MARCH 2020
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Refresh Your Home For Spring
TIPS FOR HOSTING A GREAT PARTY
ORGANIZING AND TRANSFORMING YOUR SPACE
MAKING A CASE FOR SELF CARE
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LIFESTYLE LETTER
MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER
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There’s No Place Like Home THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOME IS IT’S THE ONLY ONE EXACTLY LIKE IT. Sure, your neighbors’ homes may have a similar style or paint color. But the way you decorate each room and the memories you create make it uniquely yours.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020
FEATURES 12 Transform Your Home Giving New Meaning to Spring Cleaning
16 Making A Case For Self-Care A Visit to the JHouse Spa
20 Spring Refresh In With the New
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27 Housewarming Party Checklist How to Host the Perfect Party
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Giving Back
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Healthy Lifestyle
20 Open House 27 Food & Wine 30 Culinary Creations 34 Lifestyle Calendar
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GOOD TIMES
AN EVENING WITH BARBARA PIERCE BUSH A MODERATED CONVERSATION WITH JOAN LUNDEN In celebration of 60 years, the Junior League of Greenwich hosted an anniversary celebration with Barbra Pierce Bush. The conversation was moderated by journalist and former Good Morning America host, Joan Lunden.
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GIVING BACK
TRANSFORM YOUR HOME GIVING NEW MEANING TO SPRING CLEANING
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WITH DEEP ROOTS IN HISTORY AND RELIGION, THE PRACTICE OF SPRING CLEANING HAS BECOME AN AMERICAN STAPLE. Spring Cleaning is the practice of thoroughly cleaning the house. Many times this involves getting rid of unwanted objects and reorganizing the home. HAVEN, a Greenwich-based organization company, developed a three-step approach to decluttering your home. Edit your possessions, organize your belongings, and style your space. Seems simple right? But of course, it’s always easier said than done. HAVEN founders Corrie Jackson and Jennifer Bakker are sharing their spring cleaning tips with you! Fate brought these high school besties from the U.K. to Greenwich. After multiples moves for each of them they settled in Greenwich and realized the importance of treating a home like a haven. They decided to start HAVEN to help families transform their homes.
GL: HOW DID YOU TWO MEET? We’ve been best friends since high school back in the UK! GL: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START HAVEN? We honed our nerdy organizational skills in a variety of living spaces, and numerous international moves taught us the value of a streamlined home. The stars aligned when we both moved to Greenwich and launched our luxury home organizing company at the end of last year. GL: WHAT IS THE MISSION OF YOUR BRAND? We want to redefine the way you organize. We believe everyone deserves a place to recharge, retreat and relax. One of our best-kept secrets? A home that looks beautiful is more likely to stay that way. Which is why we developed a three-step approach to decluttering: edit, organize, style. Our personalized systems are so effective we joke HAVEN is your home’s juice cleanse, 12-hour sleep and reset button rolled into one!
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GL: WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 3 TIPS FOR SPRING CLEANING?
TIP #1
Change the language. Living an organized life is 100% achievable with the right system in place. The key is to identify your organizing style and build a system around it. Break it down into manageable goals. Rather than ‘I want to organize my house’, which feels vague and unwieldy, switch it to: ‘I will create a system that makes my pantry work’. Or ‘I will create the space my entryway needs to function’.
TIP #2
Prioritize your entryway. The way you enter your home sets the tone for the rest of the house. If your entryway is a car-crash of coats, shoes, bags and other paraphernalia, then shoot this zone to the top of your todo list. Short on space? Your system could be as simple as a standalone coat rack or hooks behind a door. Got drawers? Invest in some dividers. Finally, adopt our ‘60-second rule’. When you arrive home, spend 60 seconds putting things in their place. Not only does it clear your head but it makes it easier to leave the house, too.
TIP #3
Master the small stuff. Stray objects (aka the declutterer’s nemeses): pens, phone chargers, bills, hairbands etc. Find a spot for everything. If it doesn’t have a designated place, it doesn’t stay (ruthless? Us?)
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
MAKING
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A VISIT TO THE JHOUSE SPA
IT’S FINALLY TIME FOR THE LONG-AWAITED
stiffness, pain or arthritis, massage will reduce tension
CHANGE OF WINTER TO SPRING. Seeds sprout, flow-
in your joints so you can jump for joy! Bonus: If you
ers bloom, and the sun warms the earth. There is a sense
damaged a muscle during a workout, massage can
of renewal and new life all around. This is the perfect time
help your body speed up the repair.
of year to reveal a fresh, new you. We talk about cleaning our homes, cars, and offices for the spring, but what about our skin and body? Spring is the ideal time for cleansing and rejuvenation for overall health and well-being.
