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In This Issue

Fall 2019 I Volume 10, Issue 4

FEATURED HOMES:

124 TIME AND AGAIN

A Wilton couple bucks the empty-nesters’ trend of downsizing in favor of the home they’ve loved for decades.

I Text by Paula M. Bodah I Photography by John Gould Bessler I Produced by Karin Lidbeck Brent

132 COMING HOME

A Westport boutique owner gets a fresh start, back where it all began.

I Text by Erika Ayn Finch I Photography by Michael Partenio I Produced by Stacy Kunstel

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142 THE ENTERTAINER

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In This Issue

Fall 2019 I Volume 10, Issue 4

54 20 From the Editor 26 Design Destination: The Main Event

Bunny Williams brings her signature style to a new shop featuring the works of local artisans. I Text by Maria LaPiana I Photography by John Gruen

34 Artistry: Only Natural

A New Canaan printmaker doesn’t have to go far to find the local flora that inspires her art. I By Susan Kleinman

40 Special Spaces: Quiet Strength

A designer flexes his creative muscles on a Greenwich fitness studio. I Text by Maria LaPiana I Photography by Julia Dags

48 In the Showrooms

Unique, beautiful, and now appearing in Connecticut shops and showrooms. I Edited by Erika Ayn Finch

54 The Good Life: The Farm Team

The longing for a bit of space led a young couple to resurrect a Litchfield County farm. The life-changing result cultivates a sense of community. I Text by Tovah Martin I Photography by Kindra Clineff

80 Calendar

Special events for people who are passionate about design.

I By Erika Ayn Finch

84 Scene and Heard

Noteworthy happenings in the New England design business.

I By Paula M. Bodah

88 5 Under 40 Wrap-up

Celebrating the young winners of our 2019 5 Under 40 awards.

92 Design Life

Our candid camera snaps recent gatherings that celebrate architecture and design. I By Cassidy Mitchell

151 Resources

A guide to the professionals and products in this issue’s features.

151 Advertiser Index 152 Last Look: Setting the Scene

A new book offers inspiration for throwing the perfect party.

I By Erika Ayn Finch

62 Rooms We Love: A Room of Her Own

Four Connecticut designers welcome us into their homes for a glimpse of their favorite spaces. I Text by Maria LaPiana

71 Perspectives

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he cool, crisp days of autumn often seem like a good time to stay inside and cozy up by the fire, and the featured homes in this issue encourage that sort of languorous indulgence. Amy and Mark Rice’s Wilton home blends the best of contemporary living with historic charm. Amy Beth Cupp’s renovated barn in Warren is always party-ready. Wende Cohen brings a global sensibility to her charming abode with a pared-down approach. And Bill and Lesley King’s pastoral pursuits in Washington have us daydreaming of trading in our nine-to-five attire for boots and overalls.

Yet despite the temptation to stay in, there are also great reasons to venture out right now. Rhonda Eleish and Edie van Breems have brought their light and bright point of view, along with their signature Swedish flair, to a radiant new Westport showroom, and Bunny Williams has added her masterful touch to Falls Village’s Main Street with a stylish new shop that showcases the work of regional artisans. Her store features objects that were crafted with care, have a special meaning, and were selected for their uniqueness—all great points to consider whenever we’re shopping and buying for our homes. Whether you choose to head out and explore, or hunker down with a cup of piping-hot coffee, enjoy the issue and the season. Happy fall!

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Design Destination

100 Main is a new reason to visit the northwest corner of Connecticut. Bunny Williams’s latest project transformed a vacant building, with help from Lakeville builder and craftsman Seth Churchill, into a bright, engaging, shopper-friendly marketplace of art and fine crafts. The waffletextured stoneware lamps on the table are by Connecticut potters Dumais Made.

The Main Event

Bunny Williams brings her signature style to a new shop featuring the works of local artisans.

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he hamlet of Falls Village is as understated as it is enchanting.

The enclave of nineteenth-century charm, part of the town of Canaan, is so tiny, they say if you blink, you’ll miss it—and that would be a shame. Especially now that it’s home to 100 Main, a new collective of local artisans’ wares and works of art curated by designer (and Falls Village resident) Bunny Williams, whose name and reputation are legendary in the design world. She launched her own business in 1988, and Bunny Williams Home, a line of furnishings and home accessories, in 2008. Hundreds of magazine articles have featured her work over the years, and she’s written seven books, including the 2005 paean to her Falls Village home, An Affair with a House.

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things we both wanted to own,” Christina says.

In the meantime, the renovation uncovered the building’s long-lost industrial beauty. The acoustical tile ceiling hid incredible steel beams, and ripping up the old wood floors revealed a solid concrete floor begging to be polished to a sheen. “It was then I knew this was absolutely the thing to do,” says Bunny.

Since its opening in early August, 100 Main has made a name for itself—and for many of the gifted artisans represented there. Not surprisingly, the

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by Petria Lenehan, an Irish designer living in upstate New York. Christina van Hengel and Bunny Williams.

Pieces by more than fifty artisans are displayed in the capacious space—from hand-blown glass and hand-thrown pots to hand-knit sweaters and hand-crafted furniture (hand being the operative word here). A shop on this grand scale wasn’t really on Bunny’s radar; she was just always saddened and a little intrigued by a rundown former grocery store in town. “I always felt it needed some love,” she says, “I envisioned a wide porch and rocking chairs. I wanted to do something with it—but what?”

She says the idea of a collective just came to her, and with it, the idea of refurbishing Main Street’s only eyesore. Her plan crystallized when she met Christina van Hengel, who lives in nearby Great Barrington, Massachusetts. They share a passion for beautiful things, so Christina, who has a background in finance, fashion, retail, and editorial styling, was the perfect partner. She and Bunny reached out to locals (in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts) they knew, and many they didn’t. “In the end it came down to choosing

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LEFT: The ceramic pieces displayed on the sawhorse-inspired wood shelf are by the Berkshires-based Ben Evans Ceramics; the baskets on the bottom shelf come from Willow Vale Farm in nearby Stanfordville, New York. A painting

by Berkshires artist Tom O’Neill hangs above a table holding Christopher Spitzmiller lamps. Ceramic pieces

by Frances Palmer, of Weston, adorn a table.

Sculptural wood pieces

by Connecticut artist Frank Grusauskas partner with baskets by Massachusetts weaver Wendy Jensen.

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inventory changes a lot; a sampling: fine woodworking (both utilitarian and fanciful), ceramics (dishes, lamps, and pots), glassware, baskets, paintings, knitwear, embellished clothing, leather belts, garden ornaments, jewelry, marbleized papers, linens, kitchen textiles, and yes…more.

