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Concord architect Sheldon Pennoyer helped three generations of family members design an addition to his in-laws’ home on Squam Lake.

By Andi Axman | Photography by John W. Hession

54 A Cultivated Greek Revival

From the Editor Letters From Our Readers On the Town Favorite Finds For Holiday Gifts

30 Home Cooking

A well-traveled couple used their bicoastal sensibilities and collections to restore a historic home in Francestown with European flair.

Gifts from Your Kitchen

By Mary Ann Esposito

By Jenny Donelan | Interior photography by John W. Hession | Exterior photography by Nancy Belluscio

36 Inspiration

62 A Home Built for Entertaining

A Bright New Future for a Classic Home

A well-built home gets a sophisticated makeover, thanks to the talents of two New Hampshire designers.

By Carrie Sherman

By Debbie Kane | Photography by John W. Hession

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2019 New H ampshire Home Yearbook

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Celebrate the Holidays with Flowers

By Robin Sweetser

80 By Design

A California-Style Home

By Barbara Coles

90 Home Resources 92 M ark Your Calendar !

94 Advertisers’ Index

96 At Home in New Hampshire A Home’s Last Renovation

By Joseph Monninger Illustration by Carolyn Vibbert

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On the cover and page 74: Alyssa Van Guilder, of Apotheca Flowers in Goffstown, used seasonal greens embellished with sparkling decorations to bring the holiday spirit to the Ginnard home in Amherst. Photography by John W. Hession

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contributors

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

PR ESI DENT/PU B LISH ER

Nancy Belluscio is a photographer specializing in architectural and environmental images. Originally from the White Mountains, she and her family now live and work in the Monadnock Region. She may be reached at nancyonsite.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 other 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-eighth season, and the author of thirteen cookbooks, including her most recent, Ciao Italia: My Lifelong Food Adventures in Italy.

She lives in New Hampshire. Visit her website at ciaoitalia.com.

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Nancy Belluscio, Barbara Coles, Jenny Donelan, Mary Ann Esposito, Debbie Kane, Joseph Monninger, Carrie Sherman, Robin Sweetser, Carolyn Vibbert senior sales m anager

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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 debbiekanewriter.com.

Morgan Karanasios is New Hampshire Home’s photographer. While she was a student in Dijon, France, she took photographs throughout Europe and continues to develop her passion for photography.

Rose Z. King is New Hampshire Home’s editorial assistant. She is a PhD student at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Venetian Renaissance art.

Joseph Monninger lives near the Baker River and is a professor of English at Plymouth State University.

His novel The Map That Leads to You became a best-seller in Germany and was optioned by Temple Hill Productions. His next novel, Seven Letters, was published by St. Martin’s Griffin in October.

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.

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.

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 fredascottcreative.com.

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ur homes are expressions of who we are—the colors we like, the style that suits us, the size that works for our family and lifestyle. But as our needs evolve, our homes change with us. The home that worked in size and style when we were younger

may not be a good fit twenty years later. And twenty years after that, our needs will likely change again. At any of these times, we may decide to stay put and remodel, or find a new nest to feather. Regardless, renovating a home is something most of us do at some point in our lives. Whether a renovation is extensive or cosmetic, the results are often dramatic— as the stories in this issue attest to.

Thanks to help from two talented designers—Leslie Rifkin, of L. Newman Associates/ Paul Mansback, Inc. in Bedford, and Mari Woods, of Mari Woods Kitchen Bath Home in Portsmouth—a Bedford homeowner was able to capitalize on the home’s assets and transform the rooms into sophisticated, yet comfortable, spaces (page 62).

Sheldon Pennoyer, of Sheldon Pennoyer Architects in Concord, hit a home run with

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the addition he designed to his in-laws’ summer home on Squam Lake (page 46). When judges awarded this project an honorable mention for Excellence in Renovation Design at the 2019 New Hampshire Home Design Awards, they said, “The addition and renovations pay homage to the mid-twentieth-century modern/New England-style hybrid in a sensitive, responsive manner, while enhancing the home’s relationship to the lake site.”

Calling on her skills as an interior designer and her well-defined aesthetic sense, Patricia Krueger breathed new life into the classic Greek Revival home she shares with her husband, Ortwin, in Francestown (page 54). Cindi Owning was able to see a lakeside house’s potential, and now the design and décor of her Hollis home reflect her California aesthetic (page 80).

A great team—including New London interior designer Annie Ballin, Rollinsford architectural designer Matt Banow and Chase Construction of Wells, Maine—made Deborah Coffin’s dreams for her oceanside home a reality (page 36). An expanded patio is the place to soak in ocean views, and the new first-floor master suite means she can spend many years at home here.

Author, essayist and professor Joseph Monninger writes about renovating the converted barn his family has now outgrown and his next step to find a new steward for the property (page 96).

When it comes to decorating for the holidays, flower power is a sure hit, as Alyssa Van Guilder, of Apotheca Flowers in Goffstown, shows us (cover and page 74). For unique holiday gifts, Mary Ann Esposito suggests some delicious homemade presents (page 30).

Check out our Favorite Finds for holiday gifts (page 26) for other ideas.

On behalf of all of us at New Hampshire Home, I wish you and your family happy holidays and all the joys of the season!

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Thanks for the well-deserved article on Ted Blachly’s mastery of wood [In Touch with Wood, September/October 2019]. He celebrates the figuring of wood, and in turn, the wood celebrates his work.

For a round dining-room table he made for us, he bent the seams to match the gentle bend of the grain of the cherry boards instead of joining straight seams.

For another, he positioned the grain of two pieces of claro walnut to create a magnificent S-shaped sweep the length of the table top.

In a third, he joined the fine grain side of two popcorn ash boards. As a result, the seams are hardly noticeable.

Ted Blachly uses a rasp to shape a curve into a part The fine figuring of the wood of a desk he’s working on in his Warner shop. is what shows. Combine that with his subtle shaping, which gives his pieces a tactile feel that invites you to run your hand over the surface, and you have mastery. Ted Blachly’s work gives continual pleasure.

His chest of drawers commissioned by the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester is a masterpiece worth a visit.

—Arthur D. Clarke in Boston

The Shaker legacy

Thank you for beautifully written (by Jenny Donelan) and photographed (by John W. Hession) story on the upcoming Currier exhibition on The Shakers and the Modern World [A New Museum Exhibition Sheds Light on an Old Sect, September/October 2019]. This collaboration will share the rich collections of Canterbury Shaker Village with a much wider audience, and provide some surprising insights into the Shakers’ embrace of progress and how they managed their public image throughout their long history.

We are delighted to have this chance to share our efforts with your readers. Thank you.

—Maggie Stier, interim executive director of Canterbury Shaker Village in Canterbury

Correction: In A Kitchen with a View [September/October 2019], the photo’s caption should have read: The team on the Craven home included (left to right) designer Jim Driesch of Shaker Hill Granite Company in Enfield; Bill Andrews, project manager, and Jay Tucker, president, both with Old Hampshire Designs in New London.

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Marylena Sevigney (center), of Mindful Making & Design in Holderness, was named one of eight Ones to Watch in 2019 at the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) meeting in July in Atlanta. The annual initiative honors rising leaders in interior design from all over the country who embrace and promote exceptional innovation and diversity. Presenting the award were Stephanie Martinez (left), of Steelcase (the office furniture manufacturer headquartered in Michigan), and Randy Fiser, of ASID. Photography courtesy of ASID

All about the creative process

In July, five artists working in a variety of disciplines took up residence at Canterbury Shaker Village so they could share their creative process with visitors over a two-week period. Maggie Stier (left), interim executive director of Canterbury Shaker Village; Bill Stelling (third from left), director of Kelley Stelling Contemporary in Manchester and co-curator of the artist residency program; and Nicole Laurin (right), Canterbury Shaker Village’s special events manager, welcomed artists in residence, who included, from the left, ceramic artist Brandy Williams, painter Ann Saunderson, painter Jason Correia, painter Patrick Cunha and video/performance artist Rachelle Beaudoin. Photography by John W. Hession

About architecture

In September, the American Institute of Architects New Hampshire chapter (AIANH) gathered in Loudon at Sanborn Mills Farm, a nonprofit dedicated to sustainability and preserving traditional crafts and agricultural knowledge. Farm owner Colin Cabot (bottom left photo, right) and Executive Director Andrew Ingram (center) spoke about the new barn designed by Shannon Alter (left), of TMS Architects in Portsmouth. The new Sanborn Barn was built on the footprint of the old carriage barn that was moved up the hill. The new barn provides a kitchen as well as spaces for workshops and gatherings on the first floor; on the second floor is bunkhouse-style housing for workshop participants and staff. Much of the wood used for building materials and furniture in the new barn was milled on-site in the restored water-powered sawmill (bottom right photo). Photography by John W. Hession

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and searching the internet for hours?

Maybe it’s worth thinking about a more personal and meaningful holiday gift, like something homemade from your kitchen. I find people really do like consumables during the holidays instead of things that they don’t really need or want.

There are so many foods you could make and give that won’t break the budget or your back, and will be most appreciated by the receiver.

Over the years, I have given everything from spicy mustards, to oil-cured tomatoes and marinated eggplant from my summer garden, to fancy bottles of homemade cherry and orange liqueurs.

Baked goods—like cookies and sweet breads—are the most common homemade gifts for foodie friends. And believe it or not, fruitcake—the old stalwart staple that has defined the holidays for generations—is really special when homemade and far superior to the commercially prepared ones that lack luster in taste and look.

This cake is a gift that lasts well for

When the calendar page turns to

several months, if properly stored.

October, it is time to make my husband’s

Quick breads are also a good choice;

Cut-out sugar cookies are the star for children of all ages—including Santa, who will also delight in finding

favorite fruitcake—moist and chock full

they are, as their name implies, put

a whimsical, sweet, little bear bread to

of dried fruits and nuts that are folded

together in no time, and make a nice gift

munch on with a cup of hot cocoa to

into a rich batter flavored with molasses

paired with a tin of tea and a jar of jam.

ward off the chill from his wintry ride.

and orange juice. After baking, the cake

Think cookies and bring out your

Homemade gifts from your kitchen

is carefully wrapped in cheesecloth

favorite seasonal recipes; pretty, minty

may just be the most cherished ones

and doused with port wine. Tucked

cookies looking like pinwheels as well

of all, because they make a personal

away in a container, it has time to cure

as wafer-thin pizzelle cookies are always

statement of the true meaning of the

before being brought out with great

in demand. Place them in pretty boxes,

holiday season with the focus on family

Dickensonian pageantry in December

or in unique containers or tins for gift

and friends.

and displayed on a fancy dessert plate.

giving.

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Christmas Bears

Makes six 6-inch-high bears

My children have fond memories of making little bears from sweet bread dough at Christmastime. Early on the day we made them, I would get out everything we would need to bring the bears to life and give them personality: currants for the eyes, coarse sugar for the body and pieces of colorful ribbons to tie as bows around their necks.

11/3 cups warm milk

1 tablespoon active, dry yeast 2/3 cup white sugar, divided

5–51/4 cups unbleached flour

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, cut into pieces, plus more for buttering bowls and pans

12 raisins or currants for eyes

1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash Turbinado (coarse brown) sugar, for sprinkling

1. Pour the milk into a large bowl, add the yeast and 1 teaspoon of white sugar, and stir to blend.

Cover and let proof for about 10 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.

