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LIFESTYLE LETTER
NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER
Laura Sabia | laura.sabia@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Where Would We Be Without You? WOW, GREENWICH. How can it be that we are already nearing the end of the year? The holidays will be here before we know it, and pretty soon we will be writing out our 2021 resolutions. Before everything gets crazy and we start shopping for all of the people on our gift list, we want to take this time to pause and reflect. This year has been a wonderful journey with all of you, and we are grateful that we get to create this magazine every month and connect with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your stories and
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for reading ours. Thank you for supporting the local businesses in our community, as without them, this magazine wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for the community service you do and for every time you recycle something or play a small part in keeping Greenwich clean and thriving. We are so proud of where we live, and we know it wouldn’t be the same without each and every one of you. In this issue, we offer you the opportunity to reflect with us and spend some time being grateful for the people we have around us. Sure, planning a Thanksgiving dinner and traveling to see family can be stressful, and don’t worry, we’re here to help with some of the details. But don’t forget to look at each person around your table and remember how they have made a difference in your life. We wouldn’t be here without each other.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020
FEATURES 12 We're talking turkey 18 Fresh Bread A bakeries way of helping the local community
22 Squat it down and kick it out
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Taking your workout with you
24 A True Community Bank
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DEPARTMENTS
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Culinary Creations
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Renovate & Refine
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Inspired By
22 Healthy Lifestyle 24 Giving Back 28 Tech Savvy 32 DIY 34 Lifestyle Calendar
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GOOD TIMES
Fall Fashion Week in Greenwich Candice & Carrie teamed up with KIRNA ZABETE, GYPSET STYLE X NO. 18 BOUTIQUE, Soho Gem, Jacqueline Cohen Jewelry, Le Penguin Restaurant, Orienta Restaurant, and Townhouse Restaurant to bring a taste of fashion week to Greenwich.
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AROUND TOWN commitment to our community. Having lived in Greenwich since 1974, we have seen Greenwich Hospital evolve as an important provider of health service to the town as well as surrounding areas. We are confident that these funds are in very good hands and will be used in the most efficient manner possible. This really was a ‘no-brainer’ for us!”
CONGRATS ON ONE YEAR IN BUSINESS! Meet Runa Knapp and Jasmine Silver, the powerhouse duo (and local moms) behind connectalent. connectalent is Fairfield County's most innovative and modern recruiting company focused on female talent, and prides itself on "adding diversity,
FLOATING BEAUTY: WOMEN IN THE ART OF UKIYO-E
expertise, and efficiency to your team." This month, Runa and Jasmine celebrate the milestone one year anniversary of connectalent's launch!
Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-
Runa and Jasmine had each stepped away
e examines historical perspectives on women
from their corporate jobs (as a CPA and attorney
and their depiction in art in Edo Period Japan
respectively) to raise their young children, and they
(1615 – 1858) and is running from 9/1/20 - 11/1/20.
met as preschool moms. After discovering that
Featuring more than 40 woodblock prints on
they both faced similar obstacles to going back
loan from the permanent collection of the Reading
to work after having children, they came up with
Public Museum in Pennsylvania, this exhibition
the idea to launch a local recruiting company that
highlights female characters in literature, kabuki
connects mothers like them to flexible employers.
theatre, and poetry; the courtesans and geisha of
Flexibility in the workplace is more important than
the Yoshiwara district; and wives and mothers from
ever during this COVID-19 crisis, and connectalent
different social classes performing the duties of
has always been at the forefront of the "flexwork"
their station, in order to gain some insight into the
movement: finding the most skilled and hardwork-
lives of women in pre-modern Japan.
ing talent, and touting the benefits to companies of
GREENWICH HOSPITAL RECEIVES $14 MILLION DONATION FOR SMILOW CANCER CARE CENTER
offering flexible opportunities. connectalent has landed jobs (full time, part time, contract and remote) for candidates across various industries, including financial services
Lynne and Richard Pasculano donated a land-
firms, law firms, local companies, and non-profit
mark gift of $14 million to establish the Pasculano
organizations. This is just the beginning for these
Radiation Oncology Center at the Smilow Cancer
two ambitious and hard-working local moms, and
Care Center Greenwich Hospital.
