street Cos Cob, 203-869-9242

greenwich historical society gift shop

Art books and gifts, jewelry, bath and beauty items, home and garden gifts, Greenwich items (cards, tea towels, cribbage, cutting board, Monopoly set, etc.), kids’ presents 47 Strickland Road, Cos Cob; 203-869-6899

above: You never know what you’ll find in the cases, shelves and racks.

got it all

above: If the shoe fits ... The Greenwich Hospital Auxillary Thrift Shop has plenty of fashion finds, as well as home décor pieces.

What’s old is always new again fushion

Many of today’s trends are rooted in former FASHION MOMENTS .

To celebrate greenwich magazine’s anniversary, we take a look at how Greenwich residents rocked these looks through the years and offer updated versions

by janel alexander

Greenwich High School Youth Environmental Service members // circa 1974

Greenwich High School newspaper staff // circa 1940s

SOPHIA’S

Early 1970s corduroy jacket and matching pant, $165. Greenwich; sophiascostumes.com

Style Note

like cord and suede are trending in tops, bottoms and even as a WHOLE SUIT!

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Chunky cable sweater, $298; Unsubscribed, Greenwich; unsubscribed.com

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Topstitched wrap skirt, $598; Unsubscribed, Greenwich; unsubscribed.com

vibe that ’70s

Whether corduroy or pure suede , soft brushed fabrics stand the test of time.

Florence corduroy pant, $369; Great Stuff, Greenwich; greatstuff.com

NILI LOTAN

Justine suede western jacket, $2,395, Saks Fifth Avenue, Greenwich; saks.com

Fabrics

Greenwich High School students // circa 1970s

NILI LOTAN

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF BRAND; VINTAGE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

POLOGEORGIS

Tessa wool puffer coat with shearlng, $2,850; Pologeorgis, Greenwich, pologeorgis.com

jackets granny

The oversized blazer craze has made its way to outerwear, and we love how it references the big collars, shoulder pads and fur trim details of yesteryear.

KHAITE

Phelton camel doublewool coat, $2,900, Richards, Greenwich; shopmitchellstores.com

Style Note

Whether vintage or hot off the runway, a fabulous STATEMENT JACKET is the best way to make a killer entrance.

A group of fashionably warm Greenwich women // 1945

FLEURETTE

Midnight blue with lamb shearling coat, $1,095, Roundabout, Greenwich; roundaboutcouture.com

VERONICA BEARD

Nalida Dickie Coat, $1,198; Veronica Beard, Greenwich; veronicabeard.com

FLEURETTE

Double-breasted Tibetan lamb coat, $995; Roundabout, Greenwich; roundaboutcouture.com

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF BRAND; VINTAGE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ALICE AND OLIVIA Akira embelished textured knit crop cardigan, $595; Saks Fifth Avenue, Greenwich; saks.com

SOPHIA’S

1950s silk faille circle skirt dress, rental price upon request, Greenwich; sophiascostumes.com

VERONICA BEARD Kasler dress in dot print silk, $648; Veronica Beard, Greenwich; veronicabeard.com

Employees of the Condé Nast pattern-making facility, previously based in Greenwich // circa 1940s

Style Note Dresses

LA LIGNE Selby Dress, $495; La Ligne, Greenwich; lalignenyc.com

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS STARTED IN GERMANY IN THE LATE MIDDLE AGES. TODAY, CITIES ALL OVER THE WORLD CARRY ON THE TRADITION. THE QUAINT WOOD CHALETS, WARM WINE AND VENDORS SELLING LOCAL HANDMADE ITEMS ARE THE PERFECT ANTIDOTE TO BLACK FRIDAY AND AMAZON

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COLOGNE GERMANY

Why Go:

There is no more traditional Christmas market than a German Christmas market, and the city of Cologne offers five—all within walking distance of the old town on the Rhine River

DO: Skate from stall to stall on one of the largest open-air skating rinks in the country at Heumarkt Added bonus, it stays open until January 9.

BUY: The intricately carved Christmas pyramids, weihnachtspyramide, were originally crafted in the 1600s in the Ore mountains. (They’re most well-known as the candlelit decoration Uncle Eddy knocks over in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.)

EAT: Traditional kartoffelpuffer (potato pancakes). They look and taste like hash browns, but don’t dare ask for ketchup. They are served with applesauce.

DRINK: Try some mulled wine from the boat bar in the harbor or head to an indoor hut for a steaming mug of feuerzangenbowle (flaming, rum-soaked sugarloaf dripped into mulled wine).

VIENNA AUSTRIA

Why Go:

If you’re looking for tradition, this is your place. The Viennese Christmas markets date back to 1298. The most popular modern market is the Vienna Christmas dream and takes place in front of City Hall (Rathaus) with over 150 stalls.

DO: Instead of just ice skating on the rink, try out the sport of curling. Or go for a ride on a real reindeer, seriously.

BUY: A local decoration known as Barbara’s Twig comes with a fascinating backstory. Legend has it that when the Catholic Saint Barbara was on her way to imprisonment and eventual execution, she caught her clothes on a roadside fruit tree, breaking off a twig. She took the twig with her to prison, where it flowered on the day that her death sentence was passed.

EAT: Austrian sausage, of course. For your sweet tooth try christstollen (a loaf-shaped cake packed with dried fruits) or zimtsterne (star-shaped cookies with cinnamon).

DRINK: From mid-November through Christmas Eve, the rooftop bar of the Ritz Carlton, Vienna on Schubertring, transforms into the highest Advent market in the city center. A traditional wooden Alpine hut on the roof terrace of the luxury hotel serves hot punch and mulled wine with stunning views of Vienna.

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3STRASBOURG FRANCE

Why Go:

Everything you love about a German Christmas market, but across the Rhine and decidedly French. This market is very discerning and only allows local sellers—you won’t find mass market tchotchkes here. There are 300 stalls, all within view of the tallest decorated Christmas tree in Europe. It takes four miles of Christmas lights to illuminate the tree.

DO: Step inside the medieval Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, described by Victor Hugo as “A prodigy of the gigantesque and the delicate.”

BUY: The glass Christmas ball ornament we all know and love was created in 1858 when a drought meant that there were no natural ornaments to use for décor. A glassmaker in Goetzenbruck made small glass balls and gave them to the village, clearly the idea caught on. Each year a limited-edition ball is unveiled, only 25,000 are produced and shoppers are limited to purchasing two.

EAT: Baeckeoffe, a hearty stew of beef, mutton and pork marinated in juniper berries and white wine.

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Do: Wander the canals under lit trees and visit Bloemenmarkt, the city’s floating flower market, stocked with freshly cut pines in the run-up to Christmas. If the temperature drops far enough, skip the rink and join the locals gliding on the frozen waterways.

Buy: Pick up a traditional wooden shoe that Dutch children leave out for St. Nicholas Day (December 6) filled with hay, carrots and sugar for Santa’s horses. In the morning, the horse treats are replaced with surprises from the big man himself.

Eat: Take a break from mulled wine and mince pies and try oliebollen, delicious warm doughnuts studded with dried fruit and citrus zest the Dutch festive treat of choice.

DRINK: The hot mulled wine in Strasbourg is made from an ancestral recipe using dry white wine instead of red. Like many markets, the drink is sold in ceramic mugs to curb trash. If you return the mug, you get your deposit back.

DO: Bring your own ice skates to the only free rink in the city. You’ll need a reservation, but it won’t cost you a dime to take a spin.

BRYANT PARK NEW YORK

Why Go: Bryant Park’s Winter Village is a taste of a European market without the transatlantic flight. The holiday shops are open until January 2, but the ice rink doesn’t close until March 5.

BUY: Pick something up at the small business spotlight, where New York City-based, minority-owned small businesses have the opportunity to showcase their products in a rent-free booth.

EAT: Cozy up at The Lodge, a covered, outdoor après skithemed area where you can enjoy a snack or a meal with a view of the skaters and tree.

DRINK: Stop at the No Chewing Allowed kiosk for the famous melt-in-your-mouth truffles and/or sip a cup of the premium hot chocolate.

Why Go: The legend of Sinterklaas (St. Nick) started in Amsterdam, so visiting the birthplace of Santa Claus seems like the very best reason to go. The largest Christmas market in Amsterdam is the one next to the skating rink in the Museumplein. The square is transformed into a quaint village made up of little wooden chalets on the edge of the rink.

Drink: Mulled wine is ubiquitous at all European Christmas markets. It traces its lineage to the Roman Empire when soldiers would heat their wine before going into battle. The Dutch have their own version called Bisschopswijn, meaning “Bishop’s wine.” It is white wine mulled with oranges instead of lemons. 5

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BRITISH INVASION

The highly anticipated British furniture and homeware retailer, OKA, is coming to Westport this month. Celebrated on both sides of the pond for its charming and timeless pieces, this will be OKA’s third and largest U.S. location. Set over two floors, the 14,500-square-foot experiential store offers an abundance of inspiring spaces that spotlight color, comfort, elegant furnishings and decadent décor, including Adam Lippes’s sophisticated tableware collection.

Founded in 1999 by entrepreneur Lady Annabel Astor, decorator Sue Jones and horticulturist Lucinda Waterhouse, OKA (pronounced how the Brits say “ochre”) has become a destination for lovers of home décor. Its rich patterns, handmade lounge seating

and effortless British style, which the company describes as elegant yet easy-going and sophisticated but never stiff.

The store will present a rotating series of fully decorated rooms and vignettes for guests to discover. Among the plans: a Regency-style London townhouse, a country house in north Wales and a charming cottage in the heart of the bucolic Cotswolds. A dedicated team of stylists is on hand to give advice and help customers find their dream interiors.

“We are very excited to bring OKA to the East Coast and especially to Westport; its rich cultural history and artistic bent make it a perfect match for us,” says cofounder Sue Jones. You won’t want to miss this British invasion. 44 Main St, Westport; oka.com/us

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above: A quintessentially British sitting room decorated with OKA’s rich tones and textures, including the Coleridge sofa in navy, the large George club chair in cheetah and the Kirmani rug in distressed green below: The stars of this cozy, English living room are the Talasa tray in Chinese red, which sits atop the Harmonia coffee table, the Coleridge Linen armchair in Areca putting green and the Hevsel rug in vermillion red.