2. In another bowl, mix together 5 cups flour, the salt and the remaining white sugar. Add 8 tablespoons of butter and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Slowly add the yeast mixture, and mix with your hands until a ball of dough is formed, adding additional flour only if the dough is very sticky. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

3. Lightly butter a bowl and place the dough in the bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

4. Grease 2 cookie sheets. Punch down the dough and divide it into 24 equal pieces. Use 4 pieces for each bear: Roll 3 pieces of dough into balls about 2 inches in diameter. Place the balls of dough together in a line on a cookie sheets, as if making a snowman: 1 ball for the head, 1 for the upper body and 1 for the lower body. Divide the fourth piece of dough into 7 pieces for the ears, nose, feet and hands, and attach them to the bear. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing the bears 3 inches apart on the sheets. Cover with a towel and let rise for 20 minutes.

5. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Insert raisins or currants into the heads for the bears’ eyes. Brush the bears with the egg wash and sprinkle them with the turbinado. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.

6. Cool on wire racks, then tie ribbons around the necks.

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Guy’s Fruitcake

S e r v e s 1 2–1 4

This fruitcake, more like a steamed pudding, is a winner with its moist crumb and intense fruit flavor. It is my husband Guy’s favorite. Make it in miniature for gift giving, or use a pretty, old-fashioned baking mold. It is necessary to make this fruitcake at least a couple of months ahead of time to allow for proper aging. ½ cup butter, plus more for greasing pans 1¼ cups sifted, unbleached, all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting pans 1 1 6-ounce can frozen orange juice, thawed ½ cup molasses 3 cups raisins 2 cups mixed, diced candied orange and lemon rind 2/3 cup sugar 3 eggs ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cloves ¼ teaspoon allspice ½ cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional) Cheesecloth Port wine as needed

1. Preheat the oven to 275ºF. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Set aside.

Combine the orange juice, molasses and raisins in a saucepan. Cook until the mixture begins to boil; simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the candied rinds and set aside off the heat.

2. In a bowl, cream ½ cup butter, the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.

3. On to a piece of wax paper, sift together the 1¼ cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Transfer to the bowl with the butter mixture. Mix well. Stir in the orange juice and molasses mixture. Stir in the nuts.

4. Pour the batter into the tube pan, and bake for 2—2¼ hours or until a cake tester inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow the cake to cool completely. Loosen the cake from around the inside edges with a butter knife; invert the pan and remove the cake. Wrap the cake in cheesecloth and place it on a dish.

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5. Fill a spray bottle with 1/2 cup of port wine. Spray the cheesecloth with the wine; being sure to spray all around the cake. Wrap the cake in aluminum foil, and place it in a deep cookie tin or plastic container. Cover and keep the cake in a cool, dark place; every two weeks, open up the tin, open the foil and re-spray the cheesecloth with the wine. Refold cheesecloth and the aluminum foil over the cake and replace it in its container.

6. After a couple of months, the cake is ready. Cut into small slices for serving.

Variation: Make the cake in mini-versions using muffin tins or small loaf pans; follow the same procedure for aging and storing. The baking time will vary depending on the size of the molds used. Use a toothpick inserted into the middle to test for doneness. A 4-ounce mold will need at least 25 minutes to bake.

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Pizzelle

M a k e s a b o u t 4½ d oz e n

Everyone loves pizzelle, and this waffle-like cookie is made in a pizzelle iron. Chill the dough for several hours before rolling the balls in the sprinkles.

3½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 11/4 cups sugar 5 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups multicolored sugar sprinkles 1. In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

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2. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Add the vanilla extract. On low speed, add in the flour mixture, a little at a time, until well blended. The dough will be soft. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least 2 hours.

3. Heat a pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer's directions. If it is not nonstick, spray it with a baking spray or lightly brush with vegetable oil. Pour the sugar sprinkles into a shallow dish.

4. Using teaspoons, scoop up a spoonful of the dough. Using the spoon as a guide, roll the dough in the sugar sprinkles, coating it well. Place the dough in the center of the form; if you have a 2-form or 4-form maker, roll the balls first before putting them on the form.

5. Close the lid and latch it for a count to 30. Lift the lid, remove the pizzelle with the edge of a fork and place them on cooling racks in single layers to cool completely. For darker-colored pizzelle, hold for a longer count. Continue making pizzelle until all the dough is used. The pizzelle should be thin and have a crisp texture.

6. When completely cool, wrap them in groups of 6 in plastic wrap and place them in airtight containers. Pizzelle can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.

Note: You can make the dough in a food processor, combining the butter and sugar first, then eggs and vanilla, and last the flour mixture.

Variation: When just removed from the pizzelle form, the waffles can be rolled around cannoli forms, or pressed between two small custard cups to form shapes that can be filled with cream, custard or fruit. Scoop softened ice cream between two pizzelle to make delicious ice-cream sandwiches.

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Santa’s Sugar Cookies

M a k e s a b o u t 2 d oz e n (d e p e n d i n g o n t h e s i z e o f t h e co o k i e c u t t e r s)

It is not the holidays without sugar cookies all dressed up in a shiny glazed icing.

1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Icing or glaze, as desired 1. Cream the butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and combine well until a dough forms.

3. Gather the dough into a ball and flatten it into a round disk; wrap it in wax paper and refrigerate it at least an hour or overnight.

4. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide and roll the dough out into desired thickness, and cut using your favorite cookie cutters. Transfer the cutouts to a baking sheet with a metal spatula. Space them at least 1 inch apart.

5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cookies are firm to the touch but still pale. Let cookies cool completely before frosting.

6. Frost with your favorite icing or glaze; let the cookies dry completely.

Recipe courtesy of ciaoitalia.com

Zucchini Fig Bread

M a k e s 2 l o av e s (i n 8 - i n c h l o a f pa n s)

Shredded zucchini lends moistness to this delicious tea bread and is a tasty companion to dried figs.

Butter, for greasing pans 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting pans 3 large eggs 1½ cups sugar ¾ cup olive oil or sunflower oil 1 tablespoon vanilla or fior di Sicilia extract

1. P reheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease two 8-inch loaf pans with butter and dust the pans with flour, shaking out any excess. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the sugar a little at a time. Beat in oil and extract. Stir in the zucchini.

3. Sift together the 2 cups of flour, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Combine the egg and flour mixture until well blended. Stir in the nuts, lemon zest and figs. Divide the mixture and fill the loaf pans.

2 teaspoons cinnamon

4. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a cake tester comes out clean and the tops are firm to the touch. Cool to room temperature, then remove from the pans. Drizzle with confectioners’ icing or dust with powdered sugar.

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

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inspiration

This old-fashioned pastoral view to the ocean, framed by colorful summer flowers—by Jacquelyn Nooney Landscape, Inc. in Eliot, Maine—has been carefully constructed and preserved. The outdoor patio provides height and an inviting viewing platform. The barn, of necessity, was reconstructed on its old footprint.

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craftsmanship and skillful

planning finesse a successful renovation.

I

standard for newer homes, but intro-

house. Consequently, the walk required

ducing this feature to older, more

shoveling in the winter. The concrete

ndoor-outdoor living has become

First, the garage was not attached to the

conservatively designed homes takes skill.

front porch that faced the ocean was just

Transforming a home to this aesthetic

four-feet wide and wasn’t very inviting.

means having a deep sense of place and the

Also, the gardens were overgrown. Next,

vision to see its potential. After living in

on the first floor, she wanted to add a

her “new” home in Kittery Point, Maine,

master bedroom, an office, a laundry and

for about a year, Deborah Coffin knew a

an elevator. Many of these choices were,

renovation was in order, and she had great

to her mind, just common sense—good

clarity about what needed to be changed.

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Additionally, for Coffin—an accom-

ters, all from Wells, Maine. “I think I

plished spinner, weaver, quilter and

could drive a nail before I could walk,”

needleworker—a studio was a must.

Barry says with a smile.

Having just completed the renova-

Today, Barry and Eric are, respec-

tion of a nineteenth-century lake house

tively, president and vice president of

that belonged to her family, Coffin

Chase Construction, one of the premier

knew she needed a superlative, highly

custom builders in southern Maine.

collaborative team who could get the

Chase Construction was also hired by

job done.

the home’s former owners when they

Coffin knew she could depend on

added a library and garage. The Web-

Annie Ballin, of Annie Ballin & Com-

hannet Company, a subsidiary of Chase

pany in New London. For Coffin’s lake

Construction, specializes in custom

house, Ballin was the interior designer

cabinetry and millwork, Barry’s forte.

and project facilitator, and was delight-

Coffin asked her realtor to recom-

ed to work with Coffin again on the

mend a few architects and architectural

house in Kittery Point.

designers. After a vetting process, Cof-

“Deb and I have worked together for

fin added the expertise of Matt Banow

about ten years and have a great work-

of Matt Banow Design, an architectural

ing relationship,” Ballin says. “This is

designer in Rollinsford, to round out

the third house we have worked on

her team.

together.”

Barry Chase and his cousin, Eric

The inspiration

Chase, built the Kittery Point house in

As Coffin and her team worked to

1991 when they were both just twenty-

develop a plan for the house, a growing

eight years old. Despite their youth,

sense of place informed their decisions.

they were both experienced builders;

The plan, of course, included the list of

they come from a long line of carpen-

changes, but their collective vision beBy design, ocean light illuminates this new kitchen and the warm mahogany woodwork. The fine cabinetry of Barry Chase and The Webhannet Company, of Wells, Maine, showcased here is featured throughout the house.

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inspiration gan to include the way light played on the ocean side of the house. The view was extraordinary. Looking out at that long pastoral descent to the ocean and, then to a far horizon, the view evoked a much older time. There was even an old barn tucked into the hillside below.

There was also the house itself—a dignified, symmetrical home with paired chimneys, a center hall and two short wings on either side.

Ballin immediately suggested flipping the kitchen from the “front” of the house to the “back,” ocean side of the house to really embrace that view. In effect, the whole house became reoriented to the ocean.

“Now the kitchen is full of light,” Coffin says. “And I love the barn. I was a farmer in another life and used to raise sheep. So, this landscape has a lot of meaning for me.”

Top: An antique oak buffet and hutch with dining set and chairs combined with an elegant chandelier brings a cool mix to the kitchen’s breakfast nook.

Above left: The design team included homeowner Deb Coffin (seated, with her two rescue dogs, sisters Maybelle and Molly); Barry Chase, of Chase Construction and The Webhannet Company in Wells, Maine (standing left); Annie Ballin, of Annie Ballin & Company in New London (standing center); and Matt Banow, of Matt Banow Design in Rollinsford (standing right).

Above right: Chandeliers light the way from the new foyer, past the stair hall, to the formal dining room where, tucked around a corner, there is an elevator.

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The puzzle Relocating the kitchen meant relocating the family room. Adding a master suite, laundry and elevator meant relocating the front entry and adding on to the house. Since Coffin didn’t need a major view for the firstfloor master suite or for the secondfloor studio, those spaces are in the front of the house. Upstairs the views are reserved for guests.

Creating a new front entry became critical. The new entry is less formal, yet it’s still elegant and suitable to the house. Attaching the garage meant adding a mudroom, and the office became a part of that new structure, which connects to the kitchen.

