Home and Garden, and Real Estate- November 20, 2022

IN THE GARDEN WITH LEE REICH: An unsung hero of Thanksgiving: The groundnut, F3

GARDEN NOTES: Holiday market showcases holiday decorations and gifts, F3

PROJECT OF THE WEEK: Under cover clutter, F4 ANTIQUES & COLLECTING: Pie safe was kitchen staple in 19th century, F6

MORTGAGE RATES: U.S. mortgage rate back below 7%, F7 WMASS DEEDS, F7

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Decorate your Thanksgiving table like a pro

4 designs to inspire

By K atie L aughridge Tribune News Service

IT COULD BE ARGUED that the heart of the home on Thanksgiving isn’t actually the kitchen but the tabletop, where you will gather with family and friends to share in the splendor and harvest of the season. Toasts will be made, glasses clinked, and heaping dishes passed around.

Hosting Thanksgiving can come with a lot of pressure, but creating a beautiful table top doesn’t have to add to the stress. We rounded up some Thanksgiving tabletop design inspiration that is sure to wow your guests — almost as much as your pumpkin pie recipe.

Get creative with pumpkins

Pumpkins just may be the darling of the season, so incorporating them into your tabletop decor may seem a bit too on the nose for some, but

Natural elements are at play in the place setting and throughout the table, lending to a homey warm feel to this tabletop. (HANDOUT / TNS)

we believe that with the right pairings they can leave your tabletop feeling full of whimsy and warmth.

For this look we wanted to highlight the juxtaposition of the bright orange with the clas sic blue and white chinoiserie for a chic and preppy feel. Gold accents tie in the colors of the season and present as the per

fect partners for this palette, highlighting its warmth with a glow that silver just couldn’t have accomplished. Dainty orange pumpkins are piled high at each place setting, and mirror the orange tones found in the beautifully detailed dinner plates. White pumpkins are peppered throughout the table, adding depth to the de

Blue and white chinoiserie is an unexpected juxtaposition to the bright orange pumpkins of the season.

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sign without taking away from the fiery autumnal centerpiece that resides at the heart of the table. White pumpkin-shaped soup tureens are the perfect unexpected complement that are sure to bring joy to your guests.

Try a modern rustic look If you’re tired of orange come

the Thanksgiving feast, opt for a muted, earthy tablescape with hints of fall (not the full color palette!). An early fall dinner party is the perfect way to transition to the new sea son and celebrate your new design.

To make your rustic, farm house style table a

Thanksgiving tabletop awaits guests with a tall floral centerpiece flanked by candlesticks amid a sea of white pumpkins. (HANDOUT / TNS)

Groundnut, a vegetable known to few people, was wellknown to Native Americans and, because it helped them stave off hunger in their early years here, also to the Pilgrims.

(LEE REICH PHOTO)

An unsung hero of Thanksgiving: The groundnut

IT’S TIME WE RECOG nized an unsung hero of Thanksgiving — the groundnut (Apios americana). The Wampanoag indigenous tribe introduced the Pilgrims to this plant, and the Pilgrims’ diet during one of those first winters was supplemented by an Indian cache of groundnuts and corn discovered by Miles Standish. Pilgrims soon coveted this food for themselves, to the extent of issuing an edict in 1654 ordering that: “if an Indian dug Groundnuts on English land, he was to be set in stocks, and for a second offense, be whipped.”

So why didn’t the groundnut queue up along with turkey and cranberries for Thanks giving fame? Perhaps it was the inherently weedy nature of this plant, which has grown wild for centuries throughout the eastern United States, reaching as far west as Colo rado. Native Americans never really cultivated this plant, but rather, merely encouraged it, then reaped harvests. Even today, groundnuts are a com mon weed in — of all places — cranberry bogs!

You are most apt to discover the groundnut growing in wet soils, its twining stems sprawling over the ground or opportunistically clambering up some other plant for sup port. It commonly cohabits

with poison ivy, which is unfortunate because ground nuts’ compound leaves bear some resemblance to those of poison ivy. Groundnut’s leaf lets usually are in fives or sev ens, however, and the whole character of the plant is much softer and finer than that of poison ivy. In July and August, groundnuts bear racemes of the purplish to chocolate-col ored flowers which suffuse the air with their sweet fragrance.

Below ground is where groundnut should achieve its fame. Its edible, golfball-sized roots are strung together like rosary beads. Compari sons with white potatoes are unavoidable, and groundnuts hold their own. Groundnuts are nutritionally rich, with three times the protein of potatoes. The groundnut is a legume, which means that it can gather some of its nitrogen from the air rath er than only from the soil. In taste, one New England correspondent wrote in 1602 to Sir Walter Raleigh that the “[ground]nuts we found to be as good as potatoes.” Sir Walter’s enthusiasm evidently was not as stirred as it had been by potatoes.

A few decades ago, efforts began to rescue the groundnut from obscurity, to bring into the garden this plant hereto fore sought after only by wild

GARDEN NOTES

STOCKBRIDGE

Upcoming events

Berkshire Botanical Garden, located at 5 West Stockbridge Road, presents these upcom ing programs:

• “Plant Healthcare,” Tuesdays, Nov. 29 to Dec. 20, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Led by Ken Gooch, this program focuses on factors that affect plant health care, including insects, diseases, pathogens, and abiotic influences. Learn to minimize potential problems through proper site prepa ration, plant selection and placement. Managing prob lems using biological, chem

ical and cultural techniques will be discussed. Cost is $185 members, $215 nonmembers and free for HC students. Fi nancial aid is available for all Botanical Garden classes.

• “Holiday Marketplace Preview Party,” Dec. 2, 5 to 7 p.m. An eagerly awaited tra dition continues at Berkshire Botanical Garden on Dec. 3-4, with Holiday Market place, featuring the Gallery of Wreaths. Reserve tickets for the preview at berkshire botanical.org. Cost is $40 members, $55 nonmembers.

• “Holiday Market,” Dec. 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Select from a collection of more than 100 unique, one-of-a-kind designer

wreaths as well as an assort ment of holiday-blooming amaryllis and paperwhites in decorative and clay contain ers, succulent arrangements, garlands, hanging terrariums and gift items. A children’s craft table on Saturday, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday, 11-2 p.m., will feature hands-on projects including botanical gifts and holiday decorations using natural ma terials. Live music presented by Aldo Lavaggi and s’mores around a campfire.

For more information, or to register, visit berkshire botanical.org.

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lee reich | in the garden

food-types. Agricultural scientists began studying cul tivation of the groundnut, and combing the woods for supe rior plants to use for breeding. We still are in the discovery stage with this plant, though. How far apart should they be planted in a garden? Maybe two by three feet. What kind of yield could one expect?

Maybe four to eight pounds per plant. What kind of soil is best? Judging from their native habitat, the plant likes, or at least tolerates, soils that are moist and acidic.

