72 If You Build It, They Will Come
Connecticut’s new design district has everything your home needs (and wants), all in one place

78 Laurelwood: A Virginia Plantation
One man’s vision of Colonial Williamsburg comes alive in Hadlyme

84 Growing a Link to the Past
Visit historic and heirloom gardens across the state, then plant some history of your own

90 Playful Sophistication
Color, texture and splashes of whimsy
fill a Deep River home

Departments

6 From the Publisher
Spring is in the air, and in the garden, too

LIFESTYLE

8 Entertaining
It’s time for tapas, we show you how it’s done

48 Food & Wine
It’s not easy being green, but for some it’s worth the effort

52 Artisan
Decorative painter Pat Ganino of Madison takes you to new places

18 Antiques & Collectibles
Architectural antiques are finding new life in Connecticut homes

HOME

62 Baths
The sky’s the limit for Durham designer Sharon McCormick

50 Kitchens
Get a handle on hardware from area vendors

66 Family Living
Audio designers blend science and style to create spectacular home theaters

70 Home Builders Association
The Eastern Connecticut 2006 Showcase Home

SHOPPING

10 Trends
New ideas, fun finds, simply must-haves

44 All Things Tech
Sharp concepts, smart solutions, cool gear

102 Resource Guide
Products and manufacturers featured in this issue

LANDSCAPE

38 Gardens
Weekend makeovers to boost your home’s appeal

PROJECTS

22 Get Organized
Take back your garage with these space-saving ideas

34 Do-It-Yourself
A koi pond brings peace to the garden

ADVICE & INSPIRATION

24 Color Trends
Color expert Susan Sargent shares tips on making colorful changes in your home

42 In the Right Light
Fashion meets function in pendant lights

16 Ask the Experts
HLC asks an expert horticulturalist about
wildflowers, wild life and more

96 Real Estate
First impressions are everything, especially in a softer housing market

AROUND THE STATE

26 At Home With
Where the wild things are with award-winning gardener Sydney Eddison of Newtown

54 Historic Home
Hartford’s Butler-McCook House finds a silver lining

104 Favorite Spaces
Shopping for unique gifts with Governor M. Jodi Rell

30 home builders Blitz 2006
Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity joins a nationwide effort

58 Happenings
Events around the state