As for that concrete strip that passed for a porch? That became a larger screened-in porch, and outside, a half-moon patio was added to increase engagement with the view. To maintain the orderly symmetry of the house, a small, enclosed sunroom was added to twin up opposite the kitchen’s new breakfast area. This small addition maintains the two short wings on either side of the house.

“Doing a renovation like this is a bit of a Rubik’s Cube,” Banow says.

“As you move one piece, something else has to give. Often after a renovation, a house will ramble a bit. I’ve been in some old seaside cottages that you needed a GPS to get around in.

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The finishing details Throughout the house, the fine craftsmanship of Barry and his crew is apparent. He honed the design in each room—from the coffered ceilings to mahogany cabinets, bathroom vanities and beadboard. Of course, which details to choose was often the

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inspiration When Barry describes how the coffered ceiling was built on-site as well as the meticulous measuring and fitting that it required, he makes it sound easy.

And it matches the coffered ceiling in the new kitchen. Why that kind of ceiling?

“It makes the room cozy,” says Barry.

A large window in the breakfast area of the kitchen has thick muntins for small panes on each side and across the top of the main window. The effect is

Above: The master bedroom’s fabrics and textiles add warmth and texture.

Left: The master bath’s glass and mosaic tile echo the watery blues in the handmade rugs—from Little River Oriental Rugs in Concord­—found throughout the home. The glass and marble tile floor is from Atlantic Design Center in York, Maine.

reassuring—framed, this expansive view

Maine, with the assistance of design

past president of the New Hampshire

becomes manageable and something

consultant Cathy Rosen, Coffin and

Spinners and Dyers Guild. As a quilter,

to explore visually. Plus, the window

Ballin made discerning selections for

she participates in Project Julia, which

complements the coffered ceiling.

the various baths. In the downstairs

donates quilts to women and their

powder room, a marble mosaic with red

families who enter shelters through

onyx accents plays beautifully against

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“The muntins were Deb and Annie’s idea,” Barry says. “It really worked out.”

“These guys are master craftsmen,” Ballin says.

Space throughout the kitchen is generous. For example, the distance

mahogany woodwork. In the master

“Throughout my life, doing crafts has

bath, a mosaic floor combines waterjet

been a grounding force,” Coffin says.

glass fabrication with marble tile.

“It’s taught me patience and determination, and has brought me joy. Through

between the stove and kitchen island is,

Living with craft

Chase recollects, about four feet wide.

As a child, Coffin learned needlework

and try to make a contribution to the

“We designed the kitchen to be a

from her grandmothers, and her early

greater good.”

crafts, I’ve made wonderful friends

workhorse with generous pathways

love of crafts has continued throughout

and surfaces,” Ballin says. “Great for

her life. Since 1988, she has been a

furnishing the house. There were family

a crowd, but not overwhelming for a

juried member of the League of New

pieces to incorporate, including family

single cook.”

Hampshire Craftsmen and served as

portraits, found in her other home.

a member of their board. She is also a

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Above: A newly constructed, half-moon, bluestone patio invites guests to enjoy the ocean view.

Right: Summertime living in New England requires a screened-in porch. Here, the fabric choice brings wicker furniture to a new level.

research to find out who was depicted in the portraits (family all), up on the walls they went.

Still Coffin needed rugs, some furniture and other pieces that soften a room.

Ballin clearly enjoys sourcing materials for Coffin, and together they developed a palette for the house. “Deb has a great eye,” Ballin says. “Her style

Concord, and works with proprietors

these women to earn money for their

is traditional, and her passion for his-

Tressa Kosowicz and Gerry Carrier.

families. Coffin—a hand spinner

tory, fine art and craft inspires me to

Together, they found many well-

herself—has taught the art of vegetable

incorporate those elements.

sourced tribal rugs made by refugee

dying and consequently, she has a deep

Afghani women in Pakistan. As Koso-

appreciation for the craft entailed in

fabric composition and color,” Ballin

wicz explains: the wool for the rugs is

making these rugs.

says. “Fabric vendors—such as Colefax

hand-spun; men dye the yarns using

and Fowler, Kravet, Cowtan & Tout—

vegetable dyes; then women weave the

her, and when time allowed, we would

are go-to sources for me.”

rugs at home since they are not allowed

stop at an antique store or two on the

to leave the house without a male

way back,” says Ballin. “RS Butler’s in

escort. This cottage industry enables

Northwood was always a favorite!”

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inspiration Right: This second-floor studio space with its new beadboard ceiling and walls beautifully re-creates an old-fashioned New England style.

Below left: In the family room, inherited pieces—such as the carved coffee table from Vietnam—mix well with a high Victorian armchair, a new purchase. The handmade rug complements the fieldstone fireplace and brings the room together.

Below right: In this alcove, a well-organized weaving space serves as a project-based studio.

At RS Butler’s Trading Company, co-

ing table by Gary Armstrong, a fine

proprietor Colleen Pingree refreshes the

furniture maker in Brentwood, and

inventory weekly. As for working with

then commissioned a corner cabinet

Coffin and Ballin, Pingree immediately

cupboard and breakfront display case.

responds: “They were a blast! Their

These pieces—along with others that

taste was very eclectic. They bought

she or her grandparents, who spent

wall décor, things for the garden or

time in China, collected over the

just something that fit the vibe of the

years—give the home a warm patina.

house. I loved working with them!”

In George’s Mills, Coffin and Ballin

Ballin really enjoys putting the final touches on a project. “In the end, I take

Resources

Annie Ballin & Company • (603) 731-7480 annieballin.com Atlantic Design Center • (207) 363-3004 atlanticdesignctr.com Chase Construction • The Webhannet Company (207) 646-6703 • chaseconstruction.com Gary T. Armstrong Woodworking • (603) 866-6667 garytarmstrong.com Glen MacInnis Studio • (603) 645-4494 macinnispottery.com Jacquelyn Nooney Landscape, Inc. (207) 439-6075 • jnlinc.com

worked closely with Cory Flint, owner

the time to place my client’s heirlooms

of Prospect Hill Home: Antiques, Fine

and treasured possessions with kind

League of New Hampshire Craftsmen (603) 224-3375 • nhcrafts.org

Art, & Home Furnishings. “They’re

intention,” she says. “I like to think

Little River Oriental Rugs • (603) 225-5512 • nhrugs.com

sophisticated buyers. They found a

these finishing details are my last gift

grandfather clock and dining room

to the homeowner. When they walk

Matt Banow Design • (603) 742-5005 banowdesign.com

chairs here among other items,” Flint

into a room, stop to look at a bookshelf

says. “They’d let me know what

or see a favorite family photograph,

they were looking for, and I’d keep an

they know they are home.”

eye out for those items.”

Coffin also commissioned work

In reflecting on the project, Coffin says: “It was a great team. We all

with Glen MacInnis, a ceramicist based

worked really well together and had

in Auburn known for his sea turtles.

a great time.”

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Summer homes are special to Sheldon Pennoyer.

Not only does he design beautiful ones throughout New Hampshire and beyond for his Concord practice, Sheldon Pennoyer Architects, he also has a deep appreciation for place when it comes to where these homes are built.

Pennoyer grew up on Long Island, New York, and his

family spent summers on Naushon Island, off Woods Hole, Massachusetts. “It was a place that gave us freedom to get everywhere by foot, horse or boat,” he says. “For the six weeks we spent on the island, we never used a car because the island has no cars. Time had a way of slowing down.”

This love of special summer places was something Pen-

noyer shared with Penelope Beal, whom he met in 1986 and married the following year. Penelope had spent summers on Squam Lake, thanks to the home her parents, Tom and Barbara, built there shortly after they married. “My parents built this home as a recognition of their need for a simple place, and ultimately it brought our family closer together,” Penelope says.

The Squam Lake home’s beginnings Several months before Tom and Barbara married in June 1960, Tom purchased six acres on Squam Lake; by the time of the couple’s honeymoon, construction on the house had already begun. Tom—who wove his love of nature into his teaching of English at the Rivers School in Weston, Massachusetts, and the Fenn School in Concord, Massachusetts— wanted a home open to the outdoors. “Simplicity and having a retreat were important to him,” Barbara says of her husband, who died at age eighty-eight in 2017. “Tom was always enamored of the simple life, and he loved being near the mountains and on the lake.”

Tom was the son of a prominent banker and grew up in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts; but it was his summers at Camp Chewonki in Maine that sparked his love for the outdoors and the writings of Henry David Thoreau. Tom was a passionate teacher, even in summer. In 1962, he revived the Junior Squam Lakes Association, a day camp for children that continues today. He was also an active hiker of the surrounding mountains—Whiteface, Red Hill and High Haith—that provide exquisite views of the lake.

Although Tom came from a traditional architectural background, he took a different tack by hiring James Duane Smith, a then-student at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, to design the Squam house. “Tom met James and was very impressed with him,” Barbara says. Smith, who was working on his thesis, was a student 48

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Left: The living room is a comfortable gathering place for the extended family.

Below left: The redesigned kitchen has more workspace and storage space. The family loves to gather around the long dining table at mealtimes.

Below right: The addition, to the right, and connector blend seamlessly with the original home, to the left.

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of Walter Gropius, the founder of the Bauhaus School and one of the pioneer modernist architects. Later, Smith contributed to the design of Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie’s pavilion called Habitat 67 at Expo 67, the 1967 World’s Fair held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

“For this house, Tom wanted as few walls as possible,” Barbara says. “He liked the feeling of an open space and wanted the family to be together.”

“Smith came up with a scheme to support the building with a module that’s open to the lake,” Sheldon says. “Focusing on the great views of the lake was a result of the Harvard studio environment’s influence on Smith, I believe. In 1960, this house’s mid-century modern design was unique on Squam Lake.”

Although Sheldon goes on to explain that many aspects of Smith’s design are sophisticated, such as the way the building’s structure meets the foundation, there were other aspects that needed changing: the size of the rooms, the way people enter a room, where closets are located, the choice of jalousie windows and the open, secondfloor balcony railing. Sheldon’s trained architect’s eye told him the building needed many things tweaked, updated or replaced.

Over time, he realized: “This home provides The screened porch on the second floor of the original home has a treehouse feel.

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twenty-nine and twenty-six, respectively). This

the second floor; in 2015, when Tom became ill,

being a family property made this project more

climbing those stairs became more challenging

complex.”

for him and more of a concern for family

From inside, the house with the addition, as seen just beyond the doorway, feels expansive. The kitchen’s lighting fixtures with wooden shades are by New Londonbased craftsman Peter Bloch, whose company is called Woodglow.

Adapting to a family’s life changes

members.

In 2016, Sheldon began talking to family

As the years went on, Penelope and her two

members about a renovation. One thing they

brothers and sister married, and had children of

all agreed on was that Tom and Barbara should

their own. The family grew to fourteen members—

be able to live on the first floor. One thing they

and that was a lot of people for one full bath-

didn’t agree on: everyone but Sheldon and Tom

room when everyone was at the Squam Lake

wanted a dishwasher in the kitchen. “We felt

home. What’s more, all the bedrooms were on

having a dishwasher would ruin the sense of community,” Sheldon says, “but the majority voted against us. So when the dishwasher became a reality, we redesigned the kitchen and got rid of the entry door to give us more room.”

A plan began to evolve to use the front door as the primary entrance; to add a south-facing terrace off the kitchen for additional outdoor living space when the lake got windy; to turn the half bath on the first floor into a full bath; and to add a connector with a pantry that

leads

to

the

master-suite

addition.

