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features

departments

64 A Kitchen and Bath Showcase

24 Favorite Finds

56 M aster of His Craft

28 Home Cooking

By Andi Axman

Five homeowners and their designers create kitchens and baths that are elegant, supremely functional and fun.

By Carrie Sherman

78 A Lake House Revised with Love

Everything old is new again in a renovated Arts and Crafts camp on the shores of Squam Lake.

By Jenny Donelan | Photography by John W. Hession

Wine and Cheese: Perfect Pairings

By Mary Ann Esposito

34 transformation

A Complicated Renovation

By Barbara Coles

42 By design

Setting a Festive Table

in every issue 18 From the Editor 22 On the Town 104 Home Resources

For Kitchen and Bath

By Debbie Kane

1 08 M ark Your Calendar !

111 Index of Advertisers

48 Homework

Carving a Path

88 inspiration

Recipe for Success

By Debbie Kane

96 Garden R x

Hello Dahlias!

By Robin Sweetser

112 At Home in New Hampshire

Things That Really Matter

By Katherine Towler Illustration by Carolyn Vibbert

Going with the Flow

By Barbara Coles

On the cover: Interior designer Linda Cloutier, of Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC in Greenland, used quartzite counters to mirror the dazzling blue sea and sky in this Seacoast kitchen. Photography by John W. Hession Visit us online at www.nhhomeMagazine.com to read our digital edition, learn about events and use our resource guide.

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Sharron R. McCarthy Andi Axman Art D irector John R. Goodwin Photo E ditor John W. Hession Asso c iate E ditor Kara Steere editorial Assistant Rose Zevos King photo Assistant Morgan Karanasios

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John Benford is an architectural and commercial photographer specializing in on-location photography of places and people. His work is represented by Aurora Photos and you can find him online at www.johnbenfordphoto.com or on social media as @jbenfordphoto.

Jim Block enjoys photographing people, nature, wildlife, sports, action, buildings and businesses. His clients include publishers, businesses and individuals. Since 2000, Block has been teaching three to six digital photography courses each year to small groups. His work is at www.jimblockphoto.com.

Barbara Coles has long reported on life in New Hampshire, first at Nashua radio station WOTW, then at New Hampshire Public Television and most recently at New Hampshire Magazine. She’s now a contributing editor for the magazine and editor of its Bride issues as well as a freelance writer for various publications. She can be reached at barbaracoles@comcast.net.

Jenny Donelan is an editor and writer with a wide variety of interests, and has covered areas that include computer technology, best business practices, pets, skiing and home design. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe and numerous other publications.

Mary Ann Esposito is the host of the public television series Ciao Italia, now in its twenty-sixth season, and the author of twelve cookbooks, including her most recent, Ciao Italia Family Classics. She lives in New Hampshire. Visit her website at www.ciaoitalia.com.

EDITOR

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Debbie Kane is a writer and editor based on the New Hampshire Seacoast. She writes about home, design, food, spirits and a variety of other subjects for regional publications and clients across New England. She may be reached at www.debbiekanewriter.com.

Morgan Karanasios has been New Hampshire Home’s photo assistant and a contributing photographer in this issue.

She graduated in 2015 from the University of New Hampshire. Karanasios took photographs throughout Europe while a student in Dijon, France, and continues to develop her passion for photography.

e d i to r i a l Co r r e s p o n d e n c e

Andi Axman, editor

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Rob Karosis has been taking photographs of people, places and things for more than thirty years. His primary focus is architecture, and he is the principal photographer for some of the country’s premier architects and designers. He lives in South Berwick, Maine, with his wife and three children.

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Rose Zevos King is New Hampshire Home’s editorial assistant. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in art history at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.

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Carrie Sherman works as a freelance writer/editor. She also writes fiction, and her short stories have been published in the Saint Katherine Review and Yankee magazine. She lives in Kittery Point, Maine, with her husband, Terry, and their dog. She can be reached at carrie.sherman7@gmail.com.

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Joseph St. Pierre has photographed architecture and interiors for more than thirty years, and his work has appeared in many national and regional publications. He lives in Concord.

Robin Sweetser writes a gardening column for the Sunday Concord Monitor and is a contributor to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, among other publications. A former Seacoast resident, she now lives and gardens in Hillsborough.

Katherine Towler is author of the memoir The Penny Poet of Portsmouth as well as the novels Snow Island, Evening Ferry and Island Light; she is the co-editor of A God in the House: Poets Talk About Faith. She teaches in the master of fine arts program in writing at Southern New Hampshire University and lives in Portsmouth.

Carolyn Vibbert is a Portsmouth illustrator whose work also appears on packaging for food and wine brands such as Barbara’s, Stone Cellars and Williams Sonoma. She is represented by Freda Scott, and you can see more of her work at www.fredascottcreative.com.

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The Ingredients for Making a Good Kitchen To create a kitchen you’ll love, follow this tried-and-true recipe for design: 1. Use only the finest ingredients available: an architect or kitchen designer who knows what you like; a builder and subcontractors who can deliver; and appliances and other accoutrements that are suited to your taste, fit your budget and meet your needs.

2. Take time to plan, think things through and do your homework—there are so many decisions to make and even more options to choose from.

3. Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day and there will be times when you just have to hang in there—the secrets of success are patience and persistence.

Designing a bathroom? The same approach applies!

As you’ll see in the projects featured in this issue, about the only things all the kitchens have in common are their appliances; for the baths, it’s their fixtures. Beyond that, the

Take time to

plan, think things through and do

your homework— there are so many decisions to make and even more

options to choose from.

possibilities are endless as far as the final look of the final room.

Sue Booth of Vintage Kitchens in Concord designed a twenty-first-century kitchen for Nancy and Mike Sampo’s 1826 farmhouse (page 68), where a refurbished antique cook stove is right at home with a microwave oven. Booth also worked with architect Chris Williams of Christopher P. Williams Architects in Meredith to create, at the Squam Lake homeowners’ request, a stunning modern kitchen with the “camp feel” (page 78).

In Sugar Hill, a simple Shaker look was perfect for homeowners who wanted a space that worked for both everyday living as well as for entertaining guests (page 70), and Debra Foster of Crown Point Cabinetry in Claremont delivered a kitchen design where soapstone countertops and a farmer’s sink look great alongside stainless-steel appliances.

Interior designer Teresa Perry of Teresa Perry Design in Silver Lake designed an awardwinning kitchen for herself (page 64), while Linda Cloutier of Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC in Greenland created a dazzling kitchen, master bath and powder room for a client on the Seacoast (pages 72 and 74). Susan Crupi, of David R. Crupi, LLC, in Hollis transformed a little powder room behind a curved stairway into a work of art (page 76).

Randy Trainor of C. Randolph Trainor Interiors in Franconia took on an even more challenging renovation for clients who wanted a kosher kitchen in their Waterville Valley home (page 34). Not only was the kitchen small (162 square feet) but there had to be room for two of everything: sets of dishes and cutlery, pots and pans, sinks and appliances.

One thing all these homeowners have in common is this. They love the magic that good design has worked on their kitchens and baths.

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Squam Lake Guest House, the 2016 Home of the Year. Construction by Wood & Clay, Inc. in Gilford; architecture by Murdough Design in Boston.

Whether you’ve designed or built a spectacular kitchen, a beautiful bath, a unique outdoor space or a fabulous home, we want to see your most impressive work. For this year’s program, your best projects can be submitted in eleven design categories.

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Submissions are due November 4, 2016 and will be judged by an independent jury of design professionals from out of state.

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Returning to the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord for a two-week exhibit of their work, the New Hampshire Furniture Masters held an artists’ reception and silent auction on July 21. Among those attending were (left photo) New Hampshire Home editor Andi Axman and Furniture Master Greg Brown (see more about his work on page 56). Furniture Masters exhibiting their work included (top photo, from the left) Timothy Coleman, Jeffrey Roberts, John Cameron, Brian Sargent, Jeffrey Cooper, Ted Blachly, Greg Brown, Aurelio Bolognesi, David Lamb, Tom McLaughlin, Jon Brooks and Garrett Hack. Photography by Morgan Karanasios

Monadnock Houses

In June, nearly sixty people toured four houses designed by members of the American Institute of Architects’ New Hampshire (AIANH) chapter. Guests included (top left photo, from the left) Dan Scully of Daniel V. Scully Architects in Keene; Sheldon Pennoyer of Sheldon Pennoyer Architects in Concord; Susan Phillips-Hungerford of Susan Phillips-Hungerford Architect in Peterborough; and Jay Purcell of JL Purcell Architects in Peterborough.

Sponsors of the tour included (lower right photo, from left) David and Nancy Belletete of Belletetes Building Product Specialists in Peterborough, who enjoyed hors d’oeuvres with Pennoyer at the reception. After the tour, people gathered at Four Winds Farm in Peterborough, which was architects’ Rick and Duffy Monahon’s home before they were tragically killed in a car accident in 2013. The couple’s children are using sustainable practices to revive the working-farm aspect of the property, with the help of Ruth and Dan Holmes (top right photo), seen with their daughter Carrie, who is managing the Monahons’ house as a bed and breakfast. Photography by John W. Hession

Must-See Kitchens

In June, more than four hundred people toured seven kitchens on the Palace Theatre’s twelfth annual Kitchen Tour, which also included lunch catered by O Steaks and Seafood at Baron’s Major Brands in Manchester and an after-party at Labelle Winery in Amherst. Among those sponsoring the tour were, from left, Pete Morris and Frank Morris Sr. of Granite State Cabinetry in Bedford; Mike Baron of Baron’s Major Brands in Manchester; Tammi Graff, director of corporate development for the Palace Theatre in Manchester; Dave Souter and Brian Ellis of Baron’s Major Brands.

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Wine and Cheese: Perfect Pairings Doing a little bit of homework ahead of time makes hosting a fall gathering easy.

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ny time is a great time for a wine

and cheese party, but I think it is an especially fun way to sa-

lute fall’s annual grape “crush” harvest.

Start by choosing the right wines to

go with your selected cheeses. Choose wines that you are familiar with and really like—whites, reds, rosé, sparkling or dessert wines—and pair them with complementary cheeses.

How to decide what cheeses are best?

Why not go for an assortment of hard to soft table cheeses with different textures and taste intensities that represent an international mix. For instance, you might offer an American goat or cheddar cheese, an Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano, a French Camembert, an English Stilton and a Spanish Manchego. There are hundreds of cheeses to choose from—

Guy and Mary Ann Esposito prepare for a wine and cheese party. See their cheese selections in the photo below.

After purchase, keep the cheese well

Not everyone has the advantage of a

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Cheese papers are waxed to keep the

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Cheeses are expensive, so buy them

questions about the provenance of the

For serving, have all cheeses at room

again with wine to see how compatible

cheese if you are unfamiliar with it. As a

temperature; there is nothing worse

it is. Many cheese and wine aficionados

rule, plan on a 3-ounce serving of each

than cold cheese. Be sure to label the

say that white wine pairs better with

cheese per person.

cheeses.

mild-tasting young cheese, while reds

While it is nice to serve cheeses with the ubiquitous crackers or bread, try

are great partners for aged cheese.

Of course, the complexity of the wine

offering them with jams, marmalades,

and what you like to drink are factors in

warm honey and dried fruits.

what to choose. Whites that are fruity

As for the wines, I always consult

and crisp would be lovely with young

my husband Guy (who is a certified

cheeses because they have less tannins,

wine educator) for his pairing recom-

are higher in acidity and are light bod-

mendations for soft, fresh, hard and

ied. Aged cheeses may benefit more from

pungent-tasting cheese. Once I identify

both light- and full-bodied red wines.

the cheeses, I leave it to him to match

Hosting a wine-and-cheese party

the wines. (See his suggestions with the

should be all about experimenting and

recipes that follow.)

enjoying the process.

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8 wooden skewers 16 or more 1/2-inch cubed pieces of cheese, such as Fontina, Gouda, Emmentaler, Asiago or Havarti

1. Line a decorative serving platter with the lettuce leaves. Place a cantaloupe half, cut side down, on the platter.

2. Thread thin wooden skewers with the cantaloupe cubes and kiwi slices as well as two or three pieces of cheese. Anchor the skewers into the cantaloupe half. Make enough skewers to fill in the cantaloupe.

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Stuffed Dates with ParmigianoReggiano Cheese and Nuts M a k es 24

These dates stuffed with chips of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and nuts are perfect little bites for a wine-and-cheese party and can be put together in minutes. My husband, Guy Esposito, recommends serving a Prosecco wine with this recipe.

24 whole pitted dates 24 small chips of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, at room temperature 24 toasted walnut or pecan halves 1. With a small knife, make a slit down the center of each date. Stuff the cavity with a small piece of cheese and one walnut or pecan half.

2. Arrange the dates on a platter and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Mary Ann Esposito

Choosing Cheese-Friendly Wines When it comes to getting expert advice about which wine to serve with which cheese, Mary Ann Esposito doesn’t have to look far. Her husband, Guy Esposito, is a level-two wine educator who was certified by the US Sommelier Association Wine School in 2015 after an intensive immersion course on wines of the world. Guy says he’s always been interested in wine, especially Italian wines, and gives seminars for Mary Ann’s culinary tours of Italy as well as for her Boston University cooking classes.

“Gewurztraminer is one of the most cheesefriendly wines,” Guy says. “Other wines that are near perfect matches are high-quality Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir. Big full-bodied red wines, like Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Riserva and Barolo are good partners for cow and sheep milk cheeses.

“The key elements in pairing wine with cheese is the latter’s acidity, texture and how strong it smells. For a high-acid cheese like goat, a high-acid white wine is recommended. Gewurztraminer or Sancerre are good matches. With fat, buttery cheeses like Camembert or Robiola, a textural pairing is 30 | New Hampshire Home

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best. Try syrupy dessert wines like Sauternes, Moscato d’Asti, Tokay or Port.

“I suggest pairing robust red wines with tannins, fruit and high acid with hard skinned cheese—Parmigiano-Reggiano, aged Pecorino or Manchego. These cheeses with their high butter-fat content soften the abundant harsh

tannins in the red wines. With ParmigianoReggiano cheese, try Barolo or a Chianti Riserva wine. With Manchego cheese, serve Rioja wine.

