Home and Garden, and Real Estate- November 27, 2022

IN THE GARDEN WITH LEE REICH: Fall is oppor tune time for a soil test, F3

GARDEN NOTES: Herbal Holiday Gift Workshop, F4

PROJECT OF THE WEEK: Cradle a Colonial classic, F4

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING: Modern furniture era’s uniquely shaped chairs, F6

MORTGAGE RATES: U.S. mortgage rate slips to 6.58%, F7

WMASS DEEDS, F7

HOME GIFT GUIDE 2022, F10

Holiday coziness, year-round

‘Patina Modern’ shares home design tips, tricks

By A nna G race L ee New York Times

PILAR GUZMÁN AND Chris Mitchell are not professional interior designers. But if taste can be taught, you might want them as your teachers. They are the authors of “Patina Modern,” a new home design book that counts Ina Garten, Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow among its fans.

Guzmán and Mitchell are a New York power couple with decades of experience in the media industry. Guzmán is the newly appointed editorial director of Oprah Daily and the former editor-in-chief of Martha Stewart Living and Condé Nast Traveler. Mitch ell is a former executive who served as publisher of Vanity Fair, GQ and other Condé Nast titles.

Over the past 20 or so years, they have renovated and decorated multiple homes in the city and the Hamptons, melding their design styles to create a symbiosis (fit for aspirational Pinterest mood

boards and features in Archi tectural Digest and Martha Stewart Living). “Patina Modern” — the couple’s first book — began as a pandemic project, as they reflected on the home decor advice they had given friends throughout the years.

“What we find with most design books — these cof fee-table books — is that they’re really pretty, but they don’t really tell you anything,” Mitchell said in a video inter view. “The analogy one of our friends said is: ‘It’s like having a cookbook with pictures of food but no recipes in it.’

“We wanted there to be recipes in this,” he said.

So as the days darken, temperatures drop and people gather for rosy-cheeked re unions, meals and traditions, how do we make our spaces that much more inviting?

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lots of little table lamps and mantel lights.”

They keep over a dozen lights in any given room, many on dimmers and low wattage. They avoid any recessed or overhead lighting, favoring eye-level (and lower) lights. Overhead lighting can create a feeling of “an oper ating room or a department store,” Mitchell said.

“You want to feel like you’re in a lantern,” he add ed. “And if you’re looking at it from outside, you want it to glow like a lantern.”

• Design tricks

At their wedding, Guzmán said, they couldn’t afford enough flowers to fill the space, so they decorated with food — using “crates of tan gerines on the vine” and “big hunks of Parmesan cheese.” It’s a technique they still ap ply. They often serve cheese,

fruit and charcuterie, curating a vibe with multiple cutting boards and bread plates with in a palette of materials.

One of their biggest design tricks is to overstuff small ves sels, especially when you have limited space. Get a bouquet from the grocery store or the

Use low lighting

“We are big believers in sconces,” Mitchell said, “and

During the holidays, they amplify the glow — with can dles, big and small. They love candles from D.S. & Durga and L’Officine Universelle Buly, Ikea tea lights, and any scented candle that smells like a wood fire. But it’s less about the candle, Mitchell said, than about the holder. They use porcelain votive holders, brass candlesticks and antique English oak bar ley twist candlesticks.

An undated photo provided by Artisan Books of Chris Mitchell, left, and Pilar Guzmán, authors of the new book “Patina Modern: a Guide to Designing Warm, Timeless Interiors.” The New York City power couple, with decades of experience in the media in dustry, share what they have learned about crafting an inviting home from their experiences renovating and decorating multiple places in the city and the Hamptons together. (ARTISAN BOOKS VIA THE NEW YORK TIMES)

A photo provided by Artisan Books of the book “Patina Modern: a Guide to Design ing Warm, Timeless Interi ors,” by Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzmán. (ARTISAN BOOKS VIA THE NEW YORK TIMES)

Fall: An opportune time for a soil test

DID YOU KNOW that there are people who call themselves gardeners but who never think to feed their flowers, vegetables, fruit trees, or lawns? There could be some hungry plants out there.

At the other extreme, there are would-be gardeners who indiscriminately toss fer tilizer around their plants every spring. Such practice is wasteful and not environmen tally sound if the plants don’t need fertilizer. And too much fertilizer actually can damage plants.

We real gardeners know that there are “scientific” ways to tell if plants need

feeding. A soil test is one such way. Fall is an oppor tune time for a soil test, since the soil is not yet fro zen solid, and any necessary feeding can be done now or in early spring.

Only a small fraction of a plot of land is used for a soil test. A 1-cup sample from even a modestly sized 100 square foot garden represents only about onethousandth of a percent of the actual amount of soil plant that roots explore in that garden. It is imperative that the sample be repre sentative of the area to be tested.

How deep to sample soil depends on what plants

you are growing, or expect to grow. Since most of the feeding roots of vegetables and flowers are in the top 6 inches of soil, this is the depth to sample for these plants.

For lawngrass, a couple of inches is the correct sam pling depth. In either case, brush aside any surface debris, or the sod itself in the case of established lawn, then make a hole to the required depth.

Wait a minute — don’t use that first trowelful of soil. It’s probably cone-shaped, with a greater proportion of soil from the surface than from lower down. Take a slice, uniformly thick from top to bottom, from along the edge of that hole you just made.

Alternatively, use a soil sampling tube, made from a 2-foot length of electrical conduit tubing, to get sam ples of full width the whole

depth.

The area you’re testing should be relatively uni form. Areas devoted to very different kinds of plants — vegetable and lawn, for example — require separate samples. Vegetable and flower gardens can be sam pled together, though.

Look for areas with obvi ous soil differences. Perhaps the front lawn is in a sandy soil, the back in a clay soil.

Cradle a Colonial classic

SMALL, LIGHT AND sturdy, this do-ityourself cradle project is an early American classic. Featuring rounded edges and corners, hand holds that make it easy to move around and a hood to keep drafts and glare out, the cradle rocks freely with the touch of a toe, but the recurved rockers make it almost impossible to tip. It’s also simple and inexpensive to build. As pictured, the cradle is made from pine lumber (other species will also work) plus dowels, glue and finish. There’s room for a 13- by 28-inch bassinet pad inside, or a simple mattress can be made for a more cus tom fit. The project is built from just 14 pieces, and all of the curved cuts (including the optional designs on the hood apron and footboard) are traced from full-size patterns.

GARDEN NOTES

WILBRAHAM

Club meeting

The Wilbraham Garden Club will hold its Christmas meeting on Thursday at St. Cecelia’s Parish Center on Main Street. Special break fast pastries will be served at 10:30 a.m. The speaker for the morning will be Bob Whit ney, who has been a floral de signer for more than 40 years working in the floral industry, retail and education fields. Whitney will create several arrangements for the holiday season and will discuss his techniques and offer expert knowledge and humor as he creates each arrangement. His floral designs will be raffled at the end of the meeting.

STOCKBRIDGE

Upcoming events

Berkshire Botanical Gar den, 5 W. Stockbridge Road,

Construction is simple — trace the pieces onto wood, cut everything out, sand and assemble using glue and dowels. Once the cradle is put together, apply finish of choice, add the pad and rock-a-bye baby. The completed cradle measures 33 inches long by 27 inches wide by 27 inches tall. The Heritage Cradle plan, No. 666, is $9.95 and includes detailed step-by-step in structions with photos, fullsize traceable patterns and a shopping list and cutting schedule. Please include $3.95 for postage and han dling and allow about two weeks for delivery.

