CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) - January 2012

What Are the Features of the Best Kitchens?

How real kitchens were designed for the most usable space and great resale value.

The Baroness Recommends Right Bank Bordeaux

The soul of the right bank lies in these remarkable family wineries

NYC Escapes

Big Apple Weekend getaways

Designers Pick for Trade Resources for Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen and bath highlights from a tour of NYC's A&D Building

Historic Fairfield House Gets Fresh Face

Tucker Robbins and sister Claire Miner update historic Denemede

Food Wisdom from Chef Kieffer

We asked Artisan Chef Frederic Kieffer to share some insights and tips for preparing this menu, entertaining at home, and the importance of locally sourced foods.

Homes for the Holidays

Newcomers Club of New Canaan and media sponsor Connecticut Cottages & Gardens invited guests to a kickoff party to celebrate the Homes for the Holidays House Tour.

Pros and Cons of Antique Shopping Online

A best practices guide to shopping for antiques online

Local Getaways: Ski Vermont

Vermont’s green mountains are a snow-lovers paradise in our own backyard

Innovation in Design Awards Kickoff at Stark Carpet

Stark Carpet and Connecticut Cottages & Gardens held a cocktail reception in the Stark Norwalk Outlet Showroom to celebrate the 6th Annual Innovation in Design Awards (IDA) Call for Entries—and the start of the Stark Semi-Annual Sale.

Heart & Soul Food: A Winter Menu

Recipes from Chef Frederic Kieffer of Artisan Restaurant in Southport

9 Fabulous Kitchen Finds

Cookware, appliances and plumbing features chefs love.

Innovative Use of Metal in Kitchen Design

Are metallics the new white? Here, we take a look at four kitchens that have taken metals to a new level, plus a carefully curated collection of surfaces for even more kitchen inspiration.

Meet the Designer: Eric Cohler

Mix Master Eric Cohler's Approach to Kitchen Design

Winter Menu from Artisan in Southport

Veteran chef Frederic Kieffer shares his favorite meal to cook for friends