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2 sheets prepared puff pastry, thawed and kept cold ¼ cup each minced fresh thyme, tarragon and parsley

5 tablespoons grainy mustard 2 cups grated Manchego cheese

1. Roll each sheet of pastry into a 14-inch-by-14-inch square on a lightly floured surface.

2. Place the herbs and mustard in a small bowl and combine well.

3. Brush each sheet with 2 tablespoons of the herb and mustard mixture. Sprinkle half the cheese evenly over the surface of each sheet. Roll up each sheet.

4. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour until ready to bake; or freeze for future use.

5. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425°F. Use a sharp knife to cut fourteen 1-inch pieces from each roll. Place the pinwheels on ungreased baking sheets, spacing the pinwheels ½-inch apart. Bake until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.

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The design of this beautiful Waterville Valley kitchen accommodates the homeowners’ need for both a kosher kitchen and an updated space for entertaining.

The main challenge for designer Randy Trainor, of C. Randolph Trainor Interiors in Franconia, was to fit all that was required into a relatively small space.

A Complicated Renovation A kitchen and bath get a complete

and fabulous makeover.

A

kitchen renovation isn’t an easy

Jewish dietary laws dictate that meat and

project—and renovating a space into

dairy should not be cooked together, served to-

a kosher kitchen, which requires the

gether or eaten together. Foods that meet these,

separate handling of meat and dairy, is an added challenge.

“A kosher kitchen must have two sets of

and other, standards are deemed kosher.

Making the kitchen in this Waterville Valley home adhere to these laws required much more

everything,” says this homeowner, who

storage. Also, because the couple wanted to

accepted the challenge. There are two sets

make the kitchen more functional for entertain-

of dishes, silverware, utensils, pots and pans.

ing during the summer months, more counter

Also two sinks, two dishwashers and two ovens.

space was needed.

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“The kitchen is now completely open to the dining room,” Trainor

To accommodate this extra stor-

says. To create a feeling of continuous

age—and the addition of twin sets

flow, Somerset maple hardwood floor-

of Bosch appliances—Trainor moved

ing was used in both the kitchen and

the sink out of the corner to a side

dining room, and the cabinets in the

wall and closed off a doorway between

dining room were changed to match

the kitchen and hall. A peninsula

the kitchen’s.

countertop coming from that wall was

Lighting the space is a Hart Lighting

replaced with a Caesarstone-topped

Waveform fixture of woven alumi-

center island. A small wall between

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the kitchen and dining room was cut

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transformation

by Neo-Metro. The stainless-steel ped-

to look as flat, simple and seamless as

estal sink is used by the homeowners

possible.”

for the Jewish ritual of hand-washing

Schaub & Company hardware, com-

separate sink for hand washing is not

bine with the like-colored walls and

required,” says the homeowner. “It’s re-

floor to create a calm, spa-like atmo-

ally more of a statement piece—some-

sphere, what the homeowners had

thing a little different that completed

asked for.

the design well.”

Bathroom renovation

Before the renovation, the bathroom was, as the homeowner puts it, “pretty old-fashioned” with little storage, an

There are also statement pieces in the

unneeded tub and sinks that were too

couple’s bathroom, which was reno-

low. It was also oddly shaped with the

vated at the same time. Set against the

toilet sticking out into the room.

walls of gray tiles from Tile Showcase

Trainor worked with the builders to

at the Boston Design Center are stun-

reconfigure the space. What Janel calls

ning pendant lights custom crafted by

“an awkward, angular wall” between

award-winning artisan Derek Marshall

the bathroom and master bedroom

of Center Sandwich.

closet was squared off to gain addition-

The color of the lighting is repeated

al footage, also allowing the toilet and

in accent pieces set in the rectangular

shower to be moved to the same wall.

Top: To gain more storage, the cabinets were extended all the way to the ceiling. The clerestory cabinets repeat the design of the window, which was moved from the corner to the side wall to make the space more efficient.

window wells, and in the blue-themed,

Above: Two dishwashers flank the kitchen sink.

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The cabinets, also Cabico with

for meals where bread is served. “A

glass tile mosaic above the vanity’s

Finding the right process

double Kohler sinks and Caesarstone

Getting the plumbing done—for both

countertop. The mirrors and upper

the bath and kitchen—was no easy

cabinets are, Trainor says, “configured

task. The floors are concrete slabs. Janel september/october 2016

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The soft color of the bathroom walls and flooring creates the calm, spa-like feeling the homeowners wanted.

Accents are provided by pendant lighting by artisan Derek Marshall, of Derek Marshall Lighting in Sandwich, and a glass tile mosaic above the vanity. The mirrors and upper cabinets are configured to look as seamless as possible.

says her crew had to jack-hammer out

“Decisions were made over the phone

space for the plumbing, something

and by email,” the homeowner says. “A

that must be done with “planning

lot of people aren’t comfortable letting

and sound knowledge of the structural

designers and contractors have full run

integrity of concrete.” In addition, she

without day-to-day overseeing by the

adds, great care is needed to protect the

owners, but we were. Everyone was

existing interior property.

fantastic.”

The jack-hammering was “not for

Because the couple hadn’t seen the

the faint of heart,” says Trainor. Fortu-

completed redesign, when they finally

nately, the homeowners didn’t have to

did, it was “just like on TV” with a

witness it. In fact, they were in Florida

big reveal.

for most of the five months of construc-

“It’s really amazing,” the homeowner

tion, seeing it only twice along the way,

says. “Everything has a place. It’s a

early in the process.

dream.”

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In 2014, Beatrice’s Birthday by Cynthia Clark of Cynthia Clark Interiors in Hampton combined elegant design with organic materials, and featured pieces from Clark’s personal collection of American and Italian majolica pottery.

Setting a Festive Table Designers from

throughout the region share

their inspirations.

O

ne area of the home deserves special

host or hostess, here are suggestions for

attention, as it’s the one spot where

making your table stand out.

friends and family are most likely

to gather: your dining table. Whether set for

Start with the basics

two or twelve, your table offers unlimited

Regardless of your personal style, start with

possibilities for creative celebrations. Best

the basics: layer your table and pay attention

of all, inspiration is all around, including at

to details such as place settings, centerpieces,

October’s Tablescapes event in Portsmouth

lighting, color and accents.

(see sidebar on page 44.).

“It’s a special event when friends and

Dana Markos of Dana Markos Events in Ipswich and Boston, Massachusetts, believes

family visit,” says wedding planner and

proper place settings—forks on the left,

designer Leander Matos of The I Do Scene

knives and spoons on the right, two distinct

and one of this year’s Tablescapes designers.

wine glasses (depending upon the food being

“Let that fuel your inspiration.”

served) and individual water glasses—are

Whether you are hosting a family gettogether for the first time, or are a seasoned

important. “A well-designed table makes guests feel comfortable and gives a good first

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september/october 2016

impression,” says Markos, who is writ-

everything together, sets a tone and lets

of what you need. Event planner Astrid

ing a book on the subject. “It tells your

guests know what to expect. Markos

Ortiz of Kidz Wishing Well in Salem,

guests they’re welcome in your house.”

created a Nordic-inspired holiday table

starts out with a plan (including colors),

The size and shape of your table also

for a 2014 Tablescapes event, incorpo-

then creates a guest list so she can in-

lends itself to conviviality. Round tables

rating accents such as reindeer antlers,

corporate special details, such as festive

allow for easy conversation; rectangular

wooden bowls, birch votives, even a

favors for children. She will even sketch

tables represent a family-style gathering.

wool rug as a table runner. “Anything

her table in advance, “just so I know

today really goes,” he says. “Have fun

where to put things.”

Pick a theme

with your table. You can build a theme

Ortiz also likes music to create ambi-

Decide on the look and feel you want

around your food by researching its cul-

ance. “I ask my guests to send me three

to achieve. Choosing a theme for your

tural origins, and using them to inspire

to four songs they like, and I create a

table will jump-start your creativity

your colors or decorations.”

customized play list,” she says.

and guest conversations. A theme pulls

Once you pick a theme, create a list

Use what you have, indoors and out Bringing creativity to the table can be as simple as walking through your house or around your yard. From mixing and matching candleholders to cutting grasses or gathering evergreen boughs, use what you already have to accent your table.

“Walk around your yard and look for what’s beautiful,” Matos suggests. “Pine tree boughs can make a beautiful table garland for the holiday season. For the fall, I love incorporating white pumpkins and interesting gourds you can find at local farmers’ markets.”

Ortiz collects branches and other items from nature for her centerpieces.

She also peruses flea markets and yard sales. “I spray-paint pieces to get the look I want,” she says. “I’ll also wrap items in burlap or woven material for a unique look.”

Make a statement Go for the unexpected. Group seasonal objects, such as nutcrackers of different sizes, for a centerpiece; decorate a chandelier with greenery and ornaments; or mix and match candlesticks of different heights. Michael Englehardt of Ethan Allan in Portsmouth once created a natural table runner out of magnolia leaves and pomegranates. He also creates different textures and colors Dinner at the Camp by Anne Cowenhoven of Accent & Design, Inc. in York, Maine, was all about rustic elegance in 2014; bold fish-patterned fabric plays off fish accessories, including lures and rods. Table and chairs were from American Traditions in Hampton Falls. nhhomemagazine.com

in his tablescapes. “I like to mix metallics; fabrics such as silk; and ornaments for more dimension,” Englehardt says.

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“I’ve also used gingerbread men as place cards with guests’ names on each.”

Centerpieces don’t need to be florals.

Englehardt spray-paints tree branches, places them in a heavy vase and hangs small ornaments on them, creating a unique focal point on the table.

China and crystal—always in style The holidays are the perfect time to showcase good dishes and glassware.

Using your mother’s fine china or your grandmother’s crystal is one a way to share family traditions and make your guests feel special. Markos believes that there’s increased interest in formal place settings and entertaining due to the popular public-television series Downton Abbey. “I think it really

Into the Woodlands by Valerie Jorgensen of V. Jorgensen Design of Wells, Maine, brought nature to the table.

This 2014 Best in Show winner combined organic touches, such as moss, branches and plants with hand-crafted, fused-glass dinnerware by Hope Murphy of Fuzing Glass in South Berwick, Maine.

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Inspired Tabletops with International Flair

Tablescapes 2014 designers included, from left to right, front row, Valerie Jorgensen, Betsy Scott, Rebecca Burke, Jayne Ballard, Astrid Ortiz and Jeffrey Hart.

Middle row: Cynthia Clark, Elizabeth Abernathy, Susan Riffert, Leander Matos, Jeanne Hayes, Aimee Maher, Anna Hardy, Ellen Foord and Amy Dutton.

Back row: Susan Labrie, Olivia Korpi, Erin Gardner, Chad Callihan, Bill Humphreys, Anne Cowenhoven, Michael Englehardt and Laura Malloy.

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Tablescapes Around the World

From a romantic Parisian bistro to a serene Japanese teahouse, tabletop artistry is on display at this fundraiser for Arts in Reach, a Portsmouth-based nonprofit that provides mentoring and arts programs for at-risk teen girls. New Hampshire Home is one of the sponsors of this year’s event, which features more than ten designers creating tablescapes with international themes. Activities throughout the weekend include workshops on food, design and entertaining. An opening party on Saturday, October 8, features international cuisine, beverages, a multicultural live entertainment and a live auction.

Tickets are $60. A complete schedule of events and times is available online.

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Right: Dana Markos of Dana Markos Events of Ipswich and Boston, Massachusetts, was inspired by trips to Iceland and Scandinavian culture to design A Nordic Winter, his tablescape that contrasts icy winter tones with warm furs, candlelight and natural wood.

Below: People’s Choice winner, The Captain’s Table, was created by Susan Riffert of the Atlantic Grill in Rye and Kim Cady of Ambrosia Gardens in Portsmouth. Scattered shells, place settings in soft blues and greens, and sparkling accents capture the romance of dining by the sea.

brought back the era of fine entertaining,” he says. “There were certain features at the table that were important to the time period and people now are fascinated. It really creates an experience for your guests.”

You can also add color by using chargers, placemats or something unexpected underneath your dishes.

Despite the hustle-bustle during this time of year, it’s important to relax and have fun. “Put your heart into your entertaining,” Matos says. “Your friends and family are going to remember the connection you created around the table. Let that inspire you.”

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Going with the Flow Designers talk about trends in faucet finishes, showerheads and sinks for kitchens and baths.

B

rass is back. Yes, brass finishes—

“The farm sink has a more traditional look but can work in many different styles of kitchens.”

long banished from the design scene—have returned. Take

—Allison Karanasios of Goedecke Flooring and Design in Bedford

heart, though. The look is updated and upscaled.

“Soft gold, warm antique or brush brass are warming up the design scene,” says Whitney Nelson, kitchen and bath designer at Capital Kitchen & Bath in Concord. “Not only are brass tones back in faucets, but in cabinet hardware and other home décor as well.”

Rose gold is also making a comeback.

Suzanne Brady, sales manager for Frank Webb’s Bath Center showrooms of the quartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, describes the new-again finishes as “toned-down versions of 1970s style.”

She notes that faucet finishes tend to mimic the latest fashion and industrial design trends, and that the burnished gold finish started grabbing attention

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F.W. Webb Company, which is head-

after it was offered as an option for the Apple iPhone. The same with matte black, another iPhone-inspired finish

Below right: Apronfront farmhouse sinks complement every décor. This one, a Shaws Waterside by Rohl, resists scratches and dents because of its heavy-duty fireclay construction.

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that’s trending.

Below left: Decorated with a blue Ming dynasty-inspired dragon motif on a white background, this Conical Bell vessel sink by Ferguson can add a striking accent to a bathroom.

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clients are asking for include brushed and oil-rubbed bronze, English bronze, brushed nickel, polished nickel, champagne, stainless steel and the alwayspopular polished chrome.

“What we need to remember when

Photography by john W. hession

Other finishes the designers say their

incorporating some of these newer finishes into our design is that it might not be easy to match faucet finishes to hardware and lighting finishes,” says Julie Brady, owner of Portsmouth Bath Company, a division of Standard of New England. “Of course, not all metal finishes need to match. Just be sure that the mismatch is intentional and not by mistake.”