To order, mail this article and a check or money order to U-Bild Features, c/o The Republican, 741B Olive Ave., Vista CA 92083. To order by credit card, visit U-Bild on the web at u-bild.com.

Soil

Or perhaps there is a large wet area to part of a lawn. Different soils are found wherever there are dramatic changes in topography. In such cases, each area needs separate testing.

presents “Herbal Holiday Gift Workshop” on Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The workshop is an opportunity to make rich and diverse herbal gifts for the holidays, or other occa sions, feel connected with the gift giving process, and nour ish another person by crafting something special for them from the Earth. Cost is $65 for members, $69 for nonmem bers. For more information or to register, visit berkshire botanical.org

Send items for Garden Notes to pmastriano@repub.com two weeks prior to publication.

The uniform sampling area, which is the smallest area for which you submit a single soil sample, might be the size of a small flower garden, a house lot, or up to a 20 acres for a field, so long as conditions are uniform.

All the samples even in a “uniform” sampling are not exactly alike, so you will need a few samples. Take at least five samples from small areas, up to 15 from large areas. Avoid areas near garden fences, walls, or other borders.

Don’t sample the soil where your compost pile was two years ago. Or where

you filled your spreader with fertilizer or lime (you spilled some, didn’t you?). Such areas tend to be a little different — maybe more fertile, maybe less fertile, or maybe more weedy — than the bulk of the area. At any rate, different. Once you have a few sam ples, mix them together, then take out about a cup’s worth and spread it out to air-dry. Remove any sticks, stones, and insects. Put the sample in a bag and contact the Coop erative Extension Service for instructions on payment and mailing.

Results of the soil test should be returned to you within a couple of weeks or so (probably longer, if you wait until spring). You’ll receive information about what’s in your soil, and a recom mendation for fertilizer and lime. The recommendation is based on what is in the soil and what you indicated you would be growing when you

submitted your soil sample. The lines might be drawn between gardeners who use “organic” fertilizers and gar deners who use “chemical” fertilizers. But armed with soil test information, both camps can ensure that their plants are properly nourished.

Any gardening questions? Email them to me at garden@ leereich.com and I’ll try answering them directly or in this column. Visit my garden at leereich.com/blog

Modern furniture era’s uniquely shaped chairs became icons

FURNITURE FUNC tions stay more or less the same, but styles change according to advances in technology, chang es in society and the whims of fashion. Even if you’re not familiar with the history of furniture, you can tell that a plain Pilgrim trestle table, an ornately carved Victorian sofa and a Bauhaus tubular steel chair belong to different eras. This flame rocking chair, which sold for $240 at a Leland Little auction, is unmistak ably modern. It was made by contemporary artist Erin Stesch and was auctioned to support an organization that preserves modern residential architecture. The modern fur niture era is generally believed to have begun in the 1940s

CURRENT PRICES

with the end of World War II and the societal changes and technological developments it brought. Customers wanted inexpensive, functional furni ture for smaller living spaces. Companies had new materials to work with and new manu facturing methods. Designers created pieces that were both streamlined and organic, add ing visual interest to comfort and practicality. The modern era’s unusually shaped chairs, often with descriptive names like the Diamond and Womb chairs manufactured by Knoll, became icons. While there is disagreement over whether we are still in the modern era or if postmodernism is a separate category, plenty of today’s artists continue to work in modern style.

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

Royal Doulton figurine, Mary, Mary, girl in pink and white dress watering flowers with watering can, Royal Doulton stamp, HN 2044, England, 1948, 5 inches, $35.

Doll, Madame Alexander, Cissette, Bride, hard plastic, sleep eyes, blonde saran hair in curls, string jointed body, tulle bridal gown, veil, chemise, shoes, tag, 9 1/2 inches, $150.

Purse, tote bag, Miu Miu, gray leather, silver hardware, magnetic snap, outer zipper pocket, inner zipper and open pockets, logo, two shoulder handles, 12 x 13 x 5 inches, $250.

Moser glass vase, amethyst, etched gilt band with Ama zon warriors, flared paneled form, bulbous bottom, circular stepped foot, marked Moser Karlsbad, 10 inches, $310. Satsuma pottery vase, white flower and green leaves, allover enameled orange and green swirl ground, tapered cylinder form, two high handles, six-character mark reads “Nippon Kinkozan made,” 15 x 7 inches, $485.

Jewelry, ring, sterling silver, raised asymmetrical shape, oxidized ground, set with oval opal cabochon, marked, Sam Kramer, size 6 1/4, $560.

Lamp, electric, desk, brown metal, hemispheric shade, hang ing from C-curved arm, round weighted base, Kurt Versen, 21 x 14 inches, $875.

Furniture, dresser, Declaration, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, teak, two doors on left open to fitted pull-out shelves, two small over two long drawers on right, porcelain pulls, on stand with tapered legs, 31 x 66 x 20 inches, $1,185.

Quilt, Amish, pieced, diamond in a square pattern, center diamond made up of small pieced squares, red, blue, green, purple, blue ground, red squares in corners, green on reverse, Lancaster County, Penn., 92 x 92 inches, $1,845.

Advertising sign, Illinois U.S. 66, single-sided tin, embossed, black letters & border, white ground, marked National Color type Co., 16 x 16 1/4 inches, $2,240.

Q. A relative gave me a ceramic vase several years ago, and I’d like to know more about it. It has raised and glossy owls and leaves. The bottom has an oval mark that reads “Amphora” in the middle and “Made in Czecho-Slovakia” in a border around that. Can you tell me anything about it?

A. The vase was made by Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel Amphora. They were one of the best-known pottery makers in Teplitz, Bohemia, which is now in the Czech Republic. The mark you describe was used by the company from 1918 to 1939. The vase is earth enware with enameled owls, leaves and geometric decora tions. A vase like yours recently sold for $425.

Q. How can I find the value of a painting of the SS Port Caroline done by A. Jacobsen in 1889? The painting was refurbished about 40 years ago and is in the orig inal frame. I would like to find the value for insurance purposes. Can you suggest where I can get this information?

A. Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (1850-1921) was born in Denmark and came to the U.S. in 1873. He painted over 6,000 pictures of sailing ships and steamships, some commissioned by the cap tains of the ships. Some of his paintings have sold at auction for several thousand dollars this year. Your painting should be examined by an expert to get the value. An appraisal for insurance purposes is differ ent from an appraisal for the sale value. Find out what kind of appraisal your insurance company requires. It is prob ably a written appraisal by a well-qualified expert. You can find appraisers who specialize in paintings by contacting the

major appraisal associations, American Society of Apprais ers, Appraisers Association of America and the International Society of Appraisers. Contact information is listed in the business directory on Kovels. com. The art museum in a major city might also be able to suggest appraisers in your area.

Q. I bought a set of silver spoons in 1981 or ’82. It contains all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The name of the state is on the handle and a symbol for the state is on the finial. The bowl of the spoon is engraved with a scene from that state. On the back it has “American Collectors Guild” and “Heritage Col lection of American States.” Will they have any value in the years to come?

