NEW ENGLAND PET & HOME SPRING 2021

NEW ENGLAND

PET&HOME SPRING 2021 MAGAZINE

welcome Welcome to another edition of New England Pet & Home Magazine, a lifestyle & pet lovers’ resource! The return of warm weather in the spring is one of my favorite times in New England. Wine on the patio, dogs playing in the yard, and the muchneeded reconnection with friends, family, and neighbors even if it’s just a wave as people pass the yard or porch. That feels especially important this spring.

This edition is full of exciting new partnerships, amazing New England region businesses we have recently encountered, sweet stories of beloved pets, and a variety of celebrations of some uniquely beautiful homes. It is such a distinct pleasure to share some time with you. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to bring more beauty into your lives and homes.

Our Winter 2021 issue was enjoyed by 195,347 readers including New England residents as well as enthusiasts living in other parts of the country or world.

Whether pet lovers, interior design fans, or just enthusiasts for the New England region… a huge group of people is seeking beauty, or energy, or even just something to peruse during coffee time. We are grateful to be part of your day.

The New England Pet & Home team is proud to publish in partnership with New Hampshire Humane Society as well as many other partners and contributors. We feature professional writers as well as written contributions from our readers. We would love to hear from you on the topics of home, pets, family, and New England. Reach out to us any time at director@Newenglandpetandhome.com. It’s always nice to hear new perspectives and ideas.

We hope you are still focusing on how to stay grounded and that you endeavor to be grateful for good things. It isn’t easy. Not seeing loved ones remains challenging. We all need each other. In the absence of some of your pack, I hope you still find beauty and love. Forgive yourself and each other for the things that are out of your control. Whether you are in New England or just wishing you were, we hope you have your faithful companions by your side. Wherever you are and whoever you’re with, enjoy the beautiful things life provides.

For the love of animals and for each other.

Charles Stanton Creative Director, New England Pet & Home Executive Director, New Hampshire Humane Society

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CHARLES STANTON DIRECTOR@NEWENGLANDPETANDHOME.COM

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WELCOME

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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AT HOME:

DESIGNER ALVIN WAYNE

CONTRIBUTORS & PARTNERS

PAOLO DIAZ DR. EMILY ORR

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EXPLORING NEW ENGLAND ARCHITECTURE

DR. CHARLES STANTON THOMAS W. FARMEN TOMAS FULLER ALVIN WAYNE

1922 CO. CANDLES BUILDINGS OF NEW ENGLAND GOLDEN AMPERSAND HOME NH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HISTORY ONE BUILDING AT A TIME

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PUBLISHED BY:

NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TIM JAMES EVERETT, PRESIDENT TONY MATOS, VICE PRESIDENT RAY BOELIG, TREASURER SAMANTHA DURFEE LARISSA LEZAMA

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NEW ENGLAND PET & HOME NEWENGLANDPETANDHOME.COM

A NEW TAKE ON OLD TRADITIONS:

TOM FULLER & 1922 CO CANDLES

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THE COMPASSION TOURNAMENT:

GOLFING FOR ANIMAL WELFARE

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TAILS THROUGH TIME:

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PROMOTING REGIONAL BUSINESSES:

EXPLORING NEW ENGLAND’S PET HISTORY ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

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LOCAL LOVE:

TRILLIUM FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANT

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AGING, LOVING, AND GRACE:

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THE HEIRLOOMIST:

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ANIMAL WELFARE PARTNER PLANS FOR 2021

DEBORAH MCNEISH BENJAMIN J. WILSON

LETTER TO LUNA:

HEALING AFTER THE LOSS OF A PET

CHARLES STANTON CHARLES@NHHUMANE.ORG

NEW ENGLAND SOCIAL:

UNIQUE EVENTS SUPPORTING ANIMAL WELFARE

THE HEIRLOOMIST TRANSIENT CONSULTING

BUILDINGS OF NEW ENGLAND:

A GLIMPSE INTO BESSIE’S STORY THE FINE ART OF STORY-TELLING

AT HOME WITH

DESIGNER ALVIN WAYNE Sleek. Sophisticated. Elegant. Whatever your preferred description, Alvin Wayne is the type of creative visionary who delivers a livable-chic aesthetic that matches the lifestyle of each homeowner. The New England Pet & Home team connected with Alvin earlier this winter for an opportunity to talk about his work, his beautiful New York home, his love of New England, and his plans to adopt a pet of his own!