Incorporating technology Whatever the finish, faucets and showerheads are going high tech. No-touch faucets—where just passing your hand over or under the top of the faucet activates the flow—are a popular addition to kitchen sinks. These are perfect for hands that just kneaded dough or

— Cheryl Tufts of 3W design, Inc. in Concord

Photography courtesy of Maax

Photography courtesy of Brizo Faucet Company

breaded chicken for dinner.

“Most major manufacturers are making waterefficient showerheads that optimize water flow without sacrificing performance.”

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This freestanding tub from Maax has a classic rectangular look, with a center drain and two deck widths for different styles of faucets. To create a spa-like feeling, an air massage system can be added.

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Photography by morgan karanasios

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Photography courtesy of Annie Chaput, and Frank Webb’s Bath Center

Above: Functional and beautiful Elkay E-Granite sinks come in a variety of colors and styles—all designed to resist scratching and staining.

Left: Transitional-style floor mount tub filler in satin brass with fivefunction hand shower, Randall lever handles, water diverter, and floor shut-off valves from DXV, Oak Hill Suite Collection.

“Consumers are gravitating to kitchen sinks made from durable, non-porous granite composite.”

—Suzanne Brady of Frank Webb’s Bath Center, a division of F.W. Webb Company in Bedford, Massachusetts

now a range of showerheads that go

Another option is a non-aerating show-

well beyond the common single spray:

erhead that keeps the pressure strong

dual and multiple spray, rain shower,

with pulses of water.

body spray and hand-held. Design-

“Most major manufacturers are mak-

In the bathroom, new technology

ers say many clients are opting for a

ing water-efficient showerheads and

has turned ho-hum showers into what

combination of fixed and hand-held

faucets that optimize water flow with-

Frank Morris Jr., vice president of Gran-

showerheads.

out sacrificing performance,” Tufts says.

ite State Cabinetry in Bedford, calls “a mind-blowing showering experience.”

Delta and Brizo have “a great com-

Manufacturers are motivated by the

bined showerhead and hand-held

WaterSense conservation certification

showerhead that allows anyone to re-

program through the U.S. Environ-

shower control system, which combines

place their current showerhead without

mental Protection Agency (EPA), which

water, steam, sound and light to take

changing the valve or trim,” says Cheryl

sanctions a product that meets water

showering to the next level. In addition

Tufts, owner of 3W design, Inc. in Con-

usage standards. The EPA label is a good

to the interplay of steam and water,

cord. “The combined units are installed

way to reach environmentally con-

wireless Bluetooth speakers blast out

right on the existing shower arm. They

scious customers.

the tunes (great for singing along) and

come in multiple finishes and shapes to

changing LED colors in the showerhead

match their faucets and valve trim.”

He points to the Kohler electronic

Trend-setting sinks

Tufts adds that manufacturers are

“Consumers are gravitating to kitchen

show. All the elements are customizable

working to accommodate concerns

sinks made from durable, non-porous

and controlled with a touchscreen.

about the water pressure with low-flow

granite composite that resists heat,

showerheads. Air-injection technol-

stains, scratches and chipping,” says

such as Bluetooth-equipped shower-

ogy mixes air with water to create the

Suzanne Brady. “Choices such as Blanco

heads and chromatherapy lighting can

sensation of a strong, constant pressure

Silgranit and Elkay E-Granite come

be purchased separately. And there’s

even though less water is being used.

in many variations, such as single or

create a soothing chromatherapy light

That’s top of the line, but elements

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“Not all metal finishes need to match. Just be sure that the mismatch is intentional.”

—Frank Morris Jr. of Granite State Cabinetry in Bedford

Photography courtesy of Granite State Cabinetry

Photography courtesy of Portsmouth Bath Company

—Julie Brady of Portsmouth Bath Company, a division of Standard of New England, in Portsmouth

“The electronic shower control system is very good at delivering a mind-blowing showering experience.”

This handcrafted vessel-style sink by Linkasink is adorned by real seashells. The interior is a mother-ofpearl mosaic rimmed by nickel or bronze (shown here).

A new concept for the kitchen, this stylish workstation from The Galley allows for food prep, serving, entertaining and clean up all in one place. The six standard bowl sizes can accommodate kitchens both large and small.

double sinks with high or low divides.”

favorite for kitchen sinks since the

can make it difficult to compare ‘apples

Low divides, she adds, offer the look of

1930s—is still the most popular choice.

to apples,’ where one eighteen-gauge

a single bowl with the functionality of

What’s different now is that consumers

sink may actually be thicker, or thinner,

a double bowl, and make food prepara-

are more intent on quality, and she has

than another.”

tion and cleanup easier.

some advice: “Pay attention not only to

Morris has a different take: “My

Today’s sinks also offer accessories

the gauge, or thickness, but also to the

clients are looking for large, single-bowl

such as high and low drainage grids,

manufacturing process. Some processes

sinks in material other than stainless

cutting boards and cutlery caddies.

can stretch a sink so that it ends up be-

steel. The popular materials are quartz

ing thinner than its original gauge. This

and granite.”

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What Morris sees as ground-breaking, though, is The Galley kitchen sink, which he calls “a new concept in design and functionality.” It’s much more than a sink—it’s a stylish workstation where you can prepare, cook, serve, entertain and clean up in one convenient spot.

“I believe this is for the modern family

This Kohler Vox Rectangle selfrimming sink is made of vitreous china. Its wide, shallow basin and rounded edges give it a sleek, contemporary look.

“Self-rimming sinks are a combination of a vessel and a drop-in-style sink that promotes luxury without consuming space.”

—Whitney Nelson of Capital Kitchen & Bath in Concord

who is constantly in the kitchen because they love to be,” says Morris, now a Galley dealer. “[It] makes being there easier

tages: They’re easy to install and change

and baths, and the answers are mixed.

and more comfortable for everyone.”

out without having an impact on the

Transitional gets the nod from most:

Although the farm sink has been

countertop, and they’re easy to clean.

“a great look, clean and simple,”

around for a while, Allison Karana-

Trough-style sinks with two faucets—

“works well in both traditional and

sios, an interior designer at Goedecke

a contemporary take on the early com-

contemporary settings,” “easier main-

Flooring and Design in Bedford, says it

munal sinks—are starting to replace the

tenance,” “an expansive breadth and

“is still very popular for kitchens. It’s a

long-popular double sinks. Some can

depth of offerings.”

more traditional look but can work in

accommodate three faucets, great for

many different styles of kitchens.”

families with a lot of children getting

a rise in contemporary design on the

ready for school in the morning.

horizon for the upcoming Gen Y.

For the bathroom, Karanasios sees demand for the vessel sink. “They have

mother of pearl? “We are bringing on a

handmade pottery to glass to metal,

new sink line that offers natural moth-

porcelain and even stone—traditional

er-of-pearl inlays and custom mosaics,”

to very modern.”

Julie Brady says. “These will probably

Nelson says many clients are asking

be used mostly in powder rooms to give

for rectangular porcelain undermount

guests a beautiful, unexpected surprise.”

sinks: “They’re a combination of a vessel

Transitional wins

and a drop-in-style sink that promotes

Ask these designers what style—

luxury without consuming space.”

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And, for a bit of luxury, how about

many different feels,” she says, “from

bowls, but she also likes self-rimming

But traditional is a close second, with

traditional—is trending for kitchens

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Capital Kitchen & Bath (603) 225-8300 www.capitalkitchenandbath.com F.W. Webb Company (781) 272-6600 www.fwwebb.com

Goedecke Flooring and Design (603) 472-5221 www.goedeckedecorating.com Granite State Cabinetry (603) 472-4080 www.gscabinetry.com

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Master of His Craft

Greg Brown’s Alden Rocker is named for his grandfather, Alden Hobart, whose fishing net inspired the chair’s design. Brown used spear fishing line made from braided Kevlar for the seat and steamed white oak for the chair. The chair can be seen from September 10 to 25 at the New Hampshire Furniture Masters 2016: Distinctive Exhibit, held at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth

Carving a Path New Hampshire

Furniture Master Greg Brown has

received national recognition for

his extraordinary work.

G

reg Brown didn’t have to wait long to

ognized by the California-based Design Journal:

find his dream job after he graduated

his Alden Rocker was named one of the “Best

from the North Bennet Street School.

of 2015 Products,” a platinum award; in 2016,

(The Boston, Massachusetts, school offers

his Devil’s Embrace tilt-top table received a

intensive training in traditional trades, such as

platinum award for design excellence while

furniture making.) In fact, Brown has been so

his Lindsay Maple Table won a gold award.

busy since the minute he completed training

Brown says that woodworking “found”

there in February 2010 that he’s been work-

him two years before he enrolled at the

ing nonstop ever since. Besides doing projects

North Bennet Street School—and those of us

for luminaries—one of whom is a famous

who love fine furniture are glad it did. This

musician, another is a prominent government

exceptional thirty-three-year-old artist shares

official—three of Brown’s pieces have been rec-

his remarkable story.

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New Hampshire Home [NHH]: How did

you realize your passion for finefurniture making?

Greg Brown [GB]: In 2006, two years

before I enrolled in Bennet, I was looking for something to occupy my mind. I had graduated college with a bachelor’s degree in health science, with the intent to be a trainer since I was big into sports. But I had a change of heart and decided to take a part-time job as a carpenter. One of the guys on the crew, Lou Aubin, changed my life. He had a full woodshop at home and loved building boats. He’s the one who introduced

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me to carving. I made a half-hull model with him and was hooked. He gave me a key to his shop and told me to use it any time.

NHH: How did you get from there to

the North Bennet Street School?

GB: I became obsessed with wood-

working, and would buy old tools on eBay and refurbish them. At that time, I was living in Manchester, Connecticut, down the street from a woodworking school and became an assistant there so I could buy other tools at cost. I was able to drop in on classes for free, so I learned what I could at school and did the rest at Lou’s shop. For practice, I carved three dozen ball-and-claw feet!

Soon I began working full-time at M.J. Martin Woodworking in East Hartford, Connecticut, where I made custom cabinetry and architectural

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woodwork, and did small carving projects. I also did carving demonstrations at the Connecticut Home Show. The muse had taken over!

NHH: Why did you choose the North

Bennet Street School?

GB: I have always loved the embel-

lishment, as well as the design, of fine furniture and wanted to refine my

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Master of His Craft

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Greg Brown’s Lindsay Maple table is made from sugar-maple and maple burl, and its design was inspired by the sugar maple forest near his shop. His carved leaves on the dished burl top (inset) evoke leaves floating on a rocky pool.

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learned how to build fine furniture, to make “twists” on eighteenthcentury reproduction pieces. I also found my niche in carving at Bennet and discovered there are not a lot of people doing that.

NHH: Where do you draw inspiration

for your work?

GB: I have always loved the work of

Gringling Gibbons, a seventeenthcentury English carver. He was inspired by nature and would carve these beautiful bouquets.

NHH: What brought you from Boston

to New Hampshire?

GB: Bill Doub, who also went to

Bennet, was a well-known furniture maker and carver living in New Hampshire at that time. Bill had heard about me from my teachers at Bennet, and in early 2010, Bill invited me to be part of a collective of nine woodworkers in Deerfield at the Lindsay Workshops, located in an old pneumatic factory. These guys had been working together since 2001 and were a diverse group. Everyone had their own machine space, and three of them were full-time furniture makers—Bill, Owain Harris and Jason Rivers. It’s a great arrangement, as everyone can use one another’s machines with permission and there’s a big open area for display.

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Master of His Craft

Furniture Masters challenged me to

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build my own piece for their annual

You can see new work by Greg Brown, along with fourteen other furniture makers, at the New Hampshire Furniture Masters 2016: Distinctive Exhibit, which runs from September 10 to 25 at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth. The main event takes place Sunday, September 25, with an exposition and silent auction from 1 to 5 p.m., followed by a live auction at 5 p.m. and dinner with the Furniture Masters at 6 p.m. The exposition and silent and live auctions are free and open to the public; tickets for the dinner are $50 and available at www.furnituremasters.org.

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auction in 2012, and that’s how I made the Lindsay Maple Table that recently won an award. There’s a sugar-maple forest near my studio, and that’s where I got the inspiration for the table. I did a lot of experimentation with the design of this table and finally ended up making my own New England version of it. It’s a small, round table, a func-

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tional piece of sculpture as I see it.

Greg Brown’s Devil’s Embrace was made for the New Hampshire Furniture Master’s 2014 Gala. The top of this black walnut table, which tilts, is made from a claro walnut burl that came from the Berkshires. Winding devil’s ivy climbs the legs.

Later that year, at the reception for the Furniture Masters at the New Hampshire Historical Society, this table sold. And jobs began flying through my door. Ever since that show, things have been going really strong.

Not only did the Furniture Masters help me find my artistic voice, they also helped me develop business skills, talk to prospective clients and describe my vision. The group has opened doors for furniture makers by helping them pool resources to create new works to share with the public throughout New Hamp-

At that same time, a high-end Realtor

knew how hard it was to make a living.

shire and beyond. There’s a wonderful

And I knew how hard it was to ask for

camaraderie in the whole being greater

a gallery and asked me to meet him at

help, until I met Richard Oedel at Ben-

than the sum of its parts.

his house on the Cape the next day. He

net. I was his first summer intern in his

in Boston had seen one of my pieces in

One of the most impressive com-

wound up buying a table, and commis-

shop in Boston. At that time, he was

missions I got through the Furniture

sioned me to carve four urns and two

a new member of the New Hampshire

Masters was building a bookcase for a

mahogany corbels for his dining room,

Furniture Masters, and he introduced

prominent government official. I was so

along with four gilded appliqués for the

me to others in the group. So I reached

thrilled to work with such a VIP.

cornice in his foyer. I also carved two

out to them to see if they needed help.

big pine corbels for his living room.

I had also been hired by Bill to deliver

young people is that you just have to

I was also asked to design and carve

The greatest lesson I can share with

a furniture commission for his client in

pursue your passion and keep plug-

a mantel for a famous musician. A

Montana, and while we were en route,

ging away. There are people who will

classmate at Bennet had recommended

I heard from someone who wanted

help you and guide you along the way.

me to someone working for this person.

to buy a carved sideboard I’d made at

There’s more than just being in your

Everything was coming together, and so

Bennet—a year later, that same cli-

shop alone, making furniture.

quickly. It amazed me because I discov-

ent bought another piece I’d made at

ered carving in Connecticut—I didn’t

school. So my business was taking off.

even know I could draw before then.

