New In Town
Tent has set up camp in NYC in the Interior Arts Building. Located in the newly created IAB Arcade—a collective of ten top-tier dealers in the space previously occupied by John Rosselli Antiques—Tent NYC will be joined by other unique vendors, including SAVED NY and Edward Lobrano. As a seasoned interior designer, Tent founder Darren Henault has a talent for discovering distinctive pieces from around the world for his clients and his shop in Amenia, NY and now NYC. “I look forward to expanding Tent’s footprint to New York City, offering my vision for the home to the high caliber of discerning interior designers who shop the IAB.” Sophisticated finds include Shou Sugi Ban tables, handmade porcelain lighting, carved teak outdoor furniture, artwork, antique rugs, pillows and accessories.
The Wonders of Kelp
Did you know that Connecticut is a prime source of sustainable and edible kelp? The healthy seaweed, native to southern New England, is a dense, superfood rich in iron, calcium, antioxidants and vital nutrients. Stonington Kelp Company, an aquaculture farm owned by Suzie Flores and her husband James Douglas, harvests the sustainable product using a zero input rope method, eliminating the need for fresh water, arable land or fertilizer.
If you’d like to try a kelp delicacy, head to Rowayton Seafood or pick up the restaurant’s coffee table cookbook, A Touch of Salt by Barbara Conroy. Recipes like kelp summer succotash with scallops, kelp noodles and a kelp-infused bloody mary will expand your culinary palette.
75 Years Young
After two years of renovation and an investment of $1.8 million, the Brick House on the New Canaan estate of architect Philip Johnson has reopened. The building had been closed to the public for 15 years but is now ready for touring. Under the care of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the structure has been extensively upgraded with repairs to the roof, rear portal-style windows, skylights, masonry, mechanicals and extensive site grading. Standing in contrast and conversation with the transparency of the Glass House, the Brick House served as a guest house, library and private space for Johnson and his partner David Whitney. Honoring Johnson’s vision, the interiors have also received a facelift. The plaster walls that were compromised due to water damage have been restored, and original Edward Fields carpeting, and Fortuny textiles have been recreated. The public unveiling of the Brick House coincides with the 75th anniversary celebration of the home’s completion in 1949.
Design Moves
Serving as a local resource for modern design, West|Out East keeps growing with the addition of a new showroom in Miami, Florida and a larger footprint in Westport, Connecticut. The Casa Palma, Miami location opened in March and is set in the heart of Coconut Grove in the historic Gifford House—one of the oldest structures in the Grove. It boasts an immersive environment to discover and shop for all things related to home design. Within Westport, West|Out East changed addresses to accommodate more design-forward products in a curated home environment. The show space, in the historic Library Building on Main Street in downtown Westport, features a full collection of closets and storage systems, kitchens, bath fixtures, indoor and outdoor furniture as well as decorative and architectural lighting, rugs and accessories.