If the groundnut ever be comes a common denizen of cultivated fields and gardens, it may even get its own com mon name. “Groundnut,” you see, is in many places merely another name for peanut. Groundnut has acquired other common names over the

years: bog potato, Indian po tato, and potato bean. Native Americans had their names for it: makoosit, nu nu, and chicamins.

If you want groundnuts for spring planting in your garden next year, don’t expect to thumb through a gardening catalog or look online for for vegetables beginning with “g” and then find ‘Big Boy,’ ‘Beefsteak,’ or some other named varieties of groundnut. A few companies mailorder

“wild” tubers or seeds, or you could just dig some wild tubers yourself. The plants are herbaceous perennials, so you need to plant groundnuts only once for year after year of harvest.

Be careful though. Ground nut can easily become weedy and then is very difficult to contain. (I speak from experi ence: Groundnut I planted in my perennial flower garden doesn’t look bad but, after a number years, is coming up

everywhere there!) The weedy habit of groundnuts is best curtailed by training the vines upward on bamboo stakes or chicken wire fencing and not cheek to jowl to other plants. How about some mashed chicamins and gravy with next year’s Thanksgiving feast?

Any gardening questions? Email them to me at garden@ leereich.com and I’ll try an swering them directly or in this column. Come visit my garden at leereich.com/blog.

Undercover clutter

FIRST POPULAR IN the late 18th century, roll-top desks embody a classic marriage of design and functionality. And although more than 200 years have passed, this timeless design is as common as ever, both at home and in the workplace. This handsome do-it-yourself version has all the features that keep rolltops popular. The pedestal base holds seven big drawers (including two that are deep enough for file folders) and two pull-out drawing boards. On top, 16 handy pigeonholes are perfect for sorting and filing, and two small drawers hold postage, pens and other supplies. Best of all, at the end of the day simply pull down the tambour cover to conceal and secure work-in-progress.

The project calls for most ly straight cuts of standard lumber (pine or Douglas fir as pictured, but other wood may be substituted) and includes

patterns for the curved pieces. Easy enough for most wood workers, the modular design is built in sections from the bottom up: first the base, then the desktop, drawers and drawing boards. Once the lower desk is complete, the top is installed and the tambour adds the finishing touch. The completed desk measures 50 inches long by 43 inches tall by 28 inches deep. The Roll-top Desk plan, No. 571, is $9.95 and includes step-by-step directions with photos, full-size trace able patterns, construction diagrams and a shopping list and cutting schedule. Please include $3.95 for postage and handling and allow about two weeks for delivery.

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Don & Dave Runyan | Project of The Week

Pie safe was kitchen staple in 19th century

PART OF THE FUN OF antiques is learning about how people lived in the past. You can often find new uses for items whose purposes have become obsolete. This soft wood cupboard with painted and punched tin panels sold for $384 at Conestoga Auctions. It’s a pie safe, which is not something you would see in a kitchen today but was common in the 19th century.

The name “pie safe” may conjure up images of a locked box to keep Thanks giving desserts out of reach, not to mention out of sight, and reduce the temptation to overindulge. In reality, they weren’t that drastic; they were meant to keep out bugs, vermin and mold rather than prying fingers.

Pie safes had tin panels on the doors and sides, so mice couldn’t chew their way in for an illicit treat. The panels had holes punched in them, creating ventilation to prevent mold. The holes were too small and the edges too sharp to allow bugs to fly through. Like many features of country furniture, the tin panels were both func tional and decorative. The punched holes often formed a design or picture. Here, each panel has a circular pat tern enhanced by a painted geometric design.

Q. When I was little, I played with dolls that originally belonged to my mother and aunt. There were early Barbies, Madame Alexander dolls, and I think a Ginny doll.

I have seen similar dolls sell for high prices at auctions. The ones I had showed the kind of wear and tear you might expect from multiple genera tions of playing: messedup hair, discolored spots, broken jewelry, worn paint, damaged clothes, even a missing finger! Do dolls in “played with” condition sell? Can they be repaired?

CURRENT PRICES

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

Print, scene from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, pictures giant turkey float, figural balloons, parade goers, muted col ors, Melanie Taylor Kent, 1983, frame, 35 x 27 1/2 inches, $40.

Doll, Betsy McCall, hard plastic, sleep eyes, molded lashes, saran wig in original set, jointed arms and legs, red dress, blue dress, shoes, socks, box, 8 inches, $160.

Moser compote, ruby glass, enameled acanthus scrolls in shaped medallions, fruit swag border, beaded trim, gilt, clear stem, floral band on foot, 3 x 8 1/2 inches, $275.

Flow blue dinner plates, turkey scene on center, continuous leaf and flower border, blue and white, scalloped rim, John Ridgeway, England, c. 1890, 10 inches, six pieces, $400.

Candy container, turkey, composition, handpainted, lead wire feet, removable head, Germany, 7 inches, $625.

Advertising, sign, Michelin, single sided porcelain, pictures Bibendum mascot on stylized bicycle, looking left, arm in air, orange, yellow, white and black, die cut with five sides, 20 x 15 inches, $765.

Watch, Lady Waltham, Model 1900, hunting case, 14K yellow gold, engraved scrolls and monogram, porcelain dial with Arabic numerals, red outer minute track, 15-jewel, stem wind, ladies’ size “0,” 34 mm, $810. Furniture, chair, Z, Poul Jensen for Selig, teak, seven slats on back, webbed seat, angular arms and legs, orange back and seat cushions, Denmark, 26 x 29 x 30 inches, $1,140.

Sports, boxing, pair of trunks, signed by Muhammad Ali, shiny white fabric, black trim, Everlast label on front outside band, sold with letter of authentication, $1,750.

Jewelry, necklace, sterling silver, crescent shape collar, with smaller crescent shape pendant, joined by quartz cabochon in silver bezel, Art Smith, 13 inches diameter, $2,500.

A. If you are planning to sell a doll, don’t have it re stored. Collectors will want to see its current condition, and dealers can have dolls restored for a lower price than you can. Do not restore a doll yourself if you are not a specialist. Don’t repaint a doll’s head; it lowers the value. Don’t wash or style a vinyl doll’s hair. Keep the broken jewelry and old doll clothes; accessories add val ue to a doll, even if they are in worn condition. There are many “doll hospitals” where professionals repair and restore antique dolls. You can find some, along with doll clubs and other resources, in the Kovels.com business directory.

Q. I have a mechanical music box with a label reading, “Exposition 1878 J Phalibois Paris Pieces Mecaniques, Fantasies A Musiques.” The scene depicts a farm girl feed ing chickens. Her hand moves, the rabbit’s head moves, the chickens move and the cat’s head moves. Or, they are all supposed to move, but they need repair. There is a small music box that had a string attached to make it play. It’s now detached and the music box needs a good cleaning. It’s a trea sured piece from my late husband’s grandmother’s house. I’d like to give it to my son and daughter-inlaw. What can you tell me about it?