NHH: Are you still involved with the NHH: It sounds like you’ve had some

New Hampshire Furniture Masters?

busy and exciting years!

GB: I’ve been involved with the Furni-

GB: By the time I got to the shop in

ture Masters for four years now, and it

Deerfield, I had already worked in more

wasn’t until I was part of that group

than two dozen woodworking shops. I

that my creative energy exploded. The

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With a subtle touch, interior designer Teresa Perry, of Teresa Perry Design in Silver Lake, combines soft blues, gray-brown marble counters and natural wood with elegant, creamy white cabinetry. The result is warm and welcoming.

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Designer’s Choice Interior designer Teresa Perry, of Teresa Perry Design in Silver Lake, loves 1920s-era homebuilding, and her kitchen reflects that timeless, classically proportioned look. But, her kitchen has topnotch, modern functionality. “For me the kitchen is the central hub. It sets the tone for the rest of house,” Teresa says. In fact, she designed her house on Silver Lake around her kitchen.

Although Teresa regularly designs and furnishes whole homes, she is also an accomplished and meticulous custom cabinetry designer. For two decades, Teresa has designed interiors and kitchens throughout New England, encompassing a diverse range of residential projects from urban apartments and penthouses, to luxury vacation homes. “I also love designing understated modern glass-and-steel kitchens,” Teresa says.

Her design confidence is apparent in myriad choices, big and small. Her color sense is very subtle. Here, she contrasts Palladian blue walls with gray-blue subway tile to set off a central soft-blue tile design.

Teresa designed the hood over her stove to fit an eight-foot ceiling. “You have to really understand the mathematical principle of the golden mean to get the right scale and proportion,” she says.

The builder was Teresa’s brother, Jeff Perry of Perry Builders, LLC in Conway. “Teresa’s designs are carefully thought out,” Jeff says, “and they always come out well.”

When Teresa bought her appliances, she went right to the Clarke Showroom in Milford, Massachusetts, to buy a Wolf fortyeight-inch gas range, a model she’d had her eye on for a decade.

She also purchased a small, steam wall oven. “It makes the best roast chicken,” she says.

“I bumped out the steam-oven cabinetry from the refrigerator for the architectural feature,” Teresa says. “The countertops are also deeper than the usual twenty-four inches.”

The farmer’s sink juts out slightly as well and has a graceful footprint. The countertop is Perlato marble, and the island’s counter is made of black walnut. The kitchen stools were purchased from Country Cottage Furniture in New Hampton, and Teresa finished them herself with Special Walnut stain purchased from The Other Store in Tamworth.

Teresa has also worked in a small stepstool just where she needs it (check the toe kick). Pullout cutting boards flank each side of the stove, which allows two cooks quick access for prepping. The range surround has convenient shelves for utensils and spices, all neatly out of sight. These thoughtful user-friendly touches make this kitchen a joy to use.

The judges for New Hampshire Home’s 2016 Design Awards selected this kitchen for an honorable mention for Excellence in Kitchen Design.

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Top left: It’s all in the details. The farmer’s sink juts out with a graceful footprint, giving this new kitchen an old-fashioned feel.

Top right: Interior designer Teresa Perry relaxes on a comfy kitchen window seat.

Below: Two cooks need two cutting boards. Both have access to the prep sink and the stove.

Lower photos, from the left: A drawer with angled spice racks is right by the stove; vegetable bins are adjacent to prep sink; and a foldout step stool is located precisely where it’s needed.

What Makes This Kitchen Stand Out The paint is Benjamin Moore Palladian blue • (800) 724-6802 • www.benjaminmoore.com The appliances are from Clarke Showroom in Milford, Massachusetts • (800) 842-5275 • www.clarkeliving.com The kitchen stools are from Country Cottage Furniture in New Hampton • (603) 744-9333 www.countrycottagefurniture.com Cabinetry installation is by McGraw’s Custom Building in North Conway • (603) 986-8945 mcgrawfamily_6@msn.com Tiles are from Old Port Specialty Tile Co. in Portland, Maine • (207) 775-2238 • www.oldporttile.com and from Pratt & Larson Tile and Stone in Portland, Oregon • (503) 231-9464 • www.prattandlarson-or.com Furniture stain from The Other Store in Tamworth • (603) 323-8872 • www.artstamworth.org

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A “New” Kitchen Makes History Nancy and Mike Sampo had the good fortune in 1990 to purchase the Cyrus Colby Farm, which was built in 1826.

The house was truly a diamond in the rough with all the original features still intact. The Sampos enlisted the help of Sue Booth, owner of Vintage Kitchens in Concord, to design a kitchen plan, and Scott Dias, of Scott Dias Custom Building Inc. in Henniker, to complete the project.

“Although we hired Sue to design the kitchen, her love and passion for historical homes went well beyond the kitchen design and eventually involved bathroom design, historical colors and floor coverings,” Mike says.

The location for the new kitchen was the house’s original summer kitchen. The old wood floor was removed, and the team held their first meeting, standing in the dirt, debating where to put the refrigerator. Nancy and Booth wondered about tucking it under the stairway leading up to the second-floor master suite. This idea proved pivotal to the kitchen’s design.

“With that one little shift,” Booth says, “the whole picture changed. The puzzle came together. When you collaborate, ideas like that happen and the whole kitchen is better for it.”

The refurbished antique cookstove took center stage along with the antique soapstone sink set on a striking tiger maple cabinet that matches the island countertop. Because the two ovens in the antique stove were small, the Sampos felt they needed a modern oven to accommodate cooking for friends and family.

To hide the modern appliances, a drawer-style microwave oven was fit into the island and a larger oven set in a hutch-style cupboard. The refrigerator and freezer drawers were retrofit with period materials to keep the look seamless.

“The Sampos recycled and repurposed a variety of materials,” Booth says. “So the kitchen maintained many of the home’s original 1826 features, but functionally, it’s modern.”

Dias completed the renovation of the house and implemented the kitchen design. “When you work on an old house, nothing is level or square,” Dias says. “It’s a fun challenge. You have to think outside the box.”

In 2015, Nancy and Mike hosted an open house for the Colby family clan reunion. The Colbys were so appreciative of the farm’s restoration that they made the Sampos honorary family members.

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Left: There’s plenty of room for everyone in Nancy and Mike Sampo’s renovated vintage kitchen. Here, the whole family prepares breakfast, each in his or her own way. Sue Booth of Vintage Kitchens in Concord placed an antique soapstone sink on a striking tiger maple cabinet that matches the island countertop.

Bottom left: Most of the time, the big oven for holiday baking and roasting is concealed in the hutch.

Bottom right: Can you find the fridge? It’s behind the door under the stairs. Freezer drawers are there as well. The antique cookstove sits at the other end of the kitchen.

What Makes This Kitchen Stand Out The floor tile is from Artistic Tile: The Perfect Tile in Nashua • (603) 886-1920 • www.theperfecttile.com Modern appliances are from Baron’s Major Brands in Manchester • (800) 350-2499 • www.baronsmajorbrands.com The antique range and soapstone sink are from Erickson’s Antique Stoves in Littleton, Massachusetts • (978) 857-8014 www.ericksonsantiquestoves.com The cabinetry and wood are by Vintage Kitchens in Concord • (603) 224-2854 • www.vintagekitchens.com

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A Modern Take on a Shaker Kitchen Personal service can be achieved via email, even when it comes to high-end kitchen cabinetry. At Crown Point Cabinetry in Claremont, senior designer Debra Foster has worked with clients as far away as California, Hawaii and the Caribbean.

“If the project site is within a four-state radius, I’ll go out and measure,” Foster says. “Often, we’ll just work with the builder. For this project in Sugar Hill, I worked with Presby Construction and communicated with the homeowner solely by email.”

The kitchen has a simple Shaker look. The base cabinets are painted in a very dark blue and the upper cabinets are cream. These contrasts benefit greatly from the abundance of natural light.

“The homeowners wanted cabinets with flush sides for a clean look,” Foster says. “They also chose flat-top drawers along with Barnstead Door cabinets. Once those decisions were made, the rules for implementation are very strict.”

Cabinetry features include built-in wine cubbies, cutlery dividers, large peg-board drawers for bowls and plates, and a drawer with angled spice racks. Satin nickel hardware complements the stainless-steel appliances. An open pantry with stylish shelf brackets has plenty of storage space.

Thaddeus Presby, president and co-owner of Presby Construction, Inc. in Franconia, worked with the homeowner and Crown Point Cabinetry. “When we get plans, as a matter of course, we take a critical look at them,” Presby says. “It’s what we call ‘value-engineering.’ My experience with Crown Point has always been good.”

Natural wood trim on the windows provides a warm contrast to the subway tile and white cabinets, as do the natural wood floors. Soapstone is used for both the counter and farmer’s sink. A five-inch shelf lines the counter’s backsplash. This is both handy and restful to the eye. Usually, soapstone is a fairly uniform color, but here jagged white veining on the front of the sink makes an unexpected and lovely statement.

“We chose a classic Shaker design for its simplicity and timeless design,” the homeowner says. “Our kitchen is the gathering place in our home, so we wanted to create a space that was open and easy for entertaining as well as everyday life.”

The judges for New Hampshire Home’s 2016 Design Awards selected this kitchen as the winner of Excellence in Kitchen Design.

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Left: This handsome kitchen sports contrasting dark blue cabinets below and creamy white cabinets above. Rich wood tones bring it all together.

Below: Barnstead cabinetry demands precision that creates overall order. Even the wine cubby falls into step.

Lower left: The soapstone counter adds a soft, organic gray tone that complements the stainless-steel appliances.

Facing page, bottom: This small pantry is fun and functional with its stylish gray brackets and varied containers.

What Makes This Kitchen Stand Out Appliances (Viking stove) are from Baron’s Major Brands in Manchester (800) 350-2499 • www.baronsmajorbrands.com The counter and sink are from Vermont Soapstone in Perkinsville, Vermont (800) 284-5404 • www.vermontsoapstone.com The pendant lights are from Restoration Hardware • (800) 762-1005 www.restorationhardware.com

Tips for Kitchen and Bath Design

• Make it yours. “When designing a kitchen, think about what you like,” says Linda Cloutier of Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC in Greenland. “What colors are you drawn to? Are you a cook who loves to socialize? Often people worry about their product choices. A designer can streamline all that decision making for you. Soon the two of you will be creating the kitchen you’ve always wanted.”

• Turn challenges into assets. “A room’s biggest challenge can be its best asset,” says designer Susan Crupi of David R. Crupi, LLC in Hollis. Crupi has found that apparent obstacles often net exciting designs. Ceiling too low? Extending a fireplace surround to the ceiling creates drama and draws the eye up. Powder room with a curve? “Highlighting the architecture creates interest and visually widens the space.”

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• Build a visual workbook. “Putting together an electronic scrapbook using online tools such as Pinterest can really facilitate your discussion with a designer,” says Debra Foster, a senior designer with Crown Point Cabinetry in Claremont.

• Let the ideas flow. “People wouldn’t come to you if they didn’t want some guidance,” says Sue Booth of Vintage Kitchens in Concord. “When everyone can put their ideas on the table, good things start to happen.”

• Work with rules. “Kitchen design today is not just about making a work triangle with the placement of the refrigerator, stove and sink,” says kitchen designer Teresa Perry of Teresa Perry Design in Silver Lake.

“A really great kitchen has triangles within the work triangle. These usually include prep, cooking, baking and clean up.”

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A Palette for Light This seaside kitchen, a tonal tapestry of gray and cream, reflects the brilliant play of light just outside. Quartzite counters mirror the dazzling blue of sea and sky. Crystal knobs on the cabinetry throw colored prisms of light.

Each wall has quiet texture, from the stone on the walls, to the crown and dentil molding, to finely crafted cabinets with apothecary drawers. Covered beams and a deeply recessed, three-inch bead-board ceiling add contrasting depth and shadows.

“When the homeowner came into my showroom,” says Linda Cloutier, kitchen and bath designer at Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC in Greenland, “she saw a display of glass doors that went well with the windows of her home. For the cabinetry, she wanted that creamy color on top and the gray below. From the very beginning, she really had a vision.”

Cloutier has designed kitchens and baths for more than thirty years. When she has a client who knows what she wants, Cloutier knows how to make it happen.

“It was great to collaborate with Linda Cloutier on this project,” says Craig Briggs, owner of CB Builders, Inc. in York, Maine. “To construct and fit these complex pieces together demanded lots of communication and constant attention to detail. We also have with a great installer, Marty Bouchie.”

Cloutier notes that “overall the craftsmanship was very exacting. The cabinets are slightly distressed and rubbed down to be worn at the edges. They really are a labor of love.”

The center island’s counter has a double-thickness, creating a beautiful edge profile. Designed as part of the island are an oven and a microwave drawer with a warming drawer below.

For the homeowner, one of the most important features in the kitchen is the stone fireplace. At table height, it provides warmth and a focal point in contrast to oceanside windows.

A sleek bar showcases a backsplash of wonderfully striated marble. The bar also houses an icemaker and wine cooler. The pantry is just around the corner.

“The homeowner found those fabulous chandeliers online,” Cloutier says. “When you take on a project of this scope, you and the client talk almost every day and create together.”

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What Makes This Kitchen Stand Out The quartzite stone countertops and slab (Dolce Vita) are from Boston Granite Exchange in Haverhill, Massachusetts (979) 372-8300 • www.bostongraniteexchange.com Zara pendant lighting is from Currey & Company • (877) 768-6428 • www.curreycodealers.com Frontgate stools are from Manchester Swivel Bar and Counter Stools • (888) 263-9850 • www.frontgate.com The dining table and chairs are from Habersham Home • (800) HABERSHAM • www.habershamhome.com Faucets are from Kohler & Company • (800) 456-4537 • www.us.kohler.com/us The crystal knobs were made by Carpe Diem • (866) 695-6627 • www.myknobs.com The stonework is by Ryan Thompson Masonry in York, Maine • (207) 332-3378 The Thermador stove is from State Street Discount in Portsmouth • (603) 436-7074 • www.statestreetdiscount.com Top left: The stage is set in the kitchen to view the sea.