We asked Alvin for suggestions he might give someone who is a pet lover who also wants a beautiful well-appointed home. Our design friends tend to focus on livability and beauty when considering things like placement of pet beds, storage for pet toys, minimizing hair on furniture, and keeping things generally attractive while also accommodating pets. Alvin’s ideas are creative and simple.

“I would give the same advice to pet parents as I do to people with kids. Create a space for your fur babies. If you have the luxury of lots of space, think of them when it comes to space planning and create a "play" zone for them. Also pick pet beds thoughtfully and make sure they blend with your decor and style of your home. I also suggest finding attractive bins or baskets that work well with your decor and provide storage for pet toys.”

Alvin describes his preferred aesthetic as “midcentury modern with an organic twist.” He explains, “I love the clean lines of midcentury modern furnishings, but I also love natural materials like leather, hide, marble, wood, and concrete. I love items that are handmade or look handmade.”

Alvin has forged a beautiful home with clean lines that are complemented and contrasted by mixed, soft textures plus a richness of earth tones and thoughtful vibrant pops of color. The overall feeling for his home is calm and soothing but with a simmering energy.

While not a New Englander, Alvin has a love for the region and particularly mentioned his time in Rhode Island, “I really enjoyed the architecture in Providence. Since I am a designer, I instantly fell in love with the historic architecture throughout the city. I was also amazed by the food! I am a pescatarian and I felt right at home in this land of plenty!” We certainly encouraged Alvin to do even more exploring and perhaps some of our New England readers will hire Alvin and show him the beauty of our region!

Ask this fun-loving designer about his favorite designer and you can barely complete the sentence before you get the response, “My favorite designer hands down is Kelly Wearstler.”

For anyone unfamiliar with her work, Kelly does have such a strong look that resonates in every environment she creates. She is certainly influential for many design enthusiasts who enjoy a clean, elevated look. Alvin also shared his love for Wearstler’s products as well as his favorite brands: CB2, Crate and Barrel, eq3, Dyhopr New York, and West Elm. It takes a village as they say and Alvin’s village certainly sounds like a beautiful one!

An animal lover and excited future adopter, Alvin has already started putting feelers out for the pet of his dreams – a French bulldog! Alvin’s gorgeous apartment is certainly spacious and beautiful but might not be a good fit for a Bernese Mountain Dog, so we certainly get the appeal of a compact bundle of joy like a Frenchie! Alvin also regularly hosts friends and family and is known as the life of the party and ultimate host. We decided to close our discussion with one of our favorite questions for designers: What are your best tips for entertaining?

“My first rule is to never let guests leave empty-handed. Parting gifts are a must! Those small gestures help guests remember their time with you and will have them looking forward to your next gathering. I always invite guests to take off their shoes and get comfy and I offer blankets to cozy up. That plus the (essential) fresh flowers for your home and you’re ready for guests!”

We definitely felt at home with Alvin Wayne and we enjoyed the opportunity to get to know him a bit. The New England Pet and Home team was particularly enamored by Alvin’s choices in art.

You can see some of those pieces on his website and Instagram account. They include a spectacular cross between tapestries, unstretched canvases, and other textiles. It all leaves us wanting more and we know you will feel the same way.

This eclectic, charismatic, and fun-loving designer has crafted a wonderful life for himself and can create a beautiful home for clients as well. We hope you take time to find out more about Alvin Wayne, the beauty he creates, and the Frenchie he covets.

WWW.ALVINWAYNE.COM INSTAGRAM: @ALVINWAYNE

BUILDINGS OF NEW ENGLAND: We all know that sometimes it takes a while to warm up to a new person and and get to know one another. Other times, though, you connect and instantly feel like you’ve met a kindred spirit. The instant connection with the founder of Buildings of New England was remarkable and resulted almost immediately in a new partnership and collaboration between New England Pet & Home Magazine and Buildings of New England! We couldn’t be more thrilled to work with the brilliant folks behind Buildings of New England to explore the incredible beauty of New England architecture old and new.

