New Canaan CARES Kitchen and Home Tour: 21st tour features intimate spaces with big personalities
by Kristin Selvala
on Apr 10, 2013 •
Seven New Canaan homeowners will open their doors to celebrate the 21stNew Canaan CARES Kitchen and Home Tour on Thursday, May 9. From multi-phase renovations to focused kitchen remodels, these homes showcase the latest in kitchen, home and interior design. Each house varies in style and setting, providing a unique and interesting experience for all...
Before and After: A New Canaan home grows up
by Lois Alcosser
on Mar 14, 2013 •
For nine years, 31 Highview Terrace, New Canaan, was an adequate home for the Mazabras family. As their four children, 12, 11, 10 and 7, started growing up, however, more space was needed. Dan Mazabras is himself the owner of “Odd Job Landscaping — Outdoor Designs of Distinction” in Darien. A look at his website...
Home Services of New Canaan
by Lisa Sullivan
on Mar 14, 2013 •
Every cloud has a silver lining. The glass is half full. Things happen for a reason. Cliches, maybe, but when a beloved walnut tree came down on a couple’s property four years ago, they were determined to make the best of a bad situation with the guidance of Derek Tacon, president of Home Services of...
Art Appreciation
by Lisa Sullivan
on Jan 28, 2013 •
Several years ago, a roofing contractor slipped a pre-printed postcard in our mailbox. “Hi,” the card read, “I was driving by your house recently and couldn’t help but notice that your roof is really starting to show its age,” or something to that effect. Naturally, the contractor would be happy to come out and...