Top right: Beautifully framed windows focus attention. Elegant materials provide simple functionality.

Center: Interior designer Linda Cloutier, of Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC in Greenland, celebrates the completion of this project.

Lower left: Conversation flows at this round dining table with its inspiring view.

Lower right: A generous kitchen island and comfortable seating make for sociable gatherings that includes everyone, especially the cook. Chandeliers add sparkle.

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Refreshed Bathrooms

In the same seaside home as the kitchen on the previous two pages, Linda Cloutier, of Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC in Greenland, renovated two bathrooms.

The first-floor master bath provides spa-quality amenities. Graceful curves throughout give this room an extra flourish. Paired, hammered pewter sinks and crystal knobs on the cabinetry lend a bit of sparkle, as do multiple mirrors.

Mirrored cabinet doors, a curved front dresser and a small cabinet in front of the tub supply ample storage. A decorative window trellis adds privacy. These windows can be opened to catch the sea breeze. Adjacent to the tub is an almost invisible glassed-in shower.

The design themes found in the kitchen, notably stone on the walls and floors, give this home a strong sense of foundation on the rocky coast.

The powder room Wallpaper sets the tone for this powder room’s high-style nautical theme. This paper’s large gold and orange fish are echoed in the sculpted fish decorating the vanity. A small custom sink and ceiling paint underscore these colors. Framed with silver shells, the mirror becomes the room’s focal point.

Above: A decorative window trellis allows ensures privacy while the homeowner enjoys views of the ocean from the tub.

Top left: Lots of light and soft neutrals amplify the impact of pink roses in the master bath.

Top right: Double-profiled marble counters add luxury.

Right: The glass shower blends well with this bathroom’s elegant style.

Facing page, lower left: The high orange ceiling with white molding unifies this powder room.

Facing page, lower right: A deco-style handcrafted sink is a choice detail in the powder room.

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What Makes These Bathrooms Stand Out The master bath The faucets are from Kohler & Company • (800) 456-4537 • www.us.kohler.com/us The crystal knobs were made by Carpe Diem • (866) 695-6627 • www.myknobs.com The stonework is by Ryan Thompson Masonry in York, Maine • (207) 332-3378 The powder room Washable Derwent wallpaper is by Osborne and Little • www.osborneandlittle.com The sink is handcrafted by Indikoi Sinks in New London • (603) 748-1440 • www.indikoisinks.com The wooden fish on the vanity was crafted by Enkeboll • (800) 745-5507 • www.enkebolldesigns.com

Resources

CB Builders, Inc. (207) 363-3185 • www.cbbuilders.com

Crown Point Cabinetry (800) 999-4994 • www.crown-point.com David R. Crupi, LLC. (603) 465-7003 • www.davidrcrupi.com

Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC (603) 964-2959 • www.lindacloutier.com Perry Builders, LLC (603) 455-6268 • www.perrybuildersllc.com

Presby Construction, Inc. (603) 823-5298 • www.presbyconstruction.com Reno Design Group (603) 746-4200 • www.renodesigngroup.com

Scott Dias Custom Building Inc. (603) 428-7585 • www.sdiasbuilding.com Stephen Blatt Architects (207) 761-5911 • www.sbarchitects.com Teresa Perry Design (603) 367-4429 • www.teresaperry.com

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One Home, Two Distinct Baths Tucked behind a sweeping, curved staircase, this powder room is architecturally compelling. But, for years, a noisy fan, old fixtures and dark, vertically striped wallpaper made the room unappealing.

The new design by kitchen and bath designer Susan Crupi of David R. Crupi, LLC, in Hollis embraces the room’s dramatic curve. Wide horizontal bands of tile and paint visually widen the room. The tile, made from lightly polished Picasso marble, was meticulously cut into two-inch-by-four-inch tiles and installed in a brick pattern. Marble molding defines a band of tumbled marble mosaic. A recessed soap niche creates further visual interest.

The centerpiece of this room is the sink and its wave pedestal. Carved from solid basalt stone, the sink and pedestal are “functional sculpture.” Even water from the Sigma faucet flows in a ribbon to complement the pairing.

Contemporary art stands out on the blue-gray wall. To accommodate the curve, the mirror pivots and forged iron pendants are suspended from the ceiling. These features provide style, function and task lighting.

The master bath For the same homeowners, the original master bath didn’t work. The lack of storage left toiletries cluttering the counter, while an unused whirlpool dwarfed a small shower.

Further, a face-off between the shower and toilet resulted in a complete lack of privacy. Crupi methodically addressed these issues.

A built-in divider now adds convenient shelving while concealing the dual-flush toilet. Art-deco lights illuminate dual-mirrored medicine cabinets that come equipped with defoggers, nightlights and electrical outlets. These cabinets ensure that toiletries and electronics, such as toothbrushes and razors, no longer clutter the countertop. A recessed TV lets the homeowners watch the news while grooming.

A new air-jetted tub has heated backrests and raised seats, and delivers an all-encompassing massage for two. A mattefinished tile mosaic forms the tub and shower bench skirts, and is repeated in a larger format on the shower floor. The frameless glass enclosure ensures that the spacious new shower doesn’t overwhelm the room. Porcelain wall and floor tiles have the look of natural travertine but are low-maintenance. Radiant in-floor heat and a towel warmer provide the ultimate luxury experience.

A strategically placed window affords privacy and infuses the room with natural light. Soft blue-gray paint sets off elements of black, white and chrome, creating a spa-like feel.

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Above: Designer Susan Crupi of David R. Crupi, LLC, in Hollis Facing page: This sculptural basalt sink makes a small, curved powder room located under a stairwell very cool.

Left: A glass shower fitted next to a generous tub in the master bath feels invisible even when joined by a black tile foundation.

Bottom: Fresh color combinations of black, taupe, blue gray and ochre heightened by natural light enliven this master bath.

What Makes These Bathrooms Stand Out The powder room Picasso marble tiles are by Albert F. Fitzgerald Inc. in Bedford • (800) 234-8453 • www.fitzgeraldtile.com The paint is Nimbus #1465 by Benjamin Moore • (800) 724-6802 • www.benjaminmoore.com The Hubbardton Forge Mini-Pendants in dark smoke with pearl glass are from Just Lights in Nashua (603) 578-9482 • www.justlights.com The Sigma Series 1600 Nuance faucet is from Sigma Designer Faucetry • (760) 598-5895 • www.sigmafaucet.com The sink/pedestal are the Stone Forest Wave Pedestal and Bowl by Stone Forest • (888) 682-2987 • www.stoneforest.com The master bath The countertops and tub deck (Atlantic Black Granite) are from Marble and Granite, Inc. in Westwood, Massachusetts (877) 397-8663 • www.marbleandgranite.com The air-jetted tub (Bainultra Amma Oval 7242) is from BainUltra • (800) 463-2187 • www.bainultra.com The porcelain floor and wall tile are by Daltile • (800) 331-0114 • www.daltile.com

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A Lake House

revised with love

Everything old is new again in a renovated Arts and Crafts camp on the shores of Squam Lake.

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In the great room and elsewhere in this home renovated by Christopher P. Williams Architects in Meredith, signature windows with eight-overthree mullions are just some of the endearing, individual aspects of this New Hampshire Homecamp. | 79 one-hundred-year-old

W

When a couple from Long Island found the lakefront site

memories of New Hampshire. He began visiting the Squam

of their dreams about six years ago, they moved—temporarily

Lake area as a young man, staying at the old family camp of a

they thought—into the old house on the property. It was a big,

college friend. “I’ve been coming here for forty-five years,” he

rambling, unwinterized Arts and Crafts structure dating back

says. Later on, he and his family returned to the lake, staying

to the early 1900s, with low ceilings and an unusual layout:

with friends and also renting. Eventually, they started look-

two rectangles connected by a triangle. There were eight bed-

ing for their own lakefront house. “The longer we looked, the

rooms, including one that could be accessed only from outside

more specific he became,” the wife says, laughing.

the house. The couple planned to build an entirely new sum-

The house today maintains the essential layout and the

mer home there on the shores of Squam Lake, but after spend-

rustic look—there aren’t any painted surfaces or sheetrock

ing some time in the old house, they found it had grown on

in the structure, only wood and stone. There are still eight

them. “We started to love the quirkiness of the place,” the hus-

bedrooms, including the one that needs to be accessed from

band says. It was well built and well cared-for, with only three

outside. The homeowners retained and enhanced existing

owners in the one-hundred-plus years of its existence. But “It

features, such as the house’s two stone chimneys and some

hadn’t been ‘refreshed’ in a very long time,” the husband says.

unusual eight-over-three windows in the original dining room

So the couple decided not to raze or transform the home,

that were replicated for other rooms as well.

but instead to refresh it with loving care. In doing so, they

The homeowners began working with architect Chris

worked to balance their desire for a comfortable vacation

Williams, AIA, of Christopher P. Williams Architects, PLLC

home with the preservation of the look and feel of the

in Meredith. He understood their goals. “The original build-

original building.

ing had great views, but because the ceilings were low, you

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Facing page: The house features the dark-stained wood and natural stone of a typical North Country lake house. At the request of the homeowners, the color of the stain is a close match to the original.

Top: A lake-facing artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio stands exactly wherea shed was prior to the renovation.

Above: The boathouse was rebuilt to resemble its predecessor, except that dormered windows were added to create an airier interior (left).

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One goal of the renovation was to open up the house to allow better flow and more room for entertaining.

A stained glass window (above) by Lyn Hovey Studio in Norton, Massachusetts, on the door of a downstairs bathroom (right) depicts the property’s original boathouse and is based on a painting by Shelley Holtzman, a relative of one of the homeowners.

Because the project involved restoration and preservation, Williams assigned it to project architect Norman Larson, AIA, LEED AP, who enjoys working with historic buildings. Larson

reinforcement. Heating and insulation were added for yearround living.

and Williams worked together on the project. Also key to the

Granite State challenge

project was builder David Frost of White House Construction

The couple stayed in one wing of the house while work was

in Gilford. “David (Frost) was around from the beginning,”

being done in the other.

says the husband. “We had a common vision.”

Renovations always involve challenges, and this project’s

To achieve the clients’ goals of more air and light, the archi-

was rock: the house is built on a truly enormous slab of gran-

tects converted the area that housed the living room with two

ite. The project team eventually took up the house’s floor,

bedrooms on top into a cathedral-style living room with large

broke up some of the rock beneath and cleaned it up so it was

windows. By adding those two bedrooms to one of the house’s

possible to get underneath the house. (All new plumbing and

wings, they maintained the bedroom count, Larson says.

electricity were part of the renovation.)

Another goal was to open up the house to allow better flow

“David and I had discussed blasting,” the husband says,

and more room for entertaining—the couple has two grown

“but we decided we wanted to respect this rock. So they chis-

daughters with families as well as numerous friends. On the

eled by hand.”

first floor, where there was a kind of sun porch with a ping-

The rock is still visible, inside and outside the house. For

pong table attached to the master bedroom, the architectural

example, there is a large section exposed in the basement. “The

team created a master suite with a study and bathroom. A

homeowners were very taken by that rock ledge,” Frost says.

screened-in porch that opens to the dining room was added, and the kitchen was also expanded.

Although the original house was well built, according to Larson and the client, structural changes did need to be made

Another challenge was also fun: reproducing many of the details of the house, right down to the tints of the stain inside and out as well as the unusual hardware on some of the casement windows.

and some materials replaced. The original structure was en-

One of the house’s most noticeable quirks were its win-

tirely wood framed, for example, but some steel was used for

dows with eight over three mullions. “We had never seen that

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before,” Larson says. He and the homeowners found this detail appealing, so they replicated it in many other windows of the house.

Original to the house were two impressive stone chimneys, only visible on the bottom floor. As part of the renovation, the team opened up the walls so the chimneys were visible through the second story, where they wrapped the original brick with stone to match the lower portions. (Two small, gas fireplaces were also added during the renovation, bringing the fireplace total to four.)

Great interiors The great room with its two stories of windows, lake views and comfortable furniture (both upholstered and wood) is the heart and soul of the house. Presiding over it is a huge custom-designed chandelier of perforated copper made by Dennis Sparling of Sparling Studio in New Haven, Vermont, which “sparkles” at night when lit from within. The chandelier was carefully designed so as not to block the view of the lake from the second-floor gallery overlooking the great room. Sparling also made the custom wall sconces in the great room. A comfy window seat along the bay window faces the lake.

Although the house is simply furnished—with wood walls, floors and ceilings being the dominant statement—there are some striking decorative touches, including a stained-glass window on a downstairs bathroom door that was custommade by Lyn Hovey Studio in Norton, Massachusetts, to mirror a lakeside painting on the wall nearby. The painting of the property’s original boathouse is by the artist Shelley Holtzman (who is also the wife’s sister). Steve Winchester of S. Winchester Furniture Maker in Center Barnstead made some appropriately rustic-style furniture, including a sideboard (designed by Williams working with Winchester) in the great room that is actually a stereo cabinet. (Audio was by Michael Bouthillette of Tucker and Tucker in Scarborough, Maine.)

When the couple moved into the house, a great deal of older furniture, much of it painted, had been left behind.

Many new homeowners would have discarded these pieces, but this couple decided to save them. So the homeowners had numerous chairs, chests and other pieces stripped and stained

by Jim Currier of Hillhurst Fix and Finish in Moultonborough, with many of the pieces revealing themselves to be handsome and entirely suitable for the house.

For framing artwork and mirrors, the homeowners used Will Lehmann Frames of Center Sandwich, who has done work for the couple for many years. “If you want to keep using things, it’s so easy to figure out how to do it,” the husband says.

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the kitchen remain unchanged. They worked with Sue Booth of Vintage Kitchens in Concord to achieve this. “He [the husband] is a wonderful steward of the property,” Booth says. The resulting kitchen’s center island has stools along one side, and a cooktop and sink on the other. This setup means cooking and socializing can happen at the same time. “Sue was fantastic, off the charts,” the husband says. Booth also designed the range hood, in copper and steel.

In the dining room, a massive table stands between the original stone fireplace and the view of the lake. Pocket doors were installed between the new screened-in porch and the dining room, so that in nice weather, the space can be completely open.