We visited on a late summer afternoon, as Bunny and Christina were preparing for the shop’s official grand-opening party. Bunny was friendly and focused

as she moved seamlessly from one display to the next, clearly wanting the place to look its best. The sun dipped a little lower, and the golden light that spilled in through the wide-open garage-style doors made her movements seem a little ethereal. She tweaked already lovely vignettes, plumping a pillow, restacking stacked plates, moving a bowl this way and a set of napkins that, until everything was styled to perfection, because, well…Bunny.

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A New Canaan printmaker doesn’t have to go far to find the local flora that inspires her art.

ynthia MacCollum grew up with a paintbrush in her hand, dreaming of becoming a painter. When her practicalminded father put the kibosh on a finearts degree, she earned a B.A. in art history, then took a job in the Macy’s training program in Atlanta.

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painted silk scarves that she designed. For a while, the combination of creativity and commerce satisfied her, but when she found herself managing more than she was designing, she closed the business. By this time, she was living in New Canaan, and she signed up for a class at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in nearby Norwalk.

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“The natural world is an amazing and magical place to me,” says MacCollum, “and I celebrate it—or some select part of it—in almost all of my work.”

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LEFT: MayFair (2019),

from the Ephemera series, mixed media, 44"H × 30"W; Walk to the Studio, 3 (2016), collagraph monoprint, 23½"H × 17½"W; Billow (2018), mixed media, 17½"H × 27½"W; the artist at work.

included many pieces for which inks were applied to their plates with paintbrushes. Collagraph monoprint, which combines painting and collage, soon became her method of choice, later to be joined by stenciling and—most recently— cyanotype, which entails painting or placing objects on chemical-infused paper and setting the image in the sun to develop like a photograph. The resulting images are predominantly blue, as in the blue leaves on white that comprise her Ephemera series.

Although her techniques and materials are ever-changing, MacCollum’s inspiration remains rooted in the natural world.

“I’m concerned with the interconnected-

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ness of all life on earth,” she says, “…a sense of place and the passage of time.”

She visits the New Canaan Nature Center, across the street from her home almost daily, and currently features New England flora in her work.

“I’m using a lot of joe-pye weed,” she says, “and printing them life-size or larger, so that they really feel important—monumental.” Her use of invasive plants isn’t accidental, she says; she spends a lot of time wondering why some plants are revered while others are despised, and contemplating the notion of overlooked beauty. “The natural world is an amazing and magical place to me,” she says, “and I celebrate it—or some select part of it—in almost all of my work.”

Her concern with nature is apparent not only in the motifs she features but, lately, also in her choice of base papers.

“I’ve been printing on pages from The New York Times,” she says, “overlaying images on articles about climate change.”

As to whether viewers sense the deep thought and concern for the planet behind MacCollum’s work, the artist says she doesn’t really worry about that. “I create art that has what is important to me at

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Morpheus (2018), collagraph monoprint, 23½"H x 17½"W; Poke (2018), monotype, 30"H x 22"W; a work in progress.

its heart,” she says. “A viewer may or may not recognize this—and that’s okay.”

But she does hope that, on some level, her work inspires people to respect the natural world. “Revere it,” she urges.

“Hold it sacred and take care of it.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: To see more of the artist’s work, visit cynthiamaccollum.com

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“We painted the walls and ceiling a single tone of It’s not the look they were going for at first, but dark gray to create a seamless environment,” Passal their interior designer convinced them otherwise. says. He chose tile floors and filament lighting, and They were thinking white walls, light wood flooring, carved out an office and consultation room, defining and a Scandinavian feel when they called on Robert it with sliding doors of glass and bronze. A sitting Passal, of Putnam & Mason in Greenwich, to create a area holds comfortable leather chairs, and black one-of-a-kind studio in an 800-square-foot, secondand brass accents add drama. It doesn’t take long to story space. notice an array of details, from intriguing artwork It was new territory for the designer, who usually and a custom console to a self-serve bar stocked with works on residential projects, but he went with his healthy snacks. instincts. “When I saw the raw space, it had what I Vintage sporting memorabilia creates visual call a ‘cocoon effect.’ It was dark and moody,” says Passal. “I immediately thought it should be warm and interest throughout. “All of the vintage aspects are really cool and different,” says Julia. “We have boxing encompassing, dark, sensory, sexy.” gloves, a collection of Scandinavian medicine balls “We wanted to stand out and be memorable,” says dating from the 1920s, and wooden dumbbells.” A Julia. “So once Robert put the dark and moody idea sculptural collection of old catchers’ masks hangs on into our heads, we knew that was it.” one wall. “That element mixed with the sleek design They wanted their clients to feel at ease in an PROJECT TEAM

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“When I saw the raw space, it had what I call a ‘cocoon effect,’ ” says Robert Passal. “I immediately thought it should be warm and encompassing, dark, sensory, sexy.” of our custom machines makes an incredible impact and a special visual experience for our clients.” Passal chose a large sepia print of a man turning a gear because he saw it as motivational and aspirational.

The designer worked with Technogym on custom fitness equipment in tones of matte black and saddle leather to complement the overall palette. There’s not a ton of equipment, but that suits Anel’s training style quite well. Only two clients work out, one-on-one with a trainer, at any given time to maintain the feel of the studio and keep distractions to a minimum.

The space looks put together, more spa than gym; homey, even—if you happen to live in a rather luxurious home.

Why don’t more fitness studios look like this one?

“For one thing, people are afraid of the dark,” says Passal. Because clients are generally resistant to darker palettes, they gravitate toward light tones—but that’s exactly what makes Countdown Fitness stand out. Julia says prospective clients are “impressed by what they see, and they know we’re the real deal.”

Passal says his team was excited to take on this project. “It gave us an opportunity to think outside the box,” he says, “and to create an experience that could be shared by many.”

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A soft gray palette used throughout tones down the cool metal and gives the studio a cohesive look. Even the workspace is soothing, thanks to a sleek desk and simple shelving.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details about this project, see Resources.

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Back 40 Farm also caught Bill and Lesley King off guard. The parents of four children and facing their fortieth birthdays, the Wall Street-linked couple was just thinking about finding a parcel of country land when they went looking for real estate. The fortyfive-acre onetime farm they found in Washington boasted sweeping views of the Litchfield Hills. It featured a farmhouse, a 1700s barn in desperate need of repair, and adjacent conservation land.

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Their youngest had just turned four months old in 2008 when the Kings closed on the deal and named their property Back 40 Farm in tribute to their stage in life, their favorite song (U2’s “40” based on Psalm 40), and the acreage. They swung immediately into renovation mode to get the buildings up to speed. With an airy, light-filled, thoughtfully restored farmhouse and a rebuilt barn, it was looking good when they turned their attention to the food aspect of their back-to-the-land endeavor.

A neighbor brought over his tractor, the whole family joined in, and in their enthusiasm, they planted row after row.

Back 40 Farm doesn’t focus only on food.