A. Jean-Marie Phalibois (1835-1900) was listed as a “cardboard maker” in an 1893 directory. He opened a shop in Paris in 1871 where

he began making “le tableau mecanique” or mechanical scenes that included people or animals with moving parts. Many were made with music boxes. Mechanical scenes were made as early as the 15th century, but the “gold en age” of production was in the 19th century, when many elaborate mechan ical toys and dolls were made. Figures with mech anized parts are called “automatons.” Phalibois automatons were exhibited at the Paris Exposition in 1878. The French words on the label on your music box translate as “Mechan ical Pieces, Fantasies To Music.” Jean-Marie retired in 1893 and his son, Henry, took over. The company stopped making automa tons in 1925. Some autom atons sell for over $1,000. Check auction sites or con tact an auction house to see what your music box might sell for. If you are keeping it and want it repaired, you can find sources for music box re pair in the business directory on our website, Kovels.com.

Q. I have a 20-piece set of porcelain dinnerware from my great-grandpar ents from Germany. It’s marked with a crown, crossed swords and the initials “R” and “C,” and is stamped “Fr. Zimmermann, Breslau” on the back of each piece. What can you tell me about the maker and age of this set?

A. This crown and crossed swords mark was used by Rosenthal China. The com pany was founded by Philip Rosenthal in 1879. It began as a porcelain-decorating company, using blanks made by other companies. In 1891, Rosenthal opened his factory in Selb, Bavaria, Germany, and began making porcelain. The company was sold to the Waterford Wedgwood Group in 1998. It became part of the Arcturus Group in 2009. The “Fr. Zimmer mann, Breslau” stamp is the decorator’s mark. Breslau became Wroclaw, Poland, after World War II. Variations

Pie safes like this one were a 19th century form of food storage. Try saying “punched tin panels protected pies” 10 times fast! (COWLES SYNDICATE INC.)

of this Rosenthal mark were used from 1898 to 1906. The marks indicate that the china was sold in Germany and not meant for export to the U.S. The country of origin had to be listed on goods coming into the U.S. after the passage of the McKinley Act of 1891.

TIP: When clearing the table, don’t stack dirty silver and dirty dishes together. The weight of the dishes may bend the silverware.

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Long-term US mortgage rate tumbles to 6.61%

By M ATT O TT Associated Press

THE AVERAGE LONGterm U.S. mortgage rate tumbled by nearly a half-point this week, but will likely remain a significant barrier for potential homebuyers as Federal Reserve officials have all but promised more rate hikes in the coming months. Mortgage buyer Fred die Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate fell to 6.61% from 7.08% the previous week. A year ago the average rate was 3.1%. The rate for a 15-year mortgage, popular with those refinanc ing their homes, fell to 5.98% from 6.38% the previous week. It was 2.39% one year ago. Late last month, the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate breached 7% for the first time since 2002. Sales of existing homes have declined for eight straight months as borrowing costs have become too big of an obstacle for many Ameri cans already paying more for food, gas and other necessities. On top of that, homeowners seeking to upgrade or change locations have held off listing their homes because they don’t want to jump into a higher rate on their next mortgage. The sagging housing market has prompted real estate compa nies to dial back their financial outlooks and shrink their workforces. Online real estate broker Redfin is letting go of 862 employees and shutting down its instant-cash-offer subsidiary RedfinNow. Redfin also laid off 470 employees in June, blaming slowing home sales. Through attrition and layoffs, Redfin has slashed more than a quarter of its workforce on the assumption that the housing downturn will last “at least through 2023,” it said in a regulatory filing.

Another online real estate broker, Compass, has laid off hundreds of workers this year.

Deeds

AGAWAM

Ellen M. Kupiec to Ashley B. Stew art and William C. Stewart Jr., 61 Carmen Ave., $485,000.

Gina M. Hodovanec, representa tive, Louis Michael DeChristopher, estate, and Louis M. DeChristo pher , estate, to Lyudmila Bien venue, Lyudmila N. Bienvenue and Jonathan D. Bienvenue, 30 Beech Hill Road, $283,000.

Hillside Development Corp., to Adrienne N. LaChapelle and Michael W. LaChapelle, 112 Nicole Terrace (lot 6), $610,000.

Jeffrey N. Heinze and Linda F. Heinze to Jeffrey R. Rovatti Jr., and Shelley E. Rovatti, 114 Tobacco Farm Road, $527,000.

Justine K. Morin to Vincent Guardione, 27 Woodside Drive, $240,000.

Mary C. Lamson and Mary C. Bouthiller to Thomas J. Girroir and Bobbi-Jo Girroir, 692 North West St., $307,000.

Mary E. Dowd-Cotter to Patricia Dionne, 173 Regency Park Drive, Unit 173, $131,000.

Veteran Stan LLC, to Luis A. Rojas, 134 Channell Drive, $350,000.

Viktoriya Gladysh to William M. Anjos and Fernanda M. Anjos, 77 Nicole Terrace, $425,000.

AMHERST

Lijing Zhang and Xinjun Gao to Hengyi Ju and Tiantian Wang, 170 East Hadley Road, $200,000.

Nina N. Fusco, Steven Arthur Jr., and Stephen Arthur Jr., to Heather M. Roose and Robert J. Roose, 916 South East St., $725,000.

Robert L. Neill and Laura K. Neill to Raymond John Pedrick, 164 Red Gate Lane, $429,900.

Naitian Wang and Li Jia to Gerald J. Daley Jr., trustee, Tina M. Daley, trustee, and Morgi Tay Realty Trust, 466 South Pleasant St.,

$410,000.

Robert W. McAllister to Barry L. Roberts, trustee, and EV Realty Trust, 1210 Bay Road, $150,000.

Bank of America NA, and Ser viceLink NLS LLC, attorney-in-fact, to Scott Tundermann, 424 Potwine Lane, $135,068.

Edward H. Axtell, Marissa Axtell and Marissa Hickson to Zachary Allred and Megan Cruz, 237 Mead ow St., $409,000.

John Rowan-Stern, trustee, John Rowan-Stern and Stern Family Revocable Trust to Robert L. Neill and Laura K. Neill, 25 Greenleaves Drive, $280,000.

Justin H. Smith to Jennifer Hines and Renda E. Mott, 27 Palley Village Place, $610,000.

Robert C. Hawley to Nancy G. Reffsin and David G. Reffsin, 74 Potwine Lane, $490,000.

Warren J. Goldstein and Donna E. Schaper to 175 West Street LLC, West Street, $72,500.

Michael J. Stosz, Lori A. Stosz and Lori Stosz to Michael J. Stosz, trustee, Lori A. Stosz, trustee, and Stosz Family Trust, 115 Market Hill and 234 Market Hill, $100.

BELCHERTOWN

Nancy J. Luce to Agnes C. Ting, trustee, and Ting Family Nominee Trust, 107 Old Amherst Road, $225,000.

Carmine L. Angeloni to David Silva, 7 Shaw St., $345,000.

Shree Nar Narayan Investor LLC, to Shree Nar Narayan Investor LLC, 33 State St., $100.