The bedrooms are still numerous, but there are now two upstairs suites for the grown daughters and other guests. And the unusual bedroom with outside access is still that way. “It’s a cool space, like a guest house that was attached. It has the benefit of exceptional privacy,” Larson says.

Lakefront landscaping In keeping with the camp spirit inside the house, the homeowners wanted the exterior to be as natural and native as possible. Connie Maata of Design Plus Landscape Services in Plymouth designed the landscape and was right on board with this aesthetic, the husband says.

“There was so much beauty there,” Maata says. “We wanted to make sure there were areas that were not disrupted.”

Top: A comfortable screened-in porch was added to the camp; pocket doors separate the porch from the dining room (inset) so the space can be opened up in good weather.

Members of the team who worked on the house include in the front row, left to right, architects Norman Larson and Chris Williams of Christopher P. Williams Architects, PLLC in Meredith; and builder David Frost of White House Construction in Gilford. In the back row, left to right, are stonemason Benjamin P. Billin of Benjamin P. Billin Stone Masons in Plymouth; Scott Burns of Scott Burns Landscaping in Center Harbor; John Hackler, Nathan Spaulding, Kristen Currier, Etta Hackler and Jim Currier of Hillhurst Fix and Finish in Moultonborough; project manager Sarah Lussier of Vintage Kitchens in Concord; Dennis Sparling of Sparling Studio in New Haven, Vermont; Steve Winchester of S. Winchester Furniture Maker in Center Barnstead; and Will Lehmann of Will Lehmann Frames in Center Sandwich.

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things hopping, and hikes and boat outings are the order of the day. In the end, the homeowners, and their family as well, are very pleased with how it all came out. One of their daughters says, “This has been such a labor of love for my parents.”

The team—from the clients to the architects to the contractor—all worked together to keep the best of the old while bringing in the best of the new. They shared a common vision.

“When that happens, it changes how a house feels,” Williams says. “It’s a wonderful house throughout—every room has a special feel.”

In addition to the native evergreens, there were mature

Very few projects offer the combination of ideal clients,

rhododendrons and mountain laurel that had, in Maata’s

architects and other team members that this one did, Frost

words, “a timeless feel.” These plants remained and were

says. “It was a joy to go to work every day,” he says, “and that

supplemented with nursery stock. Scott Burns Landscaping in

was for four years.”

Center Harbor did the installation, and Dallas Wrath of Dono-

The husband says, “We couldn’t have been more grateful

van Tree Experts in Meredith did the tree work. There is one

to the two families that lived here before us and to the people

small area of lawn near the house, but other than that, native

who participated in this wonderful process.” Both he and the

plantings, boulders and pine needles make up the landscape.

architects are proud that when people who know the house

The house has six hundred feet of west-facing shorefront— consequently, the sunset views are terrific. There’s also a pleasant, sandy beach that is unusual for this lake, notes the husband, but is a result of the winds the shore receives. There are two lakeside structures. One is a boathouse with room for just one boat. Rebuilt to be basically the same as the boathouse that formerly occupied the spot, the new structure has some dormered windows to allow more light. The other is a painting studio, which also occupies a spot where a small “shack” previously stood between two trees. Sliding doors open the

well (including former inhabitants) visit, they usually say, “It’s different, but the same.”

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Christopher P. Williams Architects, PLLC (603) 279-6513 • www.cpwarchitects.com Design Plus Landscape Services (603) 536-1228

Donovan Tree Experts (603) 279-3367 • www.donovantree.com

Hillhurst Fix and Finish (603) 253-8596 • www.hillhurstfixandfinish.com Lyn Hovey Studio (617) 288-6900 • www.lynhoveystudio.com S. Winchester Furniture Maker (603) 269-2720

entire lake-facing wall to the lake.

Scott Burns Landscaping (603) 279-8100 • www.scottburnslandscaping.com

Happy endings

Tucker and Tucker (307) 885-0059 • www.tuckerandtucker.com

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Michelle and David Valicenti started their busy farm-based business, Valicenti Pasta Farm in Hollis, by making jars of homemade tomato sauce and selling them at area farmers’ markets.

Recipe for Success Valicenti Pasta

Farm uses only locally grown

ingredients in

its products, all made in Hollis.

D

avid Valicenti is the consummate small

the company’s line of sauces and fresh pasta,

business owner, wearing multiple hats

like wild garlic scape linguine or asparagus and

at any given time. Today, he’s taking

brie ravioli. David might also be found in the

a call on his cell phone, a quick respite from

on-site greenhouse, checking on the vegetables

fixing a broken well on the Hollis farm that’s

and herbs used in his creations. Michelle, a

home to Valicenti Pasta Farm (formerly Vali-

former pastry chef, supervises operations and

centi Organico), the burgeoning gourmet pasta

works with the growing number of farmers’

and sauce business he owns with wife Michelle.

markets in New Hampshire and Massachusetts

“Something’s always broken on a farm,” he says

where Valicenti Pasta Farm sells its products.

good-naturedly.

“When I run into friends and they ask what I’m

Valicenti Pasta Farm, however, is working

doing, I almost don’t want to answer because

just fine. When he’s not farming, David—a

we’re doing so many things: cooking, growing

former chef—is dreaming up creative ideas for

and selling,” David says.

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Roasted Beet with Pecorino Toscano Ravioli Ser v es 4 f o r a p p e t izer s , 2 f o r en t r ées

1 package Valicenti Pasta Farm Roasted Beet with Pecorino Toscano Ravioli 1 tablespoon minced shallots A pinch of minced garlic (optional) 1 bunch Swiss chard, washed, dried and chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2–3 ounces chèvre, kept very cold for ease of crumbling 1 cup walnut halves, lightly toasted

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1. In a large pot, bring 6–8 quarts of water to a full boil.

2. Add the frozen ravioli. Gently stir to prevent the ravioli from sticking to bottom of pot. Once the ravioli floats, boil 3 minutes more, then strain.

3. Meanwhile, sauté the shallots and garlic (if using) in a large pan over medium heat until lightly caramelized (about a minute). Stir in chard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and sauté until tender, about 4–5 minutes. Add the red wine and balsamic vinegar.

4. Reduce the liquid by one half or more, then remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the olive oil and softened butter. This should add viscosity to the sauce and make a nice contrast to the acidity of the wine and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

5. Toss the cooked ravioli with the chard and sauce. Plate and top with crumbled chèvre and toasted walnuts.

Recipe courtesy of Valicenti Pasta Farm

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from our own wine, to cooking and canning vegetables from the garden.”

A self-described graduate of “the school of hard knocks,” David worked in restaurants starting as a teen and eventually moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he kicked around the local restaurant scene for thirteen years.

He moved back to New Hampshire right before Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005.

Michelle, originally from Billerica, Massachusetts, also has a culinary background and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. The duo met at Michael Timothy’s Bistro and Wine Bar in Nashua, where David was chef de cuisine and Michelle was the pastry chef.

Valicenti Pasta Farm started with a

The Valicentis grow most of the ingredients they put into their fresh pastas and sauces on their five-acre farm in Hollis (above). Crops grown in their greenhouse (top) include arugula, beets, chard, kale, carrots, spinach and herbs of all kinds.

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bumper crop of tomatoes at the Valicentis’ farm. David decided to turn it into several hundred jars of pasta sauce he calls tomato “gravy.” They traveled to a local fall-harvest festival to sell their new product. “We sold out almost immediately,” David remembers. The next weekend, they tried selling the sauce at a local farmers’ market. It sold out again.

The couple put the money they made from initial sales into buying glass jars, labels and olive oil. The Valicentis used their garage for the jarring process.

Eventually, they had enough money to

Native Strawberry & Chèvre with Lemon Thyme and Black Pepper Ravioli Ser v es 4 f o r a p p e t izer s , 2 f o r en t r ées

1 package Valicenti Pasta Farm Native Strawberry & Chèvre with Lemon Thyme and Black Pepper Ravioli 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon shallots, minced 12 whole peppercorns (or a few turns of a pepper mill) 2 sprigs fresh thyme

6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces and at room temperature 2 cups balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or 2 additional tablespoons of butter) 8 ounces baby arugula, washed and dried 6–8 fresh strawberries, sliced or quartered Salt and pepper, to taste 4 ounces slivered almonds, lightly toasted (optional) 4 ounces chèvre, crumbled (optional)

turn the apple barn on their property

1. In a large pot, bring 6–8 quarts of water to a full boil. Add the frozen ravioli and give a gentle stir to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

into a commercial kitchen and produc-

2. Once ravioli floats, boil 3 minutes more, then strain. Divide the ravioli onto 4 plates.

tion facility. Using pasta machines they

3. For the lemon butter: In a thick-bottomed sauce pot, bring white wine, rice vinegar, lemon juice, shallots, peppercorns and thyme to a simmer. Reduce by three-quarters or more. Remove from the heat and stir in the softened butter. Strain the sauce as you drizzle it over the plated ravioli.

bought at auction, they started making pasta and ravioli. Valicenti Pasta Farm products are now available at more than twenty-five farmers’ markets in the Boston, Massachusetts, area as well as in southern New Hampshire and the

4. For the balsamic reduction (which can be made ahead and left at room temperature): In a thickbottomed pan, add the balsamic vinegar and reduce by three-quarters. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 1 minute (or remove the reduction from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter instead of the heavy cream). Set aside and leave at room temperature.

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5. For the arugula salad: In a large bowl, toss the baby arugula and strawberries with a little salt and pepper.

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6. Top each plate with arugula and strawberries. Drizzle the balsamic reduction on the plates, focusing on the arugula and strawberries.

Finish with a sprinkle of toasted almonds and crumbled chèvre.

The Valicentis use their culinary intuition and cooking skills, not family

Recipe courtesy of Valicenti Pasta Farm

recipes, to develop their pastas and sauces. Inspiration also comes from the between fifteen and twenty crops the Valicentis grow on the farm— everything from tomatoes, eggplants and sweet potatoes to arugula, chard, kale, broccoli, spinach, beets and carrots, plus “basil and every herb imaginable,” David says.

All the herbs—and most of the vegetables and the grains—used in pastas are sourced from the farm; cheeses, meats and seafood are from local farms and producers.

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Above: Sauces and pastas are produced and packed on-site in the Valicentis’ remodeled, late-nineteenth-century red barn in Hollis.

The Valicentis’ pasta sauces (top left) are the cornerstone of Valicenti Pasta Farm; David Valicenti (top right) estimates the company will top $1 million in sales this year.

as grilled peaches and basil ravioli, one

garlic; and Alla Norma, a Sicilian favor-

business, which is currently limited to

of David’s favorites, or native strawber-

ite made with eggplant, tomato and

a few outlets in Boston, Amherst and

ries with chèvre and cracked pepper. “I

basil. “It’s like eggplant Parmesan in a

Nashua.

love creating ravioli with a fine-dining

jar,” David says.

influence,” he says. “We’re very nouveau that way.”

Still cookin’

The future looks bright. Valicenti

The Valicentis believe they’ve found the right recipe for success with Vali-

Pasta Farm expects to reach $1 million

centi Pasta Farm. “There’s always some-

in sales this year, and employs a staff

thing to do or try,” David says. “We’re

to help with planting, harvesting and

getting better at what we’re doing—and

The company still makes its trademark

farmers’ market sales. David’s mom

learning all the time.”

tomato gravy and other pasta sauces in

even helps out occasionally, tying rib-

small batches. Flavors include tomato

bons on packages. The Valicentis hope

basil with Marsala wine; olive oil and

to expand their restaurant wholesale

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Hello, Dahlias!

Though not New Hampshire natives, these regal flowers can become the queen of our fall gardens.

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his time of year our gardens look a little sad. The annuals are tiring out, and most perennials have

had their day in the sun. If there is one flower that carries the garden on its shoulders from mid-summer until frost, it is the dahlia. “Dahlias are in full bloom when the garden is kaput and nothing else is blooming,” says Emily Cleaveland—aka the Dahlia Lady.

While living in Norwich, Vermont, Cleaveland started selling mixed bouquets of flowers at the farmers’ market.

“So many people just wanted to buy the dahlias out of the arrangements that I started to grow more and more of them, and to focus less on the other flowers,” she says.

Cleaveland calls her Springfield business By Design Dahlias, and this is her seventeenth year growing and selling dahlias. In those years, she has learned much about them through trial and error as well as lots of research; she has also moved to New Hampshire and had three children. “Dahlias are a delightful crop to grow at home with kids,” she says.

Her process Each spring, Cleaveland sorts and replants tubers of the sixty-five-plus varieties of dahlias she saved through the winter. Through the summer, each plant can yield between fifteen and twenty tubers, so she ends up with about three thousand tubers to clean, separate, label and store in the fall. “It is a very laborintensive chore,” she says.

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Dahlias that Emily Cleaveland grows include, clockwise from top left, ‘September Morn’, ‘Ripples’, Wildwood Marie’, ‘Fool’s Gold’, ‘Zachary Roberts’, ‘Tyler James’ and ‘Seduction’.

The next spring, she sorts again, toss-

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in rows that are four feet apart. As for

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low in nitrogen and high in slow-

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reserved vendor, she doesn’t have to do the whole season. She sells tubers for planting on two weekends at the end of May and returns to sell flowers when the plants start to produce lots of blossoms around mid-August.

Cleaveland is selling her flowers locally as well. Area florists—including Allioops! Flowers & Gifts in New London, Sorella Flower Company in Contoocook and Cobblestone Design Company in Concord—have fallen in love with her flowers and she delivers to them during the week.

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says. She also gives illustrated talks about dahlias for garden clubs and other interested groups. In the fall, Cleaveland runs a “Dig Up the Dahlias” workshop to teach people how to properly divide and store their tubers.

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Dig those dahlias Since dahlias are native to Mexico, they are not hardy in New Hampshire and the tubers won’t survive the winter in the ground. Cleaveland offers this advice: • Wait until the foliage dies back after a frost or two, and cut back the stem to 2 inches.

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Growing Advice

Even though dahlias came from Mexico, they will feel right at home during a New Hampshire summer. If you wish to plant some next year, be sure to follow Emily Cleaveland’s advice.

• Preparing the growing bed is an important first step. Choose a bright, sunny location for the most blossoms.

