Built for Outdoor Living
Create your own outdoor oasis for every occasion
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1/9GARDEN FINERY | Crafted in chic English garden-structure style, the Stow Summerhouse is a perfect place to entertain or enjoy a sunny view sans UV rays. Fluted hardwood posts, solid brass fittings and “kingsland” finials speak to the building’s attention to detail. HSP Garden Buildings through Charlie Whitmore Gardens, Amagansett, NY, 631-267-3182, cwhitmoregardens.com,hspgardenbuildings.com.GARDEN FINERY | Crafted in chic English garden-structure style, the Stow Summerhouse is a perfect place to entertain or enjoy a sunny view sans UV rays. Fluted hardwood posts, solid brass fittings and “kingsland” finials speak to the building’s attention to detail. HSP Garden Buildings through Charlie Whitmore Gardens, Amagansett, NY, 631-267-3182, cwhitmoregardens.com,hspgardenbuildings.com.
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2/9NIGHT LIGHT | See your patio in a new light with fixtures from Troy Lighting Outdoor. Made of aluminum and available in a choice of finishes and glass inserts, the Dayton exterior sconce is offered in three sizes. $807, available through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, klaffs.com, troy-lighting.com.NIGHT LIGHT | See your patio in a new light with fixtures from Troy Lighting Outdoor. Made of aluminum and available in a choice of finishes and glass inserts, the Dayton exterior sconce is offered in three sizes. $807, available through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, klaffs.com, troy-lighting.com.
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3/9STEAK OUT | Weber’s Summit Grill Center has everything you need to throw the hottest barbeque. It’s decked out with a dual-ring side burner, tuck-away rotisserie system, smoker burner and sear-station burner. $4,999, available through Aitoro Appliances, Norwalk, 203-847-1445, aitoro.com, weber.com.STEAK OUT | Weber’s Summit Grill Center has everything you need to throw the hottest barbeque. It’s decked out with a dual-ring side burner, tuck-away rotisserie system, smoker burner and sear-station burner. $4,999, available through Aitoro Appliances, Norwalk, 203-847-1445, aitoro.com, weber.com.
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4/9POSH PICNIC | This luxe leather picnic tote brings equestrian style to any outdoor affair. Designed in collaboration with esteemed Virginia saddle maker Tad Coffin, the bag has a compartment for all of your dining-out needs. $560, Moore & Giles, 800-737-0169, mooreandgiles.com.POSH PICNIC | This luxe leather picnic tote brings equestrian style to any outdoor affair. Designed in collaboration with esteemed Virginia saddle maker Tad Coffin, the bag has a compartment for all of your dining-out needs. $560, Moore & Giles, 800-737-0169, mooreandgiles.com.
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5/9FIBER OPTICS | Dress your outdoor sanctuary with fabulous fabrics and bright trims suited to withstand the elements. Beacon Hill’s Outdoor Ikats collection offers this season’s hottest pattern in lush colors from bright and earthy red to rich blue and neutral gray. Through Robert Allen, DesignSourceCT, Hartford, 866-951-3145, designsourcect.com, D&D, 212-421-1200, robertallendesign.com. Outdoor trim from Link adds a fun twist to throws and cushions in three patterns and a multitude of colorways. Through Hines & Co. Showroom, D&D, 212-754-5880, linkdesignsolutions.com.FIBER OPTICS | Dress your outdoor sanctuary with fabulous fabrics and bright trims suited to withstand the elements. Beacon Hill’s Outdoor Ikats collection offers this season’s hottest pattern in lush colors from bright and earthy red to rich blue and neutral gray. Through Robert Allen, DesignSourceCT, Hartford, 866-951-3145, designsourcect.com, D&D, 212-421-1200, robertallendesign.com. Outdoor trim from Link adds a fun twist to throws and cushions in three patterns and a multitude of colorways. Through Hines & Co. Showroom, D&D, 212-754-5880, linkdesignsolutions.com.
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6/9CHILLED TO PERFECTION | Complete your outdoor kitchen with a True Professional Series undercounter refrigerator. It combines powerful performance and sleek styling that can withstand the weather. Available through REO Appliances, Norwalk, 203-838-7925, reoappliances.com, true-residential.com.CHILLED TO PERFECTION | Complete your outdoor kitchen with a True Professional Series undercounter refrigerator. It combines powerful performance and sleek styling that can withstand the weather. Available through REO Appliances, Norwalk, 203-838-7925, reoappliances.com, true-residential.com.
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7/9MOVIN’ ON UP | Luxury jeweler Sorab & Roshi is excited to be moving its Cross River store to Fairfield County. Designer Sorab Bouzarjomehri and co-owner Roshi Ameri say the new location will continue to focus on one-of-a-kind pieces that act as wearable art, like this Coral Chrysanthemum flower pin set in 18K gold, $23,000. Opening early May, 30 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, sorabandroshi.com.MOVIN’ ON UP | Luxury jeweler Sorab & Roshi is excited to be moving its Cross River store to Fairfield County. Designer Sorab Bouzarjomehri and co-owner Roshi Ameri say the new location will continue to focus on one-of-a-kind pieces that act as wearable art, like this Coral Chrysanthemum flower pin set in 18K gold, $23,000. Opening early May, 30 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, sorabandroshi.com.
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8/9SPICE OF LIFE | Grow tasty salad additions and enhance windowsill décor with the MICROgreens Grow Box. This spice kit includes Japanese Mibuna mustard, Shungiku chrysanthemum and Daikon radish. Grow Box, $40, Potting Shed Creations, Ltd., available through Dirt, Cos Cob, 203-661-4143, dirtfloral.com, pottingshedcreations.com.SPICE OF LIFE | Grow tasty salad additions and enhance windowsill décor with the MICROgreens Grow Box. This spice kit includes Japanese Mibuna mustard, Shungiku chrysanthemum and Daikon radish. Grow Box, $40, Potting Shed Creations, Ltd., available through Dirt, Cos Cob, 203-661-4143, dirtfloral.com, pottingshedcreations.com.
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9/9THROW DOWN | Lay out under the stars or cuddle up by the bonfire with Janus et Cie’s soft but durable indoor/outdoor throws. Chesapeake throw, $429, NYC, 212-752-1117, janusetcie.com, available through Mariani Gardens, Armonk, NY, 914-273-3083, marianigardens.com.THROW DOWN | Lay out under the stars or cuddle up by the bonfire with Janus et Cie’s soft but durable indoor/outdoor throws. Chesapeake throw, $429, NYC, 212-752-1117, janusetcie.com, available through Mariani Gardens, Armonk, NY, 914-273-3083, marianigardens.com.
This article appears in the May 2012 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).