we can't wait to see what's next. Check out their
The gift will be used toward the construction
website at www.connectalentct.com.
of the Smilow Cancer Care Center pavilion and adjacent Healing Garden. In partnership with Yale School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center, patients here will have local access to the most advanced oncological academic research, technologies and clinical care. Services will include medical and surgical oncology, radiation oncology and infusion bays. Access to a specially designed Healing Garden will offer patients and their families
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an oasis of calm and comfort.
would love to hear from you! Contact us at
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CULINARY CREATIONS
we're t a l k in g t urkey ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTINA COLLINS OF FEAST AND MERRIMENT
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IT’S TURKEY TIME! No need let those leftovers go to waste, or seasonal availability slip by, when you have delicious turkey recipes that your whole family will enjoy!
t u rkey pot pie i n g re d ient s + 5 cups diced or shredded cooked turkey + 3 tablespoons olive oil + Kosher salt + Freshly ground black pepper + 5 cups chicken stock *good quality or home made is a must! + 2 chicken bouillon cubes + 10 tablespoons unsalted butter + 2 cups yellow onions chopped + 3/4 cup all-purpose flour + 1/4 - 1/2 cup heavy cream + 2 cups medium-diced carrots blanched for 2 minutes + 1 cup frozen peas + 1 1/2 cups frozen small whole onions + 10-16 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced 1/4 inch and sautéed + 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves + Frozen puff pastry sheets- defrosted
i n st r uc t ion s 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Cut turkey into large dice or shred turkey if you prefer. You should have about 5 cups of cooked turkey. 3. In a small saucepan, heat the chicken stock and dissolve the bouillon cubes in the stock. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and sauté the onions over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until translucent. Add the flour and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. 4. Add the hot chicken stock to the sauce. Simmer over low heat for 1 more minute, stirring, until thick. Add 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and heavy cream. Add the turkey, carrots, peas, onions and parsley. Mix well. 5. Divide the filling equally among 5-6 individual ovenproof bowls or make one large pie in a casserole dish. Divide & shape the puff pastry dough accordingly leaving one inch larger than the bakeware. Brush the outside edges of each bowl with the egg wash, then place the dough on top. Press it against the sides to make it stick. Brush the dough with egg wash and make 3 slits in the top. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling hot. *The filling can be fully prepared and frozen.
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t ha n k sg iv i n g pi z za
i n st r uc t ion s 1. Preheat oven according to package instructions or pre-
This is the ultimate Thanksgiving leftovers meal! It is
heat a grill.
packed with all the flavors of your favorite Thanksgiving
2. Spread a layer of cranberry sauce on the flatbread crust.
dishes and couldn't be easier! Flatbread pizza is layered
3. Next, layer and lightly press the shredded turkey on top
with tart cranberry sauce, shredded turkey, savory stuffing
of the cranberry sauce.
and smothered with cheddar cheese and gravy. Plan to
4. Add the stuffing on top of the turkey, and again, light
make two because everyone is going to want seconds!
press down as you work your way around the pizza.
i n g re d ient s
5. Top with shredded cheese (be generous!) and bake directly on oven rack or grill for about 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
+ 1 flatbread style pizza crust- round or rectangular
6. While the pizza is cooking, heat up the gravy.
+ 3/4 cup Cranberry sauce
7. Top the pizza with a generous swirl of gravy. Garnish with
+ 1.5-2 cups cooked turkey, Shredded
parsley. Slice. Serve hot.
+ 2- 2.5 cups Sharp White Cheddar, Shredded
8. For best results, start pizza on the grill and finish on a
+ 1.5-2 cups Stuffing, Cooked
baking sheet in the oven to achieve an extra crispy crust
+ 1 cup Gravy
with added flavor.
