On Our Radar
Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention
Jessie sheehan, photographed by alice gao
Following her passion for old-fashioned desserts, local Sharon resident Jessie Sheehan just completed her second cookbook — a tribute to vintage baking.
Antiques DeAler GAil lettick, photoGrApheD by bleAcher+everArD
An expert on authentic early American furniture and objects, Gail Lettick is a passionate antiques dealer and collector — with a love for history and an ability to recognize quality and beauty.
Perch’s DaviD Whitman, PhotograPheD by bleacher+everarD
The owners of Pergola in New Preston, David Whitman and Peter Stiglin, have branched out and launched another gorgeous shop — this time in Kent—called PERCH.
Top: Ld Santillana, Tokyo-Ga; bottom: JM Barron, mirror #13 & roman mirror #1
In a stunning exhibition, James Barron