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CALIFORNIA STYLE COMES TO CONNECTICUT

Shoppers who love Jenni Kayne’s iconic pieces— from fisherman sweaters to fuzzy mules—are enjoying Westport’s latest addition: a home store devoted to the West Coast brand.

Like the company’s line of elevated wardrobe essentials, the range of furniture, décor and textiles also feature layered textures in a neutral palette.

The newly launched Cove bed and Sur travertine coffee table are featured in the bedroom and

living room vignettes— immersive experiences that help visitors take in the 1,954-square-foot space. And if that’s not relaxing enough for you, Kayne’s skincare line, Oak Essentials, is also available in-store. The plant-based products align with the company’s vision of clean, natural beauty—one stop shopping for a fresh skincare routine to match your refreshed home.

this photo: A vignette by Christian P. Arkay-Levelier. right: A vignette by William Lyon.

Style & Grace

Greenwich Avenue gets a new home goods destination

15 Myrtle Ave, Store #1, Westport; jennikayne.com

Your holiday hosting, present-planning and seasonal decorating just got a whole lot easier. Hudson Grace, the San Francisco-based shop known for its curated selection of the best in gifting, home goods and entertaining, opened its newest storefront in the heart of Greenwich. With high-quality, original designs and vintagesourced one-of-a-kinds, the brand’s offerings range from distinctive gifts to simple, tabletop essentials. Monelle Totah and Gary McNatton, cofounders and proprietors of Hudson Grace, say that European inspiration balanced with California ease make for an elevated but approachable feel. Totah and McNatton are best friends who share a love for design and all things home. This mutual interest, along with their retail pedigrees, are at the root of the successful brand. Hudson Grace is a natural fit for Greenwich’s modern classic style, and the pair is excited to bring its offerings to town. 268 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich; hudsongracesf.com

above: Monelle Totah and Gary McNatton, cofounders and proprietors of Hudson Grace

above: Hudson Grace’s signature cashmere throw blankets; a handsome, solid brass match striker; chunky linen pillows that are custom-dyed in LA and hand-cut and sewn in SoCal

above: In this Jenni Kayne living space, neutrals and natural tones are front and center for coastal California cool. below: The new Westport storefront

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BRING THE DRAMA, WITH ICONIC 1920 s STYLE

1 AKDO

Allure rug mosaic Calacatta with Blue Lagos; price upon request. Bridgeport; akdo.com

2 HOMMES STUDIO

Rapple console table; price upon request. hommes.studio

3 RALPH LAUREN

HOME Art Deco Athena clock; $1,095. New Canaan; ralphlauren.com

“the pattern in our allure collection speaks to a modern deco aesthetic. the gem-like accents are placed in fine lines to create subtle yet glamorous geometric patterning.”

—sebnem gungen, akdo director of marketing and commercial sales

4 NEIMAN MARCUS

Classic Art Deco single panel fireplace screen; $665. The Westchester; neimanmarcus.com

5 MIRROR HOME Southampton wall mirror by Michael S. Smith; $3,957 Fig Linens and Home, Westport; figlinensandhome .com

6 ARTERIORS

Priestly sconce; $1,430. Trovare Home Design, Greenwich; trovarehomedesign .com

7 CARLYLE COLLECTIVE Saint-Germain sofa by Fabrice Juan; price upon request. carlylecollective .com

“using a bit of shining reflective brass, gilt, or silver surfaces, whether it be in mirrors, sconces, chandeliers, vases, or even trays, adds a glow that feels nothing less than welcoming.”

$695. Design Within Reach, Stamford; dwr.com

2 SERENA & LILY

Avery pillow cover; $228 for 24”. Westport; serenaandlily.com

3 APPLEGREN

Swedish raw brass wall sconce; $1,050. Eleish Van Breems Home, Westport; evbantiques.com

4 TIMOTHY OULTON

Sivan footstool; starting at $1,495. Westport; timothyoulton.com

5 WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME

Jackson andirons; $295. Westport; williams-sonoma.com

6 RH

Yeti sheepskin pelt; $199. Greenwich; rh.com

7 MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS Flynn luxe swivel chair; $3,428. Greenwich; mgbwhome.com

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Candy Land

The only thing better than being a kid in a candy store is being a kid at your own house and having a truckful of sweet treats that comes to you. Enter Candy Connection, a literal candy shop on wheels. The brainchild of Stamford mom Margaux Marena, the vibrantly neon-painted candy truck houses just about any and every sweet imaginable and is now available to book for parties and events.

“I’m an all-or-nothing type of girl,” Marena says of her idea to launch the truck when planning her son Dylan’s eighth-grade graduation party in early March. She had no problem finding plenty of options for food trucks, but dessert trucks (other than those with ice cream) was another story. She had a vision and wanted something fun and original; and since she couldn’t seem to find what she was looking for, she did it herself. In April, Marena purchased a black Chevrolet pickup truck and had it custom built into the super-fun candy party mobile it is today.

“The best part, hands down, is seeing the smiles and excitement. The way the little kids’ faces light up when they see the truck for the first

Margaux Marena launched Candy Connection after she couldn’t find the perfect dessert truck for her son’s graduation party.

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photography by venera alexandrova

A LOCAL MOM LAUNCHES A TRICKED-OUT CANDY SHOP ON WHEELS

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time is so special. The squeals as they run toward the truck will never get old,” says Marena.

The Candy Connection will travel all over the tri-state area for any private event, yearround. And with packages starting at twenty people, Marena can accommodate both large and small groups. With an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response thus far, Marena is psyched for the future of Candy Connection, with no shortage of ideas moving forward.

“So many people have been reaching out, and they really love the whole idea,” says Marena. “You get to see the way that a certain candy or snack can instantly bring back special memories for people. I hear a lot of reminiscing going on around me. It’s great.”

Marena plans on making seasonal changes throughout the year and celebrating holidays with sweetness. She’ll stock the truck with treats like peeps at Easter, chocolate and candy hearts at Valentine’s Day and spooky treats at Halloween.

“I’d love old-school popcorn balls for Christmas; I have never met a theme I don’t like,” says Marena. “I have been doing candy buffets since my son turned one (he’s fourteen now). The theme for his first birthday was ‘Dylan’s Candy Bar.’ Also if you could see my pantry, it has always looked like a convenience/ candy store. My pantry is famous to my kids’ friends.”

Marena plans to switch out her treats as new themes and holidays arise. She’s also always on the lookout for new sweets to add to the mix.

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GIFTS AS UNIQUE AS YOU ARE

YOU MAY NOT BE GETTING READY TO CELEBRATE THE BIG SEVENTY-FIVE LIKE GREENWICH MAGAZINE, BUT EVERY DAY IS A REASON TO CELEBRATE LOVE. WHETHER IT'S A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OR FIRST DATE, KEEP ROMANCE AND APPRECIATION ALIVE BY EMBRACING THE MILESTONES WITH A LITTLE PLANNING

Put a Twist on the Classics

Take inspiration from traditional anniversary-gift themes, and give them a personal spin.

Back in the day of Hallmark stores you’d find a gift guide on the counter filled with theme suggestions. Today you can find it online at ideas.hallmark.com.

From pottery to diamonds, as the years march on, the greater the gift stakes get. Though not many people adhere to the old rules, they can provide a springboard for creative ideas. For example, traditionally a first anniversary gift is paper. Consider printing out an itinerary or invitation to a custom date or buy tickets to a concert, sporting event or museum.

Growing Together

Plant a tree in your yard or have a tree planted in your favorite park to commemorate a milestone. Take things a step further and, whether it’s a selfie or professional portrait, commit to a yearly photo by your tree. As time passes, you’ll have a keepsake flip book of your couple-hood.

Make time for your relationship. Plan an annual couple's trip—ski slope or beach. And keep track. Marking up a map is a great way to track where you’ve been, and anniversaries are an excellent time to reflect on your journeys and plan anew. Create a map using pictures of your adventures around

the state, country and globe. It can also be as simple as thumbtacks on an old map. Uncommon Goods (uncommongoods.com) offers a framed keepsake anniversary map mounted on foam board and is customized with a couples’ names and anniversary date. Pushpins are provided to mark the locations of your travel adventures. $155

Destination: Here or There

Of course an anniversary trip is romantic, but you don’t have to leave your home to plan a destination-themed celebration. Let locations like where you met, got married or honeymooned guide you. If you went to the same university, a gift could be collegiate memorabilia (game-day flag to hang out front or school-themed glassware). Another could be food gifts from the town or city where you first

lived together. Goldbelly.com is filled with local favorites that can be shipped overnight. Order a Reuben lunch from a place like Zingermans in Ann Arbor (zingermans.com), and you’ll be back walking the Michigan campus hand in hand. If you honeymooned in Hawaii, plan a luau at home. Or stir up some rum swizzles, if you took your first vacation together to Bermuda. Your past is a launchpad to great anniversary ideas.

Full Hearts, Full Stomachs

Food is the way to my heart, and personalized serving items are a sweet touch. Engraving a charcuterie board with your married monogram is even better when paired with your snack favorites. Pair tangible items with favorite foods for the win.

Raise a Glass

Glassware can be fun or fancy. If you’re a boating or beach couple, order quality reusable plastic glasses with your monogram. Glassware is also fun to engrave, whether you choose beer steins or champagne flutes. You need to go no farther than Michaelangelo of Greenwich on the Avenue (mikegifts.com) or Williams Sonama (williams-sonoma.com) to find quality items to engrave. Fill the glasses with a favorite candy, or wrap a favorite bottle of wine or spirits to go along with them.

A One-Of-A-Kind Date Night

Rent the entire theater. Have a favorite movie? Theaters at the AMC Majestic 6 in Stamford are available to rent in varying sizes and can play current movies, or you can arrange for a classic. Renting an entire theater just for the two of you, or including family and friends, is a fun way to celebrate. (amctheatres.com)

Pretty as a Picture

Your home, whether it’s your first, vacation or current, is a special place. Consider having a painting commissioned or Christmas ornaments adorned with your home. Look at etsy. com for personalized watercolors of homes starting at about $30. Custom ornaments range from $15 and up. More detailed options are closer to $90.

