CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) July 2012

Landscape Innovator 3: Spaulding Landscape Architects, LLC

Photographs by Brad Spaulding,

Imaginative design on a small Greenwich property successfully blends additional parking with an in-town garden

Innovation in Design Awards Video Channel

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Exclusive video highlights from the Innovation in Design Awards

Meet the 2012 CTC&G IDA Winners

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Deeds and Dont’s

Diane di Costanzo,

With innovation as the theme of this issue, we went shopping for listings that were built or renovated in ingenious ways. And we found them.

The 2012 Designer House Tour “Celebrating The Art of Living” and media sponsor Connecticut Cottages & Gardens held a breakfast presentation by major designer and style-force, Jeffrey Bilhuber. Tours of homes in Southport, Fairfield and Westport took place throughout the day.

New Products and Styles that are Heating Up this Summer

Ann Loynd Burton,

Indulge this season in new and exciting products for your home and beyond.

Under the Stars

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Families for Greenwich Hospital and media sponsor CTC&G held an evening Under the Stars in July to benefit the Pediatric Department and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Greenwich Hospital.

What’s Poppin?

Alexa Stevenson,

Pop-up shops are the reigning darlings of the retail industry. They are an inexpensive way for brands to generate buzz, and, for the consumer, a chance to buy something one might not usually have access to.

Builder Recognition Innovator Winners

Lacey Henry,

Connecticut builders that you should know.

Revitalizing the Legacy of Lalique

Stacey Bewkes, Photographs Courtesy of Lalique,

Updating a luxury brand with strong ties to the past can be a challenging mission. But legendary crystal company Lalique is doing just that in a big way.

The New Amped-Up Gin & Tonic

Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave,

A gin and tonic is the very essence of summer. But in the past few years, several distilleries have been producing top-notch, small-batch gins that deserve a lot more than a splash of tonic.

Summertime Cocktails

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miller’s mojito 1 ¾ oz. Martin Miller’s Gin ¾ oz. Lime juice ¾ oz. Simple syrup 8 Mint leaves Mint sprigs for garnish Soda Muddle mint, lime juice and syrup in a high-ball glass. Fill with crushed ice. Add gin.…

2012 Trade Secrets

Photographs by Chris J. Rivera,

Connecticut Cottages & Gardens sponsored the 2012 Trade Secrets event benefiting Women’s Support Services. The two-day event featured an antique and rare plant sale, as well as a unique garden tour showcasing four gardens.

Meet Our 2012 IDA Judges

Photographs by Neil Landino Jr.,

IDA judges suggest which creative outlets spark the most innovative ideas.

Designers You Should Know

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Introducing a few of the most talented and successful designers who have an eye for creating interiors that reflect your personal style.

Architecture Winner: Joeb Moore + Partners, Architects, LLC

Photographs by Durston Saylor,

Through a unified design concept, the architect successfully transforms a 1950s brick Colonial into a simple, functional and exquisitely beautiful home

Architecture Innovator Winners

Eva Hagberg,

Contemporary to classic architecture dominates the landscape in Connecticut.

Architecture Innovator 3: Austin Patterson Disston Architects

Photographs by Michael Biondo, Photographs by Jess McNamara,

From the exterior through the interior, the architect created a perfect marriage of formal and informal

Architecture Innovator 2: Nautilus Architects

Photographs by Devon Perkins,

By working around established oak trees and using the existing footprint, the architect created a new home that soars into the tree tops

Valerie Wilson Travels Celebrates 30 Years

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Founder, Chairman and CEO, Valerie Ann Wilson and Co-Presidents, Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg and Kimberly Wilson Wetty, hosted a Cocktail Reception and Travel Fest celebrating their 30th Anniversary.

Vacationing for the Modern Explorer

Sharon King Hoge,

One of the seven natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls in Zambia, is a destination for adventurous sightseers, who are lured by its attractions, activities and luxury lodgings.

Hidden Garden Tour

Photographs by Chris J. Rivera,

Westport Historical Society and media sponsor Connecticut Cottages & Gardens celebrated the 21st Annual Hidden Garden Tour with a Toast the Tour cocktail reception in a beautiful barn at a private Westport home.