EXPLORING ARCHITECTURE & HISTORY ONE BUILDING AT A TIME From a website and blog to an Instagram account with nearly 50,000 followers all over the world, Buildings of New England has a passion for history, a love of architecture, and a penchant for admiring the splendor of New England. Each issue of New England Pet & Home will now feature particularly special architecture and interiors from the New England region along with historical context. From the Buildings of New England founder, “I live in Boston and work as an architectural historian. This project was an offshoot of my work. I want to showcase the rich history of the built environment in New England.”

“I grew up in the New England region and took its beauty for granted. When I moved away, I desired to come back.

Since then, I’ve been researching and traveling in my spare time. The goal is to highlight every city, town, and village in the region, one building at a time!” Everyone at Buildings of New England and New England Pet and Home Magazine hope you enjoy this unique new partnership. We know we will!

For this feature, we decided to go with something old and something new. The new architecture being the captivating and acclaimed Woodshed - a remarkable home in Pomfret, Vermont created by Birdseye, an Architecture and Building Company. Buildings of New England shares, “In researching historic buildings in the tiny Vermont town of Pomfret, I was stunned to find images of this stunning Modern design in the town.” Designed by the Birdseye Design Firm based out of Richmond, VT, “Woodshed” was completed by 2017 and serves as both a guest house and entertainment space for the main residence down the road. From the architectural firm’s website, “The project is conceptually inspired by the vernacular woodshed, a familiar and iconic element in the Vermont landscape. The residence is composed of two asymmetric gable roof forms, akin to the traditional woodshed, connected by a central entryway.” The common thoughts on new construction are typically bland or

“cookie-cutter” McMansions or boxy apartments. This project is a testament to thoughtful Modern design found in even the smallest towns. The Woodshed is nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains of Vermont. Visually bookended by an auxiliary garage, the western, public elevation presents the continuous, wood textured wall that evokes the expressive, scrim wall of a traditional woodshed.

The design projects a minimal, familiar elevation to the non-view, public street side and an engaging, contemporary, open elevation to the private hillside. The eastern side opens to the woodland views with a glass façade that invites the landscape, exterior retaining walls, and terrace spaces into the structure. The siding is composed of repurposed corral fencing and great effort was made to minimize the amount of detailing and simply express the natural beauty of the weathered boards. As Cameron Kimber was once quoted in Vogue Living, “It doesn’t matter if your taste is modern or traditional, classic or retro. If a house has a good feel to it, it will always be a home.” Kudos to Birdseye Architects; Colby Tobiason, Builder; William-Christopher Interior Designer; and Wagner Hodgson Landscape Architecture for creating this world-class home that so beautiful marries modern aesthetic with elements of old-world charm!

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We mentioned that we would focus on old and new, so we have arrived at the other half of that promise. One of the most stunning Gothic Revival homes in New England has to be the Justin Morrill Homestead in the tiny town of Strafford, Vermont. The home was designed by and built for Senator Justin Smith Morrill (1810-1898), who was born in town and worked with his mentor Jedediah Harris at the local store. He later expanded and owned numerous stores in the area and diversified, investing in railroads, banks and real estate in the region. He retired in the late 1840s and became a gentleman farmer, building this Gothic Revival home in town.

In 1854 Morrill was elected to the Thirty-fourth Congress as a Whig. He was a founder of the Republican Party and won re-election five times. In 1866, Morrill was elected to the U.S. Senate as a Union Republican, serving until his death in 1898. Morrill is best known for sponsoring the Morrill Act, also known as the Land Grant College Act. This act was signed into law by Abraham Lincoln in 1862 and established federal funding for higher education in every state of the country. Senator Morrill primarily used this house as a summer residence, as he spent much of his time in Washington, DC. The property remained in the Morrill family, until World War II. Instagram:

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The house was eventually acquired by preservationists, who sold it to the state in 1969 for use as a Historical Site and museum. The Morrill Homestead became Vermont’s first National Historic Landmark and remains a centerpiece of the state’s, region’s and nation’s history.

Today, the Friends of the Morrill Homestead, work collaboratively to maintain the home and grounds and to promote the significance of the site. The mission of The Friends of the Morrill Homestead is to work closely with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation to foster a greater awareness of the life and legacy of Justin Morrill and to preserve and maintain this National Historic Landmark and State Historic Site.

