GLASS ACT | Eric Markow and Thom Norris’s colorful creations of woven glass are the ultimate home accessory. Markow & Norris, available at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue, (212) 826-8900, wovenglass.com.
BOTANICAL BEAUTY | Pergola’s uncommon collection includes decorative elements for both inside and out. A network of local artisans, combined with far-reaching antiques sources, brings texture and interest to the harmonious mix. Not your typical garden variety shop, Pergola also offers a surprising selection of plants, preserved botanicals, and special finds for the naturally curious. 7 East Shore Road, New Preston, (860) 868-4769, pergolahome.com.
SUITE MATES | Garnet Hill, dedicated to providing consumers with the finest quality home decor for over 30 years, has now teamed up with Lilly Pulitzer and Eileen Fisher to create two beautiful bedding collections. Whether you prefer the splashy prints and bold colors of Pulitzer or the natural hues and easy elegance of Fisher, you’re sure to find the perfect linens. 279 Main Street, Franconia, NH, (603) 823-5917, garnethill.com.
THIS JUST IN | Waterworks has always been one of my favorite showrooms and with two new collections it’s looking especially sensational. The Henry collection offers an array of fittings and shower systems, and Grove Brickworks features a unique brick-glazing method. 60 Backus Avenue, Danbury, (800) 899-6757 and 23 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 869-7766, waterworks.com.
BUCK THE TREND | Owner Deborah Buck’s carefully curated selection of art and antiques is one of the finest examples of design from the 19th century to the present. More like a salon than a store, the selection at Buck House is eclectic and timely, and it’s so much fun to shop there. Check it out and chances are you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. 1318 Madison Avenue, NYC, (212) 828-3123, buckhouse.biz.
MAGNIFICENT MIX | Dawn Hill Antiques houses a unique selection of handpicked Rococo and Gustavian period furniture and clocks with original painted surfaces, and a huge selection of Swedish treasures from the 18th and 19th centuries. 11 Main Street, New Preston, (860) 868-0066, dawnhillantiques.com.
This article appears in the February 2011 issue of Cottages & Gardens.