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RENOVATE & REFINE
W i n t e r Re a d y w i t h Tr o v a r e H o m e
THE LADIES AT TROVARE HOME DESIGN
Her established retail store has given her a
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fresh perspective on creating interiors with
LIFE BEGINS AT HOME. Surround your-
a keen eye towards current home trends.
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Pamela has a natural instinct for putting a
personal keepsakes that represent you –
room together and curating a home with
who you are and where you’re going – and
unique style. She also has an eye for talent,
your home life will buzz with fulfillment and
recruiting designers Susannah Heyworth
possibility. Established in 2005, the firm’s
and Francesca Bonaiuto to head her design
principal, Pamela Frisoli, is known for her
team. Susannah brings to Trovare a unique
sophisticated blend of modern and vintage.
perspective on transitional style and mixing
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the old and new. Her designs are fresh, bold and fun, and she loves pairing furnishings and textiles from different eras. Francesca’s style is also an eclectic mix of various peri-
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ods of modern and classic design. While her ultimate goal is to achieve both function and beauty, she strives to give each space its own unique feel. Perhaps the real magic happens when these “designing women” collaborate on projects, as they often do. Aligned in the belief that home interiors should be a window into one’s interior life, their projects share a distinctive “layered” quality that speaks to each client’s personal crossings.
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INSPIRED BY
FRESH BREAD
A BAKERIES WAY OF HELPING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
RIVERSIDE HAS A NEW SPOT FOR FRESH BREAD,
limited in how many shoppers can be in at a time.
SCONES, AND MORE BAKED GOODS. Cobs Bread
For the Hyden family this location has been a long
opened their doors on September 2nd and have
time in the making. Rob says “The highlight is that
been making the people of Greenwich happy ever
this is our community. We have lived here for 12
since. Not only are they baking fresh every day for
years, we are members of Innis Arden and Rocky
their customers, but they have an End of Day Giving
Point, this is our town. In the weeks that we have
program that helps local nonprofits in town.
been open it has been fantastic to see the reac-
Cobs Bread Riverside is the second U.S. loca-
tion of the community and people we know. The
tion. The store is part of a large bakery chain that was
reaction has been great, and we are excited to be
founded in Australia. Rob Hyden and his wife Louise
serving the community that we grew in.”
first opened a Cobs Bread franchise on High Ridge
The bakers at Cobs make 70-90 different products
Road in Stamford in 2015. Meanwhile, there are 600
a day from scratch, starting each day at 2 am. All of
bread stores in Australia and 120 in Canada.
the product used is fresh, GMO free ingredients, with no
Rob and Louise, came to Greenwich in 2004 from
preservatives or added sugar. This means that they can
Melbourne, Australia. They really missed the bread
produce great tasting LowFOD breads that are easier
and baked goods they loved in Australia and wanted
to digest and have more fiber than typical white bread.
to find a way to bring them here. Since expanding two
Since freshness is at a premium, the store has an
of their sons have joined with them to help run the
End of Day Give Back program where they give away
bakeries, a true family business.
a large portion of its products to local food banks
The shop has a highly trained staff, knows the
and nonprofits. Cobs End of Day Give Back program
products thoroughly, and everything is baked
allows for the bakery to always have fresh bread to
from scratch, said Hyden, who had to take his own
sell, cut back on food waste, and it’s good for phil-
training courses in Canada to secure the franchise.
anthropic outreach. The program provides more
Some 16 employees are working out of the store,
that $1000 of food to local grassroots partners in the
most of them locally hired.
community per day. Currently, they are partnered
Since opening, Cobs has seen a line out the door most days, with the current restrictions they are
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with Abilis, Food Rescue, Neighbor to Neighbor, Kids in Crisis, and the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich.
THE PROGRAM PROVIDES MORE THAT $1000 OF FOOD TO LOCAL GRASSROOTS PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY PER DAY.
