CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) - January 2013

Savoir Beds

Sister magazine NYC&G, Savoir Beds and Knoll Luxe hosted a prelude cocktail party for Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s A Magical Evening fall gala.

Nielsen's Home for the Holidays

Nielsen’s Florist and CTC&G hosted Home for the Holidays Tablescapes at Nielsen’s. More than 200 guests were inspired by beautiful tablescapes created by designers and shopped for holiday gifts. All proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County

Inside stories behind area real estate

From a Madison waterfront to Don Imus' estate, we've got seven listings with kitchens that are, truly, the heart of the home. Come on in!

Antiques Appraisal Weekend

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum< and sponsor CTC&G held the 5th annual Antiques Appraisal Weekend featuring the most sought-after appraisers in Fairfield County.

Kitchen designer Chuck Wheelock crafts uniquely personalized kitchens

After joining forces with Mark Maidique in 2006, Chuck and Mark later opened their showroom in Old Greenwich. Wheelock Maidique will be launching new kitchen cabinetry style ranges this new year. Think modern Mediterranean.

Prepare a delicious cheese board paired with the perfect bubbly

Jason Donnelly, fromage expert from Murray's cheese shop, offered valuable insights into different cheeses. He showed us how to create a great board of chèvres.

CTC&G Designing Greenwich

CTC&G debuted its four-day art and design show, CTC&G Designing Greenwich, featuring modern antiques, mid-century objets, works on paper, bespoke fabrics, couture jewelry and a marketplace with accessible design.

Go beyond Bali with a visit to Lombok Island

Lombok is just 60 miles from Bali. Get there by ferry or a quick 20-minute flight. Lombok features central peaks ringed with woodland and white sandy beaches. Visitors can roam the museums and history exhibits in the low-key commercial center.

In The Kitchen

Here are some inspiring kitchen designs, accessories and cabinetry from the area’s top dealers.

Slice, dice and spice in style with chic kitchen accessories

Sparkle and pizzazz and bright hues make your kitchen more lively and sleek. Try a spout of color with Jonathan Adler’s cast-iron sinks in bold colors and shapes or top your counters with KitchenAid’s Artisan series 5-quart stand mixer.

Today’s trend in kitchens is going against the grain

All-white kitchens may never be a thing of the past, but lately we are seeing a shift in kitchen design. Stainless appliances are being wrapped in elegant wood in a range of colors as homeowners personalize the heart of the home to match the way they live

Surfaces: Old World

Indulge in marble and metallics reminiscent of the Gilded Age—your lords and ladies will be impressed

Surfaces: Transitional

Style your kitchen with a dash of traditional and a pinch of modern with these versatile in-betweeners

Surfaces: Contemporary

Stay ahead of the curve with the industry’s latest innovations, from suede surfacing to crocodile quartz

Surfaces: Rustic

Take a hint from Mother Nature with these bucolic surfaces that are more durable than they appear