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

A New Wine in Town

Sagrantino wine, made from grapes unique to Umbria, is making a powerful statement.

Interior Designer Shawn Henderson Crafts the Perfect Weekend Retreat

Henderson turned a fully renovated early 1800s farmhouse into the ideal country counterpart to the homeowners’ ultra-modern full-time Manhattan digs.

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Henderson turned a fully renovated early 1800s farmhouse into the ideal country counterpart to the homeowners’ ultra-modern full-time Manhattan digs.

California Comfort Meets Elegant Design

Top designer Timothy Corrigan’s homes are both beautiful and livable.

Italian Inspiration in Hudson Valley

Beatrix Jones Farrand’s original garden design surrounds this 1910 Tuscan-style villa, which features 35 rooms and a stunning view.

Explore a Greenwich home with just the right touch of blue

When the owners of a large two-story Georgian in backcountry Greenwich decided it was time to downsize, they turned to James Schettino Architects and Lynn Morgan Design.

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When the owners of a large two-story Georgian in backcountry Greenwich decided it was time to downsize, they turned to James Schettino Architects and Lynn Morgan Design.

Light It Up

The bright designs by The Urban Electric Co. craftsmen are handmade and original.

Inside Stories Behind Connecticut Real Estate Deals

This month we cover homes that satisfy the need to nest, from romantic fireplaces and kitchens made for Sunday-night suppers to sumptuous master suites. Check them out.

Under the Stars

The Greenwich Hospital and sponsor CTC&G held its annual fundraising event Under the Stars, benefitting children’s health at the hospital.

These Mar Silver interiors boast luxe layers of textures and neutrals

The inside of this Westport Colonial is anything but traditional. Mar Silver took a spec house that a young family had lived in for a few years and turned it on its head.

Buzz-worthy design discoveries in your town

Whether your in the market for new furniture or a new kitchen design, we've got the shops to visit.

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Whether your in the market for new furniture or a new kitchen design, we've got the shops to visit.

A Beinfield-designed Rowayton home becomes a collector’s treasure chest

Patrick Mele is an expert at curating and was able to effortlessly blend fabrics, patterns and personal collections to create a friend’s perfect new home.

Designer Page-Turners

Mario Buatta and Ellie Cullman show off their book smarts with their must-have interior designer books coming out this fall.

Legacy in Focus Gala Benefit

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum with sponsor Cottages & Gardens Publications celebrated visionary philanthropist Emily Fisher Landau at the Legacy in Focus Gala Benefit.

Creative Catalyst

Greenwich Historical Society examines the impact of the first Armory Show on the Cos Cob Art Colony.

Material Wealth

From vibrant blues and greens to sweet florals and blush tones, outfit your interiors in a variety of rich hues this fall.