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
SQUAT IT DOWN AND KICK IT OUT TAKING YOUR WORKOUT WITH YOU
WHEN IT COMES TO KEEPING UP WITH AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, WE CAN’T LET TRAVEL, WORK, OR LACK OF GYM ACCESS GET IN OUR WAY OR ELSE WE’D NEVER SEE RESULTS! That’s why outdoor workouts can be a great option. Leann Kelly from Club Sweat Greenwich showed us some exercises from their new Strength 30 class that can be done anywhere on those days you can’t make it to a class. This sequence is perfect on its own or pared with some outdoor cardio, such as a run. Club Sweat has made it easy for everyone to get a workout in by partnering up with FORTË, an online streaming service that allows you to take classes live or on demand where ever you are. For those that are ready to get back into live workouts Club Sweat has taken many measures to ensure everyone remains safe while enjoying a great workout. Their COVID-19 protocols include 50% reduced class capacity, no shared equipment, clients spaced eight feet apart, temperature check upon arrival, masks remain on until you arrive at your station. It is so important to warm your muscles at the beginning of every workout. One great way to do this is with a straight arm plank, you can challenge yourself by adding knee taps or side planks. Every move in this workout can be modified by adding or removing the use of weights, make it work for you!
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01.
SQUATS
02.
FRONT LUNGE
03.
WEIGHTED HOLD FLUTTER KICKS
Stand with feet a little wider than
Stand with your feet hip-width
Hold dumbbell in outstretched
hip width, toes facing front. Drive
apart. Keeping your chest lifted and
hands above your chest and raise
your hips back, bending at the knees
back straight, take a large step for-
your shoulders off the ground. Next,
and ankles and pressing your knees
ward (about three feet) with the right
begin slowly lowering your legs
slightly open. Sit into a squat posi-
foot so the knee is bent 90 degrees
toward the floor. From this position,
tion while still keeping your heels
and the thigh is parallel to the floor.
focus on keeping your knees totally
and toes on the ground, chest up
Keep your knee centered over your
extended by flexing your quads.
and shoulders back. Press into your
foot. Push off the right foot to return
Alternate lifting your legs, all while
heels and straighten legs to return to
to the starting position.
keeping the strong brace in your
a standing upright position.
abs. You may need to keep your feet slightly higher off the ground the protect your lower back. CityLifestyle.com/Greenwich
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GIVING BACK
A True Community Bank
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REMEMBER GOING TO THE BANK WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG WITH YOUR PARENTS AND THE TELLER KNEW YOUR NAME AND GAVE YOU A LOLLIPOP? Those were the days and for some of us they seem long gone. That is until you step foot into First Bank of Greenwich. The team at the First Bank of Greenwich not only knows you personally, but cares about your business and your family and puts the community of our town at the center and heart of everything they do. Frank J. Gaudio,
“THE TEAM AT THE FIRST BANK OF GREENWICH NOT ONLY KNOWS YOU PERSONALLY BUT CARES ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR FAMILY.”
is President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Bank of Greenwich but almost every client has his personal cell phone and he knows them all by name. Their headquarters is in Cos Cob and they have a team of 45 employees.
Start2Save Every child who visits the Bank can spin the prize wheel, made possible by the generous support of participating local Start2Save Merchants: Ann’s Hobby Shop, Cardillo’s Deli Plus, Caren’s Cos Cobber, Chicken Joe’s, Corbo’s Corner Deli, The Drawing Room, The Fitness Edge Club, Joey B’s Famous Chili Hub, Party Paper & Things, Pizza Post, Pomodoro Trattoria, Salon 221, Sam’s Bar & Grill, Stamford Restaurant & Pizzeria, Sweet Lisa’s, The Little Pub, Upper Crust Bagel Cafe & Zody’s 19th Hole Restaurant. They even have a special Kids’ Teller Window, to deposit their coins in a cool counting machine & enjoy a fresh baked cookie! First Bank of Greenwich not only sets a foundation for children to start saving but offers a Literacy Savings program for middle and high school students. This program allow for parents to teach kids to budget with special debit cards that can be preloaded from the parents bank account.