Rows of gomphrena and dahlias as well as edible flowers, herbs, and ingredients for tea are part of the farm’s produce. Lesley and Bill King hate to waste their harvest, so they quickly jar up excess tomatoes. Heirloom Long Island Cheese squash sits on shelves to cure before storage.

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The Kings were ultimately seminal in organizing the farmer’s market in Old Greenwich and opening the Back 40 Kitchen restaurant in Greenwich. Their newly found viewpoint on the world also sparked Back 40 Mercantile, an Old Greenwich store that sells products crafted sustainably, an endeavor launched together with Lesley’s brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Katrina Bischoff. Suddenly, stewarding the land, grooming it to feed the community, and raising awareness about farm-based realities became their focus.

Meanwhile, they partnered with Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, a nonprofit farm and agricultural education center, to train interns in sustainable agriculture. “These are young, intellectual kids who bring their knowledge of farming to

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Cunningham came through the program, and fell in love.

“Yes, farming is certainly challenging,” she says while balancing an armload of squash, “but your days are full of so many opportunities for problem-solving, from carpentry to machinery to plumbing. And farming is a door to much bigger things that involve taking care of our planet. It’s about people and our connection to the earth and the place we live.”

The Kings, who recently made a purchase that nearly doubled the farm’s size, are currently on sabbatical in California, attending Stanford’s Distinguished Career Institute “to focus on wellness, the land, community, and why we’re doing what we’re doing,” Lesley explains.

Meanwhile, Cunningham is harvesting the squash, tending the chickens, nurturing the land with cover crops, and savoring every minute of the experience. back40farmgroup.com

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Karlan created a delightful backdrop with a wallpaper—aptly called English Parks—depicting secret gardens, little bridges, fountains, charming follies, and wandering paths that all lend a touch of romance. Oversize chairs encourage lingering around the table. The designer added touches of glamour, such as the vintage Lucite “ghost bar,” and keeps a rotating collection of garden-related pieces that hold meaning to her. “I have fond memories of finding each and every vintage piece to accessorize the space, and I enjoy changing them with the seasons,” she says. “I love that creative outlet.”

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his room is warm, sexy, masculine, feminine, evocative, artful, and smart at the same time,” says Chris Roughan about the library in her Weston home.

“It’s a space you want to be in and never leave.”

The designer went with a palette of black, camel, ivory, and chocolate brown both for its warm, inviting feel and, she says, because the colors will forever be stylish. It’s a fall-into-winter room that calls to mind an English club and cries out for a cozy fire and a glass of wine.

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“No matter how I look, I feel glamorous in this space. I think it brings out the best in people.”

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dominant hues found in the photograph, she says. “I wanted it to have a graphic nature, so I balanced the Greek key patterns by layering in solids and letting the art shine.” The designer says she’s drawn to pieces that start conversations, like the vintage Mallard table. “Everyone who walks in the door feels a sense of welcome and ease despite it being a formal living room,” she says. “I love that. Having guests feel comfortable in your home is key.”

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Gloriously light-filled, this new nest with its freestanding steel stove and pristine white walls is the ideal showcase for the women’s own line of Swedish furniture. Based on classical forms, each piece is handpainted and finished in the Eleish van Breems workroom. The talented designers also offer a line of leather

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Since “Swedish linen is among the best in the world,” says van Breems, there’s a wide assortment of that, as well everything from napkins and aprons to pillows and throws by Axlings, Klässbols, and others. Lovely tableware in neutral colors like pale blue and misty gray by MUD Australia claim the shelves. And no need to cross the ocean; offerings from such Swedish stars

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In fact, all that’s missing at this heady stop may be the northern lights. | Eleish van Breems Home, Westport, evbantiques.com

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Night at the Haunted Historical Society October 26 This signature Halloween event includes scary stories about the history of Westport. It’s part of Westport Historical Society’s Spooktober event. Call for times and ticket prices. I Westport Historical Society, Westport, 203-222-1424, westporthistory.org Haunted by the Legacy of Miesian Modernism October 31 Learn about the histories behind the creation of New Canaan’s Glass House and Plano, Illinois’s Farnworth House, two of the most influential residences in modern architecture, during this talk.

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October Eva LeWitt Exhibition October 6–April 6 Mixed-media sculptor Eva LeWitt’s first-ever museum exhibition happens at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. I The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org Fall Festival: Around the World!

October 12 Inspired by the exhibition An American Story at the Bush-Holley House Museum Library & Archives, the historical society and museum grounds will feature Caribbean music, a scarecrow-building competition, face painting, crafts, and food. Noon–4 p.m.

Admission is $5–$25. I Greenwich Historical Society, Cos Cob, 203-869-6899, greenwichhistory.org Taste & Tour 2019 October 15 Spend a crisp fall evening exploring the shops and showrooms of the Greenwich Design District. Enjoy food, product launches, book signings, and more.

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Hosted by New England Home, these awards honor residential architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and specialty designers across New England whose work, influence, and community involvement have set them at the pinnacle of their profession. Attendees at this invariably sold-out event enjoy signature cocktails, fine cuisine, and plenty of partying with industry insiders. Tickets are $350. I InterContinental Boston, 617-938-3991, nehomemag.com

12th Annual Literary Luncheon November 7 Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing, will be the guest of honor at this fundraiser for the New Canaan Library. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. I Woodway Country Club, Darien, 203-594-5006, newcanaanlibrary.org American Artisan Show November 7–9 More than 35 artisans from across the country will showcase Shaker-style furniture, pottery, baskets, candles, quilts, Windsor chairs, rugs, floor cloths, art, tavern signs, and fine jewelry during this 34th annual show. The preview party happens November 7, 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Tickets are $125. The show takes place November 8 and 9, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $10. I Wilton Historical Society, Wilton, 203-7627257, wiltonhistorcal.org Rooms with A View 2019 November 7–10 Explore six-foot-by-eight-foot “mini rooms” decorated by 12 designers, all inside the Gothic Revival-style Southport Congregational Church. The show opens with a gala on November 7 and continues November 8 and 9, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and November 10, noon–5 p.m. Don’t miss the gingerbread house workshop on November 10 at 2 p.m. Call for ticket information. I Southport Congregational Church, Southport, 203-255-4538, southportucc.org CraftWestport November 9–10 The Westport Young Woman’s League presents this shopping extravaganza that features 200 modern artists and makers. The show opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.

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with more than 50 of her handmade artifacts, making the Connecticut exhibit her largest to date. Through the exhibit, Saldaña wants to initiate a dialogue with the viewer about self-reliance. I The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org Festival of Trees & Traditions November 29–December 8 The 46th annual fundraiser features trees and wreaths decorated by community residents, artists, and organizations.

Proceeds from the sale of the items fund the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art’s special exhibitions, educational programs, and operating expenses.