From the Friends of Morrill Homestead, “As we celebrate Morrill’s work toward universal education, the dismantling of slavery, and ensuring equal rights and justice for all citizens, we are morally obligated to educate ourselves and others about the shortcomings and unfulfilled promises of some aspects of his work and to acknowledge that the lands awarded to states for the creation of the Morrill Land-grant College Act were originally seized from Native Americans.

Many thanks to the Friends of Morrill Homestead and their wonderful preservation work. Find out more at www.morrillhomestead.org

“In our work with the VDHP and in the design and implementation of our educational programs, we will strive for historical accuracy that includes the good that Morrill’s vision has produced, as well as the truth about injustices and unfulfilled promises.”

Morrill was as serious a student of landscape gardening as he was of architecture. His designs and plantings for the walkways and the gardens surrounding the house are in the best tradition of the Romantic Landscape Movement in America, at once formal yet picturesque. Self-guided tours of the gardens may be enjoyed during daylight hours at no cost. Outdoor signage, including images and maps, reveal the fascinating stories behind the kitchen garden, the ornamental Victorian gardens and Morrill’s historic orchard. Both the home and the beautiful grounds are toured by hundreds of people each year. Sheep and many other animals are a very memorable part of this spectacular property.

We hope you enjoyed the beauty of New England homes – both new and old. With our friends at Buildings of New England, the team at New England Pet & Home Magazine thank you for your love for pets, your passion for homes, and the beautiful rich history of the New England region.

NEW ENGLAND SOCIAL : New England is a foodie region like no other. We love to get around a table (when public health standards allow) and get to know our community – food, wine and brew, neighbors… no one is a stranger if an opportunity presents itself. That’s New England.

New England Pet and Home and New Hampshire Humane Society launched New England Social – a dinner and event series supporting animal welfare which explores unique culinary, wine-making and brewing, and entertainment options in the region. All in special locations highlighting the beauty and uniqueness of New England.

Generous hosts, chefs, winemakers, and brew masters will open their homes or restaurants or join us on the road at other unique and quirky venues. Chefs will prepare diverse and eclectic treats as the focal point for each of these special experiences ranging from lavish rooftop parties to elaborate outdoor picnics in the wild.

THE COMPASSION TOURNAMENT Presented by Lakes Region enthusiasts, Ben and Heather Wilson and supporting the work of New Hampshire Humane Society, The Compassion Tournament is a golf event at Laconia Country Club on May 10, 2021. Playing Laconia is a treat for any golf enthusiast and spots are limited! Join the New England Pet & Home and Humane Society staffs for the first golf tournament of the season!

www.NHHumane.org/Golf

THE DUGOUT DINNER Take me out to the ballgame but do it in style! This event is a gourmet dinner on the baseball field with the New England baseball team, The Muskrats. New England Social tickets include admission to the game, live entertainment, a visit from team members, as well as specialty dinner and drinks. The date for the dugout dinner is based on the baseball team’s schedule. Details coming soon!

www.NHHumane.org/Social

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA HOUSE

The historic Opera House in Laconia was a spectacular Speakeasy back in the early 1900s and it has been lovingly renovated and brought back to life. This concert will include hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and live music of various types on the historic opera house stage! Date TBA and details coming soon!

www.NHHumane.org/Social

UNIQUE OUTDOOR EVENTS + DESTINATIONS SUPPORTING ANIMAL WELFARE No two events are alike including an elaborate lunch at a historic working farm, a covered bridge party, a concert picnic at a winery, & more. New England Social will launch online March 1, 2021 – the first opportunity to purchase tickets for the events occurring throughout the year. These chic and fun outdoor events will range in size from 12 to 50 guests with social distance standards maintained. A laidback and inviting “who’s who” of New England is expected for these exciting new additions to the regional social scene.

Whether you are a guest, host, or chef, being part of the New England Social series means you are simultaneously giving, receiving, and enjoying. All proceeds support the crucial care provided to homeless and helpless animals. Join us as part of this tasty tradition for a cuddly cause. It will be deliciously compassionate. More info coming soon on facebook @nhhumane and @NewEnglandPetAndHome

Bon Appetite!