Play the Game

Buy a stack of games and wrap them up for a game night. A quality poker set in a leather box or a special backgammon or chess board can be used now and treasured forever. It’s a sweet way of saying I’d roll the dice with you any day.

Hang It Up

If you think your love was written in the stars, you might be right. Online retailer Lime and Lou (limeandlou.com) offers custom wall art and canvases that can be created just for you.

“The Night We Met” features the specific star map of the sky based on the location and date you want to celebrate. “Our Paths Crossed” custom canvas map pinpoints the place where you first met, your first date or where you got married.

For couples whose love of music provided the soundtrack to romance, check out the“Our Favorite Song” or “Our Mixtape” customizable canvases. They feature your names, anniversary and favorite song titles or lyrics to a significant song.

DECEMBER TO REMEMBER

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IT’S ALL DOWNHILL

When the snow arrives, it’s time to go for a ride. Here are some perfect sledding hills in Greenwich.

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CUTE COOKIES

Rachel Mahoney, local mom, chef and owner of home delivery meal service Kinney Lane, offers up her recipe for these adorable melting snowman cookies with eggnog frosting.

Cookies

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon baking salt

• 2 sticks butter, at room temperature

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 tablespoon milk

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Eggnog Frosting

• 1 stick butter

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 2 to 4 tablespoons eggnog

Decorations

• Mini Reese’s

• Pretzel sticks

• Mini Chocolate Chips

• Orange Frosting

• Marshmallows

Directions

1. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

2. Beat sugar and butter together with an electric mixer—about 2 minutes or until fluffy.

3. Add egg, milk, vanilla and beat to combine.

4. Lower speed on mixer, add flour mix in batches and beat until well blended.

Every

5. Divide dough in half and roll out to desired thickness between two sheets of parchment paper and cut into about ¼-inch thick rounds.

6. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

8. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.

9. Cool on rack until ready to decorate.

10. Make frosting by beating together sugar and butter. Add eggnog and beat until blended.

11. Ice cookies. Use marshmallow for face, chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, orange frosting for nose, pretzels for arms and Reese’s for hats.

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GET CRAFTY

At arts and crafts shop, The Big Picture, one of our favorite holiday craft projects is making trees out of paper mache cones. It’s a great activity for all ages and they double as holiday decor.

All you’ll need is a pack of paper mache cones in a variety of sizes (available on Amazon or any craft supply store). Or, if you have leftover birthday hats, cut and flip them inside out, removing the string.

Decoupage

You’ll need tissue paper pieces, Modge Podge, a sponge brush and any accessories you wish to add. Simply brush the glue onto the cone and press on the tissue paper. If desired, accessorize with stickers, poms or pipe cleaners.

Paint and Bedazzle

You’ll need crafting paint, a paint brush and any accessories you wish to add. Coat the cone in a

couple of layers of paint, allow to dry and then accessorize with stickers, pom poms, pipe cleaners, jewels or simply add white dots of paint and glitter for a snowy look.

If you want to skip the paint, use a hot glue gun or tacky glue and wrap the cones in pipe cleaners or yarn. G

month Layla Lisiewski, Greenwich mom of four and founder of Greenwich Moms and its parent company, The Local Moms Network, shares some of her favorite things to do—from seasonal activities to can’t-miss events. Follow @greenwich_moms on Instagram, sign up for the newsletter and check out the calendar at greenwichmoms.com.

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Hope & Strength

TThe Center for HOPE recently welcomed actress, social media influencer and best-selling author Jenny Mollen as the keynote speaker for its annual luncheon at Wee Burn Beach Club. And renowned interior designer Amanda Lindroth, who received the Spirit of Resiliency Award, shared her story of strength in the face of tragedy. It was a stunning day cochaired by Bri Hart, Jen Hyde and Abby Ritman. The mission of Family Centers is to offer quality education and human service programs that address the ever-changing challenges affecting residents of Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan. familycenters.org »

CENTER FOR HOPE / Wee Burn Beach Club

1 Wendy Stapleton, Andrea Callagy, Allison Hickey 2 Laura Lele, Allison Lloyds, Jody Israel 3 Melissa Noonan, Lexie Maruszewski 4 Valentina Poghosyan, Megan Kearney, Lindsey Levine, Grace Djuranovic 5 Mary Shaw Halsey Marks, Helen Dixon, Suzanne Sennatt 6 Rory Drury, Lisa Errico, Katie Boehly 7 Chelsea Schaeffer, Ashlee Morningstar, April Larkin

8 Krissy Schmitz, Jen Roach, Kim Habul 9 Mary Green, Mary Sikorski, Nancy Axthelm 10 Sunflowers in the chicest wicker and scalloped vase by Amanda Lindroth 11 Jenny Mollen

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Country Chic

This was not your average brunch situation. Nikki Glazer, the mastermind behind all things beautiful at GrayBarns on the Silvermine River, recently hosted a lovely event with Georgia Dant, founder of fashion house Marfa Stance. The Marfa Stance collection is made in Italy and created with a timeless and sustainable mission. Pieces are designed to be enhanced and updated rather than replaced. With detachable outer layers, inner liners, hoods and collars, they provide the building blocks for a seasonless wardrobe. Guests enjoyed avocado toast, smoked salmon pastries and a berry salad catered by the Mercantile at GrayBarns. marfastance.com; graybarns.com

GRAYBARNS / Silvermine River

Nikki and Marsha Glazer

Barrie Glabman, founder of Marfa Stance, Georgia Dant

Susan and Lauren McGrath, Nikki and Jessie Glazer

Drexler, Danielle Kosann, Ali Galgano

No Time for Lyme

support its mission to conquer Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, the Global Lyme Alliance hosted its first annual golf tournament. Guests teed off at Greenwich Country Club and ended the day with cocktails, dinner and an awards ceremony. Greenwich resident Charles Balducci served as the golf chair and Jimmy Walker was the honorary event chair. globallymealliance.org

GLOBAL LYME ALLIANCE / Greenwich Country Club

All in the Family

ur very own Bob Capazzo was recently presented with the 2022 Greenwich Sentinel Award for his vast community involvement. Bob has been capturing moments for greenwich magazine for thirty-five years, but he also wears many hats in front of the camera. He is a talented musician, devoted husband, father and grandfather, animal lover and all-around great guy. Cheers to you Bob. Rock on! greenwichsentinel.com

GREENWICH SENTINEL AWARDS / Greenwich Audubon

Joan To The Rescue

You are never too old to make a difference. Joan Weisman, a ninety-two-year-old resident at Edgehill, a Benchmark life care community in Stamford, is a prime example of that. Joan is Edgehill’s steadfast community leader. If there is a cause or campaign, she is leading the charge. She recently helped raised $51,000 for cancer patients at Stamford Hospital. Joan and her team help collect and distribute clothes for those in need, coordinate fundraisers, read to nursery school children and much more. In addition, every year on her birthday, she spends the day at a homeless shelter and serves dinner. She was recently presented with the Benchmark Distinguished Philanthropy Award, a first of its kind, which will be presented annually. edgehillcommunity.com »

1 to 3 Joan Weisman 4 Joan with Chris Golen, Benchmark’s regional director of operations 5 Joan with Benchmark executives Kyle Durr, Lynda Maryanski and Chris Golen

EDGEHILL / Stamford

With Open Arms

The annual Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Greenwich celebration took place at Sandy and Steve Soule’s beautiful home on the banks of the Mianus River. The organization raised over $50,000 to support JFS programs including counseling, supermarketing for seniors, immigration services and social services focused on alleviating food and rent insecurity. Two hundred guests, including Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congressman Jim Himes, First Selectman Fred Camillo and CT State Rep. Steve Meskers, as well as many local organizations were in attendance. Honorees for the event were the lead volunteers of the organization’s Afghan Placement Assistance Program (APA). JFS has recently expanded its immigration services to include assistance to displaced Ukrainian families in our area. jfsgreenwich.org »

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES / Greenwich Residence

1 Rev. Dr. Ed Horstmann, Rachel Kornfeld 2 JFS board members 3 Debbie Rosmarin, Pam Liflander, Erica Buchsbaum 4 Pam Liflander, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rachel Kornfeld, Rep. Jim Himes 5 Ariel Manacher, First Selectman Fred Camillo 6 Scott Harvey, Demetria Nelson 7 CT Rep. Steve Meskers, Alex Plitsas, Fred Camillo, Sandy Soule 8 (front row ) Larry Stoogenke, Rachel Kornfeld, Fernanda Rodrigues (second row) Holly Schiff, Melissa Knee, Bharti Chojar (third row) Melanie Vollono, Kimberly Wolfson-Lisack, Melissa BasileReolon (back row) Khalil Akhlas, Jessica Greenwald, Valerie Boucard 9 The riverfront setting

Our Mission

The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

To learn more visit breastcanceralliance.org

Breast Cancer Alliance, 48 Maple Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830 info@breastcanceralliance.org

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Long Live Print

We didn’t think Old Greenwich could get any quainter, but then the sweetest bookshop, Athena, popped up. It recently hosted a book signing party for New York Times bestselling author Ali Wentworth. Ali entertained the audience with hilarious stories from her latest book, Ali’s Well That Ends Well: Tales of Desperation and a Little Inspiration. She had the audience laughing at her stories of surviving and thriving in family togetherness during Covid. athenabooksog.com G

1 Ali Wentworth, Afton Fraser 2 Kerri Kinsella, Rachel Gingold, Greer Williams, Ali Wentworth, Jen Bird (owner of Athena Books), Sam Jankovich 3 Ali with Dr. Stacy Zarakiotis 4 Guests enjoying the reading 5 Krissy Schmitz, Tammy Kiratsous, Alyssa Keleshian, Maria Wilson 6 Ali being hilarious 7 Ali’s Well That Ends Well 8 Avaline wine by Cameron Diaz made with organic grapes

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described how the couple met. “Some of you have heard how Alex and Lane met, but for those who haven’t, I had the pleasure of introducing them. I first met Alex on Tinder. He used complete sentences and had a sense of humor, so I agreed to a date. We had a great time, but I knew he wasn’t for me, since I wasn’t interested in Brooks Brothers, crew, commodities trading or Connecticut. However, I did know someone who was! Cue Lane. Weeks later in Stamford on St. Patrick’s Day within thirty minutes of hanging out, they each independently said to me, ‘I really like her, I really like him, is that OK?’ Yes, yes it was. I said I had to go home to walk my dog. And well, here we are three and a half years later. You’re welcome.”