Andrey Korchevskiy to An dreea Rotaru, 171 Bardwell St., $499,900.

Deborah L. Donovan, Brian T. Donovan and Deborah L. Fiora vanti to Gregory Pion and Lindsay Rehm, 6 Ledgewood Drive, $430,000.

Robert P. Kunreuther to Simon S. Byun and Yong Hee Byun, 581 Warren Wright Road, $390,000.

BLANDFORD

Kevin M. Turrell to Joey Santos and Donna Bewsee, 9 Woronoco Road, $262,000.

BRIMFIELD

Serena M. Smith, representative, Julie A. Smith, estate, Amber Baird, representative, Lorrie A. Baird, estate, Jacki A. Marchand and Jackie A. Marchand to John E. Martin and Nichole A. Martin, 90 Washington Road, $90,500.

CHICOPEE

Allison M. Griffin and Alison M. Griffin to Three Lions LLC, 187 Hampden St., $168,000.

Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC, to Jarelis E. Rodriguez, 30 Hawthorn St., $370,000.

Dorothy Jacques to Sushilaben H. Patel, 50 Edbert St., $345,000.

Jason Patrick Lapierre and Noel Lisa Lapierre to Trevor D. Ortiz and Madison A. Ortiz, 26 Beauchamp Terrace $371,000.

Katharine M Andres and Saulo De paula to Mariellie Rios-rodriguez and Marco Antonio Rodriguez Vazquez, 25 Juliette St, $300,000.

Katherine N. Paleologopoulos, Christopher P. Paleologopoulos, Mary C. Paleologopoulos and Katherine N. Babinski to Casey Jo Spear, 91 Andersen Road, Unit F2, $180,000.

Kim C. Aponte, representative, and William Blakslee Twining, estate, to Jamison John Buchanan, 48 Debra Drive, $258,000.

Marta A. Sudol to Douglas Bowie, trustee, and Margaret Bowie Living Trust, trustee of, 104 Johnson Road, Unit 502, $226,000.

Pah Properties LLC, to Catheryn Lynn McDermott, 89 Wilson Ave., $280,000.

Pauline T. Bourque, Gary A. Bourque, Karen M. Bourque and Karen B. Werner to Maritza Vallellanes Laureano and Angelis Cruz Vallellanes, 65 Stebbins St.,

$258,990.

William H. Boucher, Sharon M. Boucher and Sharon M. Kubik to Enid V. Coleman, 48 Jones Ferry Road, $225,000.

Zaki-Jabbar Robinson and Annemarie T. Robinson to Kasey Bunnell, 11 Christopher St., $385,000.

COLRAIN

Caleb Kissling and David Sund, trustees of the A. Hale Johnson Revocable Trust, to Drew Houser and David M. Owczarek, 161 Frank lin Hill Road and Barber Hill Road, $1,110,000.

CUMMINGTON

Raymond L. Vandoloski II, to Emily E. Michaelenko and Troy B. Howes, Potash Branch Road, Potash Branch Road, 6 Potash Hill Extension, Potash Branch Road and Potash Hill Road Extension, $385,000.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Anthony C. Chapdelaine and Jill C. Chapdelaine to Michael Ryan Greene and Sophia Ann Greene, 16 Senator Drive, $480,000.

Francine M. Ryan to Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Amenadiel Realty Trust, trustee of, 137 Maple shade Ave., $123,255.

Gaurav Narula to Emanuel Diaz and Jazmin Ortiz, 130 Orchard Road, $605,000.

Gina L. Oconnor to Blue Ridge Wilder LLC, 316 Maple St., $470,000.

Jeffrey Kuselias to Anthony Amaral and Sarah K. Wilczynski, 3 Worthy Ave., $480,000.

Katharine Kaynor Turpie and Ste phen Johnson to Susan Vinocour, 33 Broadleaf Circle, Unit I-16, $570,000.

Marie Belden and Marie A. Belden to Manchester Enterprises LLC,

Annual percentage rates (APRs) are based on fully indexed rates for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). The APR on your specific loan may differ from the sample used. Fees reflect charges relative to the APR. If your down payment is less than 20% of the home’s value, you will be subject to private mortgage insurance, or PMI. FHA mortgages include both UFMIP and MIP fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. VA mortgages include funding fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. The Republican does not guarantee the accuracy of the information appearing above or the availability of rates and fees in this table. All rates, fees and other information are subject to change without notice. The Republican does not own any financial institutions. Some or all of the companies appearing in this table pay a fee to appear in this table. If you are seeking a mortgage in excess of $548.250, recent legislation may enable lenders in certain locations to provide rates that are different from those shown in the table above. Sample Repayment Terms-ex. 360 monthly payments of $5.37 per $1,000 borrowed ex. 180 monthly payments of $7.65per $1,000 borrowed. We recommend that you contact your lender directly to determine

Deeds

362 Parker St., $200,000.

Patti Damaddio, trustee, and Patti Damaddio 2019 Revocable Trust, trustee of, to Hayley Talbot and Seamus Talbot, 20 Somers Road, $405,000.

EASTHAMPTON

Cynthia L. Willard and Cynthia E. Rauch to Cynthia L. Willard, trustee, and Cynthia L. Willard Re vocable Trust, 4 Winter St., $100.

Allison M. Furkey and Kristine A. Furkey to Colleen McCaw, 27 Sandra Road, $370,000.

Dutch Colonial Inc., to Antho ny Witman, 416-418 Main St., $750,000.

Christopher W. Robinson, Bruce S. Britton, Bruce S. Britton Sr., Marga ret Britton and Margaret J. Britton to Bruce S. Britton, Bruce S. Britton Sr., Margaret Britton and Margaret J. Britton, 15 Russell Lane, $100.

Michael J. Nartowicz and Donna M. Nartowicz to Josue Colon and Beatriz Colon, 14-16 Exeter St., $310,000.

Bruce E. Warnock, trustee, Gary S. Warnock, trustee, and Warnock Realty Trust to Gunnar B. Jonsson, 49 Clapp St., $350,000.

ERVING

Carmine A. Deprete to Valerie A. Duvall, 4 Warner St.,$245,000.

GRANBY

Thomas J. Moore and Kaitlyn N. Moore to Jonathan Andrew Halliburton and Cait Halliburton, 17 Center St., $322,500.

Steven Merrill and Nadine Merrill to Glenn G. Martin, Mary Beth Mar tin and Kent Martin, West State Street, $70,000.

HADLEY

Bercume Construction LLC, to Aar on Soules and Lauren C. Soules, 6 Crystal Lane, $1,053,817.

Donna L. Dorrell to Jennie Schuetz, 5 Kimberly Lane, $372,600.

Rosemund LLC, to Justin H. Smith, 4 Adare Place, $814,800.

Linda Harris and Alan C. Eccleston to Claire A. C. Kelly, 231 Bay Road, $760,000.

HATFIELD

Helen B. Regan, trustee, Katherine R. Snow, trustee, and Regan Joint Revocable Trust to Dale Raczynski and Donna Blackstone, 31C Elm St., $549,000.