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Charitable Checking Program It’s no surprise that First Bank of Greenwich is involved in the local community and supports numerous non-profit organizations. Did you know that if an organization you support is part of First Bank of Greenwich then YOUR Checking Account balances, along with other supporter’s, will be used to calculate quarterly bank donations to the Organization. All donations come directly from The First Bank of Greenwich, no monies are withdrawn from the nonprofit or supporters accounts. If you would like to learn more about Charitable Checking, please contact them directly. GIVING STARTS AT THE FIRST BANK OF GREENWICH!
Walk Up Window in Cos Cob
Courier Service and Walk Up COVID Window Still not comfortable coming into the bank? The First Bank of Greenwich now offers a walk up window so that you don’t have to come inside the bank if you are not feeling comfortable. During business hours, they also have a full courier service that will come to your home or office to pick up a deposit on your behalf or paperwork.
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“WE WANT THE COMMUNITY TO KNOW THAT ‘WE ARE HERE FOR THEM.’” Frank J. Gaudio
Thankful for Greenwich When we sat down with Frank and asked what he was post thankful for he told us “his team and the community”. At First Bank of Greenwich they have everything the ‘BIG’ banks have with all the local feels. Emily Newcamp, Vice President and Retail Banking Manager, says “We are more like a private bank without any of the additional fees and no red tape” -- we joked that Frank is the red tape if you want to get something done and everyone has his cell phone. “No one is a number here” says Frank. Hundreds of clients were able to receive PPP loans through the constant hard work of the amazing team. We know that Frank and his team are here for the community.
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TECH SAVVY
CAILI E LW E L L DESIGNS PERSONIFYING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS PHOTOGRAPHY TERESA HNAT
THIS MONTH, GREENWICH LIFESTYLE
experience branding and digital design.
inn owners, you name it! I always do what
SAT DOWN WITH CAILI ELWELL OF
I do everything from website and logo
I can to cross promote my inner network
CAILI ELWELL DESIGNS. She runs a
design to branding identity discovery to
and help communities come together and
design firm that focuses on consulting with
working one on one with a small business
give back to those that need support.
small business to enhance their branding
owner consulting them on how to elevate
and digital design.
their client experience. But what makes
GL: HOW DID YOU GET YOUR IDEA OR
what I do so different is I collaborate and
CONCEPT FOR THE BUSINESS?
GL: WE THINK WHAT YOU DO IS SO
give back. My network of small business
CE: I have been working alongside, for
UNIQUE! TELL US ABOUT BUSINESS.
owners ranges from chair makers to
or with small businesses for the last 13
CE: Caili Elwell Designs is primarily a
photographers to gym owners to holistic
years. In college I was studying Tourism
small business consulting in customer
healing center owners to salon owners to
and Hospitality Management but one day
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a professor of mine noticed I viewed the
GL: WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR
Seeing that fire come back within them after
business world very differently than the
IN A CLIENT?
they have hit a wall or have been beaten
normal worker. He handed me a book
CE: Someone who is open and willing to
down or even just don’t know how to pro-
called “The Experience Economy” and my
change, but mostly someone who knows
ceed next, I love when they begin to love
world was changed forever. I always knew
what they want for their small business. It is
what and why they do what they do again...
I wanted to own my own business and
going to be a really difficult process with very
that and my daughter!
have been helping and educating small
little results if you are not open to change or
businesses throughout New England on
help with your small business.
OR MANTRA?
the side for years. After being laid off of my full-time job from COVID, I knew it was time to take the leap of faith and do this full time.
GL: WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL MISSION
GL: WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? CE: Bringing the spark back in small business owners’ eyes after they start working with.
CE: To create a collaboration culture full of good intent. My mantra for my work is “Forge a path, don’t follow one.” CONTINUED >
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“I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT MY KNOWLEDGE AND PASSION AND JOURNEY HAS GOTTEN ME HERE TO HELP OTHER SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.”
