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LIFESTYLE LETTER

March - Home and Design Home. It is meant to be a place of retreat, rest, love, and a shelter from the outside world—a place where you can let your guard down and just be. Take time to enjoy all the small moments with family instead of getting caught up in all the daily tasks that can steal our attention away—to be truly present when spending time with our family instead of dividing our attention with our technology or to-do list.

March is our Home and Design issue. Creating a home that you want to spend all of your time in isn’t easy and we are bringing you inspirational photos and great stories to help you design and refresh your home.

In this year’s Home issue, we take a peek inside a stunning home that boasts beautiful design that I hope will leave you inspired! You will read about the best kept secret of Window Works in Livingston whose amazing custom window covering fabrics and materials is the best in the NYC area, as well as the most amazing flooring selection of carpets and hardwood floors you will not find anywhere else with Cove Carpet in Summit. You will learn about the best selection for tile and stone materials imported from all over the world from Short Hills Marble and Tile and for your interior décor and refresh, a great story on two famous artists Scott and Theresa Fischer who you can meet in person in March at the Short Hills Wentworth Gallery.

Remember, if you have interesting, fun, and meaningful stories to share or are a business looking to grow within our community and the surrounding area, we would love to hear from you. Contact John.Meyer@citylifestyle.com for advertising opportunities and Ana.Meyer@citylifestyle.com for editorials or call us at 973-944-1440.

We look forward to seeing you around town!

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Artist’s Palette A RTS + C U LT U R E

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Hot Spot HO ME + DES I GN

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Trend Setter HO ME + DES I GN

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Expert Help HO ME S ERV I C ES

Wentworth Gallery presents a talented duo

20 Make Your Floor a Focal Point High-quality options for every taste and style

26 Let the Experts Do the Work for You Transform your home or business into a designer showcase

34 Sell This House!

Morris County Realtor® Kimberly Brechka, with Weichert Realtors, provides expert advice on selling your home

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1: NY Jets All-pro rookie cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner with fans at Chatham's Legends Gallery event. 2: Mika and Chris with a Rangers fan at Chatham's Legend's Gallery 3: NY Jets star rookie running back Breece Hall with fans at Legends Gallery Chatham event. 4: NY Jets Rookie star receiver Garrett Wilson at Chatham's Legends Gallery event. 5: Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider with artist Mark Kannell's Hand painted pucks at Legends Gallery 6: Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider laughing it up with the fans at Chatham's Legend's Gallery

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Artist Scott and Teresa Fischer at Wentworth Gallery Short Hills

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Scott M. Fischer, best known for his fantasy art has a long and storied career has captured the imagination of millions and is found in many Dungeons & Dragons books including The Monster Manual, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Player's Handbook. His art also appears on over 150 Magic: The Gathering cards.

Artist, Teresa N. Fischer combines familiar elements in varied combinations to tell a playful visual story.

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MTG Meluko by Scott Fischer

Wentworth Gallery presents a talented duo

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MEET THE ARTISTS! ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PROVIDED

When Scott and Teresa Fischer met at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 1994, his focus was on fine art and hers was on illustration. But after graduating, they sort of flipped their interests.

Teresa is recognized for her whimsical fine art oil paintings, while Scott is best known for his art illustrations.

He may have recognized his true calling as a child, though.

“I actually wrote a paper in 4th grade about how I wanted to do the art for Dungeons & Dragons,” says Scott. He got his wish. Today, his artwork can be found in Dungeons & Dragons books, Magic: The Gathering cards, and in World of Warcraft and other blockbuster gaming enterprises as well. He’s also an instructor at the world-famous Illustration Master Class and SmArt School, inspiring and helping future generations of artists.

He says there was never any doubt about becoming an artist. His mother, Marie Fischer, is also an artist, and her work hangs in galleries on Cape Cod. “I grew up in a very creative and supporting household,” says Scott.

With a father in the Air Force, he and his family would move every three or four years. “At every new base, I would just draw to keep myself entertained

and I found making art was a nice way to make friends as well.”

