The Kavookjian’s Maple Syrup
A New Canaan tradition brings family and friends together.
CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) - April 2013
French Flair in Design and Food Gives Martinique Its Edge
If you're a Francophile looking for beaches and vistas, upscale boutique hotels and Michelin-trained chefs, then let Martinique beguile all your senses.
Mimi Fong of Luminosus Designs creates a sophisticated look that still works for kids
When a former ex-pat family of four decided to put down roots in Greenwich, they called in designer Mimi Fong to bring them into the 21st century with style.
Mimi Fong of Luminosus Designs creates a sophisticated look that still works for kids Image Gallery
When a former ex-pat family of four decided to put down roots in Greenwich, they called in designer Mimi Fong to bring them into the 21st century with style.
Peruvian pisco bring exotic flair to the common cocktail
Recently, top shelf piscos have finally begun making a real play in the U.S. The Peruvian grape distillate so popular across Latin America can be rough around the edges. But the premium piscos have great nuanced depth.
Time for Lyme Gala
The Lyme Research Alliance held the "Time for Lyme" Gala to raise money to fund Lyme and other tick-borne disease research at university and medical institutions throughout the U.S. Yolanda Foster was honored with the Star Light Award and the team of research scientists Drs. Steven Schutzer, M.D., of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and Mark Eshoo, Ph.D., director, New Technology Department, Abbott Laboratories, received the Lauren F. Brooks Hope Award.
Ring's End
Ring’s End and CTC&G held an event featuring Hunter Douglas window treatments and Dash & Albert Rugs. Guests mingled and had the chance to speak with Ring’s End decorating experts.
Designer Warren Muller creates lighting sculpture born of a marriage between art and design
Calipers, wheels, wooden mallets, deer antlers, candy dishes, an entire Mini Cooper are among the objects Warren Muller assembles into fantastic, sculptural lighitng fixtures destined for museums, offices, restaurants and private homes.
Add unique appeal to every room with these beautiful designs
From classic botanical patterns to eclectic animal prints, uncover a room's visual interest with an array of eye-catching wallcoverings. Patterns from makers like Brunschwig & Fil's to Hermès have the perfect print to add the right amount of attraction to your space.
Inside stories behind area real estate deals
What comes to mind when you think of the ultimate family home? A kitchen with an island expansive enough for family dinners? An adjoining family room with a fireplace? Ensuite bedrooms for all? This month, we're featuring listings that have some or all of these amenities and so much more.
A trip to Scotland that delivers Old-World luxury and hands on adventure
A tour of Scotland aboard the elegant Royal Scotsman—the Orient Express train, allowed its passengers to take in the countryside while watching sheep-dotted meadows and sipping on afternoon tea and cocktails.
Step Inside a Martha's Vineyard Inspired Connecticut Home
Bobbi Stuart brings a tidal wave of crisp color and nautical detail to a Vineyard-inspired family home.
Double Launch
CTC&G celebrated the launch of the newly designed women’s department at Mitchells in conjunction with the launch of fairfieldcountess.com, a local connection to trends in fashion, home, food and beauty in Fairfield County.
Design Stops Connecticut
Cutting edge objects to buy & love
Step Inside a Martha's Vineyard Inspired Connecticut Home
Bobbi Stuart brings a tidal wave of crisp color and nautical detail to a Vineyard-inspired family home.
A taste of Downton Abbey right here in Litchfield County
The first annual Downton Abbey dinner took place at the beautiful Mayflower Inn right in Litchefield County. The night entailed a motivated group of Downton Abbey devotees, a grand country inn, and an Edwardian dinner menu and décor inspired by the hit Masterpiece sensation on PBS.
Maple-Walnut Corn Muffins
MAPLE-walnut corn muffins MAKES 12-14 MUFFINS TOPPING 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1/3 cup maple syrup MUFFIN MIXTURE 1 1/3 cups flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup of yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4-1/2…
The Kavookjian’s Maple Syrup
A New Canaan tradition brings family and friends together.
Maple Pecan Pie
MAPLE PECAN PIE 8-10 SLICES CRUST 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted cold butter, cut in small pieces 2 tablespoons ice water (more if needed) FILLING 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup maple syrup 3…
Decorate Your Child's Space with Functional Furniture and Fabric with Flair
Children's rooms should be colorful and vibrant and we've got the best products to achieve that perfect look. From Designer Paul Ocepek's crafted MoMa Clockphant (whimsical elephant clock) to cheerful Junior Jungle wallpaper by Jonathan Adler.
Decorate your child's space with functional furniture and fabric with flair Image Gallery
Children's rooms should be colorful and vibrant and we've got the best products to achieve that perfect look. From Designer Paul Ocepek's crafted MoMa Clockphant (whimsical elephant clock) to cheerful Junior Jungle wallpaper by Jonathan Adler.
Architect Jo Machinist keeps it minimal and lets the view play its part Image Gallery
When Deirdre Quinn and Kevin Bauer, co-founder of the New York fashion house Lafayette 148, set about renovating their weekend home in a small Rockland County hamlet, they had one objective in mind: maximizing the stunning views, inside and out.
A Wilton home is perfected for a family of five
Designer and 2009 CTC&G IDA winner Leslie May lives by her design philosophy that homeowners should live in every room in their home. May spends her time contributing to her Family Style blog which is dedicated to “making your nest elegant, chic and completely family cozy."
Inside Designer Alicia Orrick's New Canaan Home
A one-room redo sparks a complete home-design success story.