GL: WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY ON GROWING
and supported over the years went out of business.
YOUR BUSINESS?
And if they didn’t go under and they were struggling
CE: Ideally I would like to stay a one woman show for
a lot. During quarantine, I took the time to think how
as long I possibly can. I always want to be able to relate to
I could help. And I came to the conclusion that there
my clients and staying small will always help me connect
wasn’t a whole lot I could do, but I could THIS! And I
better to other small businesses. But my overall vision for
am so happy I did.
CED is for my podcast to grow as well as my inner network of collaborators and those who want to give back
GL: WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU DIDN’T EXPECT AS
and make their communities better.
A BUSINESS OWNER? CE: How many people would be calling me for help! It
GL: YES! YOU RECENTLY STARTED A PODCAST.
sounds crazy but we go into business for ourselves for
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS YOU’VE COVERED
many reasons, I personally have an incredibly long list
ON THE PODCAST?
of reasons. And I knew that by creating my small busi-
CE: Yes, so my podcast is called “What You CED” and
ness I had a mission and a vision and purpose and a few
every week I have a new guest on who is a small business
clients I could help. But, I had no idea how quickly word
owner. My guests are always someone I have learned from,
would travel and I am so grateful that my knowledge
worked with, worked for or collaborated with (again, always
and passion and journey has gotten me here to help
growing my inner network). My hope for the podcast is a
other small business owners.
couple things. I really want it to be the ultimate example of cross promotion with good intent. But, I also want to give
GL: ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE OUR READERS
hope and courage to other small business owners out there
TO KNOW?
listening. My guests and I cover a range of industries and
CE: Yes, one of my podcast guests and now good friend
topics but we are always 100% honest with the “survive and
of mine and I have partnered up for the ultimate one stop
thrive” that is being a small business owner. A new episode
shop for small business owners. My beautiful friend Teresa
comes out every Monday at 7am where all podcasts stream. Hnat, of Teresa Hnat Studio, is a branding photographer. After her taking photos for my branding and me working GL: WHAT CHALLENGES DID YOU FACE AS A
with her for her small business branding, we decided to
BUSINESS OWNER DURING COVID?
collaborate and bring three really great and comprehen-
CE: I actually opened my doors amidst COVID. I was heartbroken by how many small businesses I loved
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sive packages to the market. For more information please email us at ElwellAndHnat@gmail.com.
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DIY
B R I N G I N G B AC K F R O N T P O R C H G AT H E R I N G S
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LEANN PARKER
THIS TIME OF YEAR, I FIND MYSELF EXCITED FOR PREPARING
where we did more backyard pool hangouts and bike rides instead of
OUR HOME FOR THE CHILLY MONTHS AHEAD. Even before the air
indoor dinner birthday parties and game nights; this fall, I expect the
gets crisp I get busy washing throw blankets, replacing worn out couch
changes to continue and that we will be doing more front porch chats
pillows and digging out those yummy smelling candles. It makes me
rather than indoor cocktail hours. Whatever may come with the chilly
want to stock up on coffee and hot cocoa to share with friends when
air I do know one thing…we still need people, and it can still be just
they gather in our home.
as wonderful to gather together! The question that I’ve been asking
Although I am still inclined to do those things, this year is a bit differ-
myself is “how can our family pivot with the times and continue to
ent as the world of social distancing has changed our abilities to gather
gather, visit with friends, meet for coffee, share dinners and celebrate
with friends and family like we used to. Much like this past summer
in life milestones?”