The decorations are on display Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. I Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, 860-278-2670, thewadsworth.org Magic of Christmas November 29–January 5 Step back in time and enjoy the Florence Griswold House decorated for a 1910 Christmas. Discover Miss Florence’s Artist Trees, Fantasy Trees created by area designers, and, new this year, fireplace mantels adorned with lush greens and ornaments reflecting the artwork on display above the mantel. I Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, 860-434-

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December Antiquarius December 7–8, December 11 Shop for eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth century American, European, and Asian decorative furnishings during Antiquarius, The Greenwich Winter Antiques Show, happening December 7–8.

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A beautiful, unique light fixture is the perfect finishing touch to a room. Connecticut designers and homeowners have a new option for finding just the right chandelier Owner or lamp with the opening of Laurent Nancy Luxury Lighting’s showroom. The spacious Dichiora storefront offers a wide array of fixtures from the classic to the contemporary, all designed and manufactured in North America. | Ridgefield, laurentluxurylighting.com

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Design lovers in and around Westport are rejoicing at the return of Lillian August. The new atelier is, in typical Lillian August fashion, a bright, spacious showroom that goes beyond simply displaying the company’s furniture and accessories. Beautifully curated vignettes offer plenty of inspiration for outfitting a home with all things Lillian. I Westport, lillianaugust.com

After eighteen years in South Norwalk, and “with a tear in my eye,” says Bob Cardello, the office of Robert A. Cardello Architects is making a move to Westport. The company has bought a two-story building within walking distance of downtown, giving Cardello and his seven-person team 2,500 square feet of office, reception, and conference space. The firm will keep its Greenwich satellite office, and Cardello also hopes to open a second satellite office, in south Florida, in the near future. | Westport and Greenwich, cardelloarchitects.com

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It was a great eighteen years in New Canaan, but Jill Kakaletris and Melissa Lindsay are excited to move their atelier, Pimlico Interiors, to a complex of shops at 1300 Post Road, Westport, that’s becoming Jill Kakaletris and a bit of an emerging design Melissa Lindsay enclave. Pimlico’s neighbors include Kohler, the interior design firm Surface of Westport, and the Connecticut headquarters for Lars Bolander. Look for news about the grand-opening party in October. I Westport, pimlicointeriors.com

JOINT ADVENTURE It’s kind of a no-brainer, when you think about it. Why not have a one-stop shop for creating a home that’s both smart and beautiful? That’s the idea behind the showroom collaboration of Design House Interiors and Smart Home and Theater Systems. Smart Home’s owner, Jared O’Mara, and the women of DHI— Judy Granucci, Jennifer Napolitano, and Ramona Eldridge—agreed that clients should not only know about the latest smart home tech, but also should be able to see it (or not, as the case may be) in context. At the showroom, clients can view products that control lighting, security, temperature, motorized shades, music (the invisible speakers that can be painted or papered over are a big hit, O’Mara says), while seeing how beautifully they can be incorporated into a home’s design. | Wallingford, audiovideoct.com, designhousect.com

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City Bench grew out of our passion for building beautiful objects with meaning and a story. It also grew out of a reverence for the trees that line our streets, fill our public spaces, and enliven our campuses.

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Some 400 people gathered at Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting’s Boston showroom to celebrate this year’s honorees: interior designers Dane Austin and Tyler Karu, architect Thomas McNeill, landscape architect Cheryl Russ, and lighting designer Miles Endo. The happy crowd spilled out into the atrium at 333 Stuart Street, where floral arrangements by Marc Hall Design added to the festive atmosphere. Guests sipped drinks provided by Wiggly Bridge Distillery, Samuel Adams, Downeast Cider House, and 90+ Cellars while enjoying delicacies prepared by Davio’s restaurant.

They were also sent home with a treat from Chococoa Baking Company. A photo booth was a popular spot for friends and colleagues to strike a pose.

A highlight of the evening was the spirited auction of one-of-a-kind rugs designed by the 5 Under 40 winners and handcrafted by Landry & Arcari’s weavers.

Acting as celebrity auctioneer was WGBH radio and television personality Jim Braude, who encouraged a friendly bidding war that broke last year’s record for raising money to benefit Barakat, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based charity that supports literacy and education for women and children in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The 5 Under 40 program has raised more than $240,000 for Barakat since its inception.

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(1) New England Home’s Kathy Bush-Dutton with Laurie Gorelick of Laurie Gorelick Interiors, Robin Mays of Scott Group Studio, and New England Home’s editor in chief Clinton Smith (2) Celebrity auctioneer Jim Braude encourages bidding on the rug designed by 5 Under 40 winner Thomas McNeill of Hutker Architects (3) Guests enjoy the carnival-themed evening, complete with circus-inspired bites and retro games (4) New England Home’s publisher Kathy Bush-Dutton welcomes guests to the tenth annual 5 Under 40 Awards (5) A number of 5 Under 40 winners of the previous nine years came out to celebrate the new generation of winners (6) Matthew Cunningham of Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design, Troy Sober of Gregory Lombardi Design, John Haven of LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects, and James Youngblood of Youngblood Builders (7) Karyn Roberts of Louis Vuitton and David Sutton of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (8) Having a blast in the GIF booth provided by Karastan (9) Pauline Curtiss of Patina Designs with Molly Coogan of M.C. Interiors, Michael J. Lee of Michael J. Lee Photography, and Robin Gannon of Robin Gannon Interiors & Home

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Freddy’s Landscape Company and Advanced Home Audio invited New England Home and friends back for another fun evening filled with pizza baked in Freddy’s brick oven, cocktails provided by Advanced Home Audio, and a lot of laughs. New editor in chief Clinton Smith welcomed guests, and the spirited conversation and dancing lasted well into the night.

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Lathrop of Sellars Lathrop Architects | 7. Chris Shea of Domus Constructors and Roberta Mancuso of New England Home Connecticut | 8. Freddy Miraballes of Freddy’s Landscape Company with Elisabeth Lein and Tara Vincenta of Artemis Landscape Architects, and Bruno Miraballes of Freddy’s Landscape Company | 9. Aisling Fagan of JBMP, Scott Hobbs of Hobbs, and Nicole Charney of Advanced Home Audio | 10. Nicole Miraballes of Freddy’s Landscape Company, Frank Branca of Crown Point Cabinetry, and Tess Woods of New England Home | 11. Randy Sullivan and Jose D’Auria of Gatehouse Partners Photography by Phil Nelson

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Design Life Luxury Living Talk at Connecticut Stone

A happy group gathered at Connecticut Stone in Milford for one of New England Home Connecticut’s Luxury Living Talks. Part of a series, this discussion focused on how Connecticut’s builders, designers, and developers are adapting to the community’s need for innovative technologies for an on-the-go lifestyle, their need for a hassle-free commute, and their desire for minimal home maintenance.