The couple dated for a few years before becoming engaged with a little help from family. Alex has three daughters from a prior marriage, and they all wanted to participate in the proposal. The girls put together a slide show, and at the end of the show they unzipped their sweatshirts and revealed T-shirts that read “Say,” “Yes” and “Lane.”

Lauren officiated at the ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home in Greenwich. An elegant and intimate reception followed at Rowayton Seafood.

The bride, daughter of James and Leah Marmon of Greenwich, graduated from Greenwich High School, Boston College, Pace Law School and Fordham Business School. She is a SVP financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Group in Darien.

The groom, son of Richard and Barbara Thomas of California, graduated Piedmonet High School, Yale University and New York University. He is a commodities trader for Miravet in New York City.

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LANE LEIDY MARMON & JOHN ALEX THOMAS

by alison nichols gray

1 Alex and Lane tying the knot, literally 2 All eighteen guests at the intimate backyard ceremony 3 Katie Andriulli, Lauren Bonaventura, Lane, Suzanne Schneekloth, Jane Bortz

4 Sealed with a kiss at sunset 5 Johnna and Dennis Yeskey (seated) with Leah Marmon 6 The bride and groom with the bride’s parents, James and Leah Marmon, and the grooms daughters, Dylan, Gwen and Delaney Thomas

During the wedding ceremony of Lane and Alex, Lauren Bonaventura (ceremony officiant, college roommate of the bride and the person who introduced the couple)

UNCOMMON. UNCOMPROMISING.

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WE LOOK BACK ON SEVENTY-FIVE OF THE MANY MEMORABLE THINGS THAT HAVE GONE ON IN OUR TOWN OVER ALL THOSE YEARS by donna moffly

GREENWICH IS A MECCA FOR STANDOUTS IN EVERY FIELD PEOPLE

1948 When it was still legit to advertise cigarettes on television, John Cameron Swayze, host of NBC’s first televised newscast and the first news program in color, invited us to join him hopscotching the world for “today’s news today” on the Camel News Caravan

Perfect Pitchman

JOHN CAMERON SWAYZE, NBC TELEVISION

22011 The infamous estate called Dunnellen has had a series of ill-fated residents. But one elderly Maltese named Trouble turned out to be very lucky indeed when his mistress Leona Helmsley died and left him $12 million ($2 million more than she had given to Greenwich Hospital in 1999). Trouble didn’t think she was the Queen of Mean at all.

41960 Jim Linen became President of Time Inc., and Greenwich became a hot-bed of Time-Life executives, including such publishing giants as company founder Henry Luce, President Roy Larsen and TIME editors Otto Fuerbringer and Jim Keogh.

32008 Judy Sheindlin completed her new mega-mansion here. With her tidy salary, fitness fixation, love of dogs and shopping the Avenue, along with husband Judge Jerry fit right into the Greenwich scene.

1965 The landmark case of Griswold v. Connecticut established the right to buy contraceptives in our state, so we no longer had to drive over the border to Nan Rockefeller’s clinic in Port Chester to get supplies. She also founded the MEWS, dream house for the elderly. »

Healthcare Champion

LEONA HELMSLEY THE NEW YORK POST JUDY SHEINDLIN, CHARLES BUSH; NANCY ROCKEFELLER, GRETCHEN TATGE; JIM LINEN/ GREENWICH MAGAZINE ARCHIVES

Harry and Leona

The Judges: Jerry and Judy

61999 Tragically, we lost Carolyn Bessette and her sister Lauren when the plane piloted by Carolyn’s husband, John F. Kennedy Jr., crashed into the Atlantic off Martha’s Vineyard on their way to a Kennedy wedding in Hyannisport.

Manners Minder

1950 What was once the Riverside Post Office by the train station in the 1890s became the Riverside Variety Store, or just plain “Ada’s,” with Ada Cantavero doling out penny candy— “What can I get ya, Hon?”—and teaching generations of children the wait-your-turns, the no-foolin’-arounds, the watch-your-mouths and, above all, the thank-yous. Yup, that was Ada.

Classroom Hero

82015 One month shy of age ten, Whitby student Max Lu became the youngest American to reach the rank of chess master—a whole three years younger than Bobby Fischer did. He can play blindfolded, take on several opponents at the same time and recreate famous matches from memory.

2012 Young Greenwich teacher Kaitlin Roig saved the lives of fifteen first graders by barricading them in a tiny bathroom during the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown.

BESSETTE AND KENNEDY BY GETTY IMAGES/TAYLER MALLORY; ADA BY BOB CAPAZZO ; MAX LU AND KAITLIN ROIG BY WILLIAM TAUFIC

J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE BANK

INNOVATING IN WEALTH FOR OVER 20 YEARS

J.P. Morgan, one of the world’s most significant and best-known financial institutions has deep rooted ties to Connecticut. The firm’s founder, John Pierpont Morgan, was born, raised and rests in the state. For nearly 200 years, J.P. Morgan has provided its clients with comprehensive solutions to their financial needs.

Located in the heart of Greenwich, J.P. Morgan Private Bank has been serving the community for more than 20 years. The Private Bank first opened its doors in July of 2002 with approximately 20 professionals. The business has seen substantial growth, expanding to over 100 bankers and $75 Billion of client assets. The team on the

ground in Greenwich delivers a full suite of investment, banking and credit solutions.

“Our clients are looking for integration across banking and wealth management services all delivered in a personalized way. Many of our Greenwich based clients also do business with the firm in other channels – namely with our commercial or investment bank as part of their professional life. We differentiate in our ability to deliver the entire firm to our client base in a sophisticated and holistic way where we are all connected across business lines,” said Brian Bisesi, Managing Director, Head of the East Region for J.P. Morgan Private Bank. “We are committed to continued innovation,

delivering enhanced technology, and providing industry leading advice across an expanded demographic. We are fortunate to have access to the considerable resources that only J.P. Morgan can offer, and still retain a boutique like approach to client service. ”

The J.P. Morgan team excels in helping clients create a custom financial plan that can help them achieve their goals and fulfill their vision for their family, community, and beyond. The team will constantly monitor, advise and deliver insights in real-time as clients build, manage and grow their wealth. Additionally, the team delivers expert planning and advice to help shape the course of a client’s life, business and legacy.

Within the community, J.P. Morgan is involved with many cultural, economic and philanthropic organizations across Connecticut. The Private Bank has partnered with The Greenwich Economic Forum, Greenwich International Film Festival, Breast Cancer Alliance, and LiveGirl, among other prominent civic organizations. Engagement ranges from board participation, volunteering, and mentorship.

“It’s incredibly important to us in the Private Bank to be involved in our communities and give back; it is in our DNA as a firm to support local nonprofits and invest in our communities,” added Brian.

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J.P. Morgan raises the standard in private banking, delivering a uniquely elevated experience shaped around you. Whether you’re focused on building, preserving or transferring wealth, we bring you a team of specialists in planning, investing, lending and banking, carefully curated to match your goals.

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*Global Finance Magazine, 2022. Awards or rankings are not indicative of future results.

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Independent Thinker

1991 Lowell Weicker Jr. was sworn in as the first Independent governor of Connecticut since the Civil War. Our former First Selectman and four-time U.S. Senator, he led the effort to uncover Nixon’s role in Watergate, for a time earning the wrath of fellow Republicans.

1953 President Eisenhower appointed Clare Boothe Luce the first female ambassador to Italy. The actor, author, editor, Congressman and wife of Time-Life founder Henry Luce would be followed by many other U.S. ambassadors from Greenwich, including Frank Forsberg (Sweden), Joseph Verner Reed (Morocco), Craig Stapleton (France and the Czech Republic), Charlie Heimbold (Sweden) and Charlie Glazer (El Salvador).

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2021 Jen Psaki, GHS ’96, became President Biden’s press secretary. She followed on the high heels of our 2002 cover girl Hope Hicks (teen model), who’d been Trump’s communication director. Obviously, the White House likes out-spoken Greenwich women.

George H. W. Bush, who met his future wife, Barbara, at a Christmas dance at the Round Hill Club in 1945, was elected President of the United States.

2009

Jim Himes was sworn into the 111th United States Congress, only the second Democrat to represent our district since 1943. His win made New England’s House delegation entirely Democratic for the first time in history— and his winning streak continues.

2011

After serving an unprecedented five terms as Connecticut Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal was sworn in as our U.S. Senator. Ever the winner, the midterm election last month has sent Dick back to Washington to represent us again.

2017

Over weekends, Peter Tesei was home quietly polishing his crown for his coronation, having broken John Margenot’s five-term record as First Selectman by becoming the first in Greenwich history to serve a sixth. See what can happen if you get bored with banking?

1977

When the YWCA started giving out BRAVO Awards to honor Greenwich businesswomen, the choice of First Selectman Ruth Sims was a nobrainer. Breaking the glass ceiling, she had become the first Democrat in seventyfour years and the first woman ever to hold our top town office.

2019

Ned Lamont became the 89th Governor of Connecticut. Under John Margenot, he served as a Greenwich selectman from 198789 along with Paul Hicks, both in their early thirties. (We’d refer to the trio as “John and the boys.”) A popular governor, he has just won re-election. »

BY GRETCHEN TATGE; EDWARD LAMONT BY JESSICA HIL

Clare Boothe Luce

Jen Psaki

Hope Hicks

CRUMP & LOW

With a long-standing reputation of excellence and a brilliant collection of one-of-a-kind diamonds, pearls, gemstones, and precise timepieces, no one understands the importance of honoring life’s milestones better than Shreve, Crump & Low. As a family-owned business in its 226th year, Shreve, Crump & Low has had the opportunity to be present for some of the world’s most noteworthy moments, but our true enthusiasm comes from serving the community and our clients as they celebrate their own significant milestones, honor longstanding traditions and begin new ones. Therefore, we are thrilled to celebrate this wonderful occasion with Greenwich Magazine for its 75th anniversary! This is an impressive achievement, and it brings us great joy

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backwards down the Avenue, threatening to wipe out both pedestrians and police officers directing traffic, the town fathers wisely decided to make the street oneway—south, thus putting a positive spin on the expression “downhill all the way.”

cars rolling

Greenwich Avenue 2018

Two-way traffic on the Avenue in the 1950s

Going my way?

