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In this month’s issue we talk about style and give you a glimpse into some of the

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from clothing, home décor and beauty.

On the fashion front, we visited two local boutiques, Kimberly’s in West Hartford and our own Silver Dahlia here in Glastonbury. We spoke with the owners and asked them what they look for in fashion trends and what’s new for this fall. Our photographer, Carrie Draghi, captured some great photos so you can see for yourself.

In our designer spotlight, we talk with Abby Kilgore from The Inspired Kitchen, right here in Glastonbury. She shares with us some of her insights about home décor and what’s trending in the kitchen and bath space.

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built in 1740, and give you a sneak peek into some of the luxury and charm from that

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era. This house has an amazing history.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020 FEATURES 12 At Home With History The Timothy Hale Jr. House On Main Street is One of the Town’s Oldest Structures

16 Sweet Corn Season is Here Steamed or Grilled, Roasted or Boiled? What’s Your Favorite Corn Cooking Style?

20 Designer Spotlight Kitchen and Bath Designer Abby Kilgore Focuses on Light & Bright Designs That Capture Form & Function

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28 Your Style Niche This Fall These days, we’re probably all adopting a similar fashion style

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Open House

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Food & Wine

20 Renovate & Refine 24 Culinary Creations 28 Trend Setter 32 Lifestyle Calendar

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BROOKSIDE MARKET NOW OPEN IN SOUTH GLASTONBURY

in town, business renovations or relocations, and

The new Brookside Market, formerly Gardiner's,

unique or interesting business happenings. Follow

in South Glastonbury opened their doors July

The Scoop Glastonbury on social media or visit

26th. The store has been completely renovated.

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If you remember, Bob and Zach Fusco purchased

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Gardiner's back in March. They also own and operate Roberts Food Center in Madison.

CREDIT UNION PARTNERS WITH AAA TO OFFER DMV SERVICES One more thing to add to the list of services avail-

There is a new to-go restaurant now open in

able right here in town! Nutmeg State Financial

Buck's Corner near Lotties. Gbury 2 Go offers a

Credit Union is teaming up with AAA to offer

broad selection of to-go style breakfast, lunch and

DMV Express services at House Street location.

dinner. Think coffees, smoothies, salads, full entrees

The branch is being renovated and redesigned to

and sides, and dessert. The new spot is owned by a

make this a convenient, one-stop shop for custom-

Glastonbury family who used the Glastonbury High

ers who are banking, renewing, or replacing their

School colors and "G" to create their logo! Find

driver's license, changing their name or address, or

their menu at www.gbury2go.com.

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NEW OWNERS FOR HARRY'S PIZZA We are super excited to announce that Harry's

NEW SOAP COMPANY DONATES SALES TO KEEP OCEANS CLEAN

Pizza has changed hands! The new owner says

Two 15-year old entrepreneurs recently started

he will keep the Harry's name and great recipes,

their own soap company. Loomis Chaffee soph-

while adding some new offerings, including wine

omores, Anika Ahilan and Samantha Tishler cre-

and beer from local breweries and vineyards.

ated ANSA handmade soaps (their first names

They hope to officially open within the next

combined) to raise awareness about the world's

month. Stay tuned!

oceans and to stress the importance of washing your hands during COVID. They're producing and selling handmade, natural soaps wrapped in seed paper that can be planted after use. All of the money from the sales of their goat's milk-based soaps goes to the Ocean Conservancy, which helps keep the oceans and wildlife healthy.

BUY A BRICK AND SUPPORT THE ROTARY CLUB Here’s a fun way to support local and keep your family name forever a part of the history of Glastonbury. The Glastonbury Rotary Club is selling custom bricks at Riverfront. The area around the pavilion showcases hundreds of bricks with the names of families and business owners. It’s a

NEW CHILD CARE CENTER OPENS ON OAK STREET The Learning Experience opens this month next

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OPEN HOUSE

THE TIMOTHY HALE JR. HOUSE ON MAIN STREET IS ONE OF THE TOWN’S OLDEST STRUCTURES

AT H O M E W I T H H I S TO RY ARTICLE EILEEN M. MCNAMARA PHOTOGRAPHY CARRIE DRAGHI

WHEN THE COLONIST TIMOTHY HALE JR. BUILT HIS HOUSE HERE, MAIN STREET WAS JUST A DIRT PATH NEAR HIS FRONT DOOR, THE TOWN WAS CALLED GLASSENBURY AND THE UNITED STATES DIDN’T EVEN EXIST YET. The sprawling center-chimney Colonial was built in 1740. In the years since it’s seen a lot of changes outside its large, double front doors, including the Revolutionary War that Hale fought in. Inside, there have been modern improvements as well, including a kitchen addition in the 1970s.

