Bring out the trimmings, the lights and the memories
Whether it’s a two-foot coffee table tree, minimally decorated, or an aromatic spruce that nearly touches the ceiling, there’s exciting anticipation when tree trimming time comes ’round. At Karen and Ian Tesar’s house in Wilton, the tree is at the heart of a holiday reunion with family and friends. Karen recalls: “When the children were...
Holiday decorating
Holiday visitors to the Ridgefield home of Mary and Tom McInerney are greeted by some 50 red ornaments of varying sizes hanging from the ceiling of the deep porch across the front of the former carriage house, accented with white lights, green topiaries and assorted characters sitting on the child-size benches. “It’s kind of a...
Home Reimagined
Beth DeTullio and Julie Mitaro started Centsible Designs in New Canaan in 2009, working with clients throughout Fairfield County. “We target a mid-point market by having transparent, hourly fees with no minimum commitment — creating a high-end look on less than a high-end budget,” Beth says, noting that they also have plenty of experience with...
HomePlanner
Guild of Artists ‘Festive Home’ Friday, Nov. 16 through Dec. 23, 11 to 5, Wednesday, through Sunday, Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield: Annual showcase of local designers and member artwork in holiday vignettes, along with merchandise; www.rgoa.org. Craft Westport Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17-18, 10 to 6, 10 to 5, Staples High...
“Let’s pretend this never happened…”
Gina B.: My daughter broke her elbow the day before Thanksgiving, and we were in the hospital most of the night. We had offered to bring two turkeys to someone’s house for Thanksgiving Dinner, so when we got home from the hospital, completely exhausted, we had to start cooking. Once the turkeys were cooked, I...
HomeBriefs
Showroom grand opening Design Builders and Remodeling Inc. is celebrating the opening of its new design center and showroom with a two-day open house at its location, 904 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield, Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 19-20, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees will be treated to free Tom-Tom’s pumpkin pie. “We look forward...
Next month’s Home: A new, larger format
Next month’s Home will have a new format featuring bigger pages, new features and an upgraded online presence. The size will change from 10-7/8 inches by 11 inches to 11-3/8 inches by 17 inches, a 62% increase per page. New features will include a Do-it-Yourself and Don’t-Do-it-Yourself feature, a before and after renovation project, a...
Vintage dust
Our house on Rusty Hinge Road is nothing if not reliable for its creaky floors and arctic drafts, typical to a house of its vintage and locale. And we have spent years attending to the various weatherizing needs our New England environment requires. So, adjusting to our new life in the Arizona desert has been...
London Joiners of Pound Ridge
A meticulously restored 1882 French scrimshaw-ivory and ebony desk now on display at The Breakers in Newport, R. I. … a tortoise-shell quilted mahogany case-on-chest featuring the world’s rarest wood … a Burmese teak “America’s Table” inlaid with Nigerian ebony … a Chiquibul quilted mahogany table with tortoise shell veining and verdigris base. These are...
True North Cabinets
When it comes to kitchen renovation, the possibilities are endless. With such a vast array of choices available, making the right selections can be difficult. Ken and Louise Pascal, the owners of True North Cabinets, a boutique kitchen- design firm, spend lots of time with their clients, helping them narrow their choices. “We create highly...
Darien Design Center
Having grown up the child of a business owner (my father, now a retired pharmacist, owned a small drugstore that my brother and I worked in from the time we were about five years old), I can’t help but prefer family-owned establishments, particularly those with extensive histories. I love to hear the owners explain how...
No mess, no stress
Some people are naturally neat and organized. Their desks are spotless, closets are tidy and books are aligned perfectly on the shelves. For those who are challenged by clutter and chaos, though, help is available. Perhaps this is the year to commit to making changes that would positively impact the outward appearances of one’s home...
