CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) December 2015

13 Pinterest-Approved Handmade Holiday Wreaths

Photographs by Chichi Ubiña,

Local artisans offer a non-traditional take on one of the season's most beloved embellishments.

Our Annual List of Gift-Worthy Homes, Including one of the Most Expensive Listings in CT

Diane di Costanzo,

While good things come in small packages—diamonds, French bulldogs, the new Alfa Romeo Giulia—we decided to go big for our annual list of gift-worthy homes.

A Collection of Connecticut Winter Scenes By Area Photographers

Site Staff,

The enduring beauty of Robert Frost’s famous poem, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," inspired this collection of Connecticut winter scenes by area photographers.

Three Fabulously Delicious Tablescapes to Inspire Your Wildest Holiday Ever

Catriona Branca, Photographs by Miki Duisterhof,

The creative team at Watson’s Catering & Events imagines a holiday season like none other.

Step Inside a Victorian Christmas Wonderland

Jamie Marshall, Photographs by George Ross,

Christmas rings in loud and clear throughout every inch of Beth duPont’s Rowayton home.

Two Passive Home Properties Are Now for Sale in Stamford

Diane di Costanzo,

Passive homebuilding was all the buzz this year after the White House announced its Passive House Initiative.

Five Accessories with a Natural Touch

Isabelle Kellogg,

Leather, wood, amber and coral make for earthly daytime delights.

Six Gift Ideas for the Cocktail Lover on Your List

Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave,

When season’s greetings call for gift giving, these six sippers deliver a treat for any taste.

Holiday Hostess Gifts That Glitter in Gold

Christopher Lombardo, Ann Loynd Burton, Photographs by Claire Ingram,

Be the favorite guest with these chic finds.

The Shade Store Celebrates the American Narrative Issue

Photographs by Neil Landino Jr.,

C&G Media Group Editorial Director D.J. Carey unveiled the CTC&G November “American Narrative” issue at the Shade Store in Westport.

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum's Inaugural Gala

Photographs by Sarah Grote,

CTC&G was the proud media sponsor for the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s inaugural gala.

Klaff's Silent Auction Benefitting Gynecologic Cancer Research

Photographs by Regina Baena Madwed,

Klaff's hosted its annual silent auction to help fund support services and research for gynecologic cancer.

Cutting Edge Objects to Buy and Love

Meet Event-Planning Guru Meg Critchell

Sharon King Hoge,

Meg Critchell spent her childhood on a New Jersey tree farm, and now this former Morgan Library event planner is in demand to festoon people’s homes for the holidays.