JOHN GOTCH/COURTESY OF THE GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY; JULIE BIDWELL

Dorothy was right: “THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.” Few towns, if any, can boast such special places as those that line the streets and waterfront of Greenwich.

1958 After cutting a wide swath through the trees and homes of Greenwich and being rerouted to save our Historical Society, the Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) opened, destined to become a driver’s nightmare.

281988 Celebrating its 100th birthday, Riverside Yacht Club beat out both Indian Harbor and Belle Haven by one year.

1972 It was a sad day when a big lead ball took its first swing at the Pickwick Arms, and after 100 years at the top of the Avenue, it came crashing down to make way for an office complex. The hotel had hosted many a wedding for celebrities like Rita Hayworth, who flocked to Greenwich to avoid the five-day wait period to get hitched in New York.

2017 God was so impressed with the great job that Rachel and Chris Franco and friends did restoring historic Innis Arden Cottage and other sites at Greenwich Point that one summer He or She hung a double rainbow over the Beach Ball, their annual fundraiser.

1968 Our quaint old Greenwich train station at the bottom of the Avenue was razed to make way for Greenwich Plaza, a hefty corporate complex that some people still grumble blocks the view of the Sound. For better or worse, we became a city at last.

1980 The Glenville Mill, which ground up Peruvian bark for fever medicine in the 1790s, produced blankets during the Civil War and became the American Felt Company in 1899, was transformed into a little village of shops, restaurants and offices, and today houses luxury apartments.

1958 Little in stature but big on vision and ferocious on fundraising, Claire Vanderbilt ran the Historical Society’s first antiques show. Then, as president from 1987 to 1998, sometimes dressed as Sarah Bush, she went about putting the organization on the map. Wouldn’t she be thrilled with today’s vast new campus?

2017 Founded in what is now Old Greenwich long before our nation was born, the First Congregational Church the oldest church in town celebrated 350 years of history, which included an enlightened minister who so angered the Ku Klux Klan in 1931 that it burned a cross in his front yard. »

Help is on the way

2021 Serving Greenwich, Westchester and Rockland counties and West Point, the American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter (MYNY) cut the ribbon on a $3 million building project, which includes a spanking new blood donation center. It’s sure to be flooded with donors ready to prove they are indeed red-blooded Americans.

Getting fixed up

1999 After a sevenyear campaign, it was out with the old and in with the new Helmsley and Watson buildings at Greenwich Hospital. Always with an eye to the future, the largest employer in town is at it again today, hoping to get neighborly approval for a new Bendheim Cancer Center across the street.

RED CROSS BUILDING BY STEPHANIE DUNN ASHLEY; CONTRIBUTED

Lest we forget

2015 Fourteen years to the hour that the first plane slammed into the World Trade Center, our Memorial to 9/11 was dedicated in Cos Cob Park, bearing the names of thirtytwo Greenwich loved ones. The twelve-foot glass towers, designed by local architect Chuck Hilton, look fragile but can withstand hurricane-force winds. They stand tall and unbreakable— a fitting tribute to unforgettable people.

2002 The YMCA sold Calf Island for $6 million, because it needed money to pour into its Olympic-size pool that actually came up short by a few inches and lots of bucks. But it’s a popular spot to take the plunge, especially with its diving boards, which are hard to find these days. »

Outsiders? No kidding

1995 A seriously ambitious law student from Stamford made waves trying to get into Greenwich Point for a jog (said he), leaving us awash in legal proceedings that later forced us to admit nonresidents (you say what?) to the beach—for a fee.

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1999 Edgehill opened over on the Greenwich/Stamford border, attracting so many retirees from our east side that mealtime in its dining room looked like a meeting of the Riverside Association.

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2017 What with one of our numerous billionaires in the process of selling forty-three acres of land to Brunswick School, the campus could rival the size of nearby Westchester Airport but promised to be a whole lot quieter.

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1966 The RTM approved its largest appropriation ever—$9,800,000—for a new high school near Put’s Hill. Designed by a California architect with little regard for New England weather, it featured lockers too small for coats, a flat roof that leaked, rooms with no doors and windows that didn’t open. But it’s still standing, and our kids are still graduating.

1992 Said to be the second-busiest library in New England, Greenwich Library received $25,000,000 from the estate of Clementine Lockwood Peterson, widow of U.S. Tobacco CEO J. Whitney Peterson—the largest gift ever made to a community library. Ever modernizing, today at 105 it is still a bustling hub of technology, art, business and—books.

Hail, Cesar Pelli

SCENE

GREENWICH PEOPLE LOVE LOVE, ALONG WITH WINING, DINING AND A GOOD LAUGH

2011 After the ball was over and the white gloves and Lester Lanin hats were packed away in tissue, the Junior League ended its thirty-three-year tradition of thanking heaven for little girls by Greenwich Cotillion.

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1950 Ethel Skake married Bobby Kennedy at St. Mary Church with his brothers John and Ted serving as best man and an usher. She would bear eleven children and allegedly put up with her husband’s extramarital affairs because, said she, “there was no tradition of monogamy in the Kennedy clan.”

The Real Social Media

1947 The Greenwich Social Review, now GREENWICH magazine, made its debut—all twenty black-and-white pages of it (including covers).

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1948 Millionaire socialite Henry J. Topping Jr., known as Bob, became the fourth of Lana Turner’s seven husbands. (He proposed to her at “21” by dropping a ring into her martini.) Not to be outdone, his brother Dan, owner of the New York Yankees, had six wives— one of whom being figure skater Sonja Henie and another actress Arline Judge, who eventually wed both brothers. »

1957 A group of local characters including Bernie Yudain, our beloved journalist and wit, founded the all-male Harpoon Club for the sole purpose of preserving our town’s sense of humor. Ever since, honorees from senators and weathermen to police chiefs and priests have felt the point of its spear at a rollicking annual dinner.

Sonja Henie and Dan Topping

Eating Out (literally)

2020 Outdoor dining on the Avenue became the craze, when Covid-19 came to town. Greenwich Hospital juggled the surge of patients, First Selectman Camillo had us masking up, Brunswick School became the go-to spot to be vaxxed and boosted, and restaurants put tables out on the sidewalk—a practice so popular it continues today.

491974 The Oral History project was begun at Greenwich Library to help us get to know ourselves. Eyewitnesses who have “been there, done that” have reported on everything from growing up in Old Greenwich in the 1800s and the 1938 hurricane that almost wiped us out to commuting on the 5:11 bar car and the fight to keep the United Nations from locating in our backcountry. Always a colorful read.

HAPPENINGS

FROM FOUNDINGS TO FESTIVALS AND NATURAL DISASTERS, GREENWICH IS A BUSY PLACE

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Raise the flag

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1992 With the help of Scott Frantz, Jim Carrier started Salute to Veterans, an annual July 4th celebration that left us breathless as Navy SEALS hung from helicopters circling the high school, war veterans unfurled a giant American flag, and our children learned to put their hands over their hearts and take off their hats. Sadly, it is no more.

1990 We pulled out all stops for the entire year to celebrate the 350th birthday of our town. There were Tall Ships, church bells, fireworks, speeches, band concerts, parades and a giant rally in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park where town dignitaries (including the Mofflys) struggled to hold onto a humungous American flag without being lifted off their feet.»

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1987 Peter Malkin founded Greenwich Green & Clean, raising our level of pulchritude even higher with hanging baskets of impatiens and gussied up pocket parks—all this, plus Rene Anselmo’s daffodils on North Street, McArdle’s crocuses on Put’s Hill, our Land Trust’s 745 acres of preserved woodlands and marshes, and Tree Conservancy trees planted all over town.

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1987 Adopt-A-Dog launched its “Putting On the Dog” event, finding loving families for homeless canines and felines. It has drawn thousands (including Judge Judy) to Roger Sherman Baldwin Park each fall to enjoy contests like Biggest Lapdog, Best Tail Wagger and Pooch That Can Smooch. »

Start of something big

1996 Newly diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer, Mary Waterman and friends, including Cecile McCaull and Lucy Day, sat down at Lucy’s kitchen table and founded the Breast Cancer Alliance Since then, BCA has awarded $32 million in grants, 200 of them to researchers, and has to rent a circus-sized tent to cover the crowd of 1,000 at its annual luncheon.

Lucy Day

Cecile McCaull

Mary Waterman

Donna Nives, Adopt-A-Dog president and co-founder

Our own

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Bridge

1980 When the Mianus River Bridge collapsed in the middle of the night, cars and trucks plunged into the water and people lost their lives, including the driver of a stolen car who reportedly gave his would-be rescuers the finger when they yelled for him to stop.

2012 The winds blew, the waters rose, trees fell, houses burned and power lines hung crackling in the streets as Hurricane Sandy swept through town, leaving us freezing in the dark—except the clever ones who packed up their cats and dogs and headed for the Hyatt.

MIANUS RIVER BRIDGE BY AP PHOTO/BOB CHILD

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1997 Greenwich families savored food so much that a dinnertime burglar entered twentythree of their houses and made off with $700,000 worth of treasure before they put down their forks.

1999 Insurance fraudster Marty Frankel got bored handing out black MercedesBenzes to his friends, so he took off for Europe with duffles full of diamonds and the FBI hot on his heels. They got him.

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2005 It’s been seventeen years since George Allen Smith IV went overboard (literally) on his honeymoon on the cruise Brilliance of the Seas. The case hasn’t been solved, but some suspected it was Russian mobsters he met in the ship’s bar who pushed him into the Aegean. greenwich magazine broke the story and got top billing in Times Square.

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2003 Billionaire hedge-fund manager Edward Lampert was kidnapped in the parking lot of his Greenwich office and got sprung two days later after his captors used his credit card to order out for pizza.