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| 1. Robin Carroll from Karp Associates, Gina Calabro from AIA Connecticut, panelist Arnold Karp from Karp Associates, and Jackie Bertolone from HBRA of Fairfield County | 2. Diane Hayden from AKDO with Foster Lyons from Foster Lyons Building Science | 3. Robert Berger from AIA Connecticut and Tyra Dellacroce from Connecticut Stone Supplies | 4. Panelists (L to R): Rich Granoff from Granoff Architects, Seth Greenwald from Silver Heights Development, Arnold Karp from Karp Associates, Beth Krupa from Beth Krupa Interiors, and Tara Vincenta from Artemis Landscape Architects with moderator Debra Judge Silber | 5. John Dial from Connecticut Stone and Vicki Beltz from Tile & Stone Techniques | 6. Ryan Coyle from Tile America with Bryan Kerschner from

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Kerschner Development | 7. Thomas Tavella from Schmidt Design Group, Gina Calabro from AIA Connecticut, and Colin Healy from Colin Healy Design | 8. Jackie Bertolone from HBRA of Fairfield County with Chris Barre and Jared O’Mara from Smart Home | 9. The panelists participated in a lively discussion on how Connecticut is learning to adapt to its ever-changing residential climate | 10. Sabrina Gross from Nuwave Audio Video and Stephanie Horn from Beth Krupa Interiors | 11. John Eigo from Garrett Wilson Builders, Beverly McCarthy from Mark P. Finlay Architects, and panelist Rich Granoff from Granoff Architects | 12. Roseann Chase from Ethan Allen, Bryan Short from The Sewing Loft, and Aileen Kennedy from Ethan Allen

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Design Life Breakfast in Bed at Aitoro

Breakfast in Bed at Aitoro was certainly no snooze. Hästens shared their signature blue-check beds for guests to gather on. Partygoers lounged on the luxurious mattresses and enjoyed mimosas, pastries, and happy conversation.

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She blends interesting furnishings, objects, color, and artwork, giving the homes she designs an individualized framework. Her projects include residences on the east and west coasts, apartments throughout NYC, and Hamptons beach homes.

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or over two decades, Chris Upholstery has been providing top-quality design and craftsmanship to Fairfield County as well as the New York metropolitan area.

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stery, Chris Upholstery is a fullservice enterprise, from the upfront consultation and design to custom fabrication that fits any client’s need or desire. And Chris Upholstery has longstanding relationships with some of the most reputable designers in the area, collaborating with these style experts to produce high-end quality and unsurpassed workmanship. From furniture and

window treatments to pillows, customer satisfaction is paramount.

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is timeless and sophisticated but without pretense. We design with luxury in mind while also giving our clients comfortable and relaxed spaces in their homes. We strive to exceed all client expectations and to offer the best resources available to the trade.

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studio. We have a passion for residential design and are committed to lending an innovative and fresh approach to designing each project.

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and more, and our team of expert craftsmen can fabricate, custom cut, and shape any project to your unique specifications. Whether you’re looking to create a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a pool deck and patio, or clad your home in natural stone, Connecticut Stone has the materials and expertise to bring your visions to fruition.

It doesn’t matter if you’re down the street or across the country, we take on any project, big or small.

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at Michigan State University and earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in textile design at Rhode Island School of Design. Her unusual combinations of color, texture, and pattern grew out of her earlier career designing textiles, floor coverings, and wallpaper.

She lived in Asia for seven years with her family, traveling and collecting Asian arts and antiques.

This experience helped to nurture her eclectic approach.

Connie’s artistic flair and willingness to go the extra mile ensure that she will find a creative solution for any design challenge.

Whether it is one room, a whole house, or new construction, Connie Cooper Designs will create a home that looks fresh and new and will be uniquely yours.

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Now in its fifteenth year, DesignSourceCT offers access to over 400 home furnishing product lines including custom furniture, fabrics, trims, wall coverings, accessories, artwork, drapery hardware, floor

covering, lighting, and custom bedding at a variety of price points. A team of product experts is ready to assist with all design challenges. For those requiring immediate availability, a curated collection of occasional pieces, accessories, and lighting is on display and available for purchase.

For savvy homeowners who are planning a new room design project but are too busy to do it themselves, DesignSourceCT can provide

expert guidance. Their Designer on Call referral service is affordable and intended to help demystify the interior design process for those who have not had the benefit of working with a professional before. Appointments and showroom tours can be scheduled during business hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or upon request.

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Principal designer Richard Ott created a sophisticated yet comfortable home that is as spectacular on the inside as the dramatic views on the outside.

Living and dining spaces were designed with entertaining in mind.A circular library serves as a cozy retreat that also can be used as a guest bedroom.

Unique features include a custom Davis and Davis area rug in the living room and a custom Dan Parish dining table with zinc insert.

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It’s worth your time to come visit our 25,000 s.f. smartly designed, light-filled showroom.

DesignSourceCT throughout the tri-state area a service-oriented, comprehensive design showroom. We also invite retail customers to browse the showroom and can provide referrals to our in-house Designers-on-Call.

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Lighting is an important element that influences the result of a design.

A technology partner will design a whole-home lighting plan, specify the fixtures and keypads to complement the design, then execute the programming of the lighting control system.

Ancillary environmental controls include motorized window treatments with fabric options to seamlessly blend into the design of the

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Additionally, centralized thermostat controls remove unsightly wall units that detract from the design.

Entertainment maintains design versatility with countless options in audio and video. Speaker types range from invisible to bezel-less grill options without compromising sound performance. Televisions are now fine pieces of artwork blending into gallery walls, or strategically built into cabinetry that at the touch of a button brings the television to sight with lift mechanisms.

Network infrastructure is the backbone to the home’s technology. Wire planning is as important as building materials in the design planning phase and makes the case to contract a home technology professional early on in a project.

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Jan Hiltz, principal and owner of Jan Hiltz Interiors, LLC, has more than 25 years of interior design experience. She is known for her ability to weave a palette of comfort, good taste, and a hint of the unexpected into each of her clients’ homes.

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creation of beautiful spaces. She treats each project as if it were her only one; her personal service and attention to each client’s needs are paramount to her success. From project management to dealing with a renovation or guiding a client through the decisions associated with building a new home, Jan makes the process seamless.

Her company offers a full-service approach and includes all aspects

of interior design, including custom window treatments and furnishings, space planning, renovations, project management, and contractor administration. She offers sound advice to meet both lifestyle and budget. The enthusiasm from Jan’s clients at the end of each project, as well as the referrals she garners, says it all.

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ody Deluca Designs is a full-service interior design firm for commercial and residential interiors serving clients throughout Fairfield/ Westchester Counties and Manhattan as well as a variety of vacation destinations including The Hamptons, Monmouth County, Martha’s Vineyard, Kennebunkport, Narragansett, and Vero Beach. Our process always begins with an in-depth conversation to learn more about how 116 New England Home Connecticut | Fall 2019

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our clients want to utilize their space, as well as their style preferences and the project’s budget. Our goal is to provide our clients with their dream home while delivering exceptional service along the way.

