The Real Deal | As rambling as it is romantic, Priscilla Rattazzi and Chris Whittle’s traditional cottage on Georgica Pond dates from the 1930s. Leo, a golden retriever pup, frolics on the expansive lawn.
High Style | In the great room, handpainted Italian wallpaper creates a warm backdrop for the John White Alexander painting above the fireplace. The sofa and armchairs are covered in Italian linen; the custom rugs are by Jamie Gould.
Pensive Moment | In the TV room, Rattazzi sits on a sofa covered in an Ian Mankin ticking. The curtain fabric is by Braquenié from Pierre Frey.
Creative Outlet | The playroom, features hand-painted floors and cheerful fabrics. On the easel: Maxi, Central Park, from Rattazzi’s book Children.
A Dog’s Life | Getting ready for his close-up, Leo surveys the scene in the photograph-filled main hallway.
Pine Dining | The light-dappled guest house kitchen features soft Roman shades and a suite of sumptuous pine furniture, including a table from Vermont and chairs from Pierre Deux.
A Dog’s Life | At the foot of the stairs hang works by Edward Curtis; those on the wall above a sideboard are Rattazzi’s own, including Family in a Row and Nini Guatti with Andiamo.
Loving Touches | The serene master bedroom suite includes a rattan chair from Balasses House Antiques and a chaise longue by De Angelis Custom Furniture. The vintage caftans and gloves in Rattazzi’s dressing room belonged to her mother, the late Susanna Agnelli.
Loving Touches | The serene master bedroom suite includes a rattan chair from Balasses House Antiques and a chaise longue by De Angelis Custom Furniture. The vintage caftans and gloves in Rattazzi’s dressing room belonged to her mother, the late Susanna Agnelli.
Loving Touches | The serene master bedroom suite includes a rattan chair from Balasses House Antiques and a chaise longue by De Angelis Custom Furniture. The vintage caftans and gloves in Rattazzi’s dressing room belonged to her mother, the late Susanna Agnelli.
By The Beautiful Sea | The view from the back porch reminds Rattazzi of childhood summers on the Mediterranean. Glassware from Marie Brandolini in Venice and plates from Terrafirma Ceramics grace a tablecloth from Roberta Freymann. The chairs were custom made in Italy.
This article appears in the October 2010 issue of Cottages & Gardens.