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P U T T I N G T O G E T H E R YO U R G AT H E R I N G S PAC E …
Priceless are the stories that our grandparents tell of the days when they would sit on their front porch waving to neighbors and visiting with friends. In those days front porch sitting had more to do with the absence of
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Somewhere to sit… Even if you don’t have a front porch, you might have a garage, a yard, a little corner under a tree. Pick a spot and plant some chairs there
air-conditioning then social distancing and
(6 feet apart these days). Our Adirondack Chairs are an old version from World
mask wearing but, whatever the reason, I
Market, but any outdoor chair will do. If you have a covered space then don’t be
believe that we have a wonderful opportunity
afraid to pull out those indoor chairs too. It’s charming to see repurposed wooden
to bring back the front porch tradition into our
dining room chairs sitting on a covered porch. Be creative!
modern reality. So, this fall, instead of turning my attention into our living room, I am looking to my front porch (and backyard) in prepara-
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Something to feel… Instantly give your outdoor space the feeling of indoors with an outdoor rug. It seriously changes everything by making the space like a living
tion for gathering with people there. Here are a
room! I get my budget friendly outdoor rugs from Boutique Rugs, but you can find
few of my ideas for creating an outdoor space
them at any price point. Include a pillow or blanket for warmth, and when the days
to be used well into the cold winter months.
get really cold a patio heater is a major bonus.
You can also continue to join me in the journey by following me at @silvertoothfarmhome.
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Something to see… Bring on the layering of flowers, pumpkins or candles to bring the space to life! I like to work with different heights and textures (here I placed my chrysanthemums in bushel baskets from Hobby Lobby and placed them on stools to elevate them to eye level). The possibilities are endless so be creative and have fun!
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Something to eat… Fill a basket with caramel apples on sticks, kettle corn in brown paper bags, coffee or tea in paper travel cups. I love using baskets and trays to easily transport items from my kitchen to the outdoor space. Keep it practical. If your porch is covered then everything can live outside all season long. If your gathering place is open to the elements then designate a spot indoors, such as a corner in your coat closet, to store your outdoor pillows and blanket on those dewy nights and rainy days. Then, you’ll always know where they are when it’s time to pull them out as friends come by. Here’s to building your own new memories with old front porch traditions!
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NOVEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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out for a meal. Organize a veteran appreciation luncheon at your work
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS Daylight
Saving
Time ends
or in your community. on
Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 2:00 A.M. As we sleep, the clocks “fall back” one hour! What are you going
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THANKSGIVING DAY
Thanksgiving is a day for cooking and sharing a bountiful meal with
WORLD KINDNESS DAY
family and friends. At its heart, the holiday holds a deep sense of grat-
World Kindness Day, is a day we
itude. Volunteering is a common
are encouraged to spread kind-
Thanksgiving Day activity, look into
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ness like an infectious cold. We
how you can help food drives and
want to share it more than usual
organizations that host free dinners
ELECTION DAY
because studies show when others
for the less fortunate.
observe kindness in action they are
to do with your extra hour?
Participating in elections is one of the
more likely to carry out an act of
key freedoms of American life. Many
kindness, too. On World Kindness
people in countries around the world
Day, let your compassion shine
do not have the same freedom, nor
brightly. Get caught showing as
did many Americans in centuries
much kindness as possible.
past. No matter what you believe or
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Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses
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437 North Street, Greenwich, CT
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AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
town” for the 12th Annual Greenwich
VETERANS DAY
whom you support, it is important to exercise your rights.
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Santa’s LIVE reindeer – Dasher, Dancer and Prancer are “coming to
Today raises awareness about recy-
Reindeer Festival from November
cling and the purchasing of recycled
27 to December 22, 2020. Visitors
products. How we recycle and reuse
can meet the reindeer, pick out their
Veterans Day honors military veter-
products
important. Reduce
Christmas tree, holiday wreaths and
ans who served in the United States
waste by repurposing and reusing old
plantings and enjoy the beautiful
Armed Forces. The federal holiday
items. Recycle, buy recycled goods
Christmas Shop for unique holiday
coincides with Armistice Day and
and help teach others the benefits of
gifts, all just minutes from downtown
Remembrance Day which marks the
recycling and continue to do so each
Greenwich. For more details on
end of World War I. Attend a cere-
day! Use #AmericaRecyclesDay to
this magical holiday tradition, visit
mony and take a veteran you know
post on social media.
Greenwichreindeerfestival.com.
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