Sheldon brought in project manager Jasmine Pinto, who, he says, “played a key role with her artistic vision, technical skills and attention to detail.” Sheldon and Pinto’s starting point was that the addition had to “have a connection to the original design in order to have value,” and on that they hit a home run. When this project received an honorable mention for Excellence in Renovation Design at the 2019 New Hampshire Home Design Awards, the judges said, “The addition and renovations pay homage to the midtwentieth-century modern New England-style hybrid in a sensitive, responsive manner, while enhancing the home’s relationship to the lake site.”

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which is sixteen feet at its highest point. “I love seeing the sun reflecting on the trees and on the shoreline in the morning,” she says. “The moon at night is beautiful.” She also enjoys her new roomy closet and the spacious master bath with a curbless shower. On occasion, she will retreat to her bedroom to enjoy the view or to read.

As with many homes, Penelope says: “The kitchen is the focal point for our family. Meals are a time to connect and gather.”

Barbara, who everyone in the family agrees is a fantastic cook, adds that “mealtime is the high point of our being together.” She also loves the addition. “I’m so grateful for the pantry,” she says. “When I think of what I had in the old kitchen—it was so jammed!”

Timeless design Penelope says the story of the renovation brings to mind a favorite quote from then Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1944: “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”

The renovation was completed in June 2018,

many summer guests together as one,” Chase

thanks to help from Beam Construction Associ-

adds. “The communal design, as well as the focus

ates in Center Sandwich. From the outside, the

on the beauty of the lake and simple comforts

addition looks like it has always been part of

ensure our time together creates treasured

the original design. “The renovation has sensi-

memories for years to come.”

tively transformed my parents’ vision and origi-

Preserving and conserving this special place is

nal house, built for a family of six, into a multi-

important for this family. Following the footsteps

generational family place,” says Alex Beal. “Even

of two previous generations, Pier and Chase are

my father, who sought simplicity at Squam but

land monitors for Squam Lakes Conservation So-

passed before the renovation was finished, would

ciety in Holderness. “They make yearly visits to

find it consistent with and extending his original

ensure that landowners are adhering to the con-

vision for his family’s lake house.”

ditions of their easements,” says Penelope, who

Like it has for Penelope, the Squam Lake

is a director of the organization. “We try to instill

house holds a special place in the hearts of Pier

in our sons the importance of giving back, and

and Chase. “Squam is about catching up with

they do.”

my grandmother on her past week’s endeavors

“Both Pier and Chase are so rooted in the

and hearing updates on the recently hatched

Squam community and, through them, it is

loon chick,” Pier says. “It’s about finding one of

so wonderful to always feel Tom and Barbara’s

my grandfather’s well-used maps of the White

presence on the lake,” Sheldon says.

Gathering for a family weekend at the Squam Lake home are, standing from the left, Sheldon Pennoyer, sons Pier and Chase Pennoyer, and Kelly Buchanan. Seated from the left are Australian shepherd Rusty, and Penelope and Barbara Beal.

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Mountains to begin planning the weekend’s adventure. Squam is about returning from that adventure to share stories and reflect. Squam is about the people who fill the house and give it a sense of place, which I am lucky enough to call my home.”

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Resources Beam Construction Associates • (603) 284-6187 beamconstructionassociates.com Sheldon Pennoyer Architects • (603) 856-8994 spennoyerarchitects.com Squam Lakes Conservation Society • (603) 968-7900 foreversquam.org Woodglow • (603) 526-6152 • woodshades.com New Hampshire Home

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A Cultivated

Greek Revival

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This well-traveled couple used their bicoastal sensibilities and collections to restore a historic home in Francestown with European flair.

By Jenny Donelan Interior photography

by John W. Hession Exterior photography

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For Patricia and Ortwin Krueger, years spent cul-

tivating know-how, furniture, artwork and a well-defined aesthetic sense culminated in the spectacular renovation of their Greek Revival home in Francestown.

The couple met in Keene more than thirty years ago,

when Ortwin was working for a local company and Patricia was director of career services at Keene State College. She was also a single mother of eight children who was facing some serious health issues. But Patricia also possessed (and continues to possess) boundless energy and determination.

Since that time three decades ago, she has served as a New Hampshire state representative and senator, vice president of Crotched Mountain Foundation, vice president of a prominent Napa Valley winery, and a designer of homes and gardens. In addition, she and Ortwin operated a 130acre bed and breakfast and event center, Arbutus Farm, in Dunbarton. Ortwin also operated an inn in the California wine country during their time there.

Six and a half years ago, while still living in California,

the Kruegers began considering a spot in which to put down permanent roots and found themselves drawn to the Granite State. “We just kept coming back to New Hampshire, because of who the people are,” Patricia says.

“We were homesick for New Hampshire.” In particular, they

A transformation outside and in

missed Francestown, where they had lived years earlier,

When the Kruegers bought the house, it was painted purple,

right after they were married.

cream and black on the outside. Blanchette transformed it,

The Francestown house they discovered and eventually

as well as the accompanying barn, with bright white paint.

bought was built in the 1820s. It had very good bones, but

The shutters also came off the house, restoring its clean lines.

needed cosmetic and structural work. Although the couple

Grenier completely reworked the front entry, created window

had renovated and redecorated more than a dozen homes,

pediments and, for the side-entrance porch, installed Ionic

both for themselves and for clients—“Patricia walks into a

columns with Scamozzi capitals the Kruegers had acquired in

job and knows exactly what must be done,” Ortwin says—

Atlanta, Georgia.

this project had to be handled from three thousand miles

The porch had a leaky roof and was supported by 2x4s.

away. But with help from a local team—including Eric

Now, this is a lovely outdoor living and dining area, furnished

Grenier, of Eric Grenier Carpentry in Francestown; Steve

with vintage French caned pieces. A kitchen porch with plain

Blanchette, of Straight Edge Siding & Painting in Dublin;

columns that leads to a French garden was built by Kendall.

John Kendall, of Nichols Hill LLC in Antrim (who created

Inside, the makeovers were no less extensive. Sometimes as

the kitchen); upholsterer Tammy Atherton of Greenfield;

many as five layers of wallpaper had to be removed. Patricia had

and many others—the Kruegers were able to execute the

all the walls painted Benjamin Moore White, to form a neu-

project from California.

tral backdrop for paintings, fixtures and mirrors. The house has

Three and a half years ago, the Kruegers moved into

great natural light, and the white walls take on hues from cur-

the eight-room home, from which Patricia now runs her

tains, furnishings and the outdoors. “I sometimes have to con-

business, Patricia Krueger Home & Garden Design. The

vince people that the walls are all the same color,” Patricia says.

stately Main Street house—lovingly and artfully restored,

Grenier’s work included re-creating and installing period-

filled with furniture and artwork from both coasts (and

appropriate ceiling moldings throughout the home, and remov-

several countries), and surrounded by exquisitely designed

ing fireplace mantels (there are eight fireplaces in the house)

gardens—is a testament to the tastes and interests of its

inappropriate to the age and style of the structure (in some

worldly owners.

cases, replacing them with antique Greek Revival mantels).

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For the kitchen The kitchen, a hodge-podge of different elements built up over the years, received one of the most dramatic makeovers.

It was, in Patricia’s words, “a room that had an ugly fireplace, a huge Victorian stairway, a laundry room, three differentheight ceilings that were about to collapse and funky doors.”

Kendall—along with a crew of carpenters, electricians, tile installers and sheet-rockers—updated the kitchen with items the Kruegers shipped from California, including a pewter countertop; a copper farm sink and handcrafted faucet; huge wooden corbels that separate the kitchen workspace from its dining space; a chopping block; and light fixtures. Kendall also incorporated a French baker’s rack in front of one of the windows (see the sidebar on page 59), shelving from Restoration Hardware, French library shelves and a large Italian table.

The existing kitchen cabinets were transformed with paint as well as new handles and knobs before being reconfigured for the new layout. The open shelving, a marble countertop, a crema marble backsplash over the sixty-inch Viking range and a rack hung with gleaming copper pans help complete a kitchen that is gorgeous and practical for Patricia, who loves to cook. “John [Kendall] created a most extraordinary kitchen for us,” Patricia says. “His structural additions, both with insulation, and floor and ceiling supports, were brilliant.”

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Above: Patricia and Ortwin Krueger share their house with their beloved Brady.

Top left: Vintage French caned pieces help provide a finished feel to the sideentrance porch, which serves as an additional living area in fair weather.

Top right: Two chimneys and carefully considered landscaping help balance the exterior of the Kruegers’ stately home.

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always challenging. “Everyone lives in the kitchen, so it’s important for it to be comfortable,” he says. He provided that comfort through extensive insulation, and by managing to work in the numerous items that Patricia wanted him to include.

Sometimes he was daunted by the challenge of incorporating so many different elements, but: “It all worked out in the end,” he says. “Pat’s unique design is fun.”

Designing the interior The great room was one of the biggest design challenges because it is a long, narrow space with two fireplaces, five doorways (one to a tiny powder room), a picture window and one standard window. This didn’t make for any large wall spaces, Patricia says, who used three mirrors to keep the light reflecting.

Patricia made liberal use of gold leaf in the great room and throughout the house. A graceful goldleafed mirror sits atop one of the fireplaces and another gilt mirror, rescued from above a fireplace in Nob Hill, San Francisco, rests on a stone bench.

One of the most striking features of the room are three Italian murals by Italian artist Fabio Sanzogni that Grenier attached to the ceiling. The floating murals provide warmth, three-dimensionality, and a touch of Old World elegance to the room.

Egyptian-style chairs upholstered in Italian leather (of a type popular in the south of France in the 1800s) come from a Marin County, California, consignment store. A carpet in soft hues of blue, cream and rusty rose completes the feel of refinement and comfort.

The window treatments in the great room and

Above: Two massive wooden corbels demark the dining area from the workspace in the kitchen.

Right: Murals installed on the ceiling and Egyptianstyle chairs impart an Old World charm to the great room.

other rooms represent one of Patricia’s design proclivities—curtains that go from ceiling to floor, the fabric tightly gathered on thick rods with large finials. Before they moved east, the Kruegers would send Atherton bolts of fabric they had accumulated, some of them rare and old, and she was able to create striking curtains (and in some cases Roman shades) for every room in the house.

Atherton made the Roman shades for Ortwin’s office, a small but cheerful room with a fireplace and desk that has been positioned diagonally to face the door. The wide floorboards are partially covered with a hide rug.

In the living room, the focal piece is a couch from Florence, Italy, that Atherton upholstered in a black and gold Napoleonic bee pattern. Other furniture includes a rimmed marquetry coffee table that is set with a Versace coffee service and an Italian chess set; angel statuary (Patricia is fond of angels); and a large, antique Parisian mirror on the floor that Patricia found in what she describes as a “quaint resale shop” in San Francisco. This mirror is one of her favorite pieces.

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Below: The gilt mirror over the fireplace mantel in the dining room is a recurring decorative motif throughout the house.

bridal fabric from Chicago. The fireplace mantel

Decorating Tips from a Pro

and the chandelier over the table are from Paris

As an interior designer for many years, Patricia Krueger has not only developed an innate sense of style, but some practical methods for making a house—be it European, contemporary or Colonial—a better-looking home. Here are some of her tips:

vorites of the Kruegers. Two tall, narrow paintings

• Paint the interior of fireplaces black. That way, they won’t look dirty. (Patricia learned this tip from painter Steve Blanchette, of Straight Edge Siding & Painting in Dublin.)