Eleanor R. Monsko to M. A. Wen dolowski Farm LLC, Dike Road, $14,500.

James M. Motyka and Lorrie A. Motyka to Nathan Chavarie, 159 West St., $260,000.

HOLLAND

Andrew Y. Tanaka Reader and Rebecca C. Tanaka Reader to Leon tino Piecuch and Rosetta Piecuch, 12 Forest Court, $360,000.

Chad E. Carter, Chadwick E. Carter and Erin Carter to Elizabeth A. Howell, 9 Park Road, $375,000.

Erin Johnson, trustee, and 8 Sandy Beach Road Realty Trust, trustee of, to John Gousy, 8 Sandy Beach Road, $148,000.

HOLYOKE

Alexandra Renna and Alexandra Ferreira to Guillermo O. Diaz Jr., and Star Arroyo, 13 Cook St., $270,000.

Chapin Laurel LLC, to Double K Re alty LLC, 3 Laurel St., $1,036,670.

Chapin Laurel LLC, to Holyoke SF 2 I LLC, 679-681 High St., $518,335.

Christine A. Jackman and Christine A. Alexander to Benjamin Frutkin, 130 Sheehan Drive, $247,000.

Diaz Properties LLC, to David J. Duran and Itza D. Martinez, 705 Homestead Ave., $299,900.

Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Kokoleka Realty Trust, trustee of, to Jennifer Ayala, 1244 Northampton St., $286,000.

Gallagher Capital Group LLC, to Simone A. Cristofori and Michael D. Driscoll, 1691 Northampton St., $342,500.

Hampshire Walnut LLC, to Holyoke SF 2 I LLC, 106-110 Hampshire St., $1,555,005.

International Immobiliare LLC, to 103 Lyman LLC, 103-105 Lyman St., $10,000.

International Immobiliare LLC, to Double K Realty LLC, 89 Bowers St., $1,332,861.

Jackson High LLC, to Double K Re alty LLC, 797 High St., $2,073,340.

JJS Capital Investment LLC, to Gap Apartments Holyoke LLC, 385R Main St. Rear, $1,400,000.

John J. Mastorakis, Melanie Mastorakis and John Mastorakis to Felix O. Colon, 12 Clinton Ave., $272,000.

Rashad Collins to Saulo Depaula Jr., and Katharine Andres, 6 Long fellow Road, $485,000.

Rosemary O’Connell Doyle to Gallagher Capital Group LLC, 1691 Northampton St., $185,000.

Western Mass Funding Corp., to 220 Linden Realty LLC, 220 Linden St., $10,000.

HUNTINGTON

Patricia C. McLain to Frank D. Delmonte and Jeanne A. Delmonte, 124 Norwich Lake, $280,000.

LONGMEADOW

Brian M. Douthwright, Caroline R. Douthwright and Caroline R. Pick nally to Sheila Erin Moriarty, 168 Longmeadow St., $360,000.

David T. Florian and Magali Montes to Maria Cecilia Di Pentima, 19 Eton Road, $560,000.

William H. Rowe Jr., and Catherine M. Connery to Frederic S. Baxter and Roselle M. Baxter, 73 Williston Drive, $460,500.

LUDLOW

David J. Ziemian and Susan M. Tenerowicz to Revampit LLC, 38 Stivens Terrace, $217,000.

Gary Galica to Maureen J. Kolo noski, 308 Miller St., Unit 47, $340,000.

John M. Chelo to Scott Pio and Mi chael J. Pio, 151 Carmelinas Circle, $280,000.

Scott Pio and Michael J. Pio to SM Carmelina Real Estate LLC, 151 Carmelinas Circle, $280,001.

MIDDLEFIELD

Kenneth A. Murray to Vincent J. Delprete Jr., Chipman Road, $45,000.

Eugene Daniel Honan to Clinton J. Maxey, 131 River Road, $179,990.

MONSON

119 Broadway Newburgh Inc., to Jesus F. Hernandez and Maxine L. Hernandez, 129 Stafford Road, $239,900.

Zi Ming Zhao to Jonathan E. Baron, 25 Thayer Road, $500,000.

MONTAGUE

Ande Nazar to Eric Nazar and Leslie Nazar, 117 W. Chestnut Hill Road, $100.

NORTHAMPTON

Peter M. Schlessinger to Alex Schlessinger, 24 Stoddard St., $100.

Patricia R. Agostino and Patricia R. Agostino Living Trust to Richard O’Connor and Carolyn O’Connor, 27 Moser St., $665,500.

Barbour Properties LLC, to Marie A. Bates, 8 Hockanum Road, $340,000.

Seth Wilpan and Joanna R. Wilpan to Jacob Wiley Atkinson and Jacob Atkinson, 86 Laurel Park, $210,000.

Ha T Nguyen to Barathan Kannan

and SwathiNatarajan, 73 Bridge St., $265,000.

Cho Kin Leung, Lin Wang Leung, May May Leung and Andrew Stringfellow to Nathaniel Whitaker and Shirley Jackson Whitaker, 17 Hawley St., $325,000.

Helga P. Nielsen, Marion Peret, Roman J. Peret, Walter Peret Jr., Wladyslaw Peret and John S. Peret to Katherine L. Allen and Michael Brezsnyak, 54 Market St., $500,000.

Altera Northampton Investors LP, Altera Northampton Investors GP, LLC, general partner, and Altera Development Co. LLC, to Isle Apartments LLC, 195 Industrial Drive, $4,259,315.

John L. Reynolds, trustee, and John L. Reynolds Revocable Trust to Donald A. Reynolds, trustee, Jona than D. Reynolds, trustee, Terrence R. Reynolds, trustee, and John & Marlyn Reynolds Irrevocable Trust, 10-12 Allen Place, $100.

Renee S. Wetstein and David M. Dietz to Simon J. Salloom, 222 Elm St., $1,140,000.

Mark C. Devlin and Maura E. Devlin to Anthony B. Kitchen and Krista Turner Kitchen, 107 North Maple St., $410,000.

Peter B. Kassis and Elizabeth A. Friedman to Fatimah Kabba and Gabriela Nunez Santiago, 23 Pros pect Ave., $750,000.

Paul Rothstein, trustee, and 370 Boylston Street Trust to DAC Acquisitions LLC, 80Damon Road, $100,000.

Paul Rothstein, trustee, and 370 Boylston Street Trust to DAC Acquisitions LLC, 80Damon Road, $100,000.

James Flynn, James P. Flynn and Myrna Flynn to Michael E. Aleo and Katherine B. Aleo, 583 Coles Meadow Road, $803,000.

Michael Klatsky and Sherri J. Klatsky to Samuel I. Clark, 1040 Ryan Road, $310,000.

Joanne Mackiewicz, trustee, Mau reen Goddard, trustee, Maureen Goddard, Joanne Mackiewicz, Janet R. Krok Living Trust, Janet R. Krok Living Trust FBO Donna Luci, Janet R. Krok Living Trust FBO Diane Krok, Donna Lucia, Diane Krop, trustee, and Diane Krok to Ronald Gardner, 301 Damon Road, $200,000.