1975 Popular fifteen-yearold Martha Moxley was bludgeoned to death with a golf club in Belle Haven. It took twenty-five years to convict young neighbor Michael Skakel, a cousin of Ethel Skakel Kennedy, but after a series of appeals and a decade in jail, he is free for lack of evidence. 63

2017 Rumor had it that ever since town workers clearing brush in Helen Binney Kitchel Park came across some grisly human remains, the police had an eye on Binney Pond, long overdue to be dredged. But no word on the missing head; just a whole lot of turtles, one with a two-foot waistline and weighing in at 100 pounds. »

In 1997, Boomer listens attentively as officer Anthony Pellegrino gives his owner street directions.

2003 Over in their sleek new police headquarters, the chief considered doubling the size of the force in order to fill all the office space. But they had plenty of room for Diana Ross to serve out her Arizona drunk-driving charge for twenty-four hours in her own cushy hometown jail.

A police officer was removed from traffic duty on the Avenue at Lewis Street near Betteridge, Manfredi and Steven Fox jewelers in order to create a more level playing field for high-end thieves.

SELLING GREENWICH

“We are so fortunate to live, work and give back to the wonderful community of Greenwich. Houlihan Lawrence is grateful for our world-class agents, support team and loyal clients who inspire us to always innovate and look for new and better ways to succeed here.”

-David Haffenreffer Brokerage Manager

DESTINATION HOMETOWN

Integrity, excellence, passion, and community are the core values at the heart of Houlihan Lawrence’s success and part of the reason they have been Greenwich’s top-selling real estate brokerage for nearly eight consecutive years. That is quite an accomplishment, given they opened their doors here in 2013. Sixteen agents embarked on a mission to create a highly collaborative experience, rare in the world of luxury real estate, within the walls of a boutique-style office. This unique partnership between brokerage and agents paved the way for a new kind of firm, which has flourished in the last ten years, earning them top billing in this competitive marketplace.

An ongoing commitment to a legacy of success and growth drives Branch Manager David Haffenreffer and his team of world-class agents daily. Whether working with buyers or sellers, they continue to strive for excellence and offer unparalleled personalized customer

service through consistency, trust, dedication, and an outstanding work ethic no matter where the market trends.

Houlihan Lawrence is also proud to

support the community by giving back to numerous local organizations and causes, including Greenwich Town Party, of which they are long-standing sponsors, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Neighbor to Neighbor, United Way of Greenwich, Greenwich Land Trust, Greenwich Riding & Trails Association and B’Cured. Many of the agents are active within the community where they live, contributing to the great synergy in the office and around town.

This stellar roster of top agents has generated over $10 billion in sales since its inception in 2013. Powered by Houlihan Lawrence, the largest regional and global network serving New York City’s northern suburbs for 134 years, and long-standing international connections in 65 countries, they are the future of Greenwich Real Estate.

MUSIC, ART, FILM,

LITERATURE

WE GREENWICH TYPES ARE CREATIVE RIGHT DOWN TO OUR FINGERTIPS

1967 The Therapeutic Music Organization became known officially as the Grace Notes, and the talented ladies have been running around town, the White House, the Empire State Building and sundry states singing their way into our hearts and souls ever since.

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1964 Muppets creator Jim Henson, who with wife, Jane, introduced the world to a new form of puppetry, moved into Impressionist John Henry Twachtman’s old house on Round Hill Road. The world wouldn’t be the same without Kermie and Miss Piggy.

641948 WGCH-FM, the first Greenwich radio station, began broadcasting at the top of the Avenue at the Pickwick Arms Hotel with its antenna on the roof.

FILM REEL BY SERGHEI VELUSCEACSTOCK.ADOBE.COM JIM HENSON @CORBIS/BENNO FRIEDMAN; GRACE NOTES BY BETTY FLETCHER; MICROPHONE FULYASTOCK.ADOBE.COM

Film fans

2015 Three savvy ladies—Carina Crain, Wendy Stapleton Reyes and Colleen deVeer—made us a big-screen mecca by founding the annual Greenwich International Film Festival. We can binge-watch movies all over town, bounce to the beat of rappers and applaud the humanitarian work of such honored actors as Renée Zellweger. »

VISKO HATFIELD

2016 The new Greenwich High School auditorium became a reality with three-tiered seating for 1,325 fans of performing arts—rare for a high school. At $46 million, this fabulous concert hall with a sound system to match was costly but worth it. Also special: the Greenwich Symphony is allowed to perform there—a win-win for all of us.

Music man 68

Rob Mathes, whose friends include Sting, Elton John, Bono, The Boss and Vanessa Williams, held his first annual Christmas Concert, giving us a “reason for the season.” While going online during Covid, it has continued to this day in the Performing Arts Center at SUNY.

Mathes and Sting at Avatar Last Ship

702007 Bennie Wallace, celebrated tenor saxophonist, and his wife, Jeanette, launched BackCountry Jazz to bring major jazz artists to Greenwich and inspire young musicians. It has served over 24,000 students through Summer Music Camp, after-school programs and Young People’s Concerts in Bridgeport.

ROB MATHES WITH STING BY SHAWNA HAMIC; BENNIE WALLACE BYJAN NEUMANN; GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM BY ©EDUARD HUEBER/ARCHPHOTO

1993 Musical Renaissance man

711974 Uranium millionaire Joseph Hirshhorn moved dozens of massive sculptures from their Greenwich estate to the new Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington. At 3,904 pounds, Rodin’s The Burghers of Calais (r.) was too heavy for a helicopter to lift off its base, so a crane wrestled it onto a flatbed truck in their driveway.

Making an impression

1970 Seeking peace and quiet in Greenwich, Robert Motherwell set up shop in a carriage house on North Street, working alone at night in his 100-foot-long studio and destroying any paintings he felt inferior. Today, a major Motherwell goes for millions. It is said that he was one of the few abstract artists who didn’t do himself in with drugs and drink. »

STEVEN SLOMAN, COURTESY MOTHERWELL ARCHIVE, DEDALUS FOUNDATION ; HIRSHHORN SCULPTURE BY CHARLES GIMPEO

Hirshhorn (l.), owner of 27 Picasso sculptures, with Pablo Picasso and Edward Steichen in France

2011 Inspired by Ray Dalio’s trip to Spain, the fledgling Greenwich Town Party took flight at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park to become a giant sellout each May. It now draws 5,000 community-spirited residents, some on boats and in kayaks, to listen to musical celebrities like Paul Simon, James Taylor and Steely Dan.

742018 Art in the Park was born, an annual mid-May art fair in Binney Park where top-notch local artists can showcase their works in a lovely setting. Sponsored by the Old Greenwich Merchants, this year it drew over 800 art-lovers who strolled from tent to tent around the lake—marveling at everything from ceramics and collages to unique recycled paintings and peace signs made out of corks.

Follow the crowd

GREENWICH

TOWN PARTY BY MIKE THUT; AERIAL BY BEN CROWTHER

2022 The new Bruce completes an epic renovation that doubles the size of the museum yet again, bringing our showcase of art and science up to a par with any other in the region. To think what was once an Addams Family mansion housing monkeys has turned into an awesome destination, drawing 75,000 visitors a year. That number should double, too. G

The new facade: Architect Steve Dumez took his inspiration from the striated walls of Connecticut’s plentiful rock quarries.

Grand entrance: A striking staircase leads to the mezzanine, an intermediary space between the entry level amenities—café, shop and lecture hall—and the gallery level on high.

BRUCE MUSEUM RENDERINGS COURTECY OF THE BRUCE MUSEUM; GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BOUTIQUE CARE FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN

DR. KIM NICHOLS BRINGS NYC-LUXURY SKINCARE TO FAIRFIELD COUNTY SINCE 2013

In 2020, Dr. Kim Nichols opened her second location, SkinLab by NicholsMD, located in Harbor Point. Most recently in 2022, Dr. Nichols opened her third practice, NicholsMD of Fairfield, located conveniently on the Brick Walk of Fairfield, CT. Throughout their nine years in business, NicholsMD is proud to have served over six thousand patients and families, administered over one million units of Botox®, and donated over $200,000 in donations to both local and national philanthropies.

Founded in 2013 by Dr. Kim Nichols, NicholsMD of Greenwich is the only dermatology office where you can receive NYC-luxury, concierge care right here in Greenwich. After nine years in business, their mission is still the same: to offer natural-looking results so that patients can look and feel their best at every age.

Dr. Nichols and her team offer customized skincare solutions and a global antiaging approach to help individuals become their most confident selves. Each patient at NicholsMD of Greenwich begins their skincare journey with a consultation and assessment of their concerns and skin, hair, and body contouring goals. From there, Dr. Nichols designs a highly individualized treatment plan and skincare regimen with their desired outcomes in mind.

Dr. Nichols is a Harvard-trained, boardcertified dermatologist that treats both cosmetic and medical skincare concerns. She has been recognized worldwide for her artistic expertise in administering injectables that yield natural-looking results, and trains other physicians around the country on her advanced injecting techniques. She has been featured on various television shows and podcasts, most recently The Today Show, and is regularly featured as a skincare expert in health and beauty magazines such as Practical Dermatology and Modern Aesthetics. In 2021, Dr. Nichols founded her own educational webinar series called Hustle & Glow™, aimed at educating those in the beauty business about how to attract, maintain and grow loyal clientele.

BY EILEEN BARTLES

’Tis the season to celebrate—and not just our seventy-fifth anniversary. Local tastemakers and legendary hostesses give us tips on how to make the most of the season. Take a page out of their holiday books for inspiration

(clockwise from top left) Stylish presentation • Anna’s Hummingbird table linens • A small sweet touch • Retro-chic glassware

Traditions

OH, CHRISTMAS TREE!