• Run curtains from the ceiling—not the top of the window—to the floor. “It brings your eye up and creates the illusion that the window is bigger than it is,” Patricia says.

• Expensive, unusual lampshades are worth the money, because of the way they diffuse the light. “They make a difference,” Patricia says.

• “I always paint the interior of my houses Benjamin Moore White,” says Patricia, noting that the white creates the perfect canvas for artwork and other belongings, which is how you personalize your space. “Your house should be like a gallery of things that matter to you,” she says.

• In a room that is short on wall space, you can install open shelving, such as the French baker’s rack Patricia used in front of a kitchen window, to provide storage and visual interest without blocking the light.

• Patricia and her husband, Ortwin, are fond of visiting consignment stores and estate sales for bargains. They highly recommend this approach to any homeowners looking to redecorate. “Consignment Gallery in Bedford is one of the greatest resources for people in this area,” Patricia says.

• Use lots of mirrors (she has a total of twenty in her home). They spread the light and widen narrow spaces. In addition, she says, “They often have magnificent frames.”

• Patricia has a large collection of books on Parisian, French and Italian décor, and Provençal and Mediterranean gardens. One of her favorite sources of garden inspiration is the book Veranda: The Art of Outdoor Living by Lisa Newsom.

by way of California and represent sentimental faof angels, also by Sanzogni, flank the fireplace in the dining room. The background of these paintings is chartreuse, one of Patricia’s favorite shades.

Gold-leafed chairs in the dining room surround a Biedermeier table obtained at Consignment Gallery in Bedford. “It’s a happy room,” Patricia says.

A former ballroom and more Upstairs are two guest rooms, a master bedroom and a laundry room. One guest room features a metal bed from Italy (also via California) with a gilt frame and painted lozenges at the head and foot. The other room has a twin bed from France, a dollhouse, and a love seat and chair in Belgian linen. “I was tempted to put in two twin beds, but one is good for that space,” says Patricia, who notes that she particularly enjoys the natural light in that room.

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1800s. A parquet floor hints at the room’s former use, and a

Carbee, of Carbee Field Renovation in Francestown, who also

connected laundry room/closet area is where the orchestra

oversaw the contouring of the overall landscape. Kris Stewart,

once played. The Kruegers discovered the rather massive Pu-

of Francestown Sand & Gravel in Bennington, assisted with

laski bed at Consignment Gallery. The bed works very well in

soil enrichment, boulder relocation and the installation of a

the large space. In addition to the bed are bookcases, Patricia’s

new driveway.

study area with a desk facing three windows, and a glass table

The south side of the barn was hidden by unwieldy

surround by art deco chairs discovered in Petaluma, California.

fifty-foot-high shrubs, which were eventually removed by

Garden surroundings

Andrew Grant’s Tree Service of Francestown. The couple then

The landscaping reflects Patricia’s skill as a garden designer and her philosophy of creating “outdoor rooms,” a partial carryover from time spent in California, where people tend to spend more time living outside. The overall plan incorporates different levels of garden—including the “Romeo and Juliet” main garden (featuring a statue of the legendary lovers), a pond level, a stone garden and a French garden, with different views and numerous areas in which to sit. The French garden off the kitchen offers a charming seating area from which you can see straight down the slope to the edge of Bixby Pond, where there is another seating area.

When the Kruegers bought the house, the entire property was covered in overgrowth, which was removed by Scott

Top: In one of the guest rooms, a metal bed from Italy features painted lozenges at the head and foot.

Above left: A couch from Florence, Italy, that is upholstered in a black and gold Napoleonic bee fabric makes an elegant statement in the living room.

Above right: Mirrors are one of Patricia Krueger’s favorite decorating elements—they reflect light and objects, such as this angel statue, through the rooms.

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A black iron gate provides a spectacular entrance to the garden featuring a statue of Romeo and Juliet.

incorporated eucalyptus, Incrediball hydrangeas, shade-

focus for the French garden, and a stone foundation under the

loving hostas and urns filled with Caliente geraniums into the

kitchen porch.

barn garden area.

Other plantings throughout the property include boxwoods

At home in a small town

in rows on either side of a path, privet hedges in the front

The Kruegers are clearly grateful to the local partners who

of the house, myrtle, salvia, Incrediball hydrangeas (one of

helped them renovate the house, but the project has been a

Patricia’s favorites) and about forty Limelight hydrangeas.

hands-on one for them as well. Ortwin, for example, is now

Patricia also deployed yews; additional hostas; pachysandra;

an avid gardener. He picked up skills more or less by “osmo-

Endless Summer hydrangeas; twenty-four white Knock Out

sis,” he says, from being around Patricia. “She created gardens

roses; eighteen Eden climbing pink roses on an iron fence and

for the winery [in Napa] that were stunning,” he says. He has

on the three arbors leading to the Romeo and Juliet statue;

also become skilled in many aspects of home repair and main-

Sweet Autumn clematis; Diana pure-white Rose of Sharon;

tenance, particularly in laying brick and stone. “We’re a good

and various rare lilacs. Trees (planted by Dana Jackson, of

team,” Patricia says.

Mule Team Landscaping in Francestown) included Korean

Although the Kruegers have moved often throughout

and Chinese dogwood, weeping cherry, Granny Smith apple,

their busy lives, they plan to make their permanent home in

Sargent crabapple, pear and peach. The property’s trees and

Francestown. They relish aspects of small-town life, such as

shrubs are from Noel’s Nursery in Orange, Massachusetts, a

knowing your neighbors, local government and being able

company Patricia has been doing business with since 1987.

to watch the world pass by on Main Street. “We think we’re

In order to add vertical elements, Patricia incorporated arborvitae evergreens as a substitute for the cypress trees that thrive in California and Mediterranean climates. She is a fan of container gardening but acknowledges that the container plants need to be protected in New Hampshire winters. “You have to think things through,” she says, “but it’s worth it.”

An additional important contributor was Bob Hunsaker, a master metal craftsman now retired and living in Maine.

Hunsaker created, among other items, an iron fence for the entrance to the Kruegers’ garden, using spindles the Kruegers had purchased at a salvage yard in Berkeley, California. Alex Pendlebury of Greenfield rebuilt stone walls that had fallen down, as well as created a terrace that is the support and nhhomemagazine.com

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Resources Alex Pendlebury LLC • alexpend@comcast.net Andrew Grant’s Tree Service • (603) 547-8733 • andrewgrantstreeservice.com Tammy Atherton • (603) 547-6883 • atherton.tammy@gmail.com Carbee Field Renovation • (603) 588-2519 Consignment Gallery • (603) 668-4114 • consignmentgallery.com Eric Grenier Carpentry • (603) 486-7473 Francestown Sand & Gravel • (603) 588-3900 Mule Team Landscaping • (603) 547-3000 Nichols Hill LLC • (603) 562-6363 • johnkendallgc@gmail.com Noel’s Nursery • (978) 575-0570 Patricia Krueger Home & Garden Design • (707) 337-4769 • patriciakruegerdesign.com Straight Edge Siding & Painting • (603) 563-8012 New Hampshire Home

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ABuilt Home for Entertaining

The airy kitchen—designed by Mari Woods, of Mari Woods Kitchen Bath Home in Portsmouth—is this Bedford home’s entertainment hub, a gathering place for family and friends.

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A well-built home gets a sophisticated makeover, thanks to the talents of two New Hampshire designers.

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When a young family relocated from Boston to Bedford, they had a list of must-haves for their new home: a contemporary yet family-oriented design, with ample

space for entertaining.

The home that ticked off all the boxes is perched on a

hill in Bedford with panoramic views of Manchester and the Uncanoonuc Mountains. Built in the late 1990s, the interior design of the brick house was outdated, but the homeowner, who is originally from Colorado, saw potential. “The house felt more like Colorado than the traditional homes we saw,” she says. “It’s open and light. The original

owners did an incredible job with the architectural design.

The home has great bones and is thoughtfully laid out, both functionally as well as to showcase the views from many interesting angles.”

To capitalize on those benefits, extensive interior renova-

tions transformed the home—creating bright, open spaces for comfortable get-togethers, parties and easy family living. Even the bathrooms are design gems.

Transforming the primary living spaces The transformation was a team effort between the homeowner; her longtime friend Mari Woods, of Mari Woods Kitchen Bath Home in Portsmouth; and Leslie Rifkin of L. Newman Associates/Paul Mansback, Inc. of Bedford.

The designers collaborated on redesigning the interiors, with Woods taking the lead on kitchen and bath design, and Rifkin selecting colors, fixtures, furnishings, decorative details, flooring and surfaces. Woods and Rifkin already had some experience with the Bedford home: Woods had accompanied the homeowner while she was househunting, and Rifkin had seen the house on a kitchen tour.

“It was custom-built for its residents at the time,” Rifkin says. “Now it needed to accommodate a different family with a different lifestyle.”

The first task was opening up the first floor, the heart of the entertaining space. “You couldn’t see the home’s amazing views,” Rifkin says. “There was a wall between the dining room and kitchen, and a transom ceiling separating the kitchen and family room. I suggested taking them down to make the rooms more inviting.”

Cherry floors throughout the downstairs were stained a darker brown, complementing the home’s new color palette—a mellow mix of taupe, brown, silver and soft grays, with punches of green, orange and white.

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Above left: The fireplace, re-painted white, is the focal point of the living room, designed by Leslie Rifkin of L. Newman Associates/Paul Mansback, Inc. of Bedford.

Above: The dining room’s contemporary lighting from RH Modern adds sparkle to the space, also designed by Rifkin. The dining set was updated by reupholstering the chairs in a textured fabric that handles wear and tear.

Left: The living room’s comfy couches are from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, the fun fur ottoman is from Jordan’s Furniture. The drapery fabric by from Robert Allen.

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Framed by windows overlooking the backyard, the fireplace in the family room was updated by Leslie Rifkin by raising the hearth and refacing it in stone.

The floors are dark-stained, rough-sawn oak.

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Photography courtesy by morgen karanasios

Left: The home’s renovation was a collaboration between designers Mari Wood (left) and Leslie Rifkin.

Above: Perched high on a hill, the home’s ground floor opens onto an expansive yard.

Below: The sunroom and pool kitchen, right off the kitchen and side entry, are bright spaces for seasonal entertaining, with a prep sink and counter area, ample storage, and two refrigerators and a dishwasher.

cabinetry was refreshed with charcoal gray paint

homeowner renovate her Boston home. “The way

and new hardware; the room’s perimeter cabinets

her Boston and Colorado homes were designed,

are oyster. The appliances, except for a new gas

she used the lower floors to entertain. She was

cooktop, were purchased by the former home-

going to do that again in this house, but the first-

owner just prior to selling the house.

floor spaces in this house are really functional.”

“Now, the way the kitchen opens to the living

The homeowner agrees. “The kitchen has a

and dining areas really changes how the house

great flow, which facilitates interaction,” she says.

welcomes you,” says Woods, who helped the

“Friends and I can cook here while my daugh-

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built-in bookcase on one wall as a media center; a stone fireplace on the opposite wall received a facelift with a new raised hearth and a sleek, black stone façade.

