CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) June 2016

West Hartford's Elizabeth Park is a Must-See this Summer

Catriona Branca, Photographs by John Gruen, Photographs by Caryn B. Davis,

This year's blooming season promises to be better than ever.

8 Questions for Luxury Yacht Designers Clear Group International

Sharon King Hoge, Photographs by Melani Lust Photography,

Sustainable is the buzzword for the next generation of luxury yacht design.

11 Artisanal Bathroom Must-Haves

Produced by D.J. Carey, Produced by Christopher Lombardo,

These finds celebrate the artisans who created them.

9 Bathroom Must-Haves for Families

Produced by D.J. Carey, Produced by Christopher Lombardo,

These kid-friendly fixtures are fun and functional.

13 Must-Haves for a Spa-Like Bathroom

Produced by D.J. Carey, Produced by Christopher Lombardo,

These finds turn any bathroom into a luxurious retreat.

The Secret to Fruit-Filled Smashes, Spritzers and Sangrias

Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave, Photographs by Eliza Goldberg, Photographs by Thomas McGovern Photography,

In summer, the best bartenders scour produce markets in order to create fragrant, fruity libations.

A Grand Greenwich Estate with Unexpected Color

Jamie Marshall, Photographs by Ellen McDermott,

Lynn Morgan and James Doyle skillfully use a cheerful palette to take this estate from drab to fab — inside and out.

A Grand Greenwich Estate with Unexpected Color

Jamie Marshall, Photographs by Ellen McDermott,

Lynn Morgan and James Doyle skillfully use a cheerful palette to take this estate from drab to fab — inside and out.

This $6.495 Million Rowayton Home Offers Views Over Wilson Cove and Long Island Sound

Diane di Costanzo, Photographs Courtesy of William Raveis,

The Nantucket-style home was renovated and expanded with an open floor plan and access to expansive decks and terraces.

Inside a Connecticut Cottage with a Touch of California Cool

Alexa Stevenson, Photographs by Neil Landino Jr.,

Designer Hannah Childs and architect John Allee collaborated with their West Coast-transplant clients to achieve a cool California vibe in coastal Connecticut.

Inside a Connecticut Cottage with a Touch of California Cool

Alexa Stevenson, Photographs by Neil Landino Jr.,

Designer Hannah Childs and architect John Allee collaborated with their West Coast-transplant clients to achieve a cool California vibe in coastal Connecticut.

9 Water-Inspired Outdoor Fabrics for Summer

DJ Carey, Christopher Lombardo,

Summer's palette gets inspiration from the sea.

Highlights from the 2016 CTC&G IDAs

Site Staff,

The 10th annual CTC&G Innovation in Design Awards honored the top design talent in Connecticut as well as our 2016 CTC&G Innovator, Robert A.M. Stern.

Get Ready for Fun in the Sun with These 10 Design Finds

Christopher Lombardo,

Can't-miss options for summer!

9 Questions for Jill Platner and Peter Sallick on Their Collaboration for Waterworks

Sharon King Hoge,

The nature-inspired fixtures of Waterworks' Isla collection are the result of a collaboration between the high-end plumbing firm and a top jewelry designer.

Inside a Midcentury Gem in New Canaan by Architect Eliot Noyes

Diane di Costanzo, Photographs Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty,

Midcentury Modern fanatics are abuzz about this listing.

The Rustic Estate of the Late Edgar M. Bronfman Sr. Lists for $7.995 Million

Diane di Costanzo, Photographs Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty,

The 13-acre compound features a tennis court, barn and orchard.

This $7.9 Million Home Comes With its Own Lighthouse

Diane di Costanzo, Photographs Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty,

The property comes with co-ownership of the Saybrook-Breakwater Lighthouse.

Tour a Rustic Summer Home on the Shores of Lake Waramaug

Eva Hagberg Fisher, Photographs by Mick Hales,

The owners bought the house for the view and tasked architect Robert Dean and interior designer Bettina Routh with outfitting it for their vibrant lifestyle.

Tour a Rustic Summer Home on the Shores of Lake Waramaug

Eva Hagberg Fisher, Photographs by Mick Hales,

The owners bought the house for the view and tasked architect Robert Dean and interior designer Bettina Routh with outfitting it for their vibrant lifestyle.