• After the spring’s last frost has passed, dig a large hole—between eighteen and twenty-four inches deep and wide. Lighten hard-packed soil or clay with peat moss or potting soil. If the soil is sandy, add some topsoil. Enrich with compost, but don’t use cow manure. Backfill the hole to five inches from the top with loose, loamy soil. Work half a bag of Emily’s Dahlia Gro fertilizer (or 1 cup of low-nitrogen bulb food) into the loose soil. Add 1 inch of unfertilized soil to the top and work the remaining fertilizer in a ring around the edge of the hole.

• Place the dahlia tuber in the center of the hole at a 45-degree angle so the tip is anchored in the soil but the eye gets plenty of light. Bring the

soil up to level, lightly covering any sprouts that may have emerged.

The top should be between 11/2 and 2 inches deep. If the eye is too deep, it will not grow.

• Add a stake now to avoid spearing the tuber later; the plants will need support as they grow.

• Do not mulch. This harbors slugs, and dahlias like the sun on their toes.

• Do not fertilize again. If you followed the directions for preparing the bed, the tubers have everything they need. Too much fertilizer grows a leafy bush with no flowers. Planting too deeply or too late in the season has the same result.

• Initially, do not water. Water only during droughts in the summer, and during those times, water deeply—not daily.

• Cut the flowers! Dahlias love to have their flowers cut; the more you cut, the more they produce.

one “eye,” or it will not grow. The

chips or peat moss in a black plastic

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stem. If the stem is split so that a

Dahlias should not dry out complete-

piece of it goes with each tuber, there

ly but will rot if kept too wet. Check a

shouldn’t be a problem. (Eyes are

few times over the winter.

easier to see in the spring, so if you

• Store in a dark, cool (about 55 degrees

aren’t storing a lot of tubers you can

or lower) location. Don’t let the

wait and split them in the spring.)

tubers freeze at any point or that is

• Store in slightly dampened cedar 102 | New Hampshire Home

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7 Henniker Street in Concord • (603) 226-3399 • www.3wdesigninc.com

Vintage Kitchens Vintage Kitchens is a full-service kitchen and bath design company. Since 1995 we have been known throughout central New Hampshire for providing superior design and custom cabinetry to homeowners and builders for both remodeling and new construction. Visit our website to learn more about our extensive range of services.

24 South Street in Concord • (603) 224-2854 • www.vintagekitchens.com

Portsmouth Bath Company Beautiful and Refreshing: your bathroom source for remodels and new construction.

All are welcome to visit our showroom and meet our friendly and knowledgeable Bath & Kitchen Product Specialists. We are a division of Standard of New England.

100 West Road in Portsmouth • (603) 436-1401 • www.PortsmouthBathCo.com

Granite State Cabinetry Granite State Cabinetry handles all aspects of creating gorgeous kitchens, from fine cabinetry and counters to flooring, fixtures and paint. We carefully listen to what you want, show options, and help make selections. We then provide imaginative designs and refreshingly transparent, all-inclusive budgets and timelines. Our team takes care of everything, keeping you updated every step of the way.

384 Route 101 in Bedford • (603) 472-4080 • www.gscabinetry.com 104 | New Hampshire Home

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Kitchens and baths

Granite Design USA Granite Design USA is one of the largest North American manufacturer of natural stone and quartz made-to-measure projects. Granite Design USA provides superior-quality products, passion for the stone, attention to detail, excellent customer service and cutting-edge technology, making us a reference to kitchen & bath designers, designers and architects alike.

184 Bridge Street in Derby, Vermont • (603) 668-8700 • www.granitedesignusa.com

Dream Kitchens Dream Kitchens is the proud recipient of over 200 design awards. Maximizing storage space is essential to having a great working kitchen. We guarantee you will gain at least 30 percent more storage space and we will clear off your countertops. You will have a place to store all of your small appliances which will make it easier to see and use your beautiful countertops!

139 Daniel Webster Highway in Nashua • (603) 891-2916 • www.adreamkitchen.com

Runtal Radiators RUNTAL ELECTRIC BASEBOARD: Runtal unveils its new electric panel radiators. This revolutionary patent pending technology combines high outputs and low surface temperatures with the fine design and outstanding quality that one expects from Runtal. Available in lengths 3’ to 10’ in over 100 colors.

187 Neck Road in Ward Hill, MA • (800) 526-2621 • www.runtalnorthamerica.com

All About Kitchens of Concord All About Kitchens of Concord is a full-service design showroom offering you everything you need to build your dream kitchen! Kitchens have become the most important and multifunctional spaces in our homes — we offer individualized design services to create a spectacular room, unique to your needs and preferences.

4 Pleasant Street Ext. in Concord • (603) 717-5018 • www.allaboutkitchens.com

Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths has been designing custom kitchens and baths for more than three decades.

We can provide you with a wide spectrum of services from the moment you are ready to engage in either a remodel or new construction project. Call for more information or visit our showroom to see a beautiful display of Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry.

611 Breakfast Hill Road in Greenland • (603) 964-2959 • www.lindacloutier.com

Fred E. Varney Company

The Fred Varney Company has been creating beautiful kitchens since 1973. Current owner Charles Pearson has guided the business since 1981. Kitchens are our primary focus, but we are equally adept with designing other rooms. “I have an extremely talented and dedicated design staff who work very closely with our clients to achieve a kitchen that not only is beautiful, but is also a functional and joyful place to entertain family and friends for years to come.” says Pearson.

4 Grove Street in Wolfeboro • (603) 569-3565 • (800) 734.3565 • www.kitchensnh.com www.nhhomemagazine.com

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Outdoor living

Rolling Green Nursery Explore and stroll nine acres of display gardens and stone paths. We grow an uncommon palette of annuals, herbs, perennials, vines, flowering trees and shrubs, custom patio containers and beautiful hanging baskets. We stock over 35 varieties of Japanese maples, large and dwarf evergreens. Our staff is knowledgable and passionate about plants. Visit our website for events, hours and directions.

Plants, seeds, advice and inspiration.

64 Breakfast Hill Road in Greenland • (603) 436-2732 • www.rollinggreennursery.com

Soake Pools

Did you know that plunge pools use 85% less water than traditional inground pools?

Our elegant semi-custom concrete plunge pools are energy efficient and can be used year round; keep them cool in summer and warm in winter! Soake Pools are delivered ready to install, fully tiled and ready for finishing touches by your landscape designer.

Visit our website and contact us for more information!

Madbury • (603) 749-0665 • www.soakepools.com

Homebuilding & remodeling

Alan Mann Construction LLC Alan Mann Construction LLC is a full-service contracting company specializing in custom homebuilding and remodeling in the NH White Mountains and Lakes Regions. Alan Mann has been building dreams with honesty, integrity and quality workmanship for more than 40 years.

No shortcuts. No surprises. No disappointments.

(603) 536-3321 • www.alanmannconstructionllc.com

White House Construction Co. Inc. White House Construction Co. Inc. is a general contracting company, building exclusive homes and boat houses in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire since 1979. Our work speaks of integrity, attention to detail, and craftsmanship. As a full service firm, we can help you with all phases of home construction, remodeling and additions.

6 Lily Pond Road in Gilford • (603) 528-2282 • www.white-house-construction.com

Gavin Remodeling, Inc. Gavin Remodeling, Inc., has over 20 years of experience as a builder, remodeler and designer serving Southern NH and MA. We are committed to building lasting relationships with our customers by delivering well-designed, custom remodeling projects on time and on budget.

Call us today and make your current home the home of your dreams..

Brookline • (603) 672-3200 • www.gavininc.com

services

McLaughlin Transportation Systems Moving Solutions for Every Need: • Full Service Moving • DIY or Long Distance Moves • Local • Long Distance • International • Vehicle Transport • Household Moving • Office • Retail • Corporate • Portable Containers • Secure-Sprinklered Warehouse Storage • Secure Indoor Storage • Two Acres of Secure Outdoor Storage • Professionally Trained Movers & Packers • No-Cost Estimates • Top Quality Moving & Storage since 1936.

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Boston Interiors Our stores carry a wide selection of beautiful home furnishings, from clean and modern to classic and casual, all at incredibly surprising prices. We pride ourselves on the style and quality of our products and the personalized service provided by our design team and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere found in each store. (It’s like shopping with your best friend!) Seven convenient locations. See website for details.

15 Third Avenue in Burlington, MA • 781-365-0816 • www.bostoninteriors.com

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Burlington Signature Store – third New England location – features the company’s award-winning home furnishing products, quintessentially American design, and uncompromising customer service. The 26-year-old lifestyle brand brings its highly livable and value-conscious combination of comfort and style to savvy, sophisticated consumers.

22 Third Avenue in Burlington, MA • (781) 552.5200 www.mgbwhome.com/burlington

Home furnishings

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Burlington

Eport Wood Products Eport Wood Products, located in beautiful Portsmouth, NH, is a specialty provider of custom wood products. Our local craftsman have decades of experience building quality furniture that will pleasantly enhance the decor of your home. Our cottage collection is particularly designed to showcase our workmanship in the New England tradition. Shown is our compass rose table.

767 Islington Street in Portsmouth • (603) 365-9286 • www.eportwoodproducts.com

Lighting by the Sea We can add decorative and functional lighting to any room in your home with our large selection of fixtures and lamps. The newly renovated showroom in an eleven-room Victorian home will fulfill all your lighting needs whether you’re building a new home, remodeling a room, or need to give a lamp new personality with a new lampshade. At Lighting by the Sea, we are here to help you brighten your home.

Derek Marshall Lighting, LLC

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Route 1, 87 Lafayette Road in Hampton Falls • (603) 601-7354 • www.lightingbythesea.com

Lilia pendant light, a delightful contemporary pendant with seductive curves, is made of American art glass. Used singly or grouped, Lilia creates a unique statement of elegance.

Derek Marshall Lighting has been the manufacturer of choice for designers and architects around the world for more than 25 years. Full catalog with prices at www.derekmarshall. com. Call 800-497-3891 for more information.

85 Upper Road in Sandwich • (603) 284-7000 • www.derekmarshall.com

Your home should be as hard-working as you are, yet provide the sanctuary you need at the end of the day. C. Randolph Trainor Interiors will listen to your ideas, address your fears, and keep you from wasting precious time and money. We make sure that the end result is everything you want.

Randy Trainor • (603) 823-8133 • crt@crtinteriors.com www.nhhomemagazine.com

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Enjoy jazz, hors d’oeuvres by local restaurants, and silent auction items that include vacations, art, jewelry, fine dining and sporting events. All proceeds benefit the repair and maintenance of the 1758 John Paul Jones House. 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Admission is $30, $20 for Portsmouth Historical Society members.

10 Middle Street in Portsmouth • (603) 436-8433 www.portsmouthhistory.org Sep tem b er 9

Day on Star Island

Enjoy a beautiful day of stunning views and natural beauty on the Isles of Shoals learning about Star Island’s history through lectures and tours, as well as plenty of time to explore on your own and enjoy lunch in the 140-year-old Oceanic Hotel’s dining room. Tour choices include history of the island, current preservation efforts to save and rehabilitate its historic structures, behind the scenes at the resort, and the island’s remarkable success with environmental sustainability. Reservations requested before September 1. 9:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m. The cost is $100; $75 for members of New Hampshire Historical Society or the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance. www.nhpreservation.org • www.nhhistory.org

photography courtesy of david murray

John Paul Jones House Fall Jubilee

Visit Star Island and learn about efforts to preserve its historic structures on September 9.

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Season 5 of the WGBH Food & Wine Festival features opportunities to enjoy spectacular international cuisine and fine beverages from around the world. The event showcases a bounty of talented artisans and quality-conscious, awardwinning chefs (including Ciao Italia host and New Hampshire Home contributor Mary Ann Esposito). Ticket options vary with options for VIP early entrance at two events, VIP lounge access and special gifts. www.wgbh.org/support/foodwine_festival.cfm

Stroll Strawbery Banke Museum’s grounds while enjoying a savory tour of craft beers from more than twenty brewers, paired with appetizers prepared by local chefs. Learn about beer styles and the cuisines they complement. Guests receive a 2016 PASSPORT glass. Vegetarian selections are available. Proceeds benefit New Hampshire Public Television and Strawbery Banke Museum. 5–7:30 p.m. Tickets are $75; $30 for designated drivers.

Strawbery Banke • 14 Hancock Street in Portsmouth (603) 433-1100 • www.strawberybanke.org

Taste of WGBH Food & Wine Festival

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New work by the New Hampshire Furniture Masters debuts at this exhibit, which culminates on September 25 with an exposition, silent auction, live auction and dinner with the Furniture Masters.

The exposition and auctions are free; tickets for the dinner are $50.

3S Artspace • 319 Vaughan Street in Portsmouth www.furnituremasters.org

Enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family with a celebration for the town of Auburn featuring the famous duck race; the Salmon Falls apple pie contest; an antique car show; New Hampshire artisans, crafters and vendors; children’s activities; and food.

Proceeds benefit the Auburn Historical Association and other local nonprofits. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.

Auburn Village (Hooksett Road) in Auburn www.auburnhistorical.org

New Hampshire Furniture Masters 2016: Distinctive Exhibit

Auburn Day and Duck Race

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photography courtesy of portsmouthhistory.org

Wendy Turner Island Light

Wendy Turner’s watercolor Grey Wave, 2001.

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Noted painter Wendy Turner’s artistic work— thirty-five years of captured waves, light upon rocks and reflections of the surrounding coastline— comes together in a retrospective of one woman’s work. 9:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. (open until 8 p.m. on Fridays). Free.

Discover Portsmouth Center • 10 Middle Street in Portsmouth • www. portsmouthhistory.org

Passport Craft Beer & Food Pairing Tour

Sep tem b er 17–18

A Walk in the Words Literature and Gardens Festival

Words and wit sprout as performers and guests share book and play readings, poetry slams, haiku and “once upon a time” story-building in this event, co-sponsored by Bedrock Gardens and the Lee Library Foundation. Saturday also features music

by The Jazz Lab. Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, noon–4 p.m. $10 suggested donation (kids free).