Removing a set of doors increased access to the dining room, also off the kitchen. Rifkin transformed the space by painting a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace on the far end white and selecting a dramatic light fixture from RH Modern to illuminate the room. The owner’s dining room set is updated with upholstered chairs by Mavrikis Upholstering & Furniture Designs of Nashua. Framed cut-paper artwork from Artefact Home|Garden in Belmont, Massachusetts, completes the space.

On the opposite side of the fireplace, a small living room welcomes visitors when they enter the home’s front entry. Comfortable seating by Reimagined as a bar and entertainment area, the basement level includes a walk-in wine room (on the right side of the top photo) and plenty of seating. The bar (above) is topped in sleek, Copenhagen granite, offset by mirrored and textured wood walls.

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ter and her friends sit at the counter, eat and

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams—including a fun

engage with us.”

fur ottoman from Jordan’s Furniture—and mod-

For the living space

ern decorative accessories create an elegant but functional gathering space.

Directly in front of the kitchen is the spacious

The home’s front entryway, just off the living

family room, featuring a mixed palette of gray,

room, was opened up by removing a half wall

taupe and brown, highlighted by green and blue

separating the entrance from the living room.

accessories. Rifkin took advantage of the room’s

A wood and cable wire staircase leads upstairs

multiple angles, creating separate areas to relax

to bedrooms, an au pair suite and an office. Just

and socialize. Windows line the far wall, framing

past the stairs, a small, sparkling powder room

the outdoor views; cushioned window seats cre-

reflects the home’s elegant modern design. Rifkin

ate a welcoming spot to read, play games or gaze

reinvented the space, using woven wallpaper

outside. Rifkin and Woods redesigned the large

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vanity (the original bathroom cabinetry was repainted and repurposed in the daughter’s bathroom upstairs).

Extending entertainment options The basement level extends the home’s entertainment possibilities. Originally an in-law suite, the original kitchen space was reimagined by Woods as a bar and entertainment area. New appliances; sleek, Copenhagen granite-topped counters; and a mirrored wall are offset by a distinctive, eightinch porcelain tile backsplash in a basket weave design.

Steps from this kitchen area is a temperaturecontrolled wine room (formerly a gym) with rustic granite walls, a cork floor, leathered-finish quartzite counters, and wooden wine racks and shelving from Vigilent, Inc. in Dover. Just off the bar and entertainment area is an elegant, Japanese-inspired bath—“Probably my favorite bathroom in the house,” says the homeowner— with textured porcelain tile and a floating vanity.

The outdoor spaces A sunroom, pool kitchen and three-quarter bath are the home’s most recent additions. Overlook-

out after a swim, play games or grab a bite to

ing the swimming pool, they’re easily accessed

eat without having to worry about the mosqui-

from the mudroom and main kitchen on the first

toes outside or kids in wet bathing suits running

floor. The room originally included a hot tub.

around on the hardwood floors in the rest of the

“The kids loved it, so we lived with it until we had

house.”

a better idea of how we wanted to use the space,” says the homeowner.

Renovations to the home took nearly a year to complete. But the homeowner is thrilled with

Cedar Mill Group of Webster worked with

the result. “Mari and Leslie were fantastic to work

Woods to renovate the room. “The goal was to

with,” she says. “They helped me think through

make the room tie in with the rest of the house,”

everything—bringing innovative suggestions, at-

says Nick Colarusso, vice president of Cedar Mill

tention to detail and a keen sense of design to

Group. “The hot tub area was really dated com-

the project. They helped me balance functional-

pared to the rest of the home.” (His crew had to

ity, which is my primary orientation, with style. I

cut it into pieces to remove it.)

can’t conceive of having undertaken a project like

The sparkling new space, painted white, is lined with windows and sliding doors opening to the patio and an outdoor kitchen. The space has two refrigerators—one for beverages, the other for food—as well as a prep sink and counter area, dishwasher, and lots of storage in high-gloss white cabinets and shelves. Guests can enjoy snacks at a wooden, picnic-style dining table at the opposite end of the room without having to run back to the main kitchen.

this without their expertise.”

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Resources Artefact Home|Garden • (617) 993-3347 • artefacthome.com Cedar Mill Group • (603) 225-6911 • cedarmillgroup.com Jordan’s Furniture • (866) 856-7326 • jordans.com L. Newman Associates/Paul Mansback, Inc. (603) 622-7722 • lnewman.com Mari Woods Kitchen Bath Home (603) 319-8910 • mariwoods.com Mavrikis Upholstering & Furniture Designs • (603) 883-6868 Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams • (855) 730-9999 • mgbwhome.com

“I love having friends over in this room,” the

RH Modern • (800) 762-1005 • rhmodern.com

homeowner says. “It’s a wonderful place to hang

Vigilent, Inc. • (888) 812-4427 • vigilentinc.com

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This Japanese-inspired bath, located off the basement entertainment area, continues the home’s soothing brown, taupe and white color scheme.

The granite-topped floating vanity ties in with the natural stone shower floor.

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N e w H a m p s h i r e H o m e Ye a r b o o k Cheryl Tufts, CGR, CAPS, CPG owner and president of 3W design, inc.

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t was exciting to team up with a terrific couple to discuss transforming the lower level of their older post and beam into a family-friendly space.

The entrance had a beautiful, arched wood door opening into a little used open space. Each side of this area had a single car garage and through a door into a bedroom and workshop.

The entrance was transformed into a multi-use space with coat and boot storage, hutch-style cabinets, and a kitchenette with sink and refrigerator.

One garage became a bright, sunny bedroom with a double casement window. A ¾ bath completed the private space for visitors. The second garage became an office/craft area for the couple’s three children. Vinyl flooring provided a durable and easily maintained space for messy projects.

The old bedroom area was enlarged to become the family TV area. Rustic red oak cabinets for games and toys surround the

large TV. The brick fireplace base became the backdrop for the new sectional and horizontal 8-inch pine completed the remaining walls.

The workshop was the most fun to create a multipurpose game room. The long wall made a perfect area for a herringbone patterned of rustic pine. A bar was created in an alcove with a custom bar top trimmed with a steel band and rustic nails.

Our homeowner’s baseball collection found a special place in the glass cabinets with LED lights to accent.

Their heat pipes mounted in the ceiling needed to remain but be hidden. Antique metal sheets created a unique suspended ceiling between the beams, complimenting the entire space.

From a little-used space to a great family area for work and play, this was truly a fantastic project with a wonderful family.

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“We have many repeat clients,” says Greg Rehm, owner of Liberty Hill Construction. “One did twelve projects with us. Our goal is to provide a predictable, stress-free experience for our customers.”

At Liberty Hill Construction, we select an architect or designer for a specific project and place them under contract as part of our design-build team. We then work with the owner to plan, design and construct the project to meet the specific design, budget and scheduling goals, within the constraints and demands of the project.

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“Thanks to everyone at Liberty Hill Construction, we now have a home that we love and are proud of. Our house looks beautiful and we continue to receive compliments from neighbors and friends in town who cannot believe it’s the same house! We have enjoyed working with all of you,” say clients Greia and Sean Marlow in Bedford.

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Garden Rx

Diana Ginnard’s collection of crystal candlesticks is warmed by a low arrangement by Alyssa Van Guilder, of Apotheca Flowers in Goffstown. The arrangement is filled with redwood tips, cedar, festive ornaments, metallic plumosa fern and natural pinecones as well as fresh florals, including roses, lisianthus and carnations.

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Celebrate the Holidays with Flowers Florals accented with a little bling make this time of year especially festive.

D

iana Ginnard of Amherst enjoys

In fact, Diana likes Van Guilder’s work

Bringing in the decorations

spiffing up her home for the

so much that Diana has Van Guilder

In mid-December, Van Guilder brings

holidays. “I love the changes

create floral works of art for other cel-

her dedicated team of designers—Ricky

you can make to your décor just by

ebrations and holidays, not just Christ-

Santiesteban and Matthew Radwan—

putting up seasonal decorations,” she

mas. “She may ask me about colors or a

and, using containers from Diana’s col-

says. She and her husband, Mark, have

theme, but she knows my taste,” Diana

lection, they spend the day assembling.

hosted an annual Christmas party for

says. “I tend toward muted colors, and

“I let her have free reign. I leave for the

years. “When the kids were little, we had

she gets me!” Diana and Van Guilder

day so they can get their creative juices

a twelve-foot-tall tree and poinsettias all

have established a rapport that is often

flowing without me there to bother

over the house,” she says. “But now, I

missing in business today. “Diana is

them,” Diana says. “I look forward to

want something different.”

one of our absolute favorite customers!”

seeing what they have done when I

Van Guilder says. “She has mastered

return home.”

For the past four years, Alyssa Van Guilder, of Apotheca Flowers in Goff-

her own style voice in such a beautiful

stown, has been doing Diana’s floral

way, and we love being invited into her

the downstairs rooms in the Ginnards’

decorations. “Alyssa is so creative and

home to accentuate that style with our

elegant, eight-thousand-square-foot,

unique, an amazing talent,” Diana says.

florals.”

Tudor-style home. Dramatic center-

Last year, the team decorated five of

Since the fireplace is the focal point in this cozy living room, Alyssa Van Guilder and her design team at Apotheca Flowers in Goffstown created something a little over the top on the mantle using roses, a riot of evergreens and gorgeous ornaments, with a little holiday scene nestled in the middle.

The Apotheca Flowers team decorated the two windows flanking the fireplace with garlands and oversized ornaments.

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Alyssa Van Guilder and her design team kept the mantle simple in this room, where the family often entertains, using various evergreens, gold and silver ornaments, and white flocked twigs. Fairy lights are on a timer to keep the festive feeling alive into the evening.

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pieces and tablescapes were needed to match the large scale of the rooms in

“We source our flowers from all over

which they were placed. Three of the

the world,” Van Guilder says, “and

seven fireplace mantels were adorned

work with wholesalers in Boston and

with seasonal greens embellished with

Rhode Island as well as locally. Our

lights, flowers and sparkling, lustrous

favorite company to order Christ-

decorations.

mas ornaments and accents from is a

“We use 90 percent fresh and 10 percent bling for the holidays in

wholesaler we adore called Roost.”

Diana’s home,” Van Guilder says.

The elements of the design

“We also choose materials that will dry

The color palette used was largely

beautifully and not make too many

based on Diana’s style. “She is

messes. We obviously want everything

approachable but deeply sophisticated

to look fabulous throughout December

while being a New Hampshire girl at

for holiday gatherings and for her

heart.” Van Guilder says. “The touch

Christmas celebrations.”

of deep reds and unique purples in an

Last year, Diana was impressed A tall, marble vase on the kitchen table is filled with evergreens, juniper berries, pinecones, metallic plumosa fern, hydrangea, and white and purple roses.

the holidays were over.

array of natural textures all displayed

that the materials used on the mantels

in unique style-forward vessels

lasted for weeks and dried so well that

showcases her style perfectly.”

she could leave them up long after

Some of these colors are not what

Alyssa Van Guilder (center) enjoys a laugh with two of her designers, Matthew Radwan (left) and Ricky Santiesteban (right). Pamela Lada (not pictured) did much of the behind-thescenes prep work.

About Apotheca Flowers Alyssa Van Guilder opened Apotheca Flowers and Tea Chest in Goffstown in 2005 as a flower and gift shop with a tea bar. In 2008, they moved to their present location in Goffstown’s 1860s train station off Main Street, and added coffee, pastries and light lunches to the menu. In 2017, Apotheca invited A&E Roastery to take over the management of the café so Van Guilder could focus more fully on flowers.