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It’s current owners, Marshall and Stacie Berdan, purchased the property in 2007 and have undertaken loving improvements to keep it as true to its historic roots as possible.

During a recent tour of the home Stacie says she and her husband have always bought old homes because they are drawn to the architecture and uniqueness of such properties. They only make improvements that enhance the historic charm and character of their homes. In fact, they often undue modern improvements in the older homes they buy.

“We’ve always approached it as a labor of love and preservation,” Stacie says. “We always keep the original character when we make changes, we don’t knock anything down and we’re not happy when we see homes where that’s happened.”

While the Hale house isn’t as flashy as some of the other grand historic homes that line Main Street, it exudes a deep sense of history and old-world charm, from its locally quarried brownstone foundation to the peak of its three-story roof.

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

“This classic ... center-chimney Connecticut River

The home’s double front doors feature what may be the

Valley ‘mansion’ was built by … the grandson of one of

original iron hardware and “We’ve been told by the histori-

Glastonbury’s first settlers. Timothy (Hale) Jr., went on

cal society that these are the oldest doors in Glastonbury,”

to become one of Glastonbury’s wealthiest citizens and

Stacie says. “We just can’t confirm they’re the original doors.”

served as a captain in the Revolutionary War,” a local his-

With nearly 4,000-square feet of living space, including

tory of the home states. “Upon his death in 1801 the house

a walk-up third floor, the home has two staircases, “12 over

passed to his sole surviving child, Benjamin.”

12” paned windows and a fireplace in the kitchen.

Knott pine and chestnut floors, some as wide as two

Other historical aspects of the house include a “dying

feet, make up most of the home’s flooring. The cavernous

room,” where people in the 18th century would tend a

stone fireplace on the first floor is flanked by wide chest-

dying loved one, but it’s also where births would be han-

nut panelling and includes an adjacent baking oven.

dled. Visitors could enter an outside door without dis-

This was originally the home’s “keeping room” where all the meals were cooked, Stacie says. That’s why the wood

undertaker would remove the deceased in a casket.

floors here were left unfinished because of the spills and

The basement features a “winter grave” where those

messes that would have resulted from cooking over an

who died in the winter would be buried when the out-

open fire. Previous owners left the floors in this room, and

side ground was frozen.

much of the home in general, in their original state.

Stacie shrugs off a query about whether the home,

“That’s what drew us to this house,” Stacie said.

with so much history over more than two centuries,

The home’s center chimney supports five working fire-

harbors any spirits.

places throughout the house, including ones in upstairs bedrooms and the first floor parlors.

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turbing the rest of the household. It’s also how the local

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“I haven’t sensed any,” she says. “But we’ve had them in other homes.”

IN THEIR HOME

The Timothy Hale Jr. House

Richard E. Ballard bought the

The front entrance features one

stayed in the Hale family until 1867.

house in the early 1970s. Ballard,

of Glastonbury’s few remaining 18th

In the late 1800s it was converted

then-director of the Glastonbury

century doors, six-paneled double

into a two-family home, accord-

Historical Society, renovated the

doors that feature an eight-light

ing to a ‘local historical society.’ It

house and returned it to its orig-

transom. Other original features

reverted back to a single-family

inal 18th century floor plan and

include wide-board paneling on

home in the 1970s.

interior design.

either side of the main fireplace and 12 over 12 window sashes.

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FOOD & WINE

Sw e e t C o r n S e as o n i s H e r e

STEAMED OR GRILLED, ROASTED OR BOILED? WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CORN COOKING STYLE?

ARTICLE EILEEN M. MCNAMARA

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FROM NOW UNTIL NOVEMBER LOCAL FARM STANDS WILL BE BRIMMING WITH SWEET, LOCAL CORN.

