Cottages & Gardens - January 2011

The New Classicism

Is the open kitchen closing up shop? In a return to proportion and with an emphasis on efficiency, kitchen design is undergoing a sea change, and women are leading the charge

Cottages & Gardens Wins Three FOLIO Awards

On January 25, 2011, Cottages & Gardens took home three awards at Folio’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards—the largest competition for magazines

Magic in Mishap

A happy mistake during a major renovation

Grand Opening

A hidden window gives the Googe girls a place to share

Inspired by Nature Gallery

Yale Center for British Art holds Rebecca Salter exhibit

Inspired by Nature

Yale Center for British Art holds Rebecca Salter exhibit

Traffic Zone BONUS Gallery

In the kitchen, you need fabrics that can withstand traffic and spills, but do it with style

Eve Robinson

Traditional elements and a modernist aesthetic make for comfortable, sophisticated interiors

Traffic Zone

In the kitchen, you need fabrics that can withstand traffic and spills, but do it with style

Liquid Assets

Raise a glass to the New Year’s resolution that’s worth keeping

Winter Wonders

Warm up to winter with these shopping and dining tips from a Litchfield County insider

Tile Round-Up

You'll do a double take at the great imitators that aren't what they seem, be inspired by the new neutrals, which keep things simple but are never boring, and be brought to your feet by center stage, which are sure to get a standing ovation. But first, be dazzled by the metallics in heavy metal, which shimmer, shine, and like all our picks, impress.

Ultimate Chef Showdown

Mitchells of Westport and CTC&G hosted a competition for the area’s most renowned chefs at the Clarke Showroom in Norwalk with special guest from Bravo’s “Top Chef” Padma Lakshmi. Christian Pertoni, chef at Barcelona in Greenwich, won the competition and title of the area’s Top Chef, while Robin Selden from Marcia Selden Catering came in as runner-up. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Endometriosis Foundation of America.

Antiques Appraisal Weekend

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum with media sponsor CTC&G held its annual Antiques Appraisal Weekend where patrons brought their antiques and collectibles to the mansion for world-renowned appraisers to evaluate.

Cooper Union

Chef Jamie Cooper and wife Kim make home entertaining a breeze, 
with a meal as heartwarming as their home’s décor

Book Signing with Jamee Gregory

Baccarat and CTC&G hosted a cocktail reception and book signing with Jamee Gregory to celebrate her new book New York Parties: Private Views at Baccarat’s Greenwich showroom. Guests toasted Jamee and her new book with Piper Heidsieck Champagne provided by Remy Cointreau USA.

Color Pulse 2012

Ring’s End Paint & Design Center and CTC&G hosted an exclusive viewing of Benjamin Moore’s Color Pulse 2012 Preservation, design and color forecast. The night included a cocktail reception, presentation of the 2012 design and color forecast, and a look at the new paint and design center.

Material Mix

New designs are heating up the kitchen

Eve Robinson Photo Gallery

Traditional elements and a modernist aesthetic make for comfortable, sophisticated interiors

New Look, Old Tiles

Durable antique tiles can add warmth, style and value to your home

Life in the Fast Lane

A one-day off-road event put land rover owners and their vehicles to the test

Shopping Out of the Box

Accessories, shops, jewelry, books, people and gifts

Deeds & Don’ts

Inside stories behind area real estate deals