5. DECREASED ANXIETY We use massage for many clients suffering from anxiety. It alleviates symptoms by calming and relax-
We sat down with Danielle Cervi, manager of the
ing your body and mind. When your body is relaxed,
JHouse Spa, to talk about what they have to offer.
your nervous system responds accordingly. Many
The JHouse Spa is a boutique spa that specializes in
times, stress is the root cause of anxiety, and massage
unique wellness treatments. They are dedicated to
can help significantly reduce stress hormones.
using nothing but the highest quality products. Each one of their therapists is focused on making sure every client leaves feeling relaxed, restored and valued. One of the most popular treatments at the JHouse
Here two of the massages that the JHouse Spa offers that will help put a spring in your step and start the season off on the right foot.
is massage. In addition to relaxation, there are many benefits to getting a massage.
THE 5 ELEMENT ACUPRESSURE MASSAGE
1. DETOXIFYING
in turn is conceptually related to the liver and gallblad-
Spring corresponds to the “Wood” element, which Your body stores toxins in joints, muscles, tissues
der organs. According to the philosophy of Chinese
and bones. These toxins (for example, lactic acid)
medicine, the liver is responsible for smooth flowing Qi
build up and can be the root cause of diseases
(energy) throughout the body. When the liver functions
and body dysfunction. The key is regular massage.
smoothly, physical and emotional activity throughout
Drinking plenty of water following a massage is key
the body also runs smoothly. We recommend The 5
to flushing toxins out quickly and completely.
Element Acupressure Massage to stimulate your Qi. This massage regulates qi (life force) by cleaning block-
2. BLOOD CIRCULATION Massage significantly improves blood circulation, which provides cells with more nutrients and oxygen.
ages and balancing the energetic flow of the meridians with a combination of focused massage strokes and firm deep rhythmic pressure.
This is fantastic for your ongoing bodily function and organ function. In fact, improving blood circulation will boost your immune system as well.
THE BODY ALIGNMENT Another great massage for spring cleaning your body is The Body Alignment. The body alignment is an inte-
3. STRESS REDUCTION
grated therapeutic massage that address all rhythms of
This is the best benefit by far! Massage will reduce the
the body, utilizing advanced therapies. Cellular regen-
level of stress hormones, like cortisol. And we all know
eration and detoxification, combined with Lymphatic
the effects stress has on the body. Your mental health is
drainage, cranial sacral and brain therapies to balance
key to immune function, mood, energy and overall drive.
the nervous system and optimize functions. The main
So take some time to massage away that mental stress!
purpose of the lymphatic system is transporting nutrients to cells and eliminating metabolic wastes, toxins
4. FLEXIBILITY Increase the flexibility of your joints and improve your mobility with massage. If you’re suffering from
and excess fluids from the body. It also has a vital role in the body by regulating the immune system, which protects the body against infection.
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As we shed our winter layers, it’s also important to talk about exfoliating our skin to uncover fresh new skin. While moisturizing yourself from head to toe can help get rid of dry winter skin, sometimes your body just needs to start from scratch. Proper exfoliation removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. It allows for products to penetrate deeper and work more effectively and also serves to unclog pores. The JHouse offers a Unzented Body Scrub by Zents that mixes sugar and salt together to exfoliate the skin to perfection with a rich infusion of shea butter and coconut oil that soothes and protects the skin from the elements. In the past few years, wellness and self care have become very important topics. Skincare has become the new makeup, and the conversation has been all about how to take care of your skin. So of course we had to take a moment to talk about facials. Facials help detoxify your skin, treat skin concerns, thoroughly cleanse your skin, and can also help prevent aging. Nothing says spring quite like a fresh, dewy face. The HydraFacial MD provides cleansing, exfoliation, and extractions while simultaneously hydrating the skin using proprietary serums filled with antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid. Clients have reported visibly softer, smoother, and brighter skin! The JHouse Spa is a relaxing environment where you can focus on you. Visit jhousespa.com and book your visit!
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IT’S TIME TO DITCH THE WINTER WHITE AND REFRESH OUR SPACES FOR SPRING. We consulted local design expert, Katie Gelfand, and learned about some of the current design trends that have been inspiring her. Katie Gelfand Interior Design is a full-service interior design firm known for creating beautiful spaces with expert craftsmanship. Each of her projects balances traditional and modern. Her work is heavily influences by classicism but is designed for contemporary living. Let’s take a look at some current design trends!
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WARM NEUTRALS Gone are the days of cool grey interiors. People want to see far less grey and opting instead for warmer neutrals. Cozier, more inviting interiors.