Bedrock Gardens • 45 High Road in Lee (603) 659-2993 • www.bedrockgardens.org Sep tem b er 22

Net Zero in New England

AIA New Hampshire and Plan NH are pleased to announce an evening of film and related discussion, including a preview of New Hampshire Home photo editor John W. Hession’s film Net Zero in New England (a project of the New Hampshire Environmental Guild and the NH Architecture Foundation, the educational foundation associated with AIANH). The evening will open with three short films: the first two show how net-zero design has been implemented in two projects; the third shows how architects in New England have achieved significant results by making integrated design a mainstay of their design process. Architects, building owners and engineers discuss how the difficulties in implementing integrated design are overcome, how an integrated design team helps achieve 2030 goals, and why sharing strategies for sustainable design benefits architects, designers, engineers, developers and society as a whole. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Admission is $25; $18 for emerging professionals and students.

Red River Theatre • 11 South Main Street in Concord www.aianh.org/content/net-zero-new-england september/october 2016

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Techniques of the Nineteenth-Century White Mountain Painters

Lauren Sansaricq explores the nineteenth-century White Mountain artist’s approach to painting.

From small plein air sketches to the final glazing on a large studio picture, she discusses the typical process of artists such as John Fredrick Kensett, Ann Sophia Towne Darrah and Benjamin Champney. 9:30–11 a.m.

Museum of the White Mountains • Plymouth State University • 17 High Street in Plymouth (603) 535-3210 • www.plymouth.edu/museum-ofthe-white-mountains Sep tem b er 22

Maine Coast Artists: Carl Little

In his slide talk, art historian Carl Little surveys the rich heritage of artists who have found their muse on the Maine coast. Little is the author of The Art of Monhegan Island, Paintings of Maine and The Watercolors of John Singer Sargent, as well as monographs on Beverly Hallam, Joel Babb and Eric Hopkins. He is also a contributor to the new book on Wendy Turner published to accompany the exhibition (see page 108). 5:30 p.m. Lecture admission is $20; $10 for Portsmouth Historical Society members.

Discover Portsmouth Center • 10 Middle Street in Portsmouth • www.portsmouthhistory.org

Tablescapes Around the World 2016

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Putting Your Garden to Bed

Join Nursery Manager Sue Ellen Weed-Parkes to learn how to divide perennials and put your garden to bed in this hands-on workshop. Advance registration required. 1–3 p.m. Requested donation of $10.

The Fells • 456 Route 103A in Newbury (603) 763-4789 • www.thefells.org

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Fungi Foray for Beginners

Montshire Mushroom Club members Maynard Wheeler and Jill Montgomery present an introduction to fungi for beginners followed by a foray amid the rich Fells woodlands and ending with an identification session. Bring a basket and knife.

Advance registration required. 1–4 p.m. Admission is $10; $5 for Fells members.

The Fells • 456 Route 103A in Newbury (603) 763-4789 • www.thefells.org

For this fourth annual event, New England’s top designers present upscale designs for dining tables and workshops on food, design and entertaining. Designs are inspired by a rendezvous in a romantic Parisian bistro, dinner under the stars while on an African safari and the cherry blossoms in a Japanese teahouse. The event features a Saturday evening party with live entertainment, international cuisine, beverages and a live auction.

Proceeds benefit Arts In Reach, a Portsmouth-based nonprofit that provides programs for at-risk teen girls. Admission is $20; $15 for seniors and students; and children younger than age twelve are admitted free of charge. Admission to the party on October 8 is $60.

Discover Portsmouth Center • 10 Middle Street in Portsmouth • www.artsinreach.org/ events/2016-10/tablescapes O c to b er 8 –1 0

Parade of Homes

This self-guided tour, hosted by the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association, showcases a variety of architectural styles and designs; settings and views; as well as innovative products, decorations and furnishings. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily.

Admission is $10; children age twelve and younger are admitted free of charge. www.lakesregionparadeofhomes.com

Furniture Masters 2016: Distinctive Main Event - 3S Artspace September 25 319 Vaughn Street, Portsmouth, NH

Reception and Silent Auction: 1:00–5:00 PM Live Auction: 5:00 PM Masters Dinner: 6:00 PM Exhibition: September 10–25 For dinner tickets and more details, visit furnituremasters.org/2016-main-event/

Pictured: detail of “West” by John Cameron Photo by Bill Truslow Auctioneer S. Schofield, #2272 www.nhhomemagazine.com

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Fairy and Hobbit House Festival

Tracy Kane, awardwinning Fairy Houses author, reads from her books. Stroll along a Fairy and Hobbit House Trail past houses created by gardeners, artists and children, and take time to make your own house out of natural materials provided. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Admission is $15. $5 for children ages three through twelve.

Bedrock Gardens • 45 High Road in Lee (603) 659-2993 • www.bedrockgardens.org O c to b er 26

Finding Place on Paper: Contemporary Poets and Printmakers Explore the White Mountains Today

This exhibit pairs contemporary professional New England regional poets and printmakers with Plymouth State University student work to the common theme of responding to the White Mountains as a place. Opening reception is October 26.

Exhibit is on view through December 16.

Museum of the White Mountains • Plymouth State University • 17 High Street in Plymouth (603) 535-3210 • www.plymouth.edu/museum-ofthe-white-mountains

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Walking Tours of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Historical Society offers four walking tours: Daily Tour; Portsmouth History & Homes Tour; Historic Preservation Tour with local historian Richard M. Candee, author of Building Portsmouth; and the Sankofa Tour of the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail. The season wraps up with the following special events: Historic Preservation Tour: • September 17: Federal West End • October 8: Victorian West End • October 22: Piscataqua Waterfront Tour Portsmouth Historical Society • (603) 436-8433 www.portsmouthhistory.org

Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail Sankofa Tours

“Port of Entry: Boys and Girls for Sale”: Local newspapers carried merchants’ ads for ships returning to Portsmouth with cargo from the West Coast of Africa, the West Indies and the middle Atlantic coastal cities of Colonial America. Visit sites related to the Atlantic slave trade, where a captive could be exchanged for “cash or good lumber” to serve in the master’s house or work on the docks or on a ship.

Portsmouth Historical Society • (603) 436-8433 www.portsmouthhistory.org

Mount Washington: The Crown of New England

As the first museum exhibition devoted entirely to art featuring the Mount Washington region, major paintings are included by Hudson River School artists, including Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Cole, Jasper Francis Cropsey, John Frederick Kensett and David Johnson, as well as acclaimed painters such as Winslow Homer and George Inness. Paintings, prints, vintage photographs and illustrated guidebooks from the late 1820s through the 1870s document the artistic and historical context in which New Hampshire’s most iconic scenic landmark became a national and international symbol of the American landscape, a center for scientific study and one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.

This exhibition is developed in collaboration with the Mount Washington Observatory. On view from October 1 through January 16.

The Currier Museum of Art • 150 Ash Street in Manchester • (603) 669-6144 • www.currier.org

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Advertisers’ index 3W design, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 59,104

Derek Marshall Lighting. . . . . 107

McLaughlin Transportation. . . 106

Runtal Radiators. . . . . . . . . . 9,105

AIR Tablescapes. . . . . . . . . . . . 110

DeStefano Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front cover

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63,107

Seasonal Specialty Stores. . . . . 98

All About Kitchens of Concord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 105

Dream Kitchens. . . . . . . . . . 23,105

Mr. Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Eport Wood Products . . . . . 53,107

NH Furniture Masters.. . . . . . . 109

Artistic Tile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Ethan Allen Home Interiors. . . . 19

NH Home Design Awards. . . . . 20

Baron’s Major Brands . . . . . . . . 47

Ferguson Plumbing Supplies. . 39

NH Public Television. . . . . . . . 101

T.R. Russell Builders, Inc. . . . . . 51

Belknap Landscape.. . . . . . . 95,99

Frank Webb’s Bath Center. . . . . 4-5

Noble House Hotels & Resorts. . 91

Tailored Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Belletetes Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fred E. Varney Company. . . 41,105

Northcape Designs. . . . . . . . . . 47

Teresa Perry Design. . . . . . . . . 104

Bonin Architects & Associates. . 61

Gavin Construction. . . . . . . 37,106

Not Just Kitchens. . . . . . . . . 31,104

The Carriage Shed. . . . . . . . . . . 32

Boston Interiors. . . . . . . . . 17, 107

Granite Design USA Inc.. . . . 8,105

Parade of Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . 98

The Lighting Showroom. . . . . . . . 7

California Closets. . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Granite State Cabinetry . . . 61,104

Pella Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Petersons, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 111

Christopher P. Williams, Architects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside back cover

Hayward & Company . . . . . . . . . . 6

Portsmouth Bath Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,104

TMS Architects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Crown Point Cabinetry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, back cover

Liberty Hill Construction, LLC. . . 101

Alan Mann Construction LLC. 106

j.ellen Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

PRG Rugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Soake Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Southwick Construction. . . . . . 53 Stephens Landscaping. . . . . . . 37

Triad Associates, Inc.. . . . . . . . 103

Lighting by the Sea. . . . . . . 55,107

Ridgeview Construction. . . . . . 89

Tucker & Tucker Associates. . . . 93

Rockingham Electric. . . . . . . . . . . 1

Vintage Kitchens. . . . . . . . . 57,104

D. R. Dimes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,105

Rolling Green Nursery. . . . . . . 106

White House Construction. 55,106

db Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

McGray & Nichols . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Rumford Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Winchendon Furniture. . . . . . . 45

CRT Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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42 Grove Street, Peterborough, New Hampshire

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CLASSIC COLONIAL

MT. MONADNOCK VIEW

General Reed Homestead With many original out buildings; a blacksmith shop, barn, attached barn/ garage and workshop on its 20 acre stonewall laced site, this village edge 1771 Colonial (8 rms, 3 BRs, 2 ½ baths) has been meticulously reconstructed.

Quonset equipment storage. Guest house. $750,000

Stunning View! Top quality 5,000+ sq. ft. open concept 2001 residence (6 BRs, 3 baths, 2 lavs, 3 fireplaces), oriented to its unobstructed view, features exquisite finishing details. Original cottage is now a guest/in-law wing. Attached garage plus detached multi-level barn with heated workshop, office, and storage. $875,000

603-924-3321 www.PetersonsRealEstate.com

Hilltop Estate Built in 1988, this well crafted

mountain view residence combines gracious Victorian rooms with Post and Beam vaulted spaces. Twelve rooms, (5 BRs, 4 ½ baths), 30’ FR with window wall.

A long, private road leads to its 142 acres (25 acres fields). 14 stall horse barn, equipment storage with 2 apartments. $1,199,000

Offering the Monadnock Region the finest real estate services since 1948.

C. 1790 Brick Colonial Privately sited, this 30 acre

property has an open field, two ponds, and established plantings. Impeccably restored, its nine room interior (3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths) features a wealth of early detailing, 7 fireplaces, updated kitchen.

Attached barn with office, workshop, 4+ vehicle storage. $795,000

www.nhhomemagazine.com

Offering the Monadnock Region the finest real estate services since 1948.

Sunninghill Farm On 286° acre property (260 landscaped grounds, pond and brook to its mountain acres conserved) with views. A preserved 1751 view in the coveted Dublin Lake enclave. Main house residence plus new construction, using antique has 3,445 sq. ft. (11 rms, 3 BRs, 4 ½ baths, 3 frplcs), materials created a truly exceptional complex. Nine with vaulted ceilinged FR, kitchen/great room, formal stall barn, 100 x 200 indoor arena, outdoor arena, LR and DR. 3 BR guest house plus 1 BR rental house.

Derby field, 9 pastures, 2 guest/staff houses, pool. $895,000 $2,750,000

Gracious and Spacious! Exquisite living overlooking

Offering the Monadnock Region the finest real estate services since 1948.

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Things That Really Matter Every year or two for more than a decade after I gradu-

cious. Sitting on a shelf in the kitchen, they are talismans,

ated from college, I loaded most of my possessions into a com-

keys that can unlock the secret of my past selves.

pact car and moved on to the next likely place. I was seeking

The objects we surround ourselves with become

a town, and a job, that would give me time to write as well

imbued with meanings that belie their decorative func-

as surroundings with some measure of freedom and quiet.

tion. In those salt and pepper shakers, I see the hopes of a woman who still imagined most of her life as before her rather than behind her.

They are visible expressions of a period when pursuing novelty and fun and plain old silliness was justification enough for any activity; when time and possibilities seemed limitless, unencumbered by planning for retirement and worrying about ninety-year-old parents.

When I walk through my house these days, my gaze moves over the familiar ob-

Finally, at the age of thirty-five, I got married and moved

jects that cover the tops of bookcases and tables without

to New Hampshire, and a couple of years later, purchased a

taking them in. Many have been there so long, they have

house set back from the street on a tidal pond. Here, I found

been rendered invisible. If I force myself to look at the

plenty of space for writing and dreaming.

stuff I have surrounded myself with, though, including all

I also found plenty of space for accumulating stuff.

those freakish salt and pepper shakers, the selves of earlier

Before long, I was in possession of a collection of three

eras leap back to life and startle me with their vibrancy

hundred whimsical salt and pepper shakers picked up in

and strangeness. Was I really the person who once wanted

my travels and in junk shops all over New England. My

these things, I wonder. And why did I want them?

favorites are the tomato people with hauntingly human

At the age I have reached, almost sixty, I am no lon-

faces, and the little plastic 1950s televisions in consoles

ger in acquiring mode. My husband and I don’t frequent

with spindly legs. Although, truth be told, these are just

used bookstores and junk shops the way once did. There’s

among my favorites, as I am incapable of choosing one set

no room left in the house we have occupied for twenty-

over another. In their oddness, I love them all.

three years. Yet it is more than a matter of space. Acquiring

Like many of the things I acquired once I remained in one place, the salt and peppers have come to encapsulate

things is a way of stopping time, a way of saying I was here—and this no longer feels necessary to me.

moments in my life—a trip to Florida when we drove the

I want to be in life now, not to hold on to objects that

back roads and stopped in Frostproof; the time I stayed

represent it. I want to own experiences more than things.

in a guesthouse in a small Iowa town and wandered its

Life and self are fluid, I have learned, and the greatest plea-

empty streets; Sunday afternoons when my husband and I

sures stem not from hanging on to moments, but being

searched used bookstores and antique shops for unexpected

immersed in them and then letting them go. I don’t need

treasures. But it isn’t just that my collection reminds me

the 1950s television salt and peppers to tell me who I am

of past experiences that has made the salt and peppers pre-

anymore.

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