Teresa also found companionship in art. “I was always a very creative kid,” she says. “I grew up in Indiana on a little family farm and there weren’t many kids around. I had to entertain myself with all my imaginary friends, but by the time I was in middle school, I really understood the power of drawing and painting and being able to put what was in my head on paper.”

Many of her award-winning paintings are actually reminiscent of her childhood. “I just wanted to paint my bliss and paint what excited me,” says Teresa. “I’m really drawn to objects, so if you look through my artwork, you’ll see that.”

She believes objects, especially nostalgic objects, have a story to tell, and she uses them as characters that come to life in playful visual stories.

“I set the stage, kind of like setting the stage for a theatrical experience,” she says. In one of her paintings, she pays homage to Lyman Frank Baum, the author who penned the Wizard of Oz and so many other wonderful stories. She incorporated a hot air balloon and even flying monkeys into the scene!

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Betta Dragon by Scott Fischer

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The couple, who have been married since 1996 and have a 19-year-old daughter, Sarah, reside in Belchertown, MA, but will soon be in New Jersey. Their incredible works of art will be on display at the Wentworth Gallery at Short Hills during the month of March, and, on March 18th, patrons will be able to meet them there.

“When I saw that Wentworth was representing artists like Paul Stanley, Joe Satriani and Rick Allen who are literally rock stars I went to see at arenas - oh my God!” says Scott.

“That, along with the gallery approaching me for fantasy art, speaks volumes.”

Fantasy art in general has been exploding, he says, and the fact that Wentworth had that level of vision and wanted to embrace it was amazing. “Ask the people who grew up on Star Wars and on The Hobbit movies and all of that stuff. As they reach midlife, they want to touch the things that they loved as children and that’s exactly what we’re doing.”

Scott and Teresa love being able to present their artwork as a team. “I can’t even tell you how rewarding it is for us to have a show hanging together in the same space with our diverse styles” says Scott. “It’s really magical and something special.”

Adds Teresa, “The fact is we want to get our work out there to the world and to the right people. My work has that little bit of lighthearted whimsy to it and Wentworth thought that would be perfect for their gallery. Bringing us together as a team was also something they knew their clientele would enjoy.”

The duo is looking forward to meeting the people who appreciate their artwork and will be thrilled to make some new fans too. So, come out to Wentworth Gallery to see their unforgettable works of art, and on March 18, meet the artists themselves!

Scott Fischer - Jimi Hendrix

Teresa Fischer - Good Boy Barky

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Scott Fischer Joan Jett

To find out more about Wentworth Gallery and the artists, go to https://www.wentworthgallery.com/show_schedule.html.

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Last spring, Cove Carpet One Floor & Home welcomed its new owner, Jerry Kelly. With Cove’s extensive history and sterling reputation in Summit and the surrounding areas, combined with Jerry’s long-time experience in the industry, the business is continuing to flourish.

“I started as an installer when I was 19, and it was just a fluke that I got into the industry,” he says. “I didn’t like going to college and my dad knew a guy who was looking for a helper in his carpet store in Florham

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Park, where I grew up. I gave it a shot and from day one I loved it. Every job was similar enough, but different enough so that it was never boring. And, people were so happy when we were done - it was a good feeling.

That carried me for the next 30 years.”

Jerry owned another showroom in Cedar Knolls and already had a relationship with Cove for many years. “I always said, ‘If you’re ever thinking about selling…’ and here we are. So far it has been a great experience.”

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“Whether it's wall to wall or area rugs, carpet makes a room cozier, warmer and quieter.” — Jerry

He is a hands-on owner, and has totally renovated the showroom. “Since I’ve been here, we painted and tried to lower everything so that when you walk in, you can see farther in than before and it’s a little airier. Our salespeople do a great job of asking the right questions to point you in the right direction, so you’re not just left looking on your own. They’ve been in this business most of their lives, so they know what they’re doing.”

The store carries an extensive variety of handmade and hand-loomed wools and synthetics from around the world from some of the most prestigious manufacturers. “The former owners built up relationships with these mills, and our installers are second to none. Their abilities make customers’ homes look like ads in magazines.” Cove also works with many designers and architects.