A. The American Collectors Guild, a company in Dania, Florida, sold these spoons by mail order. The design on the finial is the official seal of the state. The date of admission to the Union and the state’s official flag and flower are below that. The first spoon in the series, the Washington, D.C., spoon, was introduced in 1985 and cost 10 cents with a coupon. Additional spoons could be purchased three at a time. The spoons are made of silver plate, which does not sell for high prices. A complete set of 51 spoons recently sold for $15. You might make more selling the spoons individually. They might appeal to someone who is looking to complete their set. Individual spoons sell for about $2.50 to $6.

Q. Can you tell me if the dinnerware marked “Nobility, Fine China” that I bought in 1968 is worth anything today? I’m not sure if it’s considered collectible 50 years later.

A. Dinnerware marked “No bility” was made in several pat terns. It is also the name of a pattern made by Fine China of Japan and other makers. There is not much information on the Nobility China company. Some sellers say it was made by the Jackson China Compa ny, a company founded in Falls

Stylized shapes, light wood, bold blocks of color and unusual construction are characteristics of modern furniture. This flame rocking chair shows all four. (COWLES SYNDICATE INC.)

Creek, Pennsylvania, in 1914 and in business under various names and owners until 1985. Old dinnerware is hard to sell unless you can find someone who is looking to fill in a set or replace pieces that were chipped. Dinner plates sell for $10 or less.

Tip: Grease stains on table cloths or bed linens may come out if rubbed with shampoo made for oily hair.

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer readers’ questions sent to the column. Send a letter with one question describing the size, material (glass, pottery) and what you know about the item. Include only two pictures, the ob ject and a closeup of any marks or damage. Be sure your name and return address are included. By sending a question, you give full permission for use in any Kovel product. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. We do not guarantee the return of photographs, but if a stamped envelope is included, we will try. Questions that are answered will appear in Kovels Publications. Write to Kovels, The Republican, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email us at collectorsgallery@kovels. com.

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Average mortgage rate slips to 6.58%

By A LEX VEIGA Associated Press

THE AVERAGE

long-term U.S. mort gage rate has edged lower for the second time in as many weeks, though it remains more than double what it was a year ago — a significant hurdle for many would-be homebuyers.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Wednesday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate fell to 6.58% from 6.61%the previous week. A year ago the average rate was 3.1%. The rate for a 15-year mortgage, popular with those refinancing their homes, fell to 5.90% from 5.98% the previous week.

It was 2.42% one year ago. Late last month, the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate breached 7% for the first time since 2002. It climbed to 7.08% again earlier this month, but has pulled back in the two weeks since.

Mortgage rates have more than doubled from where they were in early January, echoing a sharp rise in the yield on the 10-year Trea sury note. The yield is influ enced by a variety of factors, including global demand for U.S. Treasurys and inves tors’ expectations for future inflation, which heighten the prospect of rising interest rates overall.

The Federal Reserve, which has been hiking its short-term lending rate since March in a bid to crush the highest inflation in decades, raised its rate again early this month by 0.75 percentage points, three times its usual margin, for a fourth time this year. Its key rate now stands in a range of 3.75% to 4%. While recent data suggest inflation may have peaked, stoking hope that the Fed will begin to ease up on its rate increases, recent com ments by Fed officials have dimmed such optimism. Last

week, James Bullard, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, said the Fed may have to raise its benchmark interest rate much higher than it has previously projected to get inflation under control.

The sharp rise in mortgage rates this year, combined with still-climbing home prices, have added hundreds of dollars to monthly home loan payments relative to last year, when the average rate on a 30-year mortgage barely got up above 3% much of the time. That’s created a signif icant affordability hurdle for many would-be homebuyers, spurring this year’s hous ing market downturn. Last month, sales of previously oc cupied U.S. homes fell for the ninth consecutive month, hit ting the slowest pre-pandem ic annual sales pace in more than 10 years. The run-up in mortgage rates has prompted many homebuyers to choose adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, over the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate loan. The adjustable-rate loans reduce borrowers’ monthly pay ments in the first few years of homeownership. Another approach that’s become more popular in recent months: sticking with a fixed-rate 30year mortgage, but paying to lower the interest rate for the first two or three years.

Deeds

AGAWAM

Adrienne N. Lachappelle, Adrienne N. Brodowski and Michael W. Lachappelle to Campbell Drive LLC, 24 Campbell Drive, $300,000.

Campagnari Construction LLC, re ceiver, Agawam Town and Catherine Carrier to Campagnari Construction LLC, 20 Ottawa St., $151,000.

Kevin M. Wyman, Tara C. Wyman and Tara C. Lemon to Charles Scheehser and Rebecca Leigh Scheehser, 20 Denise Lane, $380,000.

Louis M. Garvin and Mary Alice Garvin to Kevin M. Wyman, Tara Wyman and Kevin Wyman, 154 Tobacco Farm Road, $505,000.

Robert W. Ritchie and Jean M. Ritchie to Laila L. Atta, 16c Castle Hills Road, $285,000.

SM Real Estate Investments LLC, to Wendy Loubier, 2f Sabrina Way, Unit 2F, $489,900.

Thomas E. Boisjolie and Sheila M. Boisjolie to Timothy Aldinger and Wayne M. Aldinger, 10 Two If By St., & Par A, $400,000.

AMHERST

Wei Kang to Janet G. Wheeler, trustee, James R. Wheeler, trustee, and Janet G. Wheeler Trust, 42 Pine Hollow and 208 Pine St., $405,000.

Robert J. James Jr., personal repre sentative, and Robert J. James Sr., estate, to Jenny E. Berggren and James R. Briggs III, 82 Aubinwood Road, $435,000.

Jennifer M. Fabrizi and Aldo N. Fab rizi to Jennifer Rauch and Cody Vild, 150 East Leverett Road, $730,000.

Natalie Imbier to Natalie Imbier, trustee, and Natalie Imbier 2022 Revocable Trust, 6 Arbor Way, $100.

Elizabeth F. Tyler, personal repre sentative, Teresa Korpita, personal representative, and Frederick A. Filios, estate, to Kathryn M. Finn, 26 Greenleaves Drive, $240,000.

Benjamin S. Lee and Christine Lee

to Sophan Pich and Sopheap Pich, 72 Chapel Road, $495,000.

Alexander G. Wilce to Benjamin S. Lee and Christine Lee, 27 Green leaves Drive, $316,000.

Good View LLC, to Tauqeer Hassan and Muhammad Hassan, 245 West St., $350,000.

Jon R. Whitney to Hea Lee, Kwan Lee and John Lee, 1403 South East St., $435,000.

Gilbert W. Lawall to Michael Mess mer and Anne Marie Messmer, 71 Sand Hill Road, $679,000.

Shirley R. Vernick to Daniel Grindley and Jallicia Jolly, 36 Tanglewood Road, $700,000.

ASHFIELD

Charles J. Plesnar to Stacey E. Elliott, Diane E. Page and John Julian Valerio, 295 Ashfield Road, $360,000.

BELCHERTOWN

Jason R. Ballou and Kayla F. Ballou to Kimberly A. Anderson, 334 North Liberty St., $475,000.

Matthew O’Brien and Rihana R. O’Brien to Kelsey Bosselait and Kelsey H. Bosselait, 57 Sabin St., $225,000.

Pavel Kaletin, Pavel Kalentin and Veranika Kaletin to Andrzej Halastra and Edyta Halastra, Ludlow Street, $55,000.