LETTER TO LUNA Dr. Emily Orr is an animal advocate and pet lover who earned a Doctorate in Music but stepped away from her professional music-making to embrace her love of animals. Having since pursued a career in animal welfare, Emily has been part of providing care to countless animals. She lost her beloved dog, Luna, after sixteen years of remarkably meaningful companionship.

Dear Luna, We are still getting settled in our forever home, nearly 500 miles from our first home together – the home you knew and filled with so much love. This move was supposed to be something we would do together as a family. You would love your new house if you were here. And, of course, you are here in so many ways. We finally have the space for you and your sister to play. Instead, your ashes sit atop a beautiful maple hutch that I found at a nearby antique store.

We had our first holidays without you. To include you in a new way and have you as present as possible, I purchased a new angel for our tree. She looks just like you - a magical white canine beast with wings.

There are numerous canine buddies in our new neighborhood. Your sister, always the more stubborn of the two of you, is not making friends easily. It hurts my heart to see her without you, her soulmate. She obviously misses you so deeply.

The stress of losing you has taken its toll on her. She is aging much more quickly and has lost a lot of weight.

She is slowing down, her joints are less cooperative, and she is beginning to have trouble navigating stairs.

I started a new job in a veterinary hospital, and it is always a rare treat to see a Great Pyrenees. Whenever one is with us, I become enamored and chase after the owners so I can beg to pet their big bears. I don’t worry about coming off a little silly since Pyr parents seem to always understand since it happens so often. I always bring up the obligatory pictures of you and your sister on my phone so I can go on and on about you like that lady who talks too much about her kids.

I often show people the exquisite fibers that were spun from your locks. They are always with me just as you used to be by my side. It is nice to know you are still right there… like before.

The other thing I see often at work are the beloved creatures who are at the end of their life expectancy. Recently, a gentleman of 93 brought in his nearly 15-year-old dog. “It’s just a race now to see who will go first,” he said as he smiled, while his other family members were consumed by tears.

Leading the families into “that” room and asking others around to respect the “quiet appointment” has become routine, but it will never get any easier. I will love you forever, Luna.

The Letters series is a collection of stories chronicling life with pet companions and is a journey of healing and remembrance after loss. Submit your story and images to: Director@NewEnglandPetAndHome.com

A NEW TAKE ON OLD TRADITIONS TOM FULLER & 1922 CO CANDLES

Nestled in the vibrant New Hampshire seacoast region is the small town of Exeter, New Hampshire. The town once served as the state’s capital until 1808 and remains as a charming community alongside the Squamscott river. Often noted for its history and the presence of one of the country’s oldest private boarding schools, Exeter Academy, the town has stood the test of time and is a vibrant community full of local artisans, authors, and small businesses all embodying and reflecting the New England lifestyle.

One of the town’s newest residents has fully embraced Exeter and all its charms. Tom Fuller, a local photographer with a passion for home and interior styling, recently moved to Exeter in 2019 with his partner Chris. Tom and Chris enjoy a crisp and clean aesthetic with thoughtfully placed vignettes and rich hues of ocean blue with a mix of textures.

Tom’s transitional style reflects his love for combining new and old items. We love that approach and it certainly creates a refined, well-ordered look. Da Vinci said simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. While simple at first glance, Tom’s charming home boasts combinations of vintage artwork and other decor pieces with more modern touches.

Tom searches for special pieces from local artists and creators as an alternative to mass produced pieces. One of his favorite parts of design is finding unique conversation pieces for when entertaining his friends and family - something he and his partner both enjoy. In fact, the first priority when designing the home was creating spaces for entertaining friends and family.

While the past year has certainly presented challenges to everyone, Tom decided to use the opportunity to focus on refining their home and to build his collection of dishware, flatware, and stemware for the couple’s new home - all staples for any entertaining family. Like all good hosts, Tom knows that an appropriate wine or whisky glass can make a special evening even more memorable. Tom shared that the time over the past year has helped him to arrange his home in a way that encourages and inspires conversation among guests.

INSTAGRAM: @1922CO FACEBOOK: 1922CO WEBSITE: WWW.1922CO.COM

The living room is arranged with conversation in mind and the family’s home allows for an easy and seamless transition from afternoon tea to cocktails and entertaining.

From the home’s meticulously set dining table to the relaxed but refined living room, Tom and Chris have found the perfect balance of modern living with the benefit of a classic New England town and it shows in the details.