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INTEGRATED SINKS AND DRAINS
UNIQUE / ONE OF A KIND DESIGN
Many of my clients are asking for integrated sinks....forget the standard undermount sink and instead have your stone fabricator create your sink entirely from your counter stone. Its creates a seamless, modern and clean approach to your kitchen or bath.
My clients are more open to going custom. Pushing the boundaries of the basic shaker cabinetry and doing something more interesting i.e., adding inset screens, or interesting panel design, etc. I’m fortunate to work with some very talented woodworkers and craftsmen in the area. I often see a piece of furniture for inspiration and work with my woodworker to customize specifically for my client. My client’s love knowing they have a one of a kind, locally produced piece in their home collection.
MID TONE OAK FLOORS
of movement. Perhaps even some color! I am consis-
In new buildings, the most popular wood species still
tently in awe of strong, bold stones I see that are natural
seems to be white oak. It is not heavily grained, durable
to our earth! Its amazing!
and accepts stain colors with ease. I’m seeing people opt for a medium stain on the floors - with or without a touch of
GLASS STAIRCASES
gray or white. A more classic approach that goes with any
Remove the classic wood railings in your home and replace
color scheme when thinking about decorating.
with panels of glass. Its an architectural feat that requires a painstaking amount of detail but the result is so worth it.
HIGH GLOSS FINISH
The space opens up immediately and the reflectivity of the
Painting a built-in bar cabinet in lacquer or treating your
glass really helps to bounce sunlight around.
ceiling in a gorgeous high shine plaster. Two examples of brining in a hearty dose of shine in unexpected places!
LARGE SCALE DECORATIVE PILLOWS I recently starting adding two oversized lumbar pillows
INTEGRATED SINKS AND DRAINS
to client’s beds instead of the standard Euro Shams and
Many of my clients are asking for integrated sinks....
the result is so cozy and inviting! The large scale really
forget the standard undermount sink and instead have
makes a difference. Highly recommend!
your stone fabricator create your sink entirely from your counter stone. Its creates a seamless, modern and clean
TRIMS AND FRINGE
approach to your kitchen or bath.
Seeing so many interesting ways to play with trims and fringe. Think of a small round ottoman with fringe around the base.
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BOLD AND UNIQUE MARBLES
So playful! Or add a small cord detail to the border on your
Carrara is getting old and overdone. All the big retail
rug - a subtle way of injecting a bit of color and a unique cus-
home stores offer some form of carrara vanity tops and
tomization. These old world details are being reinvented for
the look is ubiquitous. Opt for something bold with a ton
this century and the result is really whimsical and fresh.
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1. Bar Every great party starts with a great drink! Make sure the bar is set up in a convenient location. Set up glasses, napkins, wine, mixers, and of course the hard liquor. If you really want to be fancy, opt for a signature cocktail that you can batch mix before the guest arrive. We love this recipe for Grapefruit Thyme Fizz, which is perfect for a spring housewarming party.
GRAPEFRUIT THYME FIZZ INGREDIENTS + 1 1/2 cups of grapefruit juice + 1 cup sparkling water
+ 2 ounces of vodka + fresh grapefruit and thyme sprigs for garnish
+ 1 cup ice
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2. Food Keep the food simple. Fruit, cheese, and veggie platters are a great way to go. A grazing board is the perfect centerpiece for a party and will keep your guests full throughout the night. In the past year, grazing boards have become the must-have for any party. Arrange your favorite cheeses, meets, bread, and more on a large cutting board, and you’ll be set for the night.
3. Tour Plan a tour once everyone arrives so you don’t end up spending the entire night walking around the house. Don’t worry too much about unpacked boxes; it’s part of the “just moved in” charm!
4. Music The right playlist can make or break a party. Luckily Spotify is packed with housewarming party playlists for you to choose from. Add or take away songs and keep the music going on in the background throughout the night.
5. Games Games always add a fun element to a party. You can set up cards and board games for guests to enjoy on their own or organize trivia, pictionary, etc for the whole group!
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Most food subscription boxes will allow you to choose a delivery day and time frame that works best for you. Since
Try to avoid leaving your boxes overnight! You can always log in to your account and choose to skip a delivery if you realize you won’t be home.
can reuse the insulation and ice packs in kids’ lunch boxes, on road trips or in your own lunches at work.
