Anna Haines, a Woodbury designer, creates elegant, nature-inspired holiday decor for festive, welcoming homes.
A note from our editor in chief, Mary Beth Lawlor:
Welcome to our Holiday Issue of Litchfield Magazine!
A celebration of the people, places, and traditions that make Litchfield County feel magical this time of year. We’re thrilled to feature an enchanting watercolor by local artist @nicoledesanti.art on the cover and in our shopping guide. For holiday décor inspiration, we visit the Woodbury home of @avantgardensdesigns , where her nature-inspired style brings warmth and charm. We also shine a light on @mountainsidecafe in Falls Village and @kingsley_tavern in Kent.
Our holiday shopping guide is filled with one-of-a- kind finds, from unique pieces at @onyxjewelers and @haysworthington to a special bottle of bourbon, treats for your furry friend, and more. Don’t forget to support our small businesses! And hopefully our Helping Hands piece will inspire you to volunteer or make a donation to one of our beloved nonprofits, either now or at some point in the year.
We highlight cherished traditions like Holiday in the Depot, which for 33 years has brought families and friends together to enjoy cider, songs, and time with Santa. And there’s so much more! Wishing you a season filled with peace and joy in beautiful Litchfield County. Enjoy!
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Nov 19
A sweet new shop has popped up in Sharon, CT and we think it’s worth the drive. @themckenzieshoppe operated by interior designer @kkelleydesign gives us all the cozy feels. Here’s a peek at what she has to offer….its all in the details. And she does them very well.
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Nov 18
The country mice went into the big city last night to celebrate @ronnorsworthy ‘s art opening at @houkgallery on 5th Ave. An incredible show. I, Narcissus, features 11 pieces that Norsworthy created over the past year. Using digital images to create a sort of 2D collage, the pieces draw you in and delight you as you discover more and more carefully constructed nuances. “The show uses the myth of Echo and Narcissus as a thematic point of departure and reflects on the personal experience and social construction of beauty,” shares Norsworthy. Read more about Ron in our current Nov/Dec issue. Link in bio - on our radar. Show runs through Dec 21. #ronnorsworthy #art #artopening #nyc #roxburyct #litchfieldcounty #pointofview
Nov 15
Mieke ten Have recently published her first book: Interiors Styled by Mieke ten Have, which serves as a master class in her theories of design. The first part examines her four guiding principles through a retrospective of images she’s styled. The second part examines those principles over the course of a year at her house. The project was the next logical step in her storied career. “I am a stylist and an editor and I Iike creating things and telling stories visually,” she says.
Full story - link in bio ‘On Our Radar’
By Jamie Marshall
📸:
@frankfrancesstudio
@dean.hearne
@readmckendree
@annieschlechter
Designers/homeowners:
@montageantiques
@sisterparishdesign
@schuylersamperton
@virginiatupker
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Nov 15
For Jason, the move to Connecticut sparked an opportunity to shake things up. In 2021 he launched his own firm, Ellsworth Home, which specializes in all aspects of the design process, from architecture to interiors. It is a chance to do what he loves best: to design for the way someone lives, so it becomes more than a house; it becomes part of their life.
Full story - link in bio ‘On Our Radar’
By Jamie Marshall
📸 @johnrgruen
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Nov 14