Ilya A. Kaletin and Ilya A. Kalentin to Andrzej Halastra and Edyta Halas tra, Granby Road, $45,000.

Richard V. Kowalski to Richard V. Kowalski, trustee, and Richard V. Kowalski Revocable Trust, 3 Doe Hollow and Doe Hollow Road, $100.

Josh E. Dufresne and Theresa A. Dufresne to Zachary C. Almond and Molly L. Bass, 26 Plaza Ave., $527,000.

Kirk B. Stephens to Zoe A. Riley, Boardman Street, $78,000.

Brent F. Walton and Claire Pier rette Walton to Evan Altman and Alyssa Fleurent, 67 Magnolia Lane, $130,000.

BERNARDSTON

Steven W. Shutta, personal repre sentative of the Estate of Patricia Barbara Shutta, “aka” Patricia B. Shutta, to Joseph Shutta Jr., and Katherine Hoff Shutta, 68 Hoe Shop Road, $230,000.

Linda L. Arsenault and Thomas Arsenault to Kandra L. Matteson and Kyle J. Matteson. 80 South St., $150,000.

BRIMFIELD

Christopher J. Hufault to Sam Zhao, 59 Sutcliffe Road, $220,000.

John Serrenho, Manuel Serrenho and Raymond Serrenho to Thomas Gregoire, Palmer Road, $25,000.

Jonathan Burke, trustee, and 36 Warren Road Realty Trust, trustee of, to William E. Morgan and Aimee D. Bariteau, 36 Warren Road, $350,000.

Ronald Nolette and Ann Marie E. Nolette to Todd Hamelin and Kayla H. Hamelin, 16 North Main St., $270,000.

BUCKLAND

Charles J. Plesnar to Stacey E. Elliott, Diane E. Page and John Julian Valerio, 295 Ashfield Road, $360,000.

CHICOPEE

9 Canal LLC, to You & Me Invest ment LLC, 9 Canal St., $155,000.

Alexander N. Ikonomidis, trustee, and Richard L. Robitaille Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to Shannon Lee Murdza, 76 Edwards St., $245,000.

Anita Gondek, Odette A. Greenberg, Frances R. Chabot and Joanne R. Letendre to Malia Homebuyers LLC, 180 Crestwood St., $151,000.

Carriage Funeral Holdings Inc., to Milestone Funeral Services of Massachusetts LLC, 159 Broadway, $315,000.

David Roman to Hannah Cameron and Zealda Cameron, 358 Grattan

Lock Days: 30-60. Annual percentage rates (APRs) are based on fully indexed rates for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). The APR on your specific loan may differ from the sample used. Fees reflect charges relative to the APR. If your down payment is less than 20% of the home’s value, you will be subject to private mortgage insurance, or PMI. FHA mortgages include both UFMIP and MIP fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. VA mortgages include funding fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down

St., $261,000.

Debra A. Placzek to Tahir Habib and Rahila Tahir, 97 Lord Terrace North, $525,000.

Jason W. Furr and Katie E. Furr to Mitchell R. Nadeau, Darayus J. Gardin and Gordafreed D. Gardin, 41 Southwick St., $245,000.

Pamela L. Keene-Perreault, repre sentative, Gordon Elwood Keene, estate, and Gordon E. Keene, estate, to Bay Flow LLC, 125 Marten St., $150,000.

Patricia A. Galletta to Jakob P. Tal bot, 147 Montgomery St., $245,000.

Robert Couture and Lilia Couture to Sattva LLC, 16 Alvord Ave., $550,000.

William J. Stetson and Urszula R. Stetson to Melha Temple Holding Corp., 85 Park St., $300,000.

COLRAIN

Richard M. Perrault, Sr., trustee of the Perrault Family Irrevocable Trust, to Craig MacKinnon, 215 East Colrain Road, $280,000.

Ralph E. Hall, trustee of Hall Re alty Trust, to Ralph O. Aurelia and Stacey S. Aurelia, Thompson Road, $30,000.

CONWAY

Helen Heidrich Walker to Carl Axel Nilsson and Hannah Reuter, 46 Larch Meadow Drive, $447,300.

DEERFIELD

Julie A. Eubanks to Michelle M. Lew is and Karen Moro, 4 Coates Ave., $243,000.

Andrew M. Fisher, Benjamin D. Fish er, David J. Fisher, Gary C. Fisher and Michael M. Fisher to Peter Barley Chidsey, River Road, $80,000.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Multi-Cultural Community Services of The Pioneer Valley Inc., to Piper Lowe Real Estate Group LLC, 190 Pleasant St., $210,000.

Courtlandt L. Kites Jr., Charlotte L. Kites, Bradford L. Kites, Deborah M. Haetinger and Clifford L. Kites to Umut Ozkan, 8 Hampden Road, $295,000.

Hyman G. Darling, trustee, Philip D. Kreitzer Revocable Indenture of Trust Of, trustee of, and Mary H. Kreitzer, trustee, to Zachary R. Osborne, 370 Pinehurst Drive, $506,000.

Michael A. Scibelli, trustee, and Michael A. Scibelli Revocable Indenture of Trust Of, trustee of, to Matthew Jonah and Tamara Davis, 28 Terry Lane, $560,000.

Michael S. Kisiel, Stephanie L. Kisiel and Stephanie L. Denner to Kevin K. Pelissier Jr., 57 Euclid Ave., $382,500.

Paul W. Harrington, Paul William Harrington III, and Robin J. Har rington to Christian M. Bermudez and Isabel C. Cruz, 94 Lasalle St., $250,000.

EASTHAMPTON

Elizabeth A. Lotter and Aric E. Russom to Aric E. Russom, 55 Clark St., $56,000.

James M. Duffy Jr., to Lindsey A. Akers, 8 Arthur St., $299,500.

Stephen P. Leblanc, trustee, Amy Jo Leblanc, trustee, and Stephen P. LeBlanc & Amy Jo Leblanc Revocable Trust to Cristina Valencia Mazzanti, 15 Kania St., $325,000.

David R. Kukucka, Judith C. Kukucka, Joyce C. Gurski, Edward T. Pacocha and Diane T. Pacocha to Jamie C. Paquette, 10 Meadowbrook Drive, $280,000.

ERVING

Francis M. Golembeski and MaryAnn Golembeski to Jeremy Golem beski, 3 Park St., $170,000.

GRANBY

Carrie L. Burke to Malia Homebuy ers LLC, 61 North St., $200,000.

Alfred L. DeTour, Linda A. Racicot and Cristen Lenard DeTour to Benja min J. DeTour and Tessa C. DeTour, 569 East State St., $200,000.

Ronald L. Harrop, William D. Harrop Jr., and David P. Harrop to WIN Properties LLC, 4 West State St., 6 West State St., and 8 West State St., $420,000.

GRANVILLE

Granville Town to Forrest Devine and Nina Devine, 13 Beech Hill Road, $50,000.

GREENFIELD

Julie A. Davey, Mark P. Johnson and Michael S. Johnson to John J. Demo, trustee of the Demo Investment Trust, 103 Country-Side, Unit 103 Country-Side Condominium, $271,000.

Suzanne M. Ovitt to Diane J. Rich and William J. Rich, 10 Emily Lane, Unit 10 Birches Condominium, $265,000.