When hosting guests his first thought is to ensure perfect lighting and check that all guests will have a place for their beverages - either on the coffee table or a nearby side table. Tom and the New England Pet & Home Team agree that the best home décor finds are unique items that serve as drink tables and can be easily moved near a seat. It makes for a more comfortable evening.

With a love for history, Tom has found inspiration in the town’s architecture. The tree-lined streets are brimming with New England Colonials, Saltboxes, and Federal homes and the downtown is full of both traditional and modern restaurants and shops. Tom loves one of the town's most historic properties, the Inn by the Bandstand, and frequents his favorite local shops like Forest + Ash. There you can find Tom’s most recent venture. He founded 1922 Co. Candles, making perfectly fragranced all-natural soy candles hand poured by Tom himself and simply designed to fit any décor. The name, 1922 Co., is a dedication to Tom’s family who have long called New England home. Immigrants to the US in the early 1900’s, the family started their own business in 1922. A nice reminder that we are a land of immigrants. 1922 Co. candles are tied to tradition and we love anything that fills family homes with light. Coming Soon: Look for the Rescue Candle at 1922 Co. A custom candle created in partnership with New England Pet and Home Magazine to benefit animal welfare.

THE RESCUE CANDLE IS COMING SOON AT 1922 CO TO BENEFIT ANIMAL WELFARE!

INSTAGRAM: @1922CO FACEBOOK: 1922CO WEBSITE: WWW.1922CO.COM

A PARTNERSHIP WITH HISTORICAL SOCIETIES THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND

T A I L S T H R O Uexploring G Hnew england’s TIM E pet history New Englanders tend to adapt love of and time with pets based on our four unique seasons and how we engage with one another. Whether a Fall foliage hike with pups through the White Mountains, cat cuddles in Vermont during Spring showers, or Summer dog walks through Boston’s quintessentially “New England” brownstones in Back Bay or Beacon Hill; our love of nature and animals provides a strong sense of place for those of us fortunate enough to call New England “home”.

New England Pet & Home reached out to historical societies in the New England region requesting images and information related to pet history. The responses have been extraordinary. Each issue of NEPH will feature images submitted to us by one of our new partners as a way to share a love of pets and explore the rich history of our region.

The opposite page displays the continuation of this exploration of New England’s history as an intensely pet-loving region. There is nothing stressful for this dog about being at the police station on Warren Street in Concord, along with four officers, in 1902. Whether the dog was the pet of one of the officers or had been adopted by the entire force is unknown. Courtesy of the New Hampshire Historical Society.

This photograph is part of a collection of more than 250,000 photographic images preserved in the collection of the New Hampshire Historical Society. Founded in 1823, the Society is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving, preserving, and sharing New Hampshire history. Nowhere will you find a more extensive collection of objects, archives, and photographs related to the state's history. The Society shares these vast collections through its library, museum, website, publications, exhibitions, and youth and adult educational programs. In 2019, the Society launched a new online educational resource for students and educators called “Moose on the Loose: Social Studies for Granite State Kids.”

Located in downtown Concord, the Society’s 1911 building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The New Hampshire Historical Society is not a state-funded agency; all of its work is made possible by membership dues and contributions. For more information about the New Hampshire Historical Society’s collections, programs, and services, visit nhhistory.org. Like every nonprofit organization, New Hampshire Historical Society and New Hampshire Humane Society need and deserve your support.

The many municipal partners throughout the New England Region not only serve and protect people but they also provide animal control to bring lost pets to safety.

With this image and through this partnership with New Hampshire Historical Society and New Hampshire Humane Society, New England Pet and Home is proud to acknowledge and honor National Police Week which is observed nationally in mid-May each year. The 2021 events have been postponed to October due to public health concerns. Find info at: www.PoliceWeek.org.

NEXT PRODUCTION DEADLINE: JUNE 15

ADVERTISE WITH US! New England Pet & Home launched in 2020. The goal of the new digital magazine is to serve as a regional resource on interior design and information for pet lovers.

After just a few editions, the content is clearly resonating! Digital circulation surpassed 125,000 readers for our Winter 2021 edition from 85,000+ in the Fall 2020.