Joanne Mackiewicz, Maureen Goddard, Joanne Mackiewicz, trustee, Maureen Goddard, trustee, Joanne Mackiewicz, Janet R. Krok Living Trust, Diane Krok, Diane Krok, trustee, Joanne Mackiewicz, trustee, and Donna Lucia to Ronald Gardner, Damon Road, $10,000.

Renna Pye, Renna B. Whittredge and Christopher L. Pye to Peter B. Kassis and Elizabeth A. Friedman, 56-60 Crescent St., $1,540,000.

NORTHFIELD

Michele Wood to Michael Mitchell, 54 East St., $170,000.

Valerie A. Duvall to John P. Frangie, 12 Fisher Road, “aka” South Moun tain Road, $520,000.

ORANGE

Randy D. Plante, trustee of Brown Stucco Realty Trust, to Katelyn Guilmette and Michael B. Guil mette, 57 Pleasant St., $200,000.

Sylvia A. Robinson and William J. Robinson to Lise Johnson and Ronald Johnson, Holtshire Road, $4,000.

Stanley Smith to Terrence Marks II, 27 Kelton St., $275,000.

Theresa Mary Brown, trustee of Brown Family Realty Trust, to ECP Holdings LLC, 11-13 Prospect St., $286,000.

PALMER

James J. Guilbault and Amanda Guilbault to Anna Azizian and Ru ben Altounian, 26 Old Farm Road, $412,000.

Nichelle Marie Liquori to Lee Mi chael Taylor, 267 Burlingame Road, $301,000.

SZF Properties LLC, to Nicholas Rogerson and Caitlin Peck, 992 Ware St., $310,000.

PELHAM

James Fitzgibbon to David Rohde and Victoria Torti, 35 North Main St., $100.

RUSSELL

Paul Joseph Girard and Heather Girard to David Mattoon and Toni Mattoon, 75 Dickinson Hill Road, $365,000.

SHUTESBURY

Haydee P. Lombard and Robert J. Lombard to Mary Ann Brody and Samuel Brody, 45 Shore Drive, $395,500.

SOUTH HADLEY

Erica L. Manos-Sharpe and Erica L. Manos to Erica L. Manos Sharpe and Elizabeth P. Manos-Sharpe, 35 North Main St., $100.

Yury Viess to Christina Royal and Karen A. MacGeorge, 14 Taylor St., $291,300.

Alicia F. Magri to Nana Yaa Nandi Chihombori-Quao and Caleb Noone, 2 Dove Hill and Dove Hill, $805,000.

Kasey N. Bunnell and Bianca Bunnell to Anthony Traiforos and AnnieRose Traiforos, 3 Ralph Ave.,

$199,900.

William J. York, David O. York and Lisa J. York to Peter B. Chlastawa, 85 Maple St., $150,000.

SOUTHWICK

Anthony M. Rhodes to Grigoriy Kirik and Mariya Demyanchuk, 205 Vining Hill Road, $265,000.

Joseph M. McDonald, represen tative, Richard J. McDonald Sr., estate, and Richard J. McDonald, estate, to Catherine A. Barwikow ski, 71 Rosewood Lane, Unit C-10, $230,000.

Kristine Meinert, representative, and Myron Taras Kaluk, estate, to SBL 1843 LLC, 137 Congamond Road, $70,000.

Laura M. Rodriguez, Laura M. Carlson and Jose Rodriguez to Bryan Goulet, Karen Richardson and Linda Goulet, 310 S Longyard Road, $480,000.

Stephen E. Arnold and Linda L. Arnold to Jay E. Geerken, Linda A. Geerken and Christopher J. Geerken, 125 Sheep Pasture Road, $83,000.

SPRINGFIELD

Annette L. Flynt and Annette L. Trudell to Jason Marshall, 56 Granby St., $243,000.

Basile Realty LLC, to Gabriella Trzepla, 21 Fullerton St., $185,000.

Dale S. Forest to Dale S. Forest and Kathleen Forest, 31 Sargon St., $100.

Delcie D. Bean IV, to Christi D. Young and Jeremy S. Young, 30 Westernview St., $190,000.

Donna L. Tetreault to Brick House Homes LLC, 114 Melville St., $140,000.

Furnival A. Nyarko and Mavia Nyarko to Amber Cox, 81 Thorn dyke St., $302,000.

Gina M. Varandas and Anthony M. Demaio to Yeslin Gonzalez, 625 Dickinson St., $115,000.

Gladys Rivera to Robin Bishop, 50 Hermitage Drive, $271,000.

Gloria Harrison and Sabina Stew art to Delise Davis, 32 Maynard St., $181,000.

Gloria I. Torres to Zodi Parkes, 90 Fox Wood Drive, $336,000.

Graham & Lumpkin LLC, to Roldi Morales Perez and Wendy Velas quez, 47 Wellington St., $145,000.

Gregg Richers, Nida Richers and Nida Lukas to Jennifer Montal vo, 1402-1404 Worcester St., $285,000.

IMS Realty Corp., to Holyoke

SF 2 I LLC, 528-532 Union St., $2,397,188.

James S. Gondek, Marlene M. Gondek and Daniel T. Gondek to Kristen Dionne and Daniel Dionne, 343 Tiffany St., $131,000.

Joann C. Pare to Joel A. Fuller and Melissa E. Fuller, 11 Gates Ave., $360,000.

John Feliciano to Cesar A. Collado, 80 Massachusetts Ave., $250,000.

Jose R. Bonilla to Equity Trust Co., custodian, Robert Lareau Ira and Robert Lareau, 69 Redlands St., $120,000.

Joseph P. Demars and Jessica Demars to Agustin C. Rodriguez, 66 Pheland Ave., $219,000.

Joshua E. Negron to Wilfred J. Pelletier and Jean M. Pelletier, 13 Delano Drive, $320,000.

Kathleen Anderson and Christo pher J. Anderson to Tina Marie Fedak, 553 Nassau Drive, Unit 553, $220,000.

Kenneth P. Blanchard, Pamela J. Harpin, Janice A. Blanchard, Jan ice A. Pelletier, Carl R. Blanchard and Sandra R. Blanchard to Carey S. Noonan, 45 Juniper Drive, $235,000.

Kenny E. Manguinuri Cuevas to Yesenia I. Valentin, 120 Hood St., $355,000.

Luz Feliciano and Jose Luis Cruz to Nicholas Vincent Gay, 65 Mid way St., $220,000.

Main Sheldon LLC, to Holyoke SF 2 I LLC, 2684-2690 Main St., $3,712,602.

Marian Cocchi and Marian E. Cocchi to Alvinelis Cardo na Velazquez, 26 Hilltop St., $275,000.

Mark P. Racine to Jose Luis Cruz and Luz H. Feliciano, 76 Fair Oak Road, $280,000.

