Greenwich, CT March 2020

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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“My goal is to provide natural-looking, subtle enhancements for rested and radiant skin.”

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Dry, Dull Skin?

Dry, dull skin is the #1 patient complaint this time of year.

Harsh winter elements challenge our skin barrier, leading to discomfort and a lackluster complexion.

The right skin regimen and treatment protocol can keep your skin properly nourished and hydrated. Here are my four tips to preserve—or regain—a fresh, dewy complexion.

D RINK PLENTY OF WATER

for inside-out hydration. I love herbal tea.

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Our skin requires extra attention in the winter months. To learn the very best skin regimen for you, stop into our office just off Greenwich Avenue for a professional skin assessment —and a cup of tea.

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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Maybe you’re in the market for a new home and are ready to build new memories.

We have some fantastic real estate agents to recommend to you, plus beautiful interior designs to give you some inspiration for your renovations.

If you love your current home and want to do some small things for a little refresh, this issue includes tips for spring cleaning and getting rid of the old to welcome some new.

Happy March, Greenwich!

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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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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

A CASE FOR SELF- CA RE 16

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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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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED) CUSTOM CABINETRY & FURNITURE FOR A

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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WHEN BUYING A NEW HOME, AND A HOUSEWARMING IS PROBABLY THE LAST! Once you’ve gotten to the end of the list, it’s finally time to start thinking about thinking about inviting your friends over to celebrate this next step in your life. Here are a few tips on how to throw the perfect housewarming party!

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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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When you sign up for a meal subscription box, you get to decide if you want all of your food for the week delivered or just a couple of meals.

Maybe you want to ditch going to the grocery store altogether and use your box as your main source, or maybe you are just running out of dinner ideas and want to try some new recipes.

Either way, you can pick the plan that is most compatible with what you are looking for, and with many companies, you can also decide whether your boxes ship weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.

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CUSTOMIZABLE Imperfect Foods

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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

and farms in your regional area, the day of the week your

companies, most of the items are recyclable. Imperfect

box is delivered depends on your specific zip code. But you

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

possible, with any freezer items in specially insulated sacks

Basket provides detailed instructions on how you can

and refrigerator items tucked in with ice packs. Bonus: You

recycle each item yourself.

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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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the individual ingredients yourself. You can help eliminate food waste, use organic, high-quality ingredients and save money all at the same time—without leaving your house.

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This is the really fun part! It’s time to start taste-testing. Make a note tab in your phone for tracking what you love and what isn’t your favorite. That way, when it’s time to select more meals, you know what you have tried and what you absolutely have to try again. Don’t forget to ask your family what was a hit and a miss.

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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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