There’s a wide range of designs available - everything from traditional and modern to kids’ rooms. “Traditional patterns like diamonds, stripes, and plaids are still around, but with a new spin on the look.

Instead of jewel tones, colors like grays, blues and neutrals have pretty much taken over,” he says. “There are a lot of abstract patterns now that actually make your flooring look like a work of art, so carpet can make its own statement instead of just being a backdrop.”

While flat weaves are the most requested, shag carpeting has actually made a surprising comeback. “Shag snuck

back in a few years ago, and we have a bunch of different ones. Sisal has also made a huge resurgence.”

Kids are still asking for colors to go with their sports teams, or if they’re really young, carpets with kid themes like little road maps. Cove also has manufacturers that carry happy, vibrant colors like neon green and bright purple.

While carpeting has lost a lot of ground to hard surface materials, many people still prefer carpeting in a room, especially bedrooms. “Whether it’s wall to wall or area rugs, carpet makes a room cozier, warmer and quieter,” says Jerry. “We also do a lot of stairs runners, for the design aspect as well as to prevent a possible slip on the stairs.”

Cove also offers real wood flooring - prefinished and unfinished that is sanded and stained - but the newer flooring options, like luxury vinyl, are taking the industry by storm. “The ones that look like wood are amazing,” he says.

These “floating floors” can go right over a ceramic tile or real hardwood floor without having to tear it up or damage it.

In addition to being less expensive than hardwood, another advantage of vinyl flooring is that it doesn’t get damaged when it gets wet, so it’s great in a kitchen.

To see how different flooring choices will actually look in your home, Cove offers a designer app. You can take a picture of your room, choose a flooring, and put it on there. The store offers flooring

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While there is usually a wait time of four to six weeks for flooring, Cove does keep stock rolls of carpeting in the store for when something is needed very quickly. Visit the store, or go to CoveCarpetOneSummit.com for more information.

“Their abilities make customers’ homes look like ads in magazines.”

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Custom drapery by Window Works

Let the Experts Do the Work for You TRANSFORM YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS INTO A DESIGNER SHOWCASE Window Works in Livingston has everything you can imagine for windows from custom draperies and shades to blinds and shutters, but this family-owned and-operated business, which has been in operation for over 35 years, has so much more to make your home or business beautiful inside and out.

Interior designers, contractors and other industry professionals especially love to work with Window Works since it has trade quality materials and products typically found in upscale hotels and stately homes. Instead of venturing into New York City to find high-end specialized merchandise, you can stay close to home, and visit Window Works in Livingston.

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Purchasing window treatments on your own can be complicated, but here, there are experienced designers who can help with choosing the right fabrics, shades, blinds and valances that work with your lifestyle and needs. Figuring out the best width and length, and picking the correct hardware to hold it all up is also critical. Once that’s done, their fabricators get to work, and then their professional installers hang them just right to turn them into true works of art.

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AWNINGS Whether for a home or business, Window Works has awnings that will meet your needs, including retractable awnings that roll up with a touch of a button. Roll it out on a sunny day, and roll it back in when it’s cloudy or dark. Or, choose a stationary awning that stays in place all year round.

Freestanding awnings are great around a pool, outdoor kitchen or to cover a walkway, while window awnings are great additions to any property. Its array of commercial awnings make storefronts more attractive and protect customers from the elements.

Gennius products, which can create indoor/outdoor rooms, offer waterproof fabrics for an instant pergola. Motorized or manually operated solar shades can also be added to create a completely retractable enclosure. If you already have a pergola but want extra protection, or would like to create an outdoor space, add pergola awnings.

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in Kitchen Design A peek at what’s ahead: bold cabinet colors, statement hardware and swaths of stone.

When designing your dream kitchen, it’s important to balance timeless features with elements that reflect your personality and design aesthetic. You may not plan to remodel your kitchen each year (does anyone do that?), but that doesn’t mean there aren’t creative ways to keep your space feeling modern and fresh.

We spoke with interior designer Brooke Cover about the trends in kitchen design she’s seeing this year, touching on everything from cabinet colors and lighting to tile and countertop combos she’s loving.