Mark R. Schaub, representative, and Mary E. Schaub, estate, to Brenda Carrucini, 123 Fenimore Boulevard, $327,000.

Mary S. Koutsoumbos, trustee, Por tia M. Koutsoumbos, trustee, Con stantinos Koutsoumbos, trustee, and MPD Realty Trust, trustee of, to Jess J. Johnson, 24-26 Rittenhouse Terrace, $230,000.

Michael R. Sears, Michael Sears and Sara Elizabeth Sears to Mi chaelena Waite and Stephen Waite, 47 Sierra Vista Road, $315,000.

MS Homes LLC, to Robin Scott, 140 Temby St., $400,000.

Mutwakil Khalid and Taghrid Elhag Abbas to Matthew J. Beisler and Kaliis N. Smith, 43 Ingersoll Grove, $204,000.

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency to Mittas Holdings LLC, and DGP Properties LLC, 1550 Main St., $6,000,000.

Norman A. Thomas, trustee, Decla ration Of Trust Made By Norman E. Thomas & Jane N. Thomas, trustee of, Jamal Aruri, representative, and Richard Thomas, estate, to H&I Demir Realty LLC, 1188-1190 Parker St., $920,000.

Orion Pro Friend Ml LLC, to Helen Yee, trustee, and Helen Yee Trust, trustee of, 1811 Boston Road, $2,106,000.

Oussama M. Awkal to Ziad O. Awkal, 58-60 Montgomery St., $260,000.

Paul F. Styckiewickz to Tessa Colon and William Santiago, 37 Campe chi St., $223,000.

Ruben Vazquez and Vanessa Fernandez to Kenneth Tanon and Emily Tanon, 35 Ledyard St., $310,000.

Samuel A. St. Pierre, Theresa A. St. Pierre, Laura A. St. Pierre and Laura Hagerman to Megliola Realty LLC, 140 Eddy St., $103,254.

Sol D. Rivera to Oscar Ovalles, 6264 Euclid Ave., $320,000.

Steven Nguyen to Loyda Resto, 127 Governor St., $240,000.

Stockbridge Court LLC, to Stock bridge Ventures LLC, Stockbridge Ventures II LLC, and Stockbridge Ventures III LLC, 45 Willow St., $42,600,000.

Thomas A. Mitchell and Elaine G. Mitchell to Anthony J. Monteiro, 54 Bolton St., $279,500.

Todd W. Crosset and Anne E. Richmond to Salomi Stewart, 156 Buckingham St., $253,800.

Tristan Tash, Niem Donovan-Ly Tash and Niem Donovan-Ly to Crystal White, 183 Florida St., $330,000.

Villar Real Estate Inc., to 17 Cal houn Street LLC, 17 Calhoun St., $575,000.

Villar Real Estate Inc., to 2882 Main Street LLC, 2882-2896 Main St., $1,500,000.

Vincent M. Walsh and Elizabeth S. Walsh to Matthew C. Hegarty, Leitch St., $162,000.

Wilfred J. Pelletier and Jean M. Pel letier to Keshia Maxwell, 63 Garvey Drive, $315,000.

WALES

Abby L. Hermanson and Jonathan M. Dean to Cioccolate Realty Trust, trustee of, and Dominic Kirch ner II, trustee, 50 Monson Road, $210,000.

Charles E. Duquette Jr., and Jacqueline E. Duquette to George Currie and Theresa A. Currie, 31 Hidden Acres, $60,000.

WARE

Phyllis Kelly, personal represen tative, and Helen J. Miskiewicz,

estate, to Erin Jorjakis, 13 William St., $182,000.

West Springfield

Abdul M. Khadra and Rula Baki to Ahrayah Melissa Julian, 15 Pine St., $380,000.

Briana Melloni and Erik Troy Meng den to Jahaira Lopez, 38 Angeline St., $270,000.

Mary E. Derenzy and Hubert S. Derenzy to Jeffrey Norman Heinze and Linda Fay Heinze, 31 Shady Brook, Unit 31, $575,000.

Richard Kressler and Judith Kressler to Andrew L. Rossman, 36 Shady Brook, $300,000.

Tymofiy Andriychuk and Margarita Andriychuk to Mass Housing LLC, 36-38 Guy Place, $350,000.

William C. Macrae and Jo-Ann D Macrae to Donald H Steinbock (SR) and Sharyn E Steinbock, 62 Ely Ave, $322,000.

William P Garvey and Maureen F Garvey to Linda Engel and Eliza beth Prentice, 538 Amostown Rd, $335,000.

WESTFIELD

1144 Southampton Road LLC, to 1144 Southampton Rd Realty LLC, 1144 Southampton Road, $360,000.

1152 Southampton Road LLC, to 1152 Southampton Rd Realty LLC, 1152 Southampton Road, $435,000.

1156 Southampton Road LLC, to 1156 Southampton Rd Realty LLC, 1156 Southampton Road, $110,000. 604 North Road LLC, to 604 North Rd Realty LLC, 604 North Road, $450,000.

Amerigas Propane L P and Amer igas Propane GP LLC, to Morais Enterprises LLC, 209 Lockhouse Road, $420,000.

Bruce D. Aldo to Jeffrey S. Slater, North Road, $75,000.

Carrie T. Florek, Robert S. Florek and Judith P. Godzind to Cory M. Babinski and Katherine Babinski, 61 Broadway, $325,000.

Ewald Wrobleski and Valerie J. Main to Rudolph Sacco and Anna Sacco, 1 Dubois St., $294,000.

George E. Martel and Joanna Mar tel to Tyler Ritchie and Lora Cortis, 40 Southview Terrace, $325,000.

Howard W. Kane to Min Realty LLC, 72 Franklin St., $200,000.

Katelyn McGovern to Douglas Zborowski and Renee Zborows ki, 28 Old Feeding Hills Road, $350,000.

KJA Properties LLC, to Robert E. Roy and Judy A. Roy, 24 Fowler St., $222,500.

Norman Storer and Unique Storer to Kevin M. Turrell and Kathryn R. Turrell, 88 Kane Brothers Circle,

$392,500.

Sally A. Agan to Kayle M. Niro and Shuan T. Conroy, 43 Forest Glen Drive, $259,000.

Sareen Properties LLC, to Clarence Dykes Jr., 1392 Bay St., $225,000.

Summit Lock Road LLC, to Sover eign Bulders Inc., Medeiros Way, Pars A & B, $175,000.

William M. Anjos and Fernanda M. Anjos to Greg A. Bevilacqua and Ellamarie L. Bevilacqua, 8 Winding Ridge Lane, $630,000.

Yevgeniy A. Yunikov and Yuliya Yunikov to Brian J. Hayes and Faythe H. Hayes, 109 North Road, $700,000.

WESTHAMPTON

John P. Donlan and Kristina E. Donlan to Jenna Daniels and Ja mecia Estes, 213 Northwest Road, $434,900.