We didn’t allow ads in the first few editions but have been receiving more inquiries for advertising. We are limiting the number of ads and focusing on companies that align with our focus and target audience in order to maintain the quality and integrity of the magazine. Starting with the summer edition, we will be offering up eight pages per edition for advertising, all of which will be one-half or full-page ads.

Advertising Space is limited to ensure our publication remains focused on bringing unique and compelling stories to our readers.

To learn more about placement dates and pricing visit NewEnglandPetAndHome.com

Hannah Rush is owner of Trillium Farm To Table restaurant.

This culinary diva describes her menu as veggie-forward meaning the focus is on vegetable-dense recipes. While some might worry this is “health food” there’s nothing bland or snooze-worthy about this menu. It just happens to be balanced and good for you! The “fast-casual” dining experience has no shortage of remarkable meals. Also companion to a gorgeous pup, Piper, we are thrilled to feature Hannah + Trillium in New England Local Love Campaign.

We promote businesses that support animal welfare.

www.trilliumnh.com

AGING, LOVING, & GRACE Submitted by: THOMAS W. FARMEN, AUTHOR OF WATCHING THE LIGHTS GO OUT There are moments in each person’s life that seem simple in retrospect yet are monumental as signals of change. On the front end, for example, we have potty training, riding a two-wheeler, or sleeping outside in a tent with just your friends and no parents for the first time. As adolescence and young adulthood arrive the list of turning points becomes more complicated and harder to share.

Secrets creep in like ants at a picnic. Then there is this vast, open meadow between the ages of 30 and 50 when the view out of the window is fairly predictable; the changes are subtle, often seen through a consistent lens. Life moves forward at a steady pace with predictable ups and down.

One day, the engine stalls or sputters. Perhaps it’s the findings at your annual physical; your doctor’s questions remind you of stories your parents or grandparents shared. But wait, this is about YOU. It can’t be! Perhaps you walk upstairs one day and for the life of you, cannot remember what brought you there. My advice at these moments: don’t swear, chuckle. You’ll remember your mission eventually, and the experience will bond you with every member of your family and longtime friend who lived past the age of sixty. There is a corollary between acquiring wisdom and losing your shortterm memory. One goes up as the other goes down.

Bessie, senior pup, is at that age now. Her habits are so ironclad as to prevent her from making big mistakes, but she can’t fool me. Though the jubilant puppy is alive and well in her soul, the beautiful old lady is front and center. She gets stuck in a corner now and then but will prance like a show horse on her way to fetch her toy from the lake. We spend so much time together we can read each other’s minds, and her actions tell me we are reaching the promised land of “later in life” together, in step with each other. She is leading the dance.

We have two cars, a Toyota Rav4 and a Subaru Forester. Both are small SUVs well designed for the endless winters of New Hampshire. When we go on long drives Bessie takes over the back seat, stretched out comfortably like an airline passenger in business class. She LOVES it. On shorter journeys Bess rides in the cargo area, which she accesses by jumping in the open hatchback. Recently I’ve noticed a change in her behavior. She still gets excited when we get ready to head out, but an adjustment has been made. The back deck of the Subaru is about four inches higher than the RAV4. She hops into the RAV like a puppy, but with the Subaru… not anymore. Somehow, she is aware the heights are different. With the Subaru Bess puts her two front feet up on the deck and with her blind eyes says, “How ‘bout a little help here?”, imploring us to lift her the rest of the way in. There is no embarrassment or regret on her part. Her expression and body language are crystal clear: “I simply can’t do this on my own anymore.” I love her for this.

She knows in her core it’s a sign of strength to ask for help and accept when it’s offered. Her self-awareness and poise in relation to this adjustment are inspiring. Bessie understands she has nothing to prove, nothing at all, and her willingness to acknowledge the need for a little boost in her charming old age provides a wonderful model we can learn from.

Bessie is aging gracefully. There are few things in life that are more difficult to do than that. If she were a person there would likely be excuses, denials, regrets, perhaps some plastic surgery and futile attempts to camouflage the inevitable. But she is a dog, and so her reaction to getting older is pure.

