March 2012

Restored and Reinvented

Best renovation properties around Connecticut

by Diane di Costanzo

Designers Favorite Sources

Home improvement resources in Litchfield county

by Philip Gorrivan

Colonial Revival

Architect Rob Sanders satisfies form and function

by Mindy Pantiel
photographs by Ellen McDermott

Colonial Revival BONUS Image Gallery

Colonial Revival Image Gallery

Local Champagne Importer

Southport's "Champagne Lady" makes small-grower options easily available

by Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave

John B. Murray

Architect that embraces renovation

by Sharon King Hoge
photographs by James Bleecker

One-Room Makeovers

9 notable makeovers

by Catriona Branca

The Country Cooking of Italy

CTC&G and Deane , Inc. hosted a book-signing event with James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, Colman Andrews, who delighted guests with samples from his latest cookbook, The Country Cooking of Italy.

photographs by Lauren

Connecticut Fabric Sources

Top to-the-trade fabric sources throughout Connecticut

by Susan Bednar Long

True American Farmhouse

Fairfield historic home decorated for today's lifestyle

by Jamie Marshall
photographs by John Bessler

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Fun ideas for a visit to the capital city

by Sharon King Hoge

What's New

Products for home improvement

produced by Ann Loynd and Hollis Romanelli

Battle of the Chefs

The American Cancer Society, with media sponsor CTC&G, held the second annual Battle of the Chefs at Aitoro. The intense competition was a battle between defending chef Michael Marchetti of Columbus Park Trattoria and Stefano Staiano of Aria Restaurant.

photographs by Neil Landino, Jr.

Rossiter Cottage

Historic Rossiter home undergoes a major renovation

by John Torsiello
photographs by Michael Moran/OTTO

True American Farmhouse BONUS Image Gallery

True American Farmhouse Image Gallery

Spirit of Spring

CEO Marianne Howatson on the future of home remodeling, design inspiration and bringing Cottages and Gardens' "Sense of Place" home to New York.

Trends in Kitchen Design

Editorial Director D.J. Carey discussed the newest trends in kitchen design and surfaces, while unveiling the January issue of CTC&G at the NuKitchens showroom.

photographs by Neil Landino, Jr.

Duncan Phyfe

Fine examples of master cabinetmaker are on exhibit now

by Jan Lee
photograph by Vincent Montalbano

New Soft Shades

Light up a room with eye-catching silhouettes

by DJ Carey and Ann Loynd

Rossiter Cottage BONUS Image Gallery

Rossiter Cottage Image Gallery

Historic Renovation

An 18th-century home opens up ceilings, walls for a modern spin on the past

by Rebecca Morse
photographs by Keith Scott Morton

Historic Renovation BONUS Image Gallery

Historic Renovation Image Gallery