It’s a

much-cherished season in New England and there may be as many ways to cook corn as there are varieties of corn in this region, including steamed, boiled, grilled and even roasted, Here’s a popular boiling method that includes milk and a roasted method (who knew, right?) Most of them have one thing in common, they’re super easy. So head to your favorite local farm and grab a few ears for dinner tonight!

sweet corn I n g r e d i e n ts + 12 ears of corn, shucked + Enough water to fill a large pot about halfway + 1 cup milk + 1 stick butter

Method Bring water, milk and butter to boil. Add the corn and reduce heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes and it’s ready to serve!

oven roasted corn I n g r e d i e n ts + 8 ears corn + 1 stick butter + Salt & Pepper to taste

Method Place corn on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Spread half a stick of butter on corn.

Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Bake for 30-45 minutes, turning occassionally until browned. Remove from oven, spread the rest of butter over corn.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGNER ABBY KILGORE FOCUSES ON LIGHT & BRIGHT DESIGNS THAT CAPTURE FORM & FUNCTION

ARTICLE EILEEN M. MCNAMARA PHOTOGRAPHY CARRIE DRAGHI

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Abby Kilgore

ABBY KILGORE OF GLASTONBURY IS THE OWNER OF THE INSPIRED KITCHEN LLC. She has a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Paier College of Art in Hamden and has been a designer and project manager for hundreds of projects in Connecticut.

"I pride myself in really understanding each client’s needs and desires so that I can deliver them a space that is above and beyond what they could have imagined.

In 2017 she earned her Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) accreditation from the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

I am always looking to learn, keep up on trends, and grow personally and professionally.

My family and I live in Glastonbury and are deeply rooted in the community. My husband, Jesse, and I are blessed with two great kids that keep us on our toes (Rebekah and Jacob) and we all enjoy the beauty that life has to offer. We enjoy our animals (dogs, cats and chickens), friends and family, gardening, boating,

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED) Kitchen Design by Abby Kilgore

Kitchen Design by Abby Kilgore

snowmobiling, dance and football. I’m inspired every day by the

looking classic, which is perfect for busy families. Another trend I’m

beauty around me and look forward to having the opportunity to

seeing is the warming up of traditional cool white and gray tones by

work with you!”

replacing the usual bluish undertones with taupe.

Q. WHAT IS YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY?

Q. HOW HAS THE RENOVATION SCENE CHANGED IN 2020?

My philosophy is that the design should not only look good and be

During quarantine we had no choice but to listen to our out-

functional, but must also improve the life and lifestyle of my client. A

dated and non-functional spaces screaming at us, “It’s time!”

proper design will invoke happiness, and it will allow for family dinners

With social distancing and staying safe at home being the reality

or (long overdue) girls nights. Design for me isn’t just about putting

for our foreseeable future, the projects on the back burner are

colors together; it is about solving problems with spaces, finding ways

finally getting the attention they need. Spaces in our homes are

to simplify daily tasks, and transforming how my clients live.

being used differently now—our kitchen counters are classrooms, and unique spaces are being carved out to accommodate for

Q. WHAT ARE THE BIG TRENDS IN KITCHEN

changing needs for privacy and togetherness—we see people

AND BATHS RIGHT NOW?

giving purpose to places within homes that are creative and

Light, bright and airy has been dominating the scene for a few

inspiring. Outside family spaces, home office spaces, kitchens

years now. While white isn’t going anywhere in the foreseeable

and bathrooms are now at the top of everyone’s priority list as we

future, we have started bringing in new textures to accompany it.

acclimate to the new normal of staying home.

Fun mixed metals and textural woods such as walnut and white oak (yes, OAK!) have been big this year and really compliment sleek

Q. WHAT MAKES A GOOD DESIGN?

painted cabinetry beautifully. New techniques such as painting oak

A good design is one that masterfully addresses form and func-

(rather than a smooth wood such as maple) creates a new texture

tion. A space full of beauty, ease of access, quality of materials

that is both fun and unique. My clients will hear me discuss textures

and craftsmanship are all important aspects of a good design.

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“OUTSIDE FAMILY SPACES, HOME OFFICE SPACES, KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS ARE NOW AT THE TOP OF EVERYONE’S PRIORIT Y LIST AS WE ACCLIMATE TO THE NEW NORMAL Bathroom Design

by Abby Kilgore

OF STAYING HOME.” Abby Kilgore consults with a client.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

E A T

KEEP YOUR PLATE IN STYLE WITH THESE FOODS THAT WILL HELP YOU LOOK + FEEL GOOD

ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER

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VITAMIN A IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECTING THE CORNEAS OF OUR EYES. By taking care of your corneas, you can extend the health of your eyesight and reduce vision loss with age. An easy way to remember what to eat for healthy eyes is to look for orange foods. Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and butternut squash are all high in vitamin A.