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Garden Rx Right: Red and white variegated amaryllis, copper and gold asparagus fern, flocked branches, deep red roses, and giant pinecones fill a tall container on the side table.

Below: Homeowner Diana Ginnard decorates a large tree in the den with pieces from her collection. Checkerboard ribbon and beaded garlands are woven through the branches along with many of the ornaments Alyssa Van Guilder has used in the home over the years.

people think of as being Christmasy, and Diana is glad not to have red poinsettias everywhere. “We don’t need to be specifically red, green and white.

The season is expressed through our foliage choices and that 10 percent of bling.” Van Guilder says.

Texture abounds in these arrangements. Natural-looking cedar, cypress, pinecones, redwood tips, salal and magnolia leaves are accented with

what we like, and will put a few big

arrived back home after Van Guilder’s

frosty, white flocked branches and dyed

ones aside for us.” She has been col-

day of decorating. “She does amazing

asparagus fern. “We have been loving

lecting ornaments for years and has

work and has a heart of gold,” Diana

all things dyed, sprayed and dipped,”

amassed quite an assortment. The tree

says.

Van Guilder says. These elements sup-

was up and decorated with the basics

port the florals, which include amaryllis,

when Van Guilder and her crew arrived.

home and play off of her unique

black Baccara roses, muted lavender

They worked off that, adding extra

style voice in order to prepare her

Amnesia roses, boutique carnations and

embellishments, which echoed and

space to celebrate the season,” says

orchids. “I love how she places every

coordinated with elements found in the

Van Guilder—and judging by Diana’s

single flower and intertwines them with

mantelpiece and the arrangements on

reaction, they hit the mark!

the foliage,” Diana says.

the accent tables. “The tree has a large

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presence, but the under-decorated style keeps it from overwhelming the room,” Van Guilder says.

Diana could not have been more pleased with the results when she

“We were aiming to enhance her

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A California-Style Home

Homeowner Cindi Owning (left) transported what she loved about living in California to her home in New Hampshire, including outdoor spaces for entertaining.

Pictured here from the left are friends Natalie Lewis, her mother Nora Lewis, and Maureen Shambo.

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A homeowner’s renovation and one-of-a-kind décor gave new life to a Hollis house.

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alk about a transformation. Now: It’s a beautiful, exquisitely decorated lakeside home. Then: An abandoned, flooded

mess with a yard strewn with old mattresses, garbage and fallen trees.

“It literally looked like a hurricane had hit it,” says the now-owner Cindi Owning.

Despite the debris, Owning quickly saw the property’s potential. It was located in the lovely town of Hollis; it had a fair amount of lake frontage; it had three bedrooms, enough to accommodate her many guests; and its basic structure was intact. But, most of all, Owning says, “What I loved about it was that every room had a view of the lake.”

She bought the house, and, over the next several years, proceeded to resurrect it in her own distinctive way. It is, to say the least, eclectic. Except for the kitchen, which is mostly traditional, nothing is what you expect to see. The home is wildly unpredictable, with something surprising at every turn.

“I blended all my travels, my culture, my zaniness and my uniqueness into my home,” Owning says. Much of that blend comes from California, where she lived before her move to New Hampshire. In downtown San Francisco, she says, she “lived in a diverse population with very interesting, unique people, and I brought back some of that diversity.”

She also drew on her interest in horses (“I was riding dressage”), her time as an operating room nurse (“I’m used to seeing naked bodies”) and her comfort with mounted animal heads (“My family were hunters”).

But her approach to the décor was also practical, geared to lakeside living. “I wanted people to not worry about tracking in the sand or wet clothes from being on the boat,” she says. “I wanted it to be comfortable.”

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To that end, there’s no carpeting and much of the furniture is what Owning terms “livable.” In fact, the living room sofa is from Costco.

Aside from Costco, she shops at “really random places,” from consignment shops to flea markets to yard sales to HomeGoods to the Design Center in Boston. “I buy anything that catches my eye,” she says.

Defining her own design The palette throughout the home is neutral with splashes of color, mostly in the paintings and pillows. The pillows on the living room sofa are in offbeat patterns with vibrant color, but paired with a more muted pink, Owning’s Top: For homeowner Cindi Owning, the most significant feature of the one-story home is that each room has direct access to the outdoors. All three bedrooms have French doors that open to a large patio with the lake just beyond.

favorite color.

Above: Owning (right) and Chris Renaud of CPR Home Restorations, in Londonderry, worked together to turn an abandoned property into a beautiful lakeside residence.

mirrors that Owning says “brings in a

Facing page, top: The kitchen, with its light color palette and expansive windows, is designed to direct the eye to the outside. The quartzite countertops are six inches higher than the standard height, an ergonomic plus for meal preparation.

Facing page, bottom: Owning toasts her friend Maureen Shambo with a glass of wine.

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most of them from her family’s hunting. “Long before antlers and what I call ‘dead heads’ were part of everybody’s home décor,” she says, “these were staples in my home.”

Also making a statement is the furniture in the dining room. The table is surrounded by Gothic-style carved chairs that are stripped to the raw wood. On one wall is an even more heavily carved sherry cabinet. “I really like things that took a lot of time and care to put together,” Owning says. “I appreciate that craftsmanship.”

The massive hutch on the other wall contains her collection of formal china and crystal, which she brings out on occasion to, as she says, “dress things up” and express the less-practical side of her personality.

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Right: A hand-painted mural of water nymphs and Zeus spans the wall above the substantial wainscoting in the master bedroom. The neoclassical style of the mural is combined with a contemporary four-poster bed and an art nouveau settee and chair.

Below: One of the guest bedrooms has an equestrian theme, where Cindi Owning uses a saddle and other accouterments from her days of dressage for the dĂŠcor. The unusual footstool for the wingback chair was found at a flea market.

Facing page, left: Another mural, comprised of mostly female nudes, is used in the master bath. Also on the wall are inspirational messages that are visible from the tub.

Facing page, right: The second guest room is distinguished by its unexpected combination of colors and styles.

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seating area with an art nouveau settee

for the bath was “giant” (between eight

is a large pass-through to the dining

and chair; and on the walls above the

feet and ten feet long) and, being heavy

room.

substantial wainscoting, a neo-classical

canvas, weighty. “It was quite involved,

mural of water nymphs and Zeus. The

but it all came together,” he says.

heavy canvas mural—which had been

In addition, Renaud did the wood-

The kitchen’s design is Owning’s alone, and she had two major goals. “I wanted the eye to flow outside when

made for the entryway and hallway

working throughout the home,

you’re preparing meals,” she says. “And

in her California home—was removed

including the impressive, hand-built,

I wanted a lakeside feel, nothing dark.”

and transported to New Hampshire. “I

mahogany entrance door. “It was quite

The light paint palette and the light

decided to make it more personal here,”

an undertaking,” he says. But his most

quartzite countertops combine with the

Owning says. “I put it in my master

extensive work was in the kitchen,

large transomed windows to accom-

where he constructed the cabinets

plish both.

bedroom and bath.”

In the bath, the mural’s central figure is a self-portrait of the artist, Michael

from scratch.

The lower cabinets are set on a row

Outdoor design

Costello of Boston. Otherwise, the space

of bricks from the original kitchen,

Owning also designed the outside

is populated by female nudes, with a

making the counter six inches higher

spaces, with the help of Eric Buck,

stray foot or dog interspersed. “I mish-

than the norm. The upper, glass-front

of Terrain Planning & Design LLC

mashed it randomly,” Owning says.

cabinets have a leaded design with

in Hopkinton. To take maximum

a larger-than-usual cornice. “It’s the

advantage of the lake view, and the fact

A team approach

biggest I’ve ever worked with,” Renaud

that all the rooms have French doors

“Cindi has the ideas, I’m the hands,”

says. “It’s five or six inches.” As another

that open to the patio, Owning and

says Chris Renaud, of CPR Home

distinctive element, some of the cabi-

Buck created what Buck calls “a series of

Restorations in Londonderry, who was

nets—such as those to the right of the

outdoor rooms that play off what was

charged with the challenging job of

island—can be accessed from two

happening inside the house.”

installing the murals. He says the piece

directions. Over the La Cornue stove

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the rock wall the house is set against.

Beside it, a generous dining area covered with a pergola.

Buck says the pergola is a “balancing architectural element” that offsets the dramatic fireplace at the other end of the bluestone-paved patio. To define the individual spaces, Buck used a mix of ornamental and native plant material. “And,” he says, “there are topiary pieces that create a sculptural effect, and boxwood hedges that create green walls between the spaces.”

Right at home For Owning, it all comes together to Top left: One wall in the living room is a collage of mirrors; on the adjacent wall is an arrangement of mounted heads. The comfortable furniture and tiered tray tables were chosen to accommodate the informal entertaining Cindi Owning likes to do.

Top right: A focal point of Owning’s office is what she calls her “bubble gum lamp,” in her favorite color, pink. Her bulldog Winston keeps her company.

Above: Making a statement in the dining room are heavily carved chairs and a sherry cabinet, which are visually balanced by the massive hutch.

the house with a comfortable seating

create a profoundly peaceful place to

area and a large fireplace, made with

live. She says she’s “never felt so at

stones from the property. “It’s a focal

home.” So much at home she says she

point, an architectural statement,”

no longer feels the need to add to what

Buck says. And, he adds, its height

she calls her “zany, artsy” collection:

and heft provide a contrast to the

“I’ll live with what I have and enjoy

lineal profile of the house.

what I have. It makes me smile every

Next is another seating area outside the guest rooms, perfect for morning coffee, with interesting gnarled wood chairs. And at the back of the house, outside the master bedroom, there is a hidden outdoor shower that’s cut into

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CPR Home Restorations • (603) 490-7608 Michael Costello • michaelcostelloartist.com Terrain Planning & Design LLC • (603) 491-2322 terrainplanning.com november/december

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Bonin Architects & Associates

Winchendon Furniture

Bonin Architects & Associates—located in New London and Meredith, New Hampshire­­— serves clients in New England with a focus on lake, mountain and coastal homes. We bring architecture and landscape together in a collaborative approach to every project; our values of honesty integrity, commitment and respect are the difference between building a home and building a dream.

New London and Meredith • (603) 526-6200 boninarchitects.com • info@boninarchitects.com

We are passionate about quality. Since 1939, our family-owned company has helped homeowners create comfortable, memorable spaces. Visit our locations in Keene, New Hampshire, or Winchendon, Massachusetts, to find fine handcrafted furniture (most of it American-made) from top manufacturers, including our own designs. Our design consultants are delighted to help you select the right pieces for your home. winchendonfurniture.com

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Belletetes

3W design, inc.

Whether your project is large or small, complicated or simple, Belletetes takes your ideas and makes them happen. We have all the tools, products and skills necessary to make your project a complete success. Specializing in lumber, decking, windows, doors, paint, stains and flooring—as well as fixtures and cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms—we have everything for your remodeling needs. And don’t forget to take advantage of our free estimates!

51 Peterborough Street in Jaffrey • (603) 532-7716 • belletetes.com

Since 1988, 3W design, inc. has taken clients’ dreams and made them real without the stress and anxiety homeowners often face alone. We listen to ideas, ask questions, offer choices, design your new spaces—then we build them! From a new kitchen or a redesign, upgraded master bath or complete integrated design of your new home or a remodel—our experience is the remarkable difference in delivering beautiful spaces that are uniquely yours.