Jody Deluca is the owner of Jody Deluca Designs and is supported by an experienced team. Jody has been creating beautiful interiors for individuals and families for more than twenty years, and her outstand-

ing reputation has been built on her core values of spectacular results and superb customer service.

Jody’s clients are comprised predominately of return business and client referrals, which is a strong testament to her work. Her portfolio of completed work showcases a variety of projects including home furnishing and accessorizing, kitchen remodeling, renovations, and larger development projects.

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aren Wells Design creates professionally finished, uniquely beautiful interiors.

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Originally from Kentucky, Karen has leveraged her southern heritage and years working in New York City to deliver not only the highest aesthetics, but also manage what can be sometimes complicated situations.

Starting out as a fashion designer, then heading design and production, and ultimately running a clothing company all brought skills that are essential to a successful interior design company. Her knowledge of

fabrics, garment construction, proportion, texture, and quality control are invaluable to each project.

Each project brings a fresh aesthetic based on the client’s tastes, idiosyncrasies, and how they want to live. Interpreting each space for its functionality and refining it through the use of color, texture, light, art, and furniture proportions allows KWD to create environments called “home.”

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The Fine Points

A home’s unique personality is found in details that tell a story or recall a fond memory.

How do you convey your story?

Treasured possessions bring warmth to Amy Rice’s Wilton home. See “Time and Again,” page 124.

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A new entryway of glass and steel, fabricated by Jared Baldyga of Greenwich Construction and Development, gives the old barn-turnedhome a contemporary touch.

FACING PAGE: As avid sailors, homeowners Amy and Mark Rice collect old maritime paintings like the one in their dining room.

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TIME AND AGAIN

A WILTON COUPLE BUCKS THE EMPTY-NESTERS’ TREND IN FAVOR OF THE HOME THEY’VE LOVED FOR DECADES.

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o what if most of their friends have traded in the family home for something smaller? Amy and Mark Rice may be rattling around a bit in their old house now that the children are grown and gone, but they don’t plan to downsize any time soon. “It’s much more house than we need,” Amy says. “But we love it.”

Every room holds a lifetime—literally—of memories. The couple were only in their twenties, young parents to the first of their two children, when they decided their tiny eighteenth-century dwelling was too small to raise a family. A new house wouldn’t do, however. Instead they got together with a man whose

passion for old things exceeded even their own. “His name was Bill Norton,” Amy recalls, “and he had a business called 18th-Century Company, which no longer exists.”

Indeed, William C. Norton was something of a celebrity among historic-building lovers in the 1970s and ’80s, renowned for his work at salvaging timeworn barns and reconstructing them elsewhere. He found what would become Amy and Mark’s house, an eighteenth-century barn, in Chaplin. Piece by piece, he took it apart and put it back together on the Rices’ Wilton property. “He reassembled it like a dinosaur,” Amy recalls. “He was so cool. We have all this cool stuff in the house because he insisted on authenticity.

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There’s nothing old-fashioned about the kitchen, which was created by architectural designer Louise Brooks, Amy’s friend and business partner.

FACING PAGE: Amy outfitted the family room in furniture from Oomph, the Greenwich shop she and Brooks own, superimposing a fresh, up-to-date layer on the antique beams, paneling, and brick.

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What Amy Rice fondly calls “a crusty old house” is surprisingly fresh. Even with its original eighteenth-century wood bracing and authentic details, it never feels old-fashioned.

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The cozy breakfast room, like the family room and kitchen, sits in the nineteenth-century barn that the Rices used for their addition.

FACING PAGE: The main barn’s original bracing warms the large living room.

Despite the soaring ceiling, which rises to thirty feet, Amy says the space is “cozy, not cavernous.”

If we had an old door, he’d find some old wood to build the frame.”

What Amy fondly calls “a crusty old house,” looks and feels surprisingly fresh inside. Even with the original wood bracing in place—scorch marks from ancient lanterns and all—and with every door, hinge, latch, fireplace mantel, and floor authentically eighteenth-century, there’s nothing old-fashioned about the place. That’s because Amy, a co-owner of the Greenwich home furnishings shop Oomph, has an eye for good design of any period. In her home, the present effort-

lessly coexists with the past. The living room’s easygoing sofa and a raffia-topped coffee table, both from Oomph, are right at home with the vintage maritimethemed painting above the fireplace and the antique wooden birdhouse hanging high up in a corner. “That’s the Christmas tree corner,” Amy says. “The ceiling is about thirty feet high.”

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ABOVE: The eighteenth-century barn that started it all is joined by the “new” (1825) barn that holds the kitchen and family room and a master bedroom wing built with salvaged materials. RIGHT: A chestnut-topped bar is tucked into a corner of the living room. FACING PAGE: Even the small details, such as the latches and hinges on doors like this one at a back entry, are salvaged from old buildings, whenever possible.

1825 barn they added to the house. The cozy spot, just off the kitchen, has the same comfortable mix of old (a brick fireplace set into a wall of wide paneling painted the perfect shade of Georgian blue-gray from Farrow & Ball) and new (Oomph sofa and chairs outfitted in Quadrille’s Les Indiennes fabric) as the rest of the home.

For further proof that contemporary and traditional can happily cohabitate, witness the steel-and-glass marvel that replaced the heavy chestnut door at the front entrance.

And for further evidence that Amy and Mark mean it when they say they don’t plan to leave, note that the new entryway was a 2019 project. For them, the beloved home is still making memories.

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COMING HOME A Westport boutique owner gets a fresh start, back where it all began.

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ende Cohen has a theory about design: buy what you love, and you’ll always find a place for it in your home. So, when you walk into her 4,000-square-foot carriage house and notice the African carvings or the antique trestle table from Belgium, you might assume they are artifacts purchased during her travels The great room has a global feel with its textured teak wood art from Brazil, a French midcentury travertine trio coffee table, and a wool rug from Afghanistan. The vintage rattan bench is from Italian designer Franco Albini.

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The sunroom mixes Os de Mouton antique chairs, vintage mud-cloth pillows, side-by-side Chinese paver coffee tables, and a sofa from George Smith. FACING PAGE: Homeowner Wende Cohen describes her fashion style as casual and comfortable. “I’m very outdoorsy and spend a lot of time hiking, biking, skiing, and running. I love to be in nature.”

She’s seen here in front of a painting from Spain and an antique bench from Nagaland in northern India.

around the world. The answer is a bit more complicated.

Three years ago, Cohen, owner of the Westport lifestyle boutique Bungalow, was at a crossroad in her life. She found herself returning to Connecticut after living in Aspen for seven years, seeking a fresh start in the same town where she’s owned her boutique for the past twenty-five years. She stumbled upon a carriage house from the 1800s with a moniker that confirmed she was moving in the right direction: Brophy Carriage House. “Brophy is my maiden name,” she explains.