TA K I N G T H E C O U N T E R M AT E R I A L U P THE BACKSPLASH Although the iconic subway tile backsplash is timeless in its own right, Brooke says she is seeing a big shift toward marble slab backsplashes — which add drama and depth to the kitchen. Not only is it easier to clean than tile, but a marble backsplash and countertop also sets the tone for the entire space and makes a big statement.

HIDDEN STORAGE, VISIBLE APPLIANCES

Brooke’s Pro Tip:

Gone are the days of it being a given to hide the fridge behind custom cabinets. Many brands of appliances are so beautiful and sleek these days, homeowners want to see them rather than hide them behind a cabinet facade. Small appliances, however, are another story. Custom cabinets and “appliance garages” aren’t going away anytime soon. Form and function make them a desirable addition to any kitchen.

I suggest viewing countertop slabs in person vs. a small sample piece because each slab has unique movement and colors. They are all so beautiful and works of art. Taking a trip to the warehouse will really help a client to understand the different types available and see the difference in the look of the material.

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WA R M I N G U P THE WHITE We doubt the classic white kitchen will ever completely go out of style, but trends show people are going away from the white kitchen and gray cabinets. They’re opting for white mixed with warmer wood tones, dark greens and blues. Some homeowners are mixing vintage in with the new and modern through butcher block islands or other unique cabinetry choices. Black is making a bold comeback in some kitchens, while others usher in warmth through painted islands or other darker contrast tiles in the bar area. You don’t have to leave behind the timelessness when you warm up your space if you opt for equally timeless black and wood-stained accents. If you want a quick refresh, consider adding pops of wood through cutting boards or other decor accents on countertops or open shelves.

BOLD H A R D WA R E Mixed metals and sizes are having a moment in kitchens across America. Brooke says not to shy away from a variety of sizes of pulls and handles, depending on the drawer and door size. For instance, you may see a mixture of longer pulls on larger drawers and square knobs on smaller glassware cabinets - and that’s more than just ok - that’s recommended. As the heart of the home, kitchens shouldn’t feel sterile and hyper-coordinated - they should feel inviting and tailored to the space. Since no two kitchens will be exactly alike, feel free to boldly mix the hardware sizes and styles to the needs of your kitchen.

C O N T R A S T, C O N T R A S T, CONTRAST! From painted and stained islands to dark lower cabinetry with bright white uppers and mixed lighting fixtures, contrast is the name of the game this year. You’ll see this juxtaposition between clean white and darker colors or even this year’s favorite - greens and blues - all over newly designed kitchens. You’re not breaking any rules by coordinating sculptural pendants over the kitchen island with more vintage-inspired gooseneck sconces over the standalone bar or a chandelier over the eat-in kitchen.

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Sell This House!

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MORRIS COUNTY REALTOR® KIMBERLY BRECHKA, WITH WEICHERT REALTORS, PROVIDES EXPERT ADVICE ON SELLING YOUR HOME HOW CAN SELLERS MAKE THEIR HOMES MORE DESIRABLE TO BUYERS? The first part of my marketing plan is a personalized brochure I put together and share with sellers called “100 Ways to Prep Your Home to Sell.” Some tips include: If something’s broken, fix it. Use the three bin rule to declutter - one to sell/donate, another to keep, and the last to trash. If you can paint it, paint it. Use neutral colors. Benjamin Moore Abalone Gray is my new go-to. People want bright homes, so open your curtains/blinds, add some lamps or change out old light fixtures. Don’t forget about curb appeal either. And, when showings begin, leave the home.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO FIND A GOOD FIT WHEN CHOOSING A REALTOR? It comes down to communication and trust. You’re going to be spending a lot of time together, so you also want to “click” with your agent. You want someone who’s going to be there when you have questions, or to hold your hand through every step of the process, and advocate for you.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR UNIQUE APPROACH TO SELLING HOMES. As a former TV exec I approach every listing as a production. There are so many variables that come into play and no two transactions are the same. I’m very honest and transparent with clients. They’re ultimately the boss, and we work together to ensure the best outcome.

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