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

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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. We love design that you can look back on as having been a fun exploration, a carefree experience and an end result that surpasses your expectations. Call for more information or visit our showroom.

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

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Runtal Radiators

Runtal Announces SecondGeneration Electric Omnipanel Towel Radiator The Runtal Omnipanel II is the second generation of the popular Runtal flagship towel radiator line which was introduced in 1985. The Omnipanel II offers an even larger warming surface area and is available in three heights, a choice of voltages (120, 208 and 240) and 100 colors.

187 Neck Road in Ward Hill, Massachusetts (Haverhill) (800) 526-2621 runtalnorthamerica.com november/december 2019

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Ridgelight Studio

Soake Pools

Let’s face it, an image is a first impression. Ridgelight Studio helps people, places, and businesses put their best foot forward with compelling images that tell your story. Offering architectural, branding and lifestyle photography. Competitive pricing available online or request a custom quote for your next session!

Kelly McCaskill in Hopkinton • (603) 545-9217 ridgelightstudio.com • info@ridgelightstudio.com

Create a spa-like experience in your own backyard. We manufacture four-season, luxury plunge pools designed to be warm in winter, cool in summer and small enough to fit almost any backyard space. Soake Pools are made in New Hampshire, and delivered tiled and ready for your finishing touches. Small Pools. Big Benefits. Visit our website and contact us for more information.

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Chase Construction

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As sixth generation Maine builders, we have been working together since 1985 to bring our clients the finest quality of craftsmanship in construction available. Chase Construction takes pride in doing quality work in a timely manner and with a watchful eye to ensure our clients receive the maximum value for their dollar. Let us bring your dreams to reality.

675 Post Road in Wells, Maine • (207) 646-6703 • chaseconstruction.com

The Lashway Brothers—Gerry of Ponders Hollow and Larry of Lashway Lumber—have collaborated to produce premium wood slabs that are works of art and the centerpiece of any environment. Each slab is unique, like the tree from which it was harvested, and milled to order. Choose from numerous species and edge options, including live, square and natural.

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Ponders Hollow Custom Moulding & Flooring

Born from the experience of a fourth generation, family-run sawmill, Ponders Hollow specializes in custom solid wood and engineered wood flooring and architectural millwork. Beginning with responsibly-harvested trees, we specialize in wide planks sawn from a broad range of native and exotic species. We use state-of-the-art machinery, hand-grading and tailoring each board to your specifications.

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November 1–10

Christmas at The Fells

Come tour The Fells Main House and see how professional interior designers, floral artists, decorators and talented volunteers have sprinkled their magic throughout to create this one-of-a-kind Christmas showcase.

Also open is the Holiday Gift Boutique.

On weekends, tour-goers can enjoy a scrumptious lunch in the Dining Room Café. Additional events include a preview gala and ladies night. Full schedule and admission information are available online.

The Fells • 456 Route 103A in Newbury (603) 763-4789 • thefells.org November 2–3

New Hampshire Open Doors

During this statewide event, see creativity and ingenuity at work when craftsmen, fine artists and businesses open their studios and doors to the public with demonstrations, tastings, hands-on activities, raffles, special pricing and more. nhopendoors.com November 2–3

Holiday Open House and Kitty Angels Fall Fundraising Weekend

Now in its twenty-ninth year, this pet- and kid-friendly event offers special sales of vintage Christmas and holiday decorative items, various jewelry, soaps and other eclectic items; a petting zoo and pony rides; and raffles, with prizes including cat and dog related items, jewelry and specialty food packages. Kitty Angels, Inc.—a no-kill cat shelter dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned cats, and providing them with treatment for injuries or other health issues—will be on site with several kittens for adoption.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days.

Treasures Antiques, Collectibles & More • 106 Ponemah Road in Amherst • (603) 672-2535 treasuresnh.com November 6

The Kiss of Granite

Kevin Gardner—stone wall builder for forty years, author of The Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls and frequent speaker across New England—talks about how New England acquired its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they were built, how styles emerged and evolved, and their significance to the famous New England landscape. The evening includes a discussion of restoration tips and techniques as well as information about design and preservation of these beautiful objects. Light refreshments will be served. 7 p.m.

Admission is $5; free for Nashua Garden Club members.

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November 7

Distillers’ Showcase of Premium Spirits

With popular demand for seminars, tastings and celebrity panels growing far beyond what one renowned showcase can provide, New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlets expand its annual celebration of premium spirits and guest distillers to Distillers’ Week—a full week of events around southern New Hampshire. It all culminates in The Seventh Annual Distiller’s Showcase of Premium Spirits to benefit the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire. Full schedule and information available online.

Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown • 700 Elm Street in Manchester • distillersshowcase.com November 15-17

Festival of Trees

The grounds and buildings of the Urban Forestry Center are transformed into a magical place by local garden centers, clubs, businesses, artisans and historic home organizations with more than ninety displays of lavishly decorated indoor trees, outdoor displays and cozy rooms. Proceeds benefit local scholarships and grants for conservation education. Admission is $7 for adults; free for children. 4—8 p.m.

Urban Forestry Center • 4 Elwyn Road in Portsmouth (603) 431-6774 • portsmouthnhgardenclub.com November 17

Shoes and Their Secret Stories

Forgotten in cupboards, pushed into the back of drawers, secreted away behind walls and chimney breasts, footwear frequently connotes a sense of the mystery of history. Yet, the stories captured by shoes are often our only connection to a woman whose life has been largely lost in the historical record, or an unknown but highly skilled cordwainer who supplies shoes for his rural community. Shoes reveal important aspects of burgeoning eighteenth-century American identity— self-fashioning, consumption, politics and agency. Join Dr. Kimberly Alexander for a discussion of her recently published Treasures Afoot: Shoe Stories from the Georgian Era. The lecture is followed immediately by coffee, tea and dessert in Jefferds Tavern. 3 p.m.

Admission is $18; $15 for Old York Museum members.

Old York Museum Center • 3 Lindsay Road in York, Maine • (207) 363-1756 • oldyork.org November 24

Greenland Craft Fair & Pie Sale

This twenty-ninth annual event features more than five hundred pies available to purchase and eat. In addition, more than one hundred artisans and crafters offer edibles, fiber arts, jewelry and more. Hosted by the Greenland Women’s Club, the fair raises funds that are used for a variety of local, national and international charitable purposes supported by the women’s club.

Greenland Central School • 70 Post Road in Greenland • greenlandwomensclub.org/ pie-festival-craft-fair

december December 6–7

Holiday Fair

As one of the largest holiday fairs in the region, this Waldorf school is host to a magical festival offering live music, artisan crafts, refreshments and children’s activities (on Saturday). Friday night is adults-only shopping. Friday, 6:30–9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Pine Hill at High Mowing School • 77 Pine Hill Drive in Wilton • pinehill.org December 7

Night of Lights & Lantern Parade

Celebrate winter and the holiday season with cookies and cocoa, a visit with Santa, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and the lantern parade by the Children and the Arts Festival. 4–7 p.m. Free.

Downtown Peterborough peterboroughchamber.com December 8

Holiday House Tour

The annual Exeter Area Holiday House Tour features the work of area designers. Proceeds benefit Womenade of Greater Squamscott, a nonprofit organization that provides short-term financial assistance. exeterareaholidayhousetour.com December 21

Boston Pops Holiday Concert

Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Orchestra capture the magic of Christmas with their beloved Holiday Pops concert. Inspired by the winter charms of New England, the Boston Pops—hailed as “America’s Orchestra”—will be joined by The Metropolitan Chorale to perform holiday classics and new arrangements of seasonal favorites. Santa Claus himself will make a guest appearance during the concert’s finale, followed by the traditional Boston Pops Holiday Sing-a-long. 7:30 p.m.

SNHU Arena • 555 Elm Street in Manchester (603) 644-5000 • snhuarena.com December 28

Starburst: A Family-Friendly Circus Extravaganza!

The Flying Gravity Circus is proud to welcome back several of its members and friends who have gone on to professional circus arts careers for a one-night, family-friendly spectacle with world-class juggling, aerials, acrobatics, and physical comedy. VIP guests receive front-row seats, a meet and greet with the performers, a Cirque du Soleil face-painting demonstration, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. This show sold-out last year!

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It was here in New England that Hofmann picked up his paints and brushes while teaching in Gloucester, and founded his own art school in Provincetown.

On view through January 5.

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Hans Hofmann, The Vanquished, 1959. Oil on canvas.

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A Home’s Last Renovation

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his spring—or maybe next,

and then planting the individual bulbs.

house, these beams, this roof. I am

depending on how things

They took root, as daylilies will, and

here, also, to say I had it wrong when

go—I will put my house up

so did we.

I listed the things we had given to the

for sale. It’s too big for me alone, too

We raised a son. We raised seven

much to handle. A real estate buddy

dogs, had three cats, planted a spirit

find a house that reflects the life we

has informed me the market is good.

tree—a red maple—on my son’s twelfth

desire, we do not renovate it even if it

house. If we humans are lucky, if we

Housing inventories are

is old. Like birches grown

low, the population is

around a strand of sheep

expanding, and people

fence, houses wrap around

want to live in New

us and keep growing. They

Hampshire. I reside in

enclose us year by year,

Warren, a town that got

consuming time in the

lost when the Route 93

accretion of branch and

interstate went in to bring

bark. It makes no sense to

skiers from Boston up to the

separate what is wood from

mountains. While Lincoln

what is metal. The tree, and

and Waterville Valley

the house, follow the sap

flourished, without the

that spring brings up from

interstate trade but with the

the roots.

railroad ripped out in favor

My last act of

of automobiles, Warren

renovation—if it can be

drifted back into time, quiet

called that—will be to find

beside the Baker River. It’s

a good steward for this

been my home for a quarter

house going forward. I

century.

birthday. We hosted two weddings in

will hand it off, grateful for the shelter

What I bought when I moved

the back yard under large white tents,

it has provided, for the days it has

here—no, what we bought, because

and once threw a Halloween party that

kept me company, for the trees I have

I was married then—was a Dutch

featured a live band and a barn square

speared into its soil. Our dogs will

Bay barn that had been partially

dance with people spinning about

remain in these acres, buried behind

converted for summer use. We

in full costumes. To make winters

the back shed, and our cats, gone

insulated the building, put in ship-

bearable, we burned five cord of wood

forever into the woods, will swing by

lap pine throughout, installed three

each year and three tons of coal. Each

some ghostly October night to strop

woodstoves, found a screen for the

fall, we marked Magic Wood on one

against the back door. In the lighted

enormous fieldstone fireplace, updated

log, a secret treasure for my son, and

bedroom above, frost will trace a

the electrical service, planted fruit trees

told him he could have a trip to Fun

memory for some new child on the

and bought bright daylilies from an

Spot—games, a thousand games on

windows of the house that holds my

expensive catalog.

us—if he found the log while filling

son’s boyhood, and the fiddle music

We propagated those daylilies by

the wood box on winter afternoons. By

that once played in these reliable

digging them up, soaking them over-

magic, he found it every year.

rafters will be mistaken for a weather

night in a wheelbarrow full of water

I am here to say thank you to this

front moving up the valley.

NHH

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New Hampshire Home

november/december

2019

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