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Landscape Innovator 3: Spaulding Landscape Architects, LLCImaginative design on a small Greenwich property successfully blends additional parking with an in-town garden |
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CTC&G IDA Video ChannelExclusive video highlights from past Connecticut Cottages & Gardens Innovation in Design Awards |
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Meet the 2012 CTC&G IDA Winners |
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Deeds and Dont’sWith innovation as the theme of this issue, we went shopping for listings that were built or renovated in ingenious ways. And we found them. |
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Designer BreakfastThe 2012 Designer House Tour “Celebrating The Art of Living” and media sponsor Connecticut Cottages & Gardens held a breakfast presentation by major designer and style-force, Jeffrey Bilhuber. Tours of homes in Southport, Fairfield and Westport took place throughout the day. |
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New Products and Styles that are Heating Up this SummerIndulge this season in new and exciting products for your home and beyond. |
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Under the StarsFamilies for Greenwich Hospital and media sponsor CTC&G held an evening Under the Stars in July to benefit the Pediatric Department and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Greenwich Hospital. |
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What’s Poppin?Pop-up shops are the reigning darlings of the retail industry. They are an inexpensive way for brands to generate buzz, and, for the consumer, a chance to buy something one might not usually have access to. |
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Builder Recognition Innovator WinnersConnecticut builders that you should know. |
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Revitalizing the Legacy of LaliqueUpdating a luxury brand with strong ties to the past can be a challenging mission. But legendary crystal company Lalique is doing just that in a big way. |
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The New Amped-Up Gin & TonicA gin and tonic is the very essence of summer. But in the past few years, several distilleries have been producing top-notch, small-batch gins that deserve a lot more than a splash of tonic. |
Summertime Cocktails |
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2012 Trade SecretsConnecticut Cottages & Gardens sponsored the 2012 Trade Secrets event benefiting Women’s Support Services. The two-day event featured an antique and rare plant sale, as well as a unique garden tour showcasing four gardens. |
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Meet Our 2012 IDA JudgesIDA judges suggest which creative outlets spark the most innovative ideas. |
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Designers You Should KnowIntroducing a few of the most talented and successful designers who have an eye for creating interiors that reflect your personal style. |
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Architecture Winner: Joeb Moore + Partners, Architects, LLCThrough a unified design concept, the architect successfully transforms a 1950s brick Colonial into a simple, functional and exquisitely beautiful home |
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Architecture Innovator WinnersContemporary to classic architecture dominates the landscape in Connecticut. |
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Architecture Innovator 3: Austin Patterson Disston ArchitectsFrom the exterior through the interior, the architect created a perfect marriage of formal and informal |
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Architecture Innovator 2: Nautilus ArchitectsBy working around established oak trees and using the existing footprint, the architect created a new home that soars into the tree tops |
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Valerie Wilson Travels Celebrates 30 YearsFounder, Chairman and CEO, Valerie Ann Wilson and Co-Presidents, Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg and Kimberly Wilson Wetty, hosted a Cocktail Reception and Travel Fest celebrating their 30th Anniversary. |
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Vacationing for the Modern ExplorerOne of the seven natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls in Zambia, is a destination for adventurous sightseers, who are lured by its attractions, activities and luxury lodgings. |
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Hidden Garden TourWestport Historical Society and media sponsor Connecticut Cottages & Gardens celebrated the 21st Annual Hidden Garden Tour with a Toast the Tour cocktail reception in a beautiful barn at a private Westport home. |
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Bath Winner: Sage DesignAn elegant master bath does double duty for a family of five |
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Bathroom Innovator WinnersUnexpected textures play a key role in designing beautiful baths. |
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Bath Innovator 2: Austin Patterson Disston ArchitectsA riverside master bath gets a Moroccan makeover |
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Building with PurposeYale School of Architecture rebuild the streets of New Haven house by house. |
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Interior Design Innovator WinnersNeutral pallets take center stage in interior design. |
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Innovation in Design AwardsConnecticut Cottages & Gardens held the 6th annual Innovation in Design Awards honoring exceptional design in the categories of landscape, kitchen, interior design, bath and architecture. |
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Inspiring Design ProjectsThe editors of CTC&G hand-picked 12 design projects from IDA finalists that inspire and that we applaud! |
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Kitchen Innovator WinnersContemporary goes warm with these three outstanding kitchens. |
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Up Close with Interior Designer Alexa HamptonWe sat down with this year’s Innovator Award Recipient, Alexa Hampton, and found out what makes her tick. |
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Interior Design Innovator 1: Tiffany Eastman InteriorsCool glamour and down-to-earth style come together in this Darien home |
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Interior Design Winner: Joeb Moore + Partners, Architects, LLCA pared-down aesthetic emphasizes textures and allows treetop views to take center stage |
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Cutting-edge Bracelets and CuffsGlam up your look with these bold statement pieces. |
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Kitchen Innovator 3: Nautilus ArchitectsCathedral ceilings and seamless cabinetry complement this kitchen’s river view |
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Kitchen Innovator 2: Beinfield ArchitectureA waterfront kitchen opens up with pairings of bucolic charm and modern refinement |
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Kitchen Winner: Sage DesignClassic design meets family function in a busy mother’s dream kitchen |
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Landscape Innovator WinnersFrom Sharon to Greenwich: imaginative solutions for landscaping grounds of any size. |
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Landscape Innovator 2: Doyle Herman Design AssociatesOutdoor spaces are elegantly defined by sing strong axes and a series of outdoor rooms |
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Landscape Winner: Janice Parker Landscape DesignAt a former christmas tree farm, inspired landscape design honors the past with a design for the present |