Cohen, who had a career in advertising and sales in New York before she opened Bungalow, didn’t want to decorate her new space with objects from her Aspen home.

Cohen isn’t necessarily sentimental, but she does have some items from her past, including nods to her love of classic fashion houses like Hermès and Louis Vuitton.

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A sofa and chair from Restoration Hardware pair effortlessly with an antique African side table and a raku bowl from South African artist Lauren Gelgor Kaplan. “I don’t like a lot of color in my home,” explains Cohen. “I bring in color through art.

I like a calm, neutral palette with a lot of texture.”

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Not only did it defeat the idea of a fresh start, Cohen also firmly believes that once pieces are collected together, they form a connection, and breaking that connection harms the integrity of the objects and their space. But with an at-home birthday bash just weeks away, she knew she needed the house to come together quickly. “I wanted it to be casual and comfortable and more of a hodgepodge,” she says. “I was also in a phase in my life where I didn’t want to put too much meaning into material items. I was looking for a space that was beautiful but not surrounded by objects with history.”

Where did she go to achieve this edited, organic, look? Her own shop.

Cohen does all of the buying for Bungalow; she says 80 percent of what’s in the boutique is sourced from dealers in Paris who shop globally. For Bungalow, she pulls from what the dealers curate. And for her own home, she pulled from what she curated for Bungalow. The result is earthy and textured with objects that feel like they’ve been in the space for much longer than three years. And though she isn’t necessarily sentimental, she does have some items from her past, includ-

Cohen recommends collecting objects that remind you of a specific moment during a trip. “Look for things that played some sort of role in your adventure,” she says.

ABOVE: A painting by French artist Pierre Lesieur and a stone Buddha from Burma keep watch over the conversation area. The Louis Vuitton cashmere throw is a nod to Cohen’s love of fashion. RIGHT: The oil-rubbed copper mirror from Belgium is complemented by a vintage George Pelletier ceramic lamp. FACING PAGE: Cohen says she’s traveled to two of the three places on her bucket list: Turkey and Morocco. The vintage suzani on the dining chair comes from Turkey. (The remaining spot on her list? India.)

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The lamps on the nightstands in the master bedroom are repurposed vases in Han Dynasty shapes. And that small stack of books on the Chinese wooden bench? Cohen only brought eight books with her to Westport. “My home is very edited,” Cohen says. “I didn’t want a lot of stuff. I wanted to connect to life in a fresh way.” FACING PAGE: The master bathroom features Josef Albers lithographs, Turkish bath sheets, and a silver stool from Morocco.

ing nods to her love of classic fashion houses like Hermès and Louis Vuitton.

One of her favorite objects, though, is a simple crystal heart that she keeps on her desk. (She’s also quite fond of an old-fashioned toothpaste squeezer key, but that’s another story.)

Because she was in the middle of a transition while she was setting up her new home, it was important to bring in items that facilitated healing and helped turn the home into a sanctuary.

“For me, it’s really the little things that bring me pleasure and peace,” she says.

Asked for advice on decorating with items found while traveling, Cohen recommends collecting objects that remind you of a specific moment during a trip. “Look for things that played some sort of role in your adventure,” she says. “If you’re in Morocco, and you’re drinking a lot of tea, purchase some along with a tea set that will bring back the smells and feelings of your trip and add that part of your story to your home.”

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TREASURE TROVE Hidden away in Westport’s Sconset Square, Cohen’s Bungalow is part Parisian flea market, part Moroccan bazaar, and part gift-giver’s go-to. It’s also an interior designer’s best-kept secret (until now, of course). Discover furniture, home accessories, art, artefacts, textiles, and even jewelry, all reflecting Cohen’s casual but sophisticated style. bungalowdecor.com

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The Entertainer

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For a serial house renovator, creating a home means making sure it’s ready for a party in a heartbeat.

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Amy Beth Cupp used Benjamin Moore chalkboard paint on the walls and ceilings of the TV room; the dark matte color makes the room, which is only nine feet wide,

feel cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. The artwork hung around the existing barnboard is largely junk-store finds, says the designer.

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The very first thing

Amy Beth Cupp and her husband, Scott, did when they finished renovating their 1772 center-hall colonial and barn was throw an epic Fourth of July party.

It was a fitting way to christen the new space, a foreshadowing of the fun to come— and a nod to Cupp’s favorite pastime: entertaining.

Cupp is a bit of a Renaissance woman in the lifestyle arena; she has studied fine art and textile design, plant-based cooking, and floral design, and has worked in event planning and interior design.

Even in total disrepair, the bankowned property that comprised a six-room inn and two adjacent barns connected by a breezeway spoke to her. “I thought, ‘Hey, I went to cooking school, I can do breakfast.’ ” She imagined living in the barn and renting out the rooms as a B&B through word of mouth and social media.

No strangers to a rehab project, she and Scott have renovated four properties in twelve years. “I’m my own best customer,” she jokes. “I don’t question myself. I just say it and go with it.” The designer is steadfast in her aesthetic both in terms of fashion (“Don’t tell me to wear jeans anywhere, I don’t have any!”) and furnishings—she likes to mix vintage and modern and hit secondhand stores (“I find what I call junk and elevate it.”)

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Cupp picked up the leather rockers second-hand from Chairish, especially for sitting by the fire. FACING PAGE, TOP: The primary residence (left) connects via a breezeway to a second barn, which the homeowners dubbed the “party barn” and use for entertaining. FACING PAGE, BOTTOM: The designer threw a cowhide over the dining room table she inherited from her mom. “I thought, hey, this is a dairy barn,” she says. “It’s stain-proof, heat-proof, and I can vacuum it.”

The dining area’s framed lithographs belonged to Cupp’s husband’s greatgrandmother.

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An antique partners desk is the centerpiece of a cozy nook where the owners will sit to enjoy a glass of bourbon. FACING PAGE, TOP: This painting, which hangs in the vestibule leading to

the master bedroom, is by local artist David James Valyou. FACING PAGE, BOTTOM: The nickel-gap kitchen cabinets match the proportions of the barn’s existing vertical barnboard.

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While the 4,000-square-foot loft-like barn was start-from-scratch, the interior design was anything but. Cupp says all the furniture from their last house made the trip, which was no small design feat given that the couple and their poodle, Tauren, previously called a 100-year-old stone cottage with eight-foot ceilings home. It took some creative repurposing: console tables, for example, became wood holders flanking the new Wittus Shaker stove, and nightstands took on a different role as drinks tables. “The white chesterfield has been in every house I’ve had for the last thirteen years,” she notes.

The kitchen, by contrast, is all new.