H E A LT H Y EYES

/// CARROTS / / / S W E E T P OTATO E S /// PUMPKIN /// BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

/// FLAX SEED /// WALNUTS /// CHIA SEEDS /// FISH

H E A LT H Y SKIN

Did you know that vitamin A is also imperative for skin health? So while you’re caring for your corneas, you’re also boosting your outer glow. If you want to kick it up a notch, be intentional about eating plenty of foods with omega-3 fatty acids to reduce acne and inflammation and help your skin produce its own collagen. For your healthy fats, go for flax seed, walnuts, chia seeds, and fish.

SALMON /// EGGS /// SPINACH /// BROCCOLI ///

H E A LT H Y

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your style niche this fall TREND SETTER

THESE DAYS, WE’RE PROBABLY ALL ADOPTING A SIMILAR FASHION STYLE ARTICLE EILEEN M. MCNAMARA PHOTOGRAPHY CARRIE DRAGHI

A rack casual shoes in the Silver Dahlia.

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Kimberly Moster, inside her boutique.

LIKE A LOT OF US, YOU'VE PROBABLY SETTLED INTO A PARTICULAR STYLE NICHE BY NOW, ONE THAT'S TRENDING HEAVILY CASUAL. Yoga pants and slacks, jeans with a good stretch and T-shirts have become a main staple for many of us.

But go ahead and lean right into that fashion necessity. Women’s boutique owners tell me the casual trend is what their customers are seeking out these days and what they’ve been ordering from their vendors for their fall and winter fashion seasons.

But just because it’s casual, doesn’t mean it has to be ordinary. When going to the supermarket possibly represents our biggest outing of the week lately, it’s a good time to break out a pretty blouse or a pair of colorful pumps to dress up your jeans or capri leggings.

At Kimberly’s Boutique in West Hartford, owner Kimberly Moster says she started seeing the casual trend when she reopened after the recent quarantine.

“It was a very busy time, but also a strange time," because of coronavirus. "Normally we sell a lot of work wear and evening wear but people are working from home now and they’re not going out much. People are wearing a lot more casual clothes.”

Kimberly has owned her boutique at 968 Farmington Ave., in the heart of West Hartford Center, for 15 years.

Before starting the business she worked in the retail fashion industry in New York City, where she honed her talent for curating upscale clothing lines.

While she said the change in the retail environment forced her to seek out more casual lines from her vendors, that doesn’t mean sacrificing on the quality of the pieces. She prides herself on finding the best designer brands for her clientele.

“WE REALLY STRIVE TO FIND THINGS FOR WOMEN THAT ARE ON TREND AND TIMELESS.”

Some of the casual tops available at the Silver Dahlia.

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TREND SETTER (CONTINUED)

One of the mainstays of our style this fall is jeans.

“We find the vendors that are doing that. We really strive to find things for women that are on trend and timeless,” she says.

This fall, she’s searching out the latest trends in denim to meet the casual clothing needs of her customers, including short and long-sleeved T-shirts, wide-legged cropped jeans - “Wide leg crops are back!” she says - designer sweatshirts and cashmere ponchos and scarves.

At the Silver Dahlia boutique in Glastonbury owner Kim Reid says her fashion offerings have always leaned toward the casual so the recent trend of stay-at-home fashions fit nicely into the styles she offers.

“We really try to focus on casual comfort and a good price point, things you can wear from day into night” Kim says.

Her store carries a wide selection of T-shirts, maxi-dresses, jumpers and accessories from designers like Mud Pie, Natural Life, Southern Tide and Vineyard Vines, brands that appeal to all age groups.

“We try to offer something for everyone, from the littles to the grands.”

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Some of the handbags at Kimberly's Boutique.

“NORMALLY WE SELL A LOT OF WORK WEAR AND EVENING WEAR BUT PEOPLE ARE WORKING FROM HOME NOW AND THEY’RE NOT GOING OUT MUCH. PEOPLE ARE WEARING A LOT MORE CASUAL CLOTHES.” CityLifestyle.com/Glastonbury

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the day of the Zoom meeting.

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