Whether it’s a drive out to Jones Family Farm in Shelton to cut down your tree or a trip to First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich to select a pre-cut tree, make it a family tradition. Every holiday season, the front lawn of FCC boasts 450 fresh cut Fraser Fir and Balsam trees from New Hampshire and more than 200 wreaths. All proceeds go to local charities supporting families and children. jonesfamilyfarm.com fccog.org

WHEN MORE IS BETTER

Hit the Big Apple and immerse yourself in Rolf’s German Restaurant in Gramercy, a place so decked out in ornaments, twinkle lights and bows that you’ll feel like you’re in a holiday photo shoot. Reservations are recommended, though walk-ins are accepted. And the good news is if you can’t make it this December, the restaurant keeps decorations up until May. rolfsnyc.com

INDULGE YOUR INNER KEVIN MCALLISTER

If you and your family are big Home Alone 2 fans, try bringing the holiday favorite to life. Start by booking a night at the Fairmont Plaza Hotel (the Royal Suite Kevin stayed in will set you back $35,000 a night—that is not a typeo—but other suites begin at $2,100 a night). Feed the birds in Central Park, avoid bandits Harry and Marv at Wollman’s Skating Rink, visit FAO Schwartz at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, take in the Rockefeller Center tree and finish by settling into a show at Carnegie Hall. Kevin watched from the rafters with the Pigeon Lady, but you can get a plush seat for the New York Pops’ annual holiday night of classic carols and modern favorites, featuring indie pop star Ingrid Michaelson on Friday, December 16. fairmont.com • carnegiehall.org • faoschwartz.com • wollmanrinknyc.com

A SWEET NIGHT

Make a family night of Gingerbread house decorating. Order houses and a tub of icing from Black Forest Pastry, stock up on the family’s favorite candy, set the date, put on holiday music and enjoy. Black Forest offers several sizes of gingerbread houses—from small houses perfect for young children to larger chalets the whole family can collaborate on. For a finishing touch, pick up a few battery-operated tea lights to set inside each house to illuminate your tasty masterpieces. blackforestpastryshop.com

MEET RUDOLPH

Dasher, Dancer and Prancer await you at the Fourteenth Annual Greenwich Reindeer and Santa’s Workshop at Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses. Santa and three live reindeer return to Greenwich for “North Pole on North Street,” running through Saturday, December 24. Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. greenwichreindeerfestival.com

Take photos with Santa, meet the reindeer and enjoy Santa’s workshop, stations for letter-writing to Santa and coloring.

HOURS FOR SANTA PHOTOS

Monday through Friday, 12 to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The reindeer will depart on Thursday, December 22, but Santa will remain for photos through Christmas Eve.

BY NADIA VETOVA/ST

FAMILY AND REINDEER BY JULIE BIDWELL

HERITAGE WITH HEART

Consider starting a holiday tradition based on your family’s heritage. The Graffeo family of Old Greenwich holds a traditional cicerchiata-making celebration every year, inviting a few lucky friends to create and take home one of these sweet treats. A tradition carried down from mom Lisa Graffeo’s family in the Abruzzo region of Italy, this chocolate honeyball holiday wreath is meant to be eaten on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

SMALL-TOWN CHARM

Stroll the streets and celebrate the small-town feeling of the holidays at First Light in Old Greenwich on Saturday, December 3, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Carolers by the firehouse, horse-drawn carriages in the street and a strolling Santa kick off the season along Sound Beach Avenue. Expect crowds at this popular event, and plan to walk or park off the main strip. ogmerchants.com

SENTIMENTAL & ORNAMENTAL

Decorating your tree is a lot more fun when done with the family and friends. Plan a party and take turns hanging ornaments and telling stories of individual ornament’s significance. Be sure to allow time for the tree to open, and definitely check and hang the lights ahead of time (nobody wants that task). Avoid mishaps by using a sturdy stand and regularly checking the water. For the party, organize ornament boxes on tables for easy unpacking. Add a giving aspect, and ask guests to bring an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots. toysfortots.org »

START A COLLECTION

Start or nurture an existing collection—whether it’s nutcrackers, menorahs, Santas, snow globes, Department 56 Christmas villages or German smokers. My family started collecting German hand-carved wooden smokers years ago from the Historical Christmas Barn in Wilton. Now we pick them up whenever we travel. Our robust collection is spread around the house. Another fun idea is the elegant Simon Pearce glass evergreen trees that come in a variety of sizes and can grace your home all winter long. Consider visiting Hoaglands on the Avenue for inspiration this holiday season. You’ll find collectible nutcrackers, Santas and Herand nativity figurines. Another local treasure trove of holiday gift items is the Dogwood Books and Gifts shop located in Christ Church. It features nativity scenes,

TREE SKIRTS BY VENERA ALEXANDROVA; CONTRIBUTED

Margaret Rafferty and Kathy McCormick

DECK THE HALLS

Treat yourself to custom urns and door wreaths. Sandy Lindh’s English Gardens and Designs creates headturning urns and custom holiday door wreaths. Let Sandy or any of the amazing nurseries and florists in town do the same for you. Sam Bridge Nursery and McArdle’s offer custom drop ins and ready-made holiday arrangements for outdoor planters. Take a photo of your home, and stop in to talk about ideas to make your house festive. If you’re up for a drive on I-95, Terrain in Westport is a winter wonderland, featuring fresh and artificial trees, lights and all the décor trimmings. Have lunch in the terrific garden café while you ponder your potential purchases.

englishgardensgreenwich.com sambridge.com mcardles.com shopterrain.com

DECORATION, TOO

From Burning Tree Country Club to charity events all over town, if you’ve glanced across the room to see a statuesque blond who oozes effortless chic, it’s probably stylist

Kirsten

Lamhaouar

Whether walking the dog or heading to the city, Kirsten has a way of elevating every outfit. Here are her style rules for the holidays and beyond.

Trend Carefullly Don’t follow trends unless they work with your current wardrobe and flatter your body type.

Keep it Simple

One color goes a long way.

Invest in Statement Pieces

• Leather pants

• A good blazer

• Bags and shoes

• The rest can be fun and playful and doesn’t have to break the bank.

Pieces that Pop

The holidays are a good time to add color and texture into your wardrobe—a red blouse, sequined cami, velvet and satin.

Less is More

Make sure you only have one statement piece per outfit.

Wear the Unexpected

Chanel blazer with distressed jeans, a denim jacket with leather and sequins, camo pants with Jimmy Choos and a fitted blazer—they all work. »

Designs by Sandy Lindh

Terrain

Entertaing Ease

NO-FUSS HOSTING

Alice Catalano is the kind of hostess that makes any party—from an impromptu intimate dinner for four to a cocktail party for the neighborhood—feel inviting and doable. Her no-stress approach is inspiring. Alice’s tips are the key to having your home party-ready.

IKEA wine glasses are great to keep on hand and use for a crowd. A six-pack of wine glasses runs $7.99. Alice keeps 100 wine glasses stored in the boxes they come in in her basement.

Before the holidays buy fresh raw shrimp and have the fish monger clean and peel them leaving the tail on, then freeze for up to three months. (Or buy frozen raw large shrimp.) You’ve got shrimp cocktail in minutes for that unexpected guest or last-minute cocktail party. Cooking is simple. Place frozen shrimp in a pot with cold water. Once the water boils, the shrimp is perfectly done. Chill in the refrigerator.

Remember: The freezer is your friend during the holidays. Stock up on everything from basic crowdpleasers like pigs in a blanket to fancy options offered at specialty markets.

The secret to feeding a crowd at the holidays is keeping it simple. It’s not the time to try a new fancy dish with a bunch of exotic ingredients.

Meatballs and baked ziti require no effort, and everyone loves them.

Have a stash of full- and half-tray aluminum pans at the ready. Cook everything in them, so there are no pans to clean at the end of the party.

If you volunteer to host, ask for help. Everyone wants to contribute, so delegate and be specific. They’re all just grateful to be out and about enjoying each other’s company.

DASHA PETRENKOSTOCK.ADOBE.COM; CONTRIBUTED

The options at High Camp Supply are even more beautiful in person. highcampsupply.com

THE A-LIST

You might not be up for an Emmy or Oscar, but you can take home a few of Julie’s pics for the best gifts for 2022.

Japanese whisky like Hibiki has a beautiful bottle and is available at Bruce Park Liquors ($99). bruceparkliquors.com

A favorite glassware designer is Ben Donby from New Orleans. He ships all over and quickly. glassblowerben.com

Pair an apothecary gift box (a selection of candles, incense, aromatherapy) with a luxury throw from Grayson DeVere Julie Grayson is a master at stocking luxury wellness items, ceramics and home goods. graysondevere.com

Help support minority-owned businesses. Cedric Mitchell’s beautiful kinetic glasses are custom made ($180, set of two).

cedricmitchelldesign .com

A New York University fashion student and Greenwich native, Jackie offers styling services from closet cleanouts to one-on-one online or in-person shopping sessions. Here are some of her favorite finds just a click away.

UNDER

THE HIP LIST

Kitsch satin pillowcase, $19 mykitsch.com

Apparis Melody slippers, $96 apparis.com

Dipytque Roses small candle, $40 diptyqueparis.com

Papier Wellness Journal, $35 papier.com

American Classic Crewneck and Sweatpants (Lavender), $185 each cherryla.com

Morgan Lane Langley Robe, $378 morgan-lane.com

Carel Caroll black patent boots leather, $625 carel.fr

$220 farfetch.com

Favorite Greenwich shops: The Real Real, Frame, Rag and Bone, Jenni Kayne, Fifi and Bella, Blue Mercury and Brandy Melville »

Julie Rubich TALENT RELATIONS EXECUTIVE FOR STREAMING SERVICES

Jackie Erensen

STYLIST AND BLOGGER

Sophie Bille Brahe Trésor velvet jewelry box,

HOLIDAY

COUNTDOWN

Why give one gift when you can send a month full of surprises?

Adult Advent Calendars, Twelve Days of Christmas or Hanukkah Eight Day calendars are the gifts of the season. They feature mini gifts of everything from wine to Legos.