American House LLC, to Massachu setts Development Finance Agency, Chapman Street, 242-262 Main Street, Davis Street, 27-31 Chap man Street, 13-25 Chapman Street, $2,600,000.

Brenda Young and Tony W. Young to Tayaba Hamayun, 108-110 Conway St., $215,000.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Manage ment and Maintenance to 67 Hope Street LLC, 67 Hope St., $390,500.

Dennis Depaolo to Homestead Connections LLC, 200 Elm St., $100,000.

Aureila L. Gleason, “aka” Aurelia L. Gleason, and David O. Gleason to Sheeba Pattattu Sankaran, 165 Chapman St., $260,000.

Stephen Maynard Jr., to John Bailey, 10 Phillips St., $235,000.

Troy Santerre to Hilda L. Mercado, 141 Elm St., $245,000.

David J. Larue to Megan Blanche Parker and David M. Raatz, 40 Pleasant St., $290,000.

Gary D. Collins and Marlene M. Collins to Jennifer L. Bemben, John M. Bemben and Ilona L. Trousdale, 61 Laurel St., $249,000.

Penny M. Waruch to Leslie P. Edwards Davis, 7 Factory Hollow, $247,000.

Laurence R. Feliciano to Kevin Walter Purington Jr., 38 West St., $235,000.

HADLEY

Susan E. Garrett and John E. Wright to Emily Ike, John E. Ike Jr., and John Ike, 5 Laurana Lane, $530,000.

HATFIELD

Shannon E. Whidden to Katie Lynn Bodzinski, 119 Depot Road, $400,000.

HEATH

Branch View Farm LLC, to Michael Freeman, West Branch Road, $10,500.

HOLLAND

Janice Messino and Annemarie Eric son to Annemarie Ericson and Marc C. Ericson, 23 Barry Drive, $29,000.

Lunshou Wang and Ai Mei Yang to Brandon Wettlaufer and Renee Logan, 89 Union Road, $405,000.

Susan E. Howlett-Leite and George Myron Leite to Craig L. Howlett, East Brimfield Road, $35,125.

HOLYOKE

Christopher Larose and Brianna Larose to Sammy Alexander Ma tos-Medina and Becca Marie Matos, 30 Franks Drive, $330,000.

Ernest A. Burns, representative, and Juliette Rita Burns, estate, to Mitchell J. Tilghman and Amanda G. Urquhart Tilghman, 84 Howard St., $249,900.

Fabienne D. Boisson and Gina A. Tartarelli to Emma Rodrigue and Jordan Defelice, 30 Vadnais St., $340,000.

Ferreira Holdings LLC, to Caitlin R. Pereira, 60 Chapin St., Unit I, $121,900.

James J. Kennedy and Gary J. Ken nedy to Nicole E. Bondellio, Nicole Bondellio, Amanda J. Hernandez and Amanda Hernandez, 18 O’Connell Road, $260,000.

Janet Ann Duperre to Connor T. Luce, 14B, Arbor Way, $122,000.

Joseph H. Moriarty to William S. Andrews, 24 Linden St., $200,000.

Marissa M. Montemagni to Miguel Cuevas, 21 Taylor St., $311,425.

Patricia E. Broderick and Kathleen B. Manijak to Connor Manijak, Patricia E. Broderick, life estate, and Kathleen B. Manijak, life estate, 61 Nonotuck St., $100.

Sammy A. Matos-Medina, Becca M. Matos and Becca M. Deleporte to Jabet Lopez and Nicole M. Lopez, 7 Memorial Drive, $293,000.

LONGMEADOW

Kylee C. Granfield to Mark Robert Mondani and Aislinn Paige Cal abrese, 47 Barclay St., $420,000.

Laurie B. Ernst and John J. Ernst to Nicholas Sulham, 39 Harwich Road, $510,000.

LUDLOW

Andrew Collette and Kerrie M. Col lette to Willie McGee and Charlene McGee, 39 Cypress St., $300,000.

Antonio S. Brighenti to Haylea M. Hubacz and Hannah I. Hubacz, 44 Ridgeview Circle, $260,000.

Steve J. McDaniel to East Ludlow Properties LLC, 95 Prospect St., $320,000.

MIDDLEFIELD

Jesse Wine and Cassandre M. Griffin to Adair Laurel-Cafarella and Tamarin Laurel-Paine, Bell Road and Bryan Road, $43,050.

MONROE

Rocket Mortgage LLC, “fka” Quicken Loans LLC, “fka Quicken Loans Inc., to Donna Ellen Santos and Jack Robert Santos, 98 Main Road, $73,750.

MONSON

Daniel J. Haynes and Regina Haynes to Rachel Theriault, 24 Hampden Ave., $235,000.

Laura Allard and Jeffrey Allard to Felix L. Santana Jr., 0 Boston Road, $320,000.

MONTAGUE

Laurie Ring Kristiansen to Jesse Berry and Stephanie L. Sini, 12 Wentworth Ave., $267,800.

Gordon R. Waite to Helen Kershaw

and Matthew Wisniewski, 16 Massa soit St., $209,500.

Tammy Jean Grigsby to Malia Homebuyers LLC, 106 L Street, $145,000.

Amy E. Lipkowitz and Daniel E. Lipkowitz to David Bennett, Lori Bennett and Lauren Obregon, 64 Old Stage Road, $525,000.

MONTGOMERY

JPMorgan Chase Bank to Eva Anna Yusenko, 2 Old House Road, $52,000.

NEW SALEM

Debra A. Eastman and Miles E. Eastman to Blast-Tech Inc., Daniel Shays Highway, $40,000.

Brendan Kuntz, trustee of the September 7th Living Trust, to Angelique J. Hartman and Ross K. Hartman, 17 Whitaker Road, $95,000.

Christy L. Coolidge to Jared John Duval, 11 Coolidge Drive, $290,000.

NORTHAMPTON

American Legion Post 28 Inc., and American Legion Post #28 Home Inc., to Nu-Way Homes Inc., Riverside Drive and Lonsdale Street, $125,000.

Elita Baker to Therese Russo, 46 Evergreen Road, $210,000.

Karen M. LaPlante and Royal W. LaPlante to Lawrence Bryce LaPlan te, 335 Brookside Circle, $225,000.

Lynn L. Wagman to Christopher L. Jetton and Adrian G. Kudler, 9 Park St., $823,000.

Brian Adams and Edith M. Phippen to Paul Weinberg and Mary Fago, 9 Hayward Road, $575,000.

Laurie J. Schimmelfing, trustee, Douglas M. Johnston, trustee, Philip R & Mary H. Johnston Trust, Laurie J. Schimmelfing, Philip R. Mary H. Johnston Trust, Laurie J. Schimmelf ing, personal representative, Kathyrn L. Johnston, estate, Douglas M. Johnston, David H. Johnston, Philip R. Johnston, Akeen Johnston, Adia C. Johnston and Philip R. Mary H. Johnston Trust to Adia C. Johnston, 186 Jackson St., $146,000.

Sullivan Real Estate LLC, to Sam Pranger Silvaine and Margaret MacLeod, 589 Florence Road, $325,000.

Nu-Way Homes Inc., to Stella Co nyer and Dani Conyer, 10 Sherman Ave., $729,900.

Nathan E. Kasper to Angela M. Clark, 46 Evergreen Road, $245,000.

