GALLERY An Enchanting Wilton Colonial Evolves to Meet Changing Needs and Expanding Passions
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1/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenThe location of the rug-hooking room makes it feel like a tree house in warm-weather months.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenThe location of the rug-hooking room makes it feel like a tree house in warm-weather months.
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2/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenJane Bescherer’s hooked rugs are delightful works of art.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenJane Bescherer’s hooked rugs are delightful works of art.
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3/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John Gruen“The wall of fabrics does all the talking,” says architect Mark Finlay about the straightforward design of the rug-hooking room. “It’s really a workroom.” The homeowner, whose handiwork warms the white oak floor by Phoenix Flooring, has views to her garden while she works. Windows are by Marvin and doors are Classic Door Supply.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John Gruen“The wall of fabrics does all the talking,” says architect Mark Finlay about the straightforward design of the rug-hooking room. “It’s really a workroom.” The homeowner, whose handiwork warms the white oak floor by Phoenix Flooring, has views to her garden while she works. Windows are by Marvin and doors are Classic Door Supply.
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4/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenThe exterior of the addition is a combination of vertical painted pine siding and stacked stone. Roofing by Red Cedar Shingles.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenThe exterior of the addition is a combination of vertical painted pine siding and stacked stone. Roofing by Red Cedar Shingles.
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5/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenA chair covered in an old army blanket with a wood seat by Hoffman & Woodward sits in front of an antique hutch.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenA chair covered in an old army blanket with a wood seat by Hoffman & Woodward sits in front of an antique hutch.
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6/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenA circular brick patio by Mark Finlay is defined by hostas and other greenery and provides a tranquil space for outdoor dining.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenA circular brick patio by Mark Finlay is defined by hostas and other greenery and provides a tranquil space for outdoor dining.
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7/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenA freestanding door is the whimsical entry to the hot tub.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenA freestanding door is the whimsical entry to the hot tub.
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8/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenA hooked rug by the owner hangs above a spotted desk by Hoffman & Woodward.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenA hooked rug by the owner hangs above a spotted desk by Hoffman & Woodward.
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9/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenPastoral settings are among the themes the homeowner explores with her hooked rugs.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenPastoral settings are among the themes the homeowner explores with her hooked rugs.
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10/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenAn old farm table is the centerpiece in the kitchen, where plates and porcelain by Mara Superior top the cabinets.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenAn old farm table is the centerpiece in the kitchen, where plates and porcelain by Mara Superior top the cabinets.
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11/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenStone walls and an abundance of trees first attracted the Bescherers to the two-acre property.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenStone walls and an abundance of trees first attracted the Bescherers to the two-acre property.
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12/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenStone pathways invite visitors to explore the gardens.
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13/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenArchitect Mark Finlay managed to preserve the pine trees so rooms would be nestled in greenery. Lamp post is handmade by Gates Moorey .By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenArchitect Mark Finlay managed to preserve the pine trees so rooms would be nestled in greenery. Lamp post is handmade by Gates Moorey .
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14/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenA trio of metal four-poster beds creates the perfect backdrop for overnights in the sleeping loft. Carved Scandinavian-style brackets are a nod to the homeowner’s Danish roots.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenA trio of metal four-poster beds creates the perfect backdrop for overnights in the sleeping loft. Carved Scandinavian-style brackets are a nod to the homeowner’s Danish roots.
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15/15By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenThe homeowners’granddaughter enlivened the powder room with a mural of the property. Bathroom fixtures are through Waterworks.By Mindy Pantiel | Photography by John GruenThe homeowners’granddaughter enlivened the powder room with a mural of the property. Bathroom fixtures are through Waterworks.
This article appears in the March 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).