Cottages & Gardens - February 2011

French Accents

For wood paneling with pedigree plus fireplaces, molding and more, it's off to Féau we go!

French Twist

Florence de Dampierre discusses her new book, what she loves about Connecticut, and what makes the French so chic

Interior Palette

C&G asked interior Designers to reveal their go-to color for their current projects

Basket Case

Trudy Dujardin's Nantucket home features an island icon

Hannah Childs

Color is what it's all about for this Connecticut designer

The New Color Code

Departing from Palm Beach’s dizzying pink-and-green past, Jennifer Garrigues saturates 
a couple’s vacation home with a vibrant, fresh and utterly sophisticated palette

Investments in Time

Grandfather clocks make great heirloom pieces

Color Incorporated

Introducing new hues to the classic white bath

Farm Fresh

leFarm’s Bill Taibe supports Connecticut’s farmers and food purveyors, even during this time of year

Under the Sea

Island hopping to two unique wine destinations in the Maldives

Seaside Shopping

Insider tips on top boutiques in the jewel of the caribbean

Ikat Fever

Fresh looks for a century-old weave

Nantucket Blue

Inspired by her surroundings, Trudy Dujardin creates a sense of place at her seaside cottage

Deeds & Don’ts

Inside stories behind area real estate deals

Into the Blue

Diamond and Baratta Design conquered neutral territory by using touches of blue against a backdrop of soothing creams and beiges in this Greenwich home

Shopping Out of the Box

The newest accessories, books, people and gifts

Retail Therapy

C&G tells you where to shop in February

In Living Color

Outstanding design resources from an insider

Stark Warehouse Sale and "Designer Days" Complimentary Consultations

Stark and CTC&G hosted a preview reception for Stark’s Semi-Annual Warehouse sale and “Designer Days” at the Stark Outlet in Norwalk. The event kicked off with a cocktail party where guests met and mingled with designers offering complimentary consultations, enjoyed champagne by Nicolas Feuillatte, flowers by Diane James Designs, VOSS water and Lindt chocolates.

Book Signing with David Easton

Dovecote and CTC&G hosted a book signing and reception with interior designer David Easton to celebrate his newest release, Timeless Elegance: The Houses of David Easton at Dovecote in Westport. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to shop the store’s fall collection.

Farm Fresh Image Gallery

leFarm’s Bill Taibe supports Connecticut’s farmers and food purveyors, even during this time of year

Floored by Rugs

Mix it up with this season's display of pattern and design

Color Works

The experts weigh in on the business of color