In Good Taste’s Wine Advent Calendar is twenty-four days of select small bottles of wine from California, France and Italy ($149). Every year, skincare lovers watch for the quick-to-sell-out advent calendars from Kiehls, Liberty London and Molton Brown. Many are available at Saks, Sephora and Net-aPorter. Give the Voluspa 12 Days of Candles ($75) as a hostess or holiday gift. For kids, options abound with calendars from Lego, Roblox, Fidget, Polly Pocket and Mochi Squishes. Hip home nail polish brand Olive and June features an 8 Nights of Hanukkah Magic Gift Calendar ($55) with mini holiday nail polishes and manicure accessories. ingoodtaste.com saksfifthavenue.com netaporter.com sephora.com oliveandjune.com

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Tucked away on the Bush-Holley House campus you’ll find a hidden gem—the Greenwich Historical Society Museum Store. Gifts, books, mugs and cards from local artists along with a children’s section, make this the perfect spot for your gift-giving needs. Among the unique stocking stuffers and gifts are Impressionist art-themed cards, books and puzzles

Store manager Barbara Johann has been helping Greenwich shoppers select just the right thing for years. Pop in to see her. greenwichhistory.org

SCORE A RETURN INVITE

Stepping into Housewarmings in Old Greenwich is like entering a friend’s elegant home. At this family-run business you’ll often find sisters Lauren Lufkin and Jen Groves happy to guide you in selecting the perfect gift. For under $150 you can find gorgeous throws, NEST candles and soaps, unique crudités boards, trays and glassware.

Pro tip: Call ahead, give them a price range and ask them to select and wrap something so you can pick it up enroute to your next soirée. housewarmingsct.com

SMALL BUT MIGHTY

When you want to send something unique, turn to The Little Market, a California-based nonprofit fair-trade shop featuring ethically sourced, artisan-made products. Founded by Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla, the shop has gifts for everyone from your mother-in-law to your goddaughter. It offers gifts sets in areas such as spa, home, dining and kids, with items available for under $25. The reusable burlap gift bags make the perfect wrap adorned with phrases like “naughty” or “happy everything,” all starting at $16. thelittlemarket.com

GIFTS FOR THE GRANDKIDS

Making Space

Make intentional and innovative changes to unused spaces in your home to accommodate your favorite house guests—the grandchildren. Take the guesswork out of what they want and let Greenwich Play create a special personalized space in your home. greenwichplay.com

THE NICE LIST

GET PERSONAL

When you’re looking for the perfect personalized gift, Monogram Mary is the place to go. Choose from a vast array of embroidered monogramming options in all colors and styles on signature quality items from fanny packs to travel bags to beach hats. For the holidays she has adorable personalized napkins, kids aprons bundled with cookie cutters, monogram family nightshirts and more. Check out the personalized tooth fairy pillow, cashmere baby sweaters and leather-handled personalized lumber bag with long matches. Several mommy-and-me or grandma-and-me items, such as coordinating aprons are available. Most monogrammed items are ready in less than two weeks. monogrammary.com

TEAM MVP

The gifts that Elizabeth Barth buys for her Greenwich tennis teams are talked about long after the season is over. She likes to check out what can be sourced and customized at Chillybear (29 Arcadia Road, Old Greenwich). For the sporty people on your list, she recommends The Seat Armour protector—a car towel that fits over the seat to protect the leather when you get off the court, gym or field sweaty. It comes in black, tan or gray to match the car’s interior ($32). Other picks for the tennis players on your list include the Match Tuff Ez-Score Portable Tennis Score Keeper ($35) and the Acosen brand Tennis Bag Backpack that can hold two tennis racquets or squash and pickleball paddles ($26). chillybear.com

Greenwich Play creates special spaces for the grandkids.

A Date to Create

Purchase a craft pass at The Big Picture in Riverside and spend an hour with your grandchild creating art and making memories. Choose between a variety of projects to work on, from the Jewelry Bar to the Cloth Bar. Passes include $50 worth of materials for one hour, plus a special gift. thebigpictureart.com

That’s a Keeper

Want to document the unique relationship you share with your grandchild? Or maybe a special place you like to go together?

Book a session with portrait photographer Nicole DeTone and share those moments forever. nicoledetonephotography.com

Elizabeth Barth PRESIDENT OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY WOMEN’S TENNIS LEAGUE

Brooke Shepard OWNER, MONOGRAM MARY

SHOWROOM: Old Greenwich, Sound Beach Avenue by appointment

Gilles Clement Showroom

The Gilles Clement Showroom is a contemporary design studio owned and curated by Gilles and Aida Clement, the innovative couple behind the award winninginterior design firm Gilles Clement Designs. The gallery features an impressive array of up-and-coming American and international artists, as well as more established names. With an emphasis on pop art and street art, Gilles Clement also offers curatorial in-home services for the new collector or the lifelong enthusiast. Clement’s mix of today’s best talents creates an opportunity for collectors of all levels to access a unique collection. 120 E. Putnam Avenue in Greenwich. Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. gclementdesigns.com

ART & ANTIQUES

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.–Sun. aldrichart.org

AMY SIMON FINE ART, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport, 259-1500. amysi monfineart.com

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

CANFIN GALLERY, 39 Main St., Tarrytown, NY, 914-332-4554. canfingallery.com

CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS, Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, NY, 914-232-1252. Caramoor is a destination for exceptional music, captivating programs, spectacular gardens and grounds, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. caramoor.org

CAVALIER GALLERIES, 405 Greenwich Ave., 869-3664. cavaliergalleries .com

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING, 299 West Ave., Norwalk, 899-7999. contemprints.org

CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org

FLINN GALLERY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7947. flinngallery.com

GERTRUDE G. WHITE GALLERY, YWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave., 869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org

GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. greenwichartscouncil.org

GREENWICH ART SOCIETY, 299 Greenwich Ave. 2nd fl., 629-1533. A studio school that offers a visual arts education program for kids and adults. greenwichartsociety.org

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 47 Strickland Rd., 869-6899. greenwichhistory.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

KENISE BARNES FINE ART, 1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY, 914-834-8077. kbfa.com

LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM, 295 West Ave., Norwalk, 838-9799. lockwoodmathewsmansion.com

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION, 575 Pacific St., Stamford, 247-2027. loftartists.org

MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 914-251-6100. neuberger.org

PELHAM ART CENTER, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY, 914-738-2525 ext. 113. pelhamartcenter.org

ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER, 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 866-2744. rowaytonarts.org

SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY, 382 Greenwich Ave., 325-1924. samuelowen.org »

Marilyn by David Datuna

Greenwich Beach

When you go for those brisk power walks this winter, don’t forget to look up! Hopefully a few bald eagles will grace us with their presence again.

SILVERMINE GUILD ARTS CENTER, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, 966-9700. silvermineart.org

SANDRA MORGAN INTERIORS & ART PRIVÉ, 135 East Putnam Ave., 2nd flr., Greenwich, 629-8121. sandramorganinteriors.com

SOROKIN GALLERY, 96 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, 856-9048. sorokingallery.com

STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, 325-1139. stamfordartassociation.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

UCONN STAMFORD ART GALLERY, One University Pl., Stamford, 251-8400. artgallery.stamford.uconn.edu

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 226-7070. westportartscenter.org

YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART, 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-2800. britishart.yale.edu

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YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, 1111 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-0611. artgallery.yale.edu

CONCERTS, FILM & THEATER

ARENA AT HARBOR YARD, 600 Main St., Bridgeport, 3452300. websterbankarena.com

AVON THEATRE FILM CENTER, 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 661-0321. avontheatre.org

CURTAIN CALL, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 329-8207. curtaincallinc.com

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St.,Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com

LECTURES, TOURS & WORKSHOPS

FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY, On StageOne, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, 259-1036. fairfieldtheatre.org

GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE, 6 Main St., East Haddam, 860-873-8668. goodspeed.org

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. The Horseneck DAR with author Missy Wolfe on Mon, Dec 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. greenwichlibrary.org

JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY, 914-7737663. burnsfilmcenter.org

LONG WHARF THEATRE, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven, 787-4282. longwharf.com

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-9269. ridgefieldplayhouse.org

RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN, 37 Halpin Ln., Ridgefield, 431-9850. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org

SHUBERT THEATER, 247 College St., New Haven, 800-228-6622. shubert.com

STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. stamfordcenterforthearts.org

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. aldrichart.org

AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org

AUX DÉLICES, 231 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540, ext. 108. auxdelicesfoods.com

BOWMAN OBSERVATORY PUBLIC NIGHT, NE of Milbank/East Elm St. rotary on the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 869-6786, ext. 338

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org

CONNECTICUT CERAMICS STUDY CIRCLE, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. ctcsc.org

Clay Art Center

Shop local at Clay Art Center’s highly coveted Clay Holiday Market from Thursday, December 1 through Saturday, December 24. Featuring a wide range of functional pottery and ceramic sculptures by national and regional artists. clayartcenter.org »

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org

GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER, 130 Bible St., 869-9242. gecgreenwich.org

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, 26 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

KIDS’ STUFF DECEMBER 2022

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-4519. aldrichart.org

AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org

AUX DÉLICES, (cooking classes), 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540 ext. 108. auxdelicesfoods.com

BEARDSLEY ZOO, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 394-6565. beardsleyzoo.org

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, 4 Horseneck Lane, 869-3224. bgcg.org

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com

EARTHPLACE, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, 227-7253. earthplace.org

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland St., 869-6899. hstg.org

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org

IMAX THEATER AT MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 966-9577. newcanaannature.org

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-5795. ridgefieldplayhouse.org

STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. palacestamford.org

Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop

Bust out your velvet Sunday best and head down to Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses for the fourteenth annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop. This fun event is running through Saturday, December 24. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Jenny Allen of Compass. greenwichreindeerfestival.com.

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, 303 West Ave., Mathews Park, Norwalk, 899-0606. steppingstonesmuseum.org

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 222-7070. westportartscenter.org

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org G

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Connecticut Humane Society 69

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postscript

MEMORY LANE

For this issue we dug deep into the archives and found some real treasures from long ago. Among them were these whimsical sketches by Ding Koehler, who frequently lent his flair and wit to our early pages. A close friend of the Mofflys, Ding was creative director at such ad agencies as Young & Rubicam and Saatchi & Saatchi. Among other credentials he was a Yale Whiffenpoof with a passion for Broadway tunes, a teacher of musical comedy history for Adult Education, a wonderful cook (vacationing in Florida, he’d have the kids collect hundreds of tiny Coquinas for a tasty soup) and, best of all, he had a wicked sense of humor. It seemed only appropriate to share his talent once again. G

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illustrations by ding koehler