Imperfect Foods’ items come from local grocery stores
With sustainability being a primary focus for these
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companies, most of the items are recyclable. Imperfect
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Foods has an option for you to leave unwanted boxes
still get to choose a window of time for it to arrive.
and ice packs on your porch for your delivery person
Your grocery items will be packaged as intuitively as
to pick up when they drop off your next box, and Sun
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Basket provides detailed instructions on how you can
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If you have a babysitter who likes to cook, you could set out the instructions and ingredients for them to have something fun to do with your kids—it beats ordering pizza again!
ingredients + Prep
Depending on what you order, you may need some of your own supplies. When you select your meals, think about what you will need to cook the food in and if any other kitchen utensils would be helpful. Have them ready to go so you don’t have to make any last-minute trips to the store, defeating the purpose of getting your box delivered! Look over the prep times and cook times to ensure you won’t be rushed, and have fun! If the meals are foods you would enjoy reheated, you could do all of your cooking the day you get the box to meal prep for your week, or you can just store the ingredients to the other meals in your fridge and cook them throughout the week.
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If you’re a little less-experienced in the kitchen, meal kits are great for learning! Read the instructions carefully before you get started so you don’t feel frazzled while the heat is up high, and take your time. Gobble is great for beginners because all of the meals are prepped for you and can be cooked in 15 minutes with just one skillet. If you want to learn how to do more plant-based cooking for your health and the environment, Purple Carrot makes it easy to enjoy delicious meals and not even miss the meat. If you are a more seasoned chef, feel free to take your own spin on the recipes and add some extra flavor or swap out ingredients to make it perfect for your palate. If you know what you want to make and have your own recipes already,
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MARCH
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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THE GREENWICH LIBRARY PRINT COLLECTION AT THE FLINN GALLERY
WOMEN'S EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
BUILDING A COLLECTION
101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich CT
Avenue Greenwich, CT
Greenwich, CT 06830
The Flinn Gallery is pleased to pres-
Join
The
The Connecticut Ceramic Study Circle
ent the second part of our In Plain
Center
Community,
invite you to "Building a Collection:
Sight exhibition, The Greenwich
Culture, & Caring for an incredible
The Robert A. Ellison Jr. Collection
Library Print Collection, opening on
panel all about Women's Education
of American Art Pottery at the
Thursday, February 6, 2020.
and Empowerment.
Metropolitan Museum of Art" with
YWCA Greenwich 259 E. Putnam
UJA for
JCC
Greenwich
Jewish
In this exhibition, we celebrate the
Adrienne Spinozzi, Assistant Research
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Curator, American Wing, Metropolitan
SAILING SKILLS & SEAMANSHIP COURSE
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mental sailing principles and safety.
THE ROADS NOT TAKEN ADVANCE SCREENING
BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE PRESENTS KIDS FOR A CAUSE
Textbook included.
combined commitment both the Greenwich Library and the Flinn Gallery have made to lifelong learning that goes beyond books and includes visual arts.
Classroom instruction on fundaPresented at our training center on Calf Pasture Beach in East Norwalk.
Museum of Art, New York.
The Greenwich International Film Festival will be hosting a special Advance Screening of The Roads
+ Fashion Show + Music + Games + Arts & Crafts + Balloon Animals + Face Painting & more!
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Not Taken at Bow Tie Criterion
THE GREATEST GALA
Hayek, and Laura Linney. Visit
Enjoy a fun afternoon for your little
amazing auction items and more.
ones! Face painting, balloon animals,
All proceeds benefit the Ty Louis
games, arts and crafts, a fashion
Campbell Foundation, childhood
show, magic and more!
cancer research, and their TLC for
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Elle Fanning, Javier Bordem, Salma greenwichfilm.org/2020events to
games, circus acts, music, open bar,
learn more.
22 GREENWICH ST. PATRICKS DAY
101 Field Point Road,Greenwich, CT
HENRY DUPONT & THE HISTORY OF THE WINTERTHUR AMERICANA COLLECTION
7-8
The
MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL WEEKEND
and march down Greenwich Avenue.
Celebrate the sweetness of the
Greenwich, CT 06830
maple sugaring season as this
Greenwich
will
form
at
the
101 Field Point Road,Greenwich, CT
Arts
annual family favorite event. In the
Society invites you to join us for
new Sugar House + Cidery, watch
"Henry
Entire
demonstrations on historic and mod-
History of the Winterthur Americana
ern methods of sugaring, along with
We are always accepting submissions
Collection" with Jeff Groff, Estate
children’s crafts, food, games, live
for events you'd like to see included
Historian,
music and more.
in our Calendar section. Submissions
Library
DuPont
Decorative
parade
Greenwich, Connecticut Town Hall at
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive,
The
Cinemas in Greenwich. Starring
A night of vintage circus delight,
Families grant program.
and
the
Winterthur and
Garden.
Museum, RSVP
greenwichdecorativearts@gmail.com
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The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive,
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