Donald G. Andrew and Sandra W. Andrew to Sandra W. Andrew, trust ee, Donald G. Andrew, trustee, and Sandra W. Andrew Revocable Trust,

Deeds

205 Fairway Village and Spring Street, $100.

Donald G. Andrew, Sandra Wyner Andrew and Sandra W. Andrew to Sandon Holdings LLC, 129A Round Hill Road, $100.

Donald G. Andrew and Sandra W. Andrew to Sandon Holdings LLC, 127-163 Round Hill Road, $100.

Jon Ross and Erika Ross to Nathan E. Kasper, 4C Center Court, $275,000.

NORTHFIELD

Deborah S. Giard to John Kalas and Margaret Kalas, 20 Riverview Drive, $310,000.

Gary Rucker and Jennifer A. Tufts to Carly Skorupa and Sergei Skorupa, 99 Bennett Brook Road, $535,000.

ORANGE

Cheryl Levesque, personal represen tative of the Estate of Susan M. Piro, to Kim Janey and Kimesha Janey, trustees of the Family Legacy Trust, 236 Tully Road, $565,000.

Kelly M. Harris and Laurence E. Harris to Frances De Luca Hadsel, 53 Dewey Conrad Ave., $205,000.

Stephen P. Johnson to Carmen Mou zon and Taylor M. Pauls, trustees of Backlove Collective Trust, 180 Athol Road, $293,000.

Donald S. Foster II, to Daniel Ste vens, 257 S. Main St., $325,000.

James E. Gallagher to Paige Milk man and Robert Milkman Jr., “aka” Robert Milkman, 25 West Myrtle St., $232,000.

PALMER

Daniel P. Belanger II, to Gerald D. Coia and Eileen F. Coia, 1012 Hillside Drive, Lot 1, $8,500.

Donna Bergeron, executrix, John S. Sakowski, estate, John Stanley Sa kowski, estate, and David St. John, administrator, to Greg Ambrose, 405 Shearer St., $500,000.

Dorothy M. Raymond to Kristen A. Coia, 19 Sibley St., $240,000.

PLAINFIELD

Judith R. Aparo, Beth S. Stomberg and Beth Stomberg to Ronda S. Rockett, Hawley Street, $86,666.

ROWE

Judith Robinson, personal repre sentative of the Estate of Robert Crocker Van Der Maaten, to Mat thew C. Stine and Sarah G. Stine, 32 Shippee Road, $475,000.

SHUTESBURY

Greenfield Savings Bank, trustee of Lisa Saunders Revocable Trust, to Emily B. Longcope and Nathaniel C. Longcope, 71 Town Farm Road, $425,000.

SOUTH HADLEY

French Property Management LLC, to Chiara Leporati, 15 Lamb St., $330,000.

Priscilla White Cole to David Farn sworth and Vanessa Farnsworth, 2 Birch Hill Road, $495,000.

Demers Family Realty LLC, to LNT Properties LLC, 2078 Memorial Drive, $450,000.

Timothy J. Luce and Melissa A. Luce to Maggie Hwang, 90 Woodbridge St., $529,850.

Michelle N. Theroux to Beth Ashley Markens and Beth A. Markens, 259 Lathrop St., $428,000.

SOUTHAMPTON

Edward James Britt, personal representative, and Kenneth R. Britt, estate, to James C. Pascoe and Catherine G. Pascoe, 3 Rattle Hill Road, $205,000.

William F. Vanwagner, trustee, Deb bie L. Murray, trustee, and William F. Vanwagner & Debbie L. Murray Living Trust to William F. Vanwagner and Debbie L. Murray, 37 Montgom ery Road, $100.

SOUTHWICK

Nancy C. Godbout, conservator, and June E. Ligenza to Michael Werman and Stephen Werman, 44 Birch wood Road, $182,500.

Steven Tencati and Lorie A. Tencati to Nicholas Anthony and Sidney Leigh Anthony, 114 South Loomis St., $380,000.

Susan A. Hupfer to Anatoliy Ovdi ychuk and Galyna Ovdiychuk, 19 Foster Road, $60,000.

VIP Homes & Associates LLC, to Oleg Kulyak, Off Hillside Road, $285,000.

Yvon J. Vermette and Denise I. Vermette to Erin Vermette, 83 Mort Vining Road, $240,000.

SPRINGFIELD

Alfredo Improta, trustee, and Bobo Realty Trust, trustee of, to Grecia Fleury Andrews, 70 Temple St., Unit 4, $80,000.

Bianca F. Maynard-Williams and Presley Williams to Tanisha Salmon, 119 Revere St., $315,000.

Blossom A. Williams to Luz Evelyn Navarro Melendez, 21 Ashley St., $210,000.

Brittney Marie Gonzalez to Elita J. Baker, 43 Sedgewick St., $280,000.

Carriage Funeral Holdings Inc., to Milestone Funeral Services Of Massachusetts LLC, 196-200 Main St., $259,000.

Chan Lin to Louis Dejesus, 216 Middlesex St., $245,000.

Confesora Mota to Brittney Gonza lez, 161 Wollaston St., $340,000.

Craig A. Burger to Matthew Adam Tresch, 80 Slumber Lane, $226,000.

DFG Property Group LLC, to Mau rice Mattis and Veronica Coxe, 12 Ladd St., $240,000.

Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Targaryen Realty Trust, trustee of, to Cristian D. Rodriguez, 21 Vann St., $300,000.

Hector Rivera and Sheila Rivera to Heather Arthur and Linda Osei, 35 Laurence St., $350,000.

Hedge Hog Industries Corp., to Martin Vasquez and Ana Lantigua, 201 Walnut St., $210,000.

James B. Morrissey Jr., trustee, John Swift, trustee, and Springfield Ventures Realty Trust, trustee of, to Sandra M. Lemus Ochoa, 20 Clifton Ave., $225,000.

Jillian E. McLeod to Leonardo Toro Otalvaro, 20 Northumberland St., $179,900.

JJJ17 LLC, to Maryellen Culver, 25 Greene Place, $235,000.

Jonathan W. Driscoll and Jonathan William Driscoll to Norberto Ramos and Cindy Daisy Torres, 55 Thornfell St., $233,000.

Jose Perez to Marisol Rivera, 1037 Carew St., $215,000.

Jose R. Ortiz to Daniel Galarza Gon zalez and Jessica Diaz Melendez, 95-97 Lebanon St., $315,000.

Jose R. Vasquez to Jose M. Mercedes, 459-461 Carew St., $240,000.

Kaitlyn McLaughlin to Ermelin da Cardona, 84 Northway Drive, $307,000.

Luis M. Terrero-Calderon to Ri cangelo Faour, 28-30 Malden St., $310,000.

Maritza Rivera and Jose A. Rodri guez to Alexier Collazo, 306 Arnold Ave., $349,500.

Marjorie Williams, representative, Gladys R. Cuffie, estate, and Gladys Cuffie, estate, to Elite Properties LLC, 137 Massachusetts Ave., $190,000.

Mark A. Noto to Anastasia Bedinelli, 87 Feltham Road, $265,000.

Martin Vasquez and Ana Lantigua to Home City Development Inc., 385387 Franklin St., $280,000.

MS Homes LLC, to Marian S. Nunez Martinez, 226 Allen St., $225,000.