Her beautiful brown fur is turning white, she has weird growths on her body that were not there a year ago, she can’t see anything, and she sleeps most of the time. But her endless love for adventure is vivid, and she will continue to swim, retrieve, trot, explore and bark loudly until she just can’t anymore. One day she’ll simply turn in her keys and check out from the hotel of life. Until then, there will be no complaints, ever, just an endless joy that another new day is waiting for her when she closes her eyes at night, snoring louder and louder as the years pile up. And Bessie will ask for help when she needs it and accept it with grace and poise. That’s called wisdom.

Author, Steven Bauer, wrote of Thomas Farmen’s Book, Bessie’s Story: Watching the Lights Go Out that the book “is the first-person, non-fiction account of several years in the lives of a man approaching retirement and his chocolate Lab as she gradually loses her sight. It painstakingly traces the subtle but inexorable changes in Bessie, an exuberant passionate retriever and lover of humanity, as she struggles to make sense of a world of increasing darkness and learns to compensate for her disability.

As Bessie adapts, so does he. His behaviors alter in response to her behaviors. He becomes more watchful, mindful, compassionate. His love for her grows and grows.

The New England Pet & Home staff was enamored with Bessie’s Story. One of the greatest tragedies seen in animal welfare is the discard of senior pets. Farmen’s love and compassion is what the world sorely needs right now. You can purchase Bessie’s Story from local bookstores, Amazon, and now from NH Humane Society.

THE HEIRLOOMIST THE FINE ART OF STORY-TELLING

The Fuller Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts is an arts and crafts museum in the city of Brockton which is 25 miles south of Boston. It receives 20,000 visitors a year. It contains contemporary craft-based art of many different genres and origins. It is the only craft museum in the New England area. The museum was founded in 1946.

Knowing the museum is a very special treasure of the Northeastern US, the New England Pet and Home team was elated to learn of an esteemed and innovative friend of the museum with whom we are now honored to be acquainted. The Fuller Museum shared, "Shana Novak, a photographer and insightful creative, recognizes how deeply personal artifacts define us, and reflect our nature to seek connection through the physical world. Her commissioned portraits are realized through elaborate photo shoots, each artfully produced to evoke the object’s essence. Her creative process begins with the stories behind each item – including memories, relationships, and experiences.

Then using strategic lighting, and inspired positioning, Novak conjures the heirloom’s true spirit and captures it on film to preserve for generations to come. Shana Novak works under the moniker The Heirloomist out of her New York City studio."

Shana is an established commercial still life photographer based in New York City. She has collaborated with brands such as Bloomingdale's, Proctor & Gamble, Rolling Stone, and Time magazine ensuring that every client is treated to an expert level of quality and visual story telling. Having seen her work ourselves, we certainly echo that praise.

“Objects have personalities. It's our job to make them shine. We once spent 3 hours getting the expression just right in a teddy bear's eyes. We use the highest quality cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, and printing process. It might sound crazy to send an heirloom off to a photoshoot, but we take the responsibility seriously.”

Shana explains about her process that, from start to finish, all heirlooms are treated like fine art. Admittedly, the New England Pet and Home team might have gotten excited when seeing Shana’s connection to the imitable Oprah Winfrey through her feature in Oprah Magazine. Then we noticed the amazing attention Shana has been getting not just from Oprah but also from Architectural Digest, CBS This Morning, Traditional Home, and Country Living! We were glad to follow in those footsteps with our newfound friendship with The Heirloomist by sharing details about her incredible and unique work!

From poignant to whimsical, Shana’s incredible talent produces a keepsake like no other – truly high art in their quality and obviously a tug at heartstrings, the most remarkable element of Shana’s work is the balance of light and the feeling of depth in the heirloom images she fashions.

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It really is as though you could reach out and touch the items in these remarkable photos! Shana painstakingly captures such perfect and unique characteristics of the keepsakes that the viewer is transported to the related memories associated with it. A truly remarkable talent!

As if her incredible talent isn’t enough, Shana has a heart even bigger than her client waiting list. After our brief conversation, she asked how she could help. “I love what you do and we'd love to somehow be involved.” she said. “What if we create the promo code "New England Pet and Home" and we would donate $50 to the charity of your choosing?” Of course, the New England Pet and Home team chose the Humane Society.

If you are seeking a one-of-a-kind memento, use “New England Pet and Home” at checkout and $50 of your purchase will now help save homeless animals in need of care!

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