From the Editor
Michael Fein
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ou’ve no doubt noticed that this issue of New England Home Connecticut looks different. Our Winter 2013 cover is the face of an entirely redesigned magazine. Fresh new kinds of stories are also in the works, to be phased in gradually over the months to come. We’ve been feeling it was time for an update, one that reflects both how our region’s design world and our own position in that world have evolved. Since we began publishing New England Home in 2005, the design scene in this corner of the U.S. has broadened noticeably, not simply in terms of how many people are interested in the character of the settings in which their lives take place, but in the eclectic variety of tastes those people represent. And that same trend has been evident in our Connecticut-focused issues. Classic “Olde Greenwich” style, while without doubt still iconic and cherished, is less and less the order of the day, at least in unadulterated form. California style, global style, eco-style: all are filtering into our neighborhoods and living rooms in fascinating mixtures and hybrids. Formerly distinct notions of traditional versus modern are blurring
The Look of Change, a Change of Look as homeowners become less tied to the tenets of a particular aesthetic and more interested in finding their own personal fit of utility, comfort and looks. I expect this publication not just to reflect the choicest examples of these trends, but to be an active participant in their development. We have worked our hardest to celebrate the finest accomplishments of the area’s gifted professionals. We’ve searched for artists and artisans to profile, driven highways and byways sniffing out unique resources, spelunked the caverns of the Internet on a quest for
promising ideas and piquant visual treats. We’ve done our best to expand that robust web of knowledge and personal connections that leads to innovation. The new New England Home Connecticut will continue to showcase the most interesting and exquisite residential work being done today—from historic to traditional to totally contemporary—in a crisper, more lively setting. The goal: to truly embody the full range and vitality of Connecticut style in this second decade of the twenty-first century. —Kyle Hoepner
Corrections and Amplifications In the feature “Classic By Design” in our Fall 2012 issue, some of the design credits were wrong. The home’s architect was Jose
Ramirez, J.L. Ramirez Architect, New York City, (212) 792-0061, ramirezarchitects.com. The landscape architect was Diane Devore, Devore Associates, Fairfield, (203) 256-8950, devoreassoc.com. We regret the mistakes.
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