Natanael Crespo to Daniel Dones, 100-102 Newfield Road, $344,500.

Przemyslaw Stelmach and Klaudia Z. Czerwinska to Monica Jaed Ra hall, 70 Gary Road, $251,000.

Round Two LLC, to Mishel Ahuatl, 23 Parkwood St., $325,000.

Shannon M. L. Burk and Shannon M. L. Lemieux to Riley Pontz, 989 Worcester St., $235,000.

Suzanne Ona Stucenski, represen tative, and Sandra Ona Freeman, estate, to Elizabeth A. Lane, 37 Craig St., $317,000.

Tadeuz J. Chrostowski and Marzena Chrostowki to Ellison Reyes, 65 Pinta Circle, $296,000.

Tina Lebeau-Cretella to Narcissa Escano, 34 Sumner Ave., Unit 216, $164,000.

Victor L. Martinez to Handyflippers Inc., 52-56 Loring St., $265,000.

Wells Fargo Bank to Diversified Investment International LLC, 54 Washington Road, $267,000.

SUNDERLAND

Marilyn J. Kolodziej and Peter J. Kolodziej, trustees of the Peter and Marilyn Kolodziej Living Trust, to Kestrel Land Trust Inc., Russell Hill Road, $10,800.

WARE

Ware Housing Cooperative Inc., to Thomas Abel, 13-15 Cherry St., $100.

Thomas Abel to Manomednet LLC, 13-15 Cherry St., $35,000.

Manomednet LLC, to Felix L. Santa na Jr., 13-15 Cherry St., $120,000.

John J. Pilch and Lucille J. Pilch to John R. Pilch, 3 Beaver Lake Road, $100.

Michael A. Midura, trustee, Mary L. Midura, trustee, and Midura Family Trust to Adam J. Senuta, 1-3 Laurel Drive, $315,000.

WENDELL

Tracey Marie Forest and Robbie M. Leppzer, “aka” Robert M. Leppzer, “aka” Robbie Leppzer, to David J. O’Neill, Bancroft R. Poor and Henry Woolsey, trustees of the Whetstone Wood Trust Fund, 38 Rush Road, $220,000.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Alexander Walker-Ray, represen tative, and Lester S. Walker-Ray, estate, to West Co Investments LLC, 203 Wolcott Ave., $185,000.

Dora I. Chavez Saravia to Seth N. Torres-Soto and Luisa Soto, 92 Garden St., $265,000.

Golden Gorillas LLC, to Alexander J. Ablianitis and Erica R. Lapointe, 31 Silver St., $300,000.

Jordan L. McConaha, Jordan L. Marshall and Andrew McConaha to Connor Bryant and Natalie Patruno, 1211 Piper Road, $317,500.

Kyle Felsentreger to Kathryn Felsentreger, 1002 Amostown Road, $120,000.

Marlene I. Lopez to Christopher Steven Whelihan, 74 Smyrna St., $275,000.

Pah Properties LLC, to Victor Sinig ur, 53 Clyde Ave., $275,000.

S & K Properties LLC, to Aga Realty LLC, Norman St., $220,000.

Simon J. Brighenti Jr., and Maria R. Brighenti to Husam Noury, 107 Galaska St., $430,000.

71-75 Spring Street Realty Trust, trustee of, Lawrence A. Maiolo, trustee, and Debra A. Perotti-Maiolo, trustee, to Eduard Yanyuk, 71-75 Spring St., $350,000.

Wesley R. Desousa, representative, and Colleen Megan Desousa, estate, to Regina Burns, 431 Rogers Ave., $335,000.

WESTFIELD

Anthony T. Nomakeo and Maureen Nomakeo to Kyle J. Beauregard, 14 Woodsong Road, $484,000.

John D. Pumphrey and Denise L. Pumphrey to Amanda Lowe and Constance Black-Gold, 2 Bristol St., $250,000.

Stephen E. Schnopp and Candida L. Schnopp to Ronald Rudolph Musterait, 61 Plantation Circle, $400,000.

William E. Warren to Richard A. Warren, 1065 Granville Road, $224,300.

WILBRAHAM

Jan F. Binda, Robert D. Follans bee and William Y. Follansbee to Nicholas R. Cafaro and Mallory E. Beauregard, 8 South Park Drive, $306,500.

Manomednet LLC, to Felix L. Santa na Jr., 3281 Boston Road, $130,000.

Naomi S. Noyes and Gregory M. Barnagian to Jessica L. Nowak, 13 Belli Drive, $280,000.

Richard M. Ramos and Patricia A. Ramos to Michael H. Thomes and Karen L. Thomes, 7 Belli Drive, $355,000.

Thomas Abel to Manomednet LLC, 3281 Boston Road, $35,000.

WILLIAMSBURG

Jeffrey Scott Penn, personal rep resentative, and Margaret Kathryn Sena Misner, estate, to Lance A. Kirley, trustee, Jacqueline Gray Leighton, trustee, and Abbott Gray Realty Trust, 73 Old Goshen Road, $475,000.

WORTHINGTON

Paul A. Strasburg, trustee, and Paul A. Strasburg Revocable Trust to Deborah A. Rocque, Kelly L. Auer and Kimberly A. Trust, 175 Patterson Road, West Street, Adams Road and Curtis Road, $600,000.

Home gift guide 2022

By Washington P ost Staff

GIFT-GIVING PRES ents a conundrum. Is it better to give something useful, such as a 112-bit screwdriver set, or something whimsi cal, such as a cat-sized iron throne? There is no right answer. That’s why our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, curated by Post reporters and edi tors, includes suggestions at both ends of the practicality spectrum.

These stylish and useful ideas — all under $100 — will cover your needs for house warming, hostess and home body gifts this year.

stainless steel bottle is the perfect way to take hydration (or a comforting hot drink) on the go. Available in multi ple colors.

Happy Birdwatcher Co.: HappySeed Boxes

$32-$72 — These birdseed mixes can be customized by Zip code to attract native species.

Buy one variety, or assort ments that cater to birders with more than one type of feeder.

champagne or wine.

Filtrum Home: Mush room Self Watering Glass

Hudson

Grace: Square Marble Monogram Cock tail Napkin Tray Set

$66 — The perfect host ess gift, this napkin holder comes with a set of 50 threeply paper cocktail napkins monogrammed in gray (it can be refilled with any 5.5-inch square napkins).

Hay: Sowden Bottle

$35-$40 (12 and 17 ounc es) — This sleek and colorful

Graf Lantz: MacBook Pro and Air Sleeve

$64 — Made of granite me rino wool with a snap-shut leather flap, this carrying case is a thoughtful gift for people who travel with their technology — whether on vacation or just to work.

Plant Kween: Terracotta Tabletop Planters $39-$49 — These hand some handmade terracotta planters would make a statement in any home. And they have a drainage hole and plate to capture excess water.

and dishwasher-safe.

Williams Sonoma: Coffee Scoop with Clip $14.95 — This stainless steel bag clip in a matte black finish doubles as a scoop to measure grounds. Pair it with a favorite bag of coffee for a more personal gift.

$19.99 — Take the guess work out of watering for your plant-loving friends with this lead-free glass mushroom that works in any planter. Pair it with a green friend, such as a holiday cactus.

corner deli, cut it down and put it in a small vase, or place flowers in little silver or gold julep cups around your home. If you’re short on time: Light a few scented candles, make a pitcher of cocktails and put on some music.

