The Music Man
If you’re not in the music business, you might not immediately recognize the name Joey Levine. You can be sure, however, that you are familiar with his work. The Queens native and Fairfield County resident is responsible for some of the catchiest, most famous songs and jingles, literally, in cathe world. He’s written and composed...
A stroke of genius: Paint finish helps make a kitchen family-friendly
Like a lot of homeowners, I keep a running slide show of dream kitchen photos in my head, periodically swapping out granite countertops for quartz, or tile flooring for wood. One photo that never changes, however, is the cabinets: they’re always a creamy white, Shaker style with old-fashioned brushed nickel hardware. Should the time come...
Bionutrient Gardening: The Cream of the Crop
Vegetables have attained an honored, near-sacramental position in the realm of healthful foods. It seems the green, leafy and the plump red produce stemming from a home garden is not only a source of pride, but the recommended method to assure a nutritious diet. Simply eating store-bought veggies doesn’t fill the bill, because data from...
Water Gardens: The dos and don’ts
People like to live by water. That’s why waterfront homes and resorts are so sought after. The next best thing to living on a lake or seaside is to enjoy the natural beauty of a pond, stream, or waterfall. When these natural elements are not forth coming, one can still enjoy the serenity and beauty...
HomeBriefs: May 2013
Plant sale Spring is in full bloom, and The Redding Garden Club is holding its annual plant sale this Saturday, May 11, from 9 to 1 on Redding’s Town Green. “In addition to finding top-quality plants, it’s a great chance to visit and share tips with other gardeners,” said plant sale chair Lynn Grant. There...
ABC of Wilton debuts home tour
On May 31, A Better Chance of Wilton (ABC) will host its first home tour, “Opening Our Hearts and Homes for ABC,” to benefit the organization from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Six distinctive homes in Wilton will be open to the public, including a recently constructed farmhouse with a surprisingly modern interior, an historic...
HomePersonality: Homes with Front Porches
111 High Ridge Avenue, Ridgefield, CT $1,999,000 Carissa McMahon, Coldwell Banker Moves, 203-442-4159 1 Hedgerow Common, Weston, CT $1,075,000 Barbara Babcock, The Riverside Realty Group, 203-246-6300 143 Gerdes Road, New Canaan, CT $1,249,000 Marsha Charles, Coldwell Banker Previews Int’l., 203-966-3737 x28 63 High Ridge Ave., Ridgefield, CT $3,700,000 Karla Murtaugh, Neumann Real Estate, 203-856-5534 34...
HomePlanner: May/June 2013
Mother’s Day floral arrangement in Greenwich May 9 Thursday, May 9, 10 am; Garden Education Center of Greenwich, 130 Bible St., Cos Cob. Fee applies; www.gecgreenwich.org, 203-869-9242. Carriage Barn juried exhibition Now through May 24, Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waveny Park, New Canaan; 203-972-1895, carriagebarn.org. Ballard Green...
The Recipe Box: “Mom’s Favorites” in honor of Mother’s Day
Send us your “June Celebrations and Special Occasions” recipes! Email us at home@acorn-online.com. We’re looking for recipes for summer weddings, graduations, Father’s Day, anniversaries, birthday parties, etc. Please be sure to include exact measurements and instructions, and a photo of your creation, if you have one. Waffles w/Homemade Lemon Sauce (Yields 8 to 10...
Gardening for beginners: Start off on the right foot
Each year, thousands of first-timers will join the millions of seasoned gardeners who already know the satisfaction of picking a perfect tomato at its peak, serving up salads from greens just grown right outside the back door, or harvesting home-grown peppers and specialty herbs never even seen at the grocery store. Most of us want...
Can pools and lawns cohabitate peacefully?
The backyard has become a go-to destination for warm weather recreation. As the “staycation” has grown in popularity, more effort has been put forth in making the backyard a place where all members of the household can enjoy themselves. That means merging interests into one space. A pool may be competing for acreage along with...
Powder Pouch makes removing beach sand a breeze, contributes to Storm Sandy relief
Any parent, grandparent or babysitter who has ever taken a child to the beach knows just how difficult to remove all of the sand from children’s – and adults’ – skin. Now Powder Pouch, a new product designed by a third generation beach family that was always looking for ways to brush beach sand off...
