Category Archives: Connecticut

The Samara Series on Display in Litchfield County

Posted on November 7, 2023 by debbie

Artist Sabiha Al Khemir’s work is on display through November 12. October 27, 2023 By Sharon King Hoge in Cottages and Gardens Arrangements of humble Samara or “helicopter” seeds form amazing collages and patterns in a show on view at … Continue reading →

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Kent Presents 2018

Posted on October 8, 2018 by debbie

Story and photos by Sharon King Hoge Kent Presents 2018 Travel offers a variety of luxury experiences and along with the likes of five-star palace hotels, cruise ship penthouse suites, private safaris, there is the luxury of hobnobbing with international … Continue reading →

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Kent Presents 2018

Posted on August 25, 2018 by debbie

Travel offers a variety of luxury experiences and along with the likes of five-star palace hotels, cruise ship penthouse suites, private safaris, there is the luxury of hobnobbing with international influencers.  Kent Presents, a Festival of Ideas, invites participants to … Continue reading →

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Ashley Woodson Bailey

Posted on June 27, 2018 by debbie

Designer Interview Q&A’s Substituting vivid floral patterns for classic white porcelain, Kohler has introduced sinks that bring the beauty of the garden into the bathroom. We spoke with florist-turned-photographer Ashley Woodson Bailey, whose images decorate the dramatic designs.—Sharon King Hoge. Read more

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Lisa Delplace

Posted on May 27, 2018 by debbie

Designer Interview Q&A’s Landscape architecture company Oehme, van Sweden (OvS) created the New American Gardens aesthetic that brings the meadow to the yard. Meet OvS CEO Lisa Delplace, who heads the firm founded by her late mentors Wolfgang Oehme and James … Continue reading →

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Mark Rios

Posted on April 27, 2018 by debbie

Designer Interview Q&A’s Innovative gathering places around the globe are recent achievements of Los Angeles firm Rios Clementi Hale Studios, a firm renowned for multidisciplinary projects—complete environments that celebrate the unique qualities and memories of each place and its culture.—Sharon King … Continue reading →

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Kent Presents

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

The Kent School campus was the setting for “Kent Presents.” Friday, September 2, 2016. Labor Day Weekend, end of Summer.Yesterday in New York we had some light showers intermittently throughout the day, and remaining overcast, with temps dropping into the … Continue reading →

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Destination Kent: Scenery and Study in Litchfield County

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

An Ideas Festival in Northwest Connecticut Which panel discussion to choose? For one particular session, the options were the pros and cons of a guaranteed income for every American, “Hamilton” and non-profit theater, and the 21st century challenges of feminism ― plus … Continue reading →

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Scenic Shopping in Celebrity Central

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Historic East Hampton Hosts an Antiques Show With the likes of Martha Stewart, Steven Spielberg, Alec Baldwin in residence, celebrity spotting in East Hampton is almost inevitable.  But some tourists come to the Hamptons for historic ambience.  The eastern-most city … Continue reading →

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Polo and Picnics

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

A Day Trip to Greenwich Polo Club’s Butler Handicap While the action entails thundering teams of horses galloping around the field, it turns out that polo is a genteel spectator sport.  An afternoon at the Greenwich Polo Club is an … Continue reading →

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Summer Songs and Scenery

Posted on September 28, 2013 by debbie

AS IF THE LUSH GREEN SCENERY OF THE BERKSHIRES, CATSKILLS AND HUDSON RIVER VALLEY WEREN’T SOUL SATISFYING ENOUGH, EACH LOCALE OFFERS EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC TO COMPLEMENT THE VIEWS. Sharon King Hoge SERGE KOUSSEVITZKY MUSIC SHED AT TANGLEWOOD FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER A … Continue reading →

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Culture Near the Northwest Corner

Posted on August 28, 2011 by debbie

WE SPEND A WEEKEND EXPLORING CULTURAL OPTIONS JUST ACROSS THE BORDER Sharon King Hoge FRANK GEHRY’S WHIMSICALLY ROOFED FISHER CENTER IS THE SETTING FOR THE ANNUAL BARD MUSIC FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPH BY NOAH SHELDON While summer in New York City offers … Continue reading →

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