WILBRAHAM

Anthony J. Amaral and Sarah K. Wilczynski to Brendon Michael Couturier and Judith Nicole Phin ney Couturier, 68 Crane Hill Road, $465,000.

Ashley Pini and John Pini to An drew Martin and Kaitlyn Martin, 20 Blacksmith Road, $405,000.

Betty P Dowling to Ontour Properties Inc, 3117 Boston Road, $75,000.

Joanne Hetherington to Robbin J. Lauzon and Anthony D. Lauzon, 111 Springfield St., $655,000.

Judith T. Demos and David J. Demos to James Zdaniewski and Adrienne Zdaniewski, 12 Highridge Road, $817,500.

Kyle Lee Page to Heather K. Wris ley, 508 Stony Hill Road, $318,000.

Mary K. Campbell and M. Trant Campbell to Erik K. Frazier and Christine T. Frazier, 7 Inwood Drive, $500,000.

WILLIAMSBURG

Corinna J. Riley-Horvath and Marcus Riley-Horvath to Terry Dawson and Miana Hoyt-Dawson, 3 Williams St., $250,000.

Thanksgiving

little dressier for the holiday without making it look out of place, add a voluminous, laid-back floral arrange ment and use woven linens. I also love the pairing of the moody dark-colored dishes with the sunflowers, black candlesticks and cream-colored serveware.

Lean into the colors of the season

If you love the traditional Thanks giving look, make sure to include plenty of autumnal shades like brown, burnt orange, ivory and moss. Think neutrals are boring? No way! Not if you incorporate plenty of textures. Believe me, when peppered with rustic vessels, pampas grass and dried flowers, a mostly monotone table looks incredibly elegant. Another thing I love about this table top is elements of it can carry through out the seasons to the holidays. The

sentinel deer, birch tree-covered hurricane, and even the wooden can dlesticks could perform double duty.

Let your place setting do the talking

Thanksgiving is a time to really let loose with your designs – really get creative! For example, the beautiful gilded antlers you see on the place setting? They’re actually stocking hangers for the mantle. We just love what they added to this stately setting.

For me, this look is all about the place setting. A vertically stacked place setting sets a striking tone and ensures no detail is missed, as your eye travels from the height of the centerpiece to take in the splendor of the dishes. We recommend this for an adult-only table, as stacked dishes may resemble a Jenga tower to little hands. Gold takes center stage in this design, supported by muted white pumpkins and natural elements such as raffia and tortoise detailing on the silverware.

An autumnal tabletop highlights the bright colors of the foliage of the season and pairs with classic blue and white for a timeless look. (HANDOUT/TNS)

Eco-friendly guide to getting your bathroom ready for guests

By L aura Daily The Washington Post

IF YOU’RE PLANNING to give your entertain ing skills a workout this holiday season, you’re not alone. But before you wel come friends and family into your home, it’s worth taking a long, hard look at your guest bathroom or powder room. These workhorse spaces need to be neat, practical and as germ-free as possible, while also making guests feel wel come and pampered — and not grossed out. But how do you do that while still being eco-friendly? Disposable hand towels, scented hand soaps in single-use plastic dispensers, plush toilet papers and aerosol deodorizers aren’t exactly known for sustainability. Ex perts say, though, that there are environmentally responsible options for these products that don’t require sacrificing your guests’ comfort.

“Reducing waste in your home can be super overwhelm ing. Just think about how many plastic bottles live in your bathroom right now. My advice is to take baby steps. Even little

tweaks can help,” says Heather Muir, beauty director for Real Simple. Here are some options for a clean and comfortable — but also more sustainable — bathroom.

• Liquid soap. It’s time to break up with the hand soaps in single-use plastic bottles. For cost savings and a more sustainable after-product, use refillable hand soap. “The system I like best is a glass dis penser you refill with product from an aluminum bottle that you can recycle like a soda can,” says Danielle Jezienicki, vice president of sustainability for Grove Collaborative, which specializes in eco-friendly per sonal-care and home products. Refills, usually sold in recycla ble packaging, also come in a concentrated form, typically tablets or liquid you dissolve or pour into water. You won’t have to hunt them down at specialty shops; big-box retailers carry refills for brands such as Dial and Softsoap. You can buy starter kits and refills, or you can find an attractive dispenser and purchase refills.

• Bar soap. Although bar soaps can outlast their liquid

counterparts, some people are turned off by the gloppy mess many leave in dishes or by the excessive packaging. My sug gestion: Shop local craft fairs for handmade bars. You are supporting local artisans, and these soaps often contain fewer ingredients and have minimal — if any — packaging. Depend ing on the vendor’s recipe, you may also find that the bars won’t get slimy or goopy, even with repeated use over a short time. Just be sure to use a dish with grooves or slats to allow the soap to drain, Muir says. Other options include individ ual biodegradable hand-soap sheets, such as those made by Grove Co., or dissolvable powdered hand soaps. Muir says that one of her favorites, from EvolveTogether, comes in dissolvable packaging.

• Hand towels. Everyone who uses your powder room is going to wash and dry their hands. Experts say to skip the paper hand towels made for bathrooms. “I’m a huge fan of 100% organic cotton towels, because they are absorbent and quickly soak up water,” says Betsy Cribb, homes and fea

Whites, creams and natural elements are the stars of this beautiful tabletop. (HANDOUT/TNS)

tures editor at Southern Living. Cribb suggests buying multiple towels and swapping them out halfway through the evening. Those with enough counter space or a decent-size shelf can mimic a luxury hotel lounge by filling a basket or container with inexpensive, rolled wash cloths. Add a bin for guests to drop the used towels into. After your event, toss the cloths in the washing machine and have them ready to use again next time. If you worry about damp towels spreading germs and feel most comfortable using paper towels, opt for ones made from bamboo, which is a fast-growing plant and is considered a more sustainable choice for paper products.

• Toilet paper. Admittedly, this is a touchy subject. “People get incredibly defensive about their favorite brand,” Jezienicki says. “But eco-friendly manu facturers are producing great toilet paper these days out of recycled paper or bamboo that is soft, absorbent and compa rable in price to regular brands, making it easy to switch.”

These papers are plusher and more likely to be multiply than some of their predecessors.

Jezienicki, who uses Seventh Generation recycled toilet paper and Grove Co.’s bamboo paper, says she replaced the traditional toilet paper in her

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house and no one complained — or even noticed. Several brands can be found on the shelves of big-box stores, and there are also subscription ser vices, including Cloud Paper, Reel and Who Gives a Crap.

• Additional touches. Want to add some zero-waste extras? Help guests moisturize after hand-washing with a solid lotion/moisturizer, such as one from Kate McLeod. In case someone eats a bit too much garlic dip, leave a jar of zero-waste mouthwash tablets for a quick breath freshener. And instead of an ugly can of aerosol spray, opt for a scented soy or beeswax candle. Or find a DIY air freshener recipe on line and fill a glass bottle. “And every room needs something living, so pull out a vase or jar and add some cut flowers or an evergreen sprig,” Cribb says.

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