Cottages & Gardens - December 2010

Haute Holiday

Designer Jason DePierre transforms New Canaan’s iconic mid-century 
modern Bridge House into a shimmering silver-and-white fantasy

Meet the Artists

Hoagland’s and CTC&G invited readers to meet Herend master painter Laszlo Tarto and floral designer Diane James at an exclusive design event. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, wine by Conundrum, VOSS water and Lindt chocolates.

Harvest East End

Supporting Media Sponsor HC&G and Harvest East End invited guests to the two-day event that included exclusive dinners with executive chefs pairing wines from local vineyards and a food and wine tasting event at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, which was followed by a gala tented dinner on the property.

Luncheon for the Cure

Valerie Wilson Travel and CTC&G and WC&G hosted their sixth annual luncheon at Barcelona in Greenwich. Breast cancer survivor Sue Cruikshank gave an inspiring talk about her experience. Cocktails were provided by Rémy Cointreau USA and all proceeds benefited Susan G. Komen Connecticut.

AIA Peconic

AIA Peconic and HC&G invited the public to attend the Daniel Rowen FAIA Memorial Design Awards Presentation. Exhibits from architectural projects throughout the Hamptons were featured and local architects were honored.

Contemporary Christmas Tree How-To

The "Haute Holiday" designer shows us how to create our own contemporary Christmas tree

Evening of Shopping

David Yurman and WC&G hosted an exclusive shopping experience at its Westchester location with Stamford’s First Lady Maureen Pavia. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and champagne by Nicolas Feuillatte while browsing the collections. A portion of the proceeds benefited Stamford Gives Back

Deeds & Don’ts Hamptons

Inside stories behind area real estate deals

Holiday Reflections

Memories, traditions and gift ideas from friends in the Hamptons, Connecticut and Westchester

Lisianthus

Often overlooked, this supermarket-bouquet workhorse can really shine on its own—and leave holiday poinsettias in the dust

Barn Raising

Architect Alex Scott Porter celebrates the American barn vernacular in her captivating new design for a family in Amagansett

Just Ducky

Wildfowl woodcarver Bob Hand hones his craft in Sag Harbor

Neutral Territory

In his comfortable, inviting East Hampton home, 
Miami-based decorator Michael Katz proves how a minimal palette of black, gray, cream and brown can be downright decadent

Country Classic

For one New Canaan couple, the holiday season 
is a time to celebrate their roots—and their passion for collecting

Bespoke Beauty

In Westchester, this finely tailored interior fits a family of four as impeccably as a made-to-measure suit.

The Game Changers

The McLaughlin brothers return to Westport with a dramatic new look

It’s A Wonderful Life

Litchfield County celebrates the Holiday season with shopping, parties, sleigh rides and more

Contemporary Christmas Tree

"Haute Holiday" updates the classic Christmas tree