And when setting a table, they focus on layering: Start with a runner that provides a pop of color, add pine boughs, holly, candles and Libeco linen napkins.

• Break out your best

“We should remember the things that we love about how the holidays feel for the rest of the year,” Guzmán said.

That means opting for warm and low lighting, but it also means using the best

stuff now: the fine china dinnerware or antique silver platter inherited from a grandmother, or those mar tini glasses with the flecks of gold, or the decanter you’re always afraid that you’ll break. Try to become a little braver with those pieces, the couple said, and weave them into everyday use.

In their own collection — which favors furniture made of oak, brass and vegeta ble-tanned leather — they love when things live a life with them, getting better with age and taking on a lifeworn warmth.

“If you don’t pull it off the shelf and use it, what’s the point of having it?” Mitchell said. “You’re not living in a museum, and you shouldn’t be.”

This article originally ap peared in The New York Times.

MoMA: Curtain Cake Stand & Serving Bowl $58 — The simple elegance of this white magnesium por celain cake stand will elevate any baked goods. Flip it over for a serving bowl. It’s also microwave-

Java

JojoByJoda: Pink Wave Acrylic Vase

$42.99 — This whimsi cal vase will add a touch of Barbiecore to any home. Or, if hot pink isn’t your cup of tea, try another color. Toss in fresh flowers for the perfect hostess gift.

S’well: Ice Bucket and Tongs $49.99 — We love the warm wood grain finish on this 68-ounce condensation-free ice bucket with a stainless steel lid and matching tongs. It can also be used to chill

Happy seed boxes from Happy Birdwatcher Co. (MANDY LAMB)

Plant Kween terra cotta tabletop planters from West Elm. (WEST ELM PHOTO)

Curtain cake stand and serv ing bowl. (MOMA DESIGN STORE)

Sowden bottle from Hay. (SOWDEN BOTTLE FROM HAY)

two-in-one coffee spoon bag clip from Wil liams Sonoma. (WILLIAMS SONOMA)

Ice bucket and tongs. (COLORS COLLECTIVE)

Mushroom self-watering glass from Filtrum Home (ERICK TOSCO)

Pink acrylic vase from Jojo By Joda on Etsy. (ETSY / JOJOBYJODA)

Auctions

PUBLIC AUCTION

www.towneauction.com

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION

Friday, December 2, 2022

9:00 AM-SPRINGFIELD 347-349 Walnut St. a/k/a 349 Walnut St. 2 fam, 2850 sf liv area, 0.31 ac lot, 10 rm, 6 bdrm, 2F/2H bth, Hampden: Bk 15072, Pg 311 10:00 AM-CHICOPEE 116 Bostwick Lane sgl fam, 1,360 sf liv area, 0.23 ac lot, 6 rm, 3 bdrm, 2 bth, Hampden: Bk 12228, Pg 584

TERMS: Cashier’s or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder. NO CASH No personal checks will be accepted. Cashier/certified checks should be made out to whomever is going to bid at the auction. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C. 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851, Attorney for the Mortgagee. Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein.

NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 www.baystateauction.com MAAU#: 1029, 2624, 2959, 3039, 2573, 116, 2484, 3246, 2919, 3092, 3107, 0100030, 3099

32-34 Decatur Street at 11:00 A.M. Features:

184

King Street at 1:00 P.M.

Baths • • ±2,320 S/F of Total Living Area • Gas Hot Water Heat • • Full Basement • Vinyl Siding • • Zoned: R2/Residential • Map ID: 072950039 •

Features:

23-25

Ledyard Street at 2:00 P.M.

• 3-Story Three Family Style Home • ±5,500 S/F of Land • • Total of (15) Rooms w/ (6) Bedrooms & (3) Baths • • ±3,756 S/F of Total Living Area • Gas Steam Heat • • Full Basement • Vinyl Siding • • Zoned: R2/Residential • Map ID: 076370019 •

Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale

Bengal male kittens (2) $700./each. Call 802-323-2538

British short haired kittens (4) $500/ea. Text or call 413-824-5801

KITTENS (2) $195.00/each. Call 413-244-7901

Maine Coon (Mixed kitten?) Has "M’’ on forehead. $500/BO. Info. text or call 413-523-6002.

ModelTrainEquipment,Li-

LOVESEAT good condition Madres Plaid, $75.00/B.O. Call 413-782-4620

Snow Thrower, Husqvarba 24’’ like new $1,250. Chainsaw, $200. Call 413-967-5188

Acorn Stairlift, asking $600. Call 413-231-6944

Invacare semi auto single bed, $630. Power Hoyer lift, $1125. Tilt shower chair $1035. Fixed shower chair $315. 413-429-8317

Model

2022

Janome Memory Craft 6700 sewing mach with extension table & accessories, less than 1 year old, $2100 or make offer. Call 413-525-4746

LibraryofWWIIBooksfor sale,Aprox.400,all Hardcover, $300, call 413-739-8065 for details

AKCEnglishLabPupF. blackChunkyBlockHead $2,000;depof$1,000. Readytoreserve.Call 413-695-1809

Beagle Pups for sale. Ready to go. Vet checked. 1st set of shots, wormed, parents on site. Asking $600. 978-355-4685 or 413-813-1585

Black Exotic Yorkie male puppy, 1st shots, dewormed. Very tiny, parents on premises. $1,200. Call 413-777-3536 or 413-657-0960

English Springer Spaniel, Liver/white female, ready Dec. 1st. Vet checked, 1st shot. $1 500. 413-596-8190

FRENCH BULL DOG PUPPIES Parents on premises $3500 to $4500/each. Call 413-478-0763

Golden Retriever puppies, dad is chocolate Labradore. 7 females, each $1,500, 3 males, each $1,300. Call or text 413-309-1747

Golden Retrievers Puppies, 1st shots & dewormed. $850. 3 Males Call 802-895-2784

BASEBALL,

Huge array of professional percussion equipment. Sticks, drums, mallets, cymbols, guitars, Peavey speaker, 2 amps, Bose speakers, turn-table, CD changer, Castanets, bells & 3 triangles, etc. Call for appointment to see 413-562-4649.

GAZEBO

Governor

Lowrey Royale Organ, beaut., walnut finish, incl. Tufted bench, cost $60K, ask. $2 025. 413-519-8108

ShowgunMountainBike,7 speed,24’’frame,blue& white, used twice, paid $276.00havereceipt,asking $175.00. 413-537-7306

White Kenmore Refrigerator, side by side, perf. cond., 30x36x69H. $400. Call 413-782-7956

Patriots leather Carl Banks coat, XL (new zipper) pictures avail. Great shape, $100.00. Call 413-313-3658

MORTGAGEES’ REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS TO BE SOLD ON THEIR RESPECTIVE PREMISE WEDNESDAY NOV. 30, 2022

1:00 PMLONGMEADOW, MA 36 BELLECLAIRE AVENUEDEPOSIT $5,000

4:00 PM - CHICOPEE, MA 58 SILVIN ROADDEPOSIT $5,000

THURSDAY DEC. 1, 2022

2:00 PMHUNTINGTON, MA 7 BASKET STREETDEPOSIT $5,000

3:00 PM - HATFIELD, MA 22 BRIDGE STREETDEPOSIT $5,000

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