Designed to be a workhorse and a central gathering space, it has a huge island— fourteen and a half feet long by five feet wide. The island is topped with concrete (“I don’t like seams, and there’s no stone slab that long,” Cupp explains), poured offsite and, due to its heft, installed via a car lift. All of the appliances are hidden, including an integrated Miele coffee system. “Push a button, and I’m caffein-

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ated,” she says with a laugh. Known for whipping up whole wheat orange blossom muffins and baked French toast with cinnamon-swirl bread to rouse her B&B guests, she opted for the grande dame of ranges—the Lacanche Sully 2200—and built two dishwashers into the island to make light work of the cleanup.

Cupp also installed two electrical outlets on top of the island—a brainstorm she had while originally touring the property. During the year they power a pair of glass-based lamps. Come the holiday season the lamps give way to two sevenfoot-tall illuminated Christmas trees that cast their glow through the bank of gridded windows. They, along with five others trimmed in the center hall, set the scene for her annual winter solstice fête.

“If you listen hard enough, the house tells you what it wants,” she says of the embellishments—and her design in general. In this case, it called for owners who would fill the rehabbed barn with a wonderfully eclectic mix of furnishings and fixtures, not to mention plenty of good friends and good times.

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“If you listen hard enough, the house tells you what it wants,” Cupp says of her embellishments—and her design in general.

ABOVE: Cupp envisioned the new screened porch to be visible from the front entry, linking the barn to its landscape. RIGHT: A form once used to make train station posters and advertisements hangs in the master bathroom as art. FACING PAGE: Repurposing done right: the wingback headboard in the master bedroom acted as the back cushion of a daybed in Cupp’s previous home.

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Interior and architectural design: Robert Passal, Putnam & Mason, Greenwich, 203-900-1414, putnammason.com Builder: Tom Fischetti, Peerless Construction, Old Greenwich, 204-273-9394, peerless-construction.com

ROOMS WE LOVE PAGES 62–68

Garden Party, interior design: Carey Karlan, Last Detail Interior Design, Darien, 203-656-2569, careykarlan.com Comfort and Joy, interior design: Francine Gardner, Intérieurs, New York City, 212-343-0800, interieurs.com Book Smart, interior design: Christina Roughan, Christina Roughan Interior Design, Greenwich, 203-769-1150, roughan interiors.com Blue and White—with a Twist, interior design: Prudence Bailey, Prudence Home + Design, Darien, 203-807-2427, prudencehomes.com

TIME AND AGAIN PAGES 124–131

Interior design: Amy Rice, Oomph, Greenwich, 203-518-8068, oomphhome.com Steel and glass entry fabrication: Jared Baldyga, Greenwich Construction and Development, Ansonia, 203-556-8822 Custom-crafted entry lamppost: Fourteenth Colony Lighting, Memphis, Tenn., 901-272-7007, fourteenthcolonylighting.com

COMING HOME PAGES 132–141

Interior design: Wende Cohen, Bungalow, Westport, 203-227-4406, bungalowdecor.com

THE ENTERTAINER PAGES 142–149 Interior design: Amy Beth Cupp, Warren, amybethcupp.com

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Home Builders & Remodelers of Fairfield County 150

APEX Projects, LLC 51

Homefront Farmers, LLC 10–11

Aqua Pool & Patio, Inc. 81

InnerSpace Electronics, Inc. 112–113

Artemis Landscape Architects 122

Ives Fence 83

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC 59

Jan Hiltz Interiors, LLC 114–115

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Bespoke Designs 82

Jody DeLuca Designs 116–117

Brooks and Falotico Associates, LLP 95

John R Mastera + Associates 67

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JWH Design & Cabinetry 52

C Studio Design, LLC 73

Kebabian’s 81

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Charles Hilton Architects 63

Lattice House 98

Chloe Winston Lighting Design 97

Laurent Luxury Lighting 14–15

Chris Upholstery 102–103

The Linen Shop 53

City Bench 75

Michael Smith Architects 45

Clarity Home Interiors 104–105

Morgan Harrison Home 6–7

Closet and Storage Concepts 22

Neil Hauck Architects, LLC 24

Connecticut Appliance and Fireplace Distributors 85 Connecticut Lighting Centers/Restoration Lighting Gallery 85 Connecticut Stone Supplies 106–107 Connie Cooper Designs 108–109 Cornerstone Contracting 12–13 County TV & Appliance 43 Crown Point Cabinetry 25 Crown Select 33 Daniel Conlon Architects 73 Dean’s Stove & Spa 79 DesignSourceCT 110–111 Digital Home Systems 49 Dina Spaidal Interiors 83 Domus Constructors, LLC 47 The Drawing Room 69 Ed’s Garage Doors 77 Eleish Van Breems inside front cover Finished in Fabric, LLC 77 Fletcher Development 16 Freddy’s Landscape and BioNova Natural Swimming Pools 93 Front Row Kitchens, Inc. 70

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NuKitchens 39 O&G Industries Masonry Division 120–121 Parker & Company Interior Design 61 ProSource of Stamford 32 Rebecca Reynolds Design 46 Riverhead Building Supply Corp. 55 Robert A. Cardello Architects, LLC 4–5 Rooms with a View 60 Rosalia Sanni Design 89 S&W Building Remodeling, Inc. 89 Shope Reno Wharton 1 Shoreline Painting and Drywall 2–3 Smarthome & Theater Systems 91 Tile America 21 Torrco 57 Tusk Home + Design 97 Wadia Associates 29 Wakefield Design Center 37, 86–87 Yankee Custom Builders 65 New England Home Connecticut, Fall 2019 © 2019 by New England Home Magazine, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Setting the Scene

he entertaining season is upon us, and, if you haven’t already started, soon you will be plotting menus, prepping guest rooms, and polishing silver. Have you ever stopped to wonder how some of the tastemakers from the world of interior design, architecture, and the culinary arts tackle party season?

A new book by Ronda Carman reveals how a selection of these luminaries strategize everything from holiday dinners to rosé-fueled luncheons—and make it look effortless.

Entertaining at Home: Inspirations from Celebrated Hosts features the likes of Suzanne Kasler, Lynn Wyatt, and Julia Reed, among others. With a forward by India Hicks and vibrant photos by Matthew Mead and Michael Hunter (check out

this shot of a Thanksgiving table by New Canaan’s own Lisa Hilderbrand), the book offers tips on selecting menus, setting a table, and even compiling playlists.

A number of New England’s style arbiters grace the pages, including One Kings Lane’s Debbie Propst, who sets a lovely table at her Cape Codstyle Connecticut home, and Newport’s Bettie Bearden Pardee.

The book also includes some of the contributors’ favorite things—from recipes to candles to cocktails. Because nothing sparks a dinner conversation like, “Did you know this is Danielle Rollins’s favorite sangria?” or “Have you tried Amy Beth Cupp’s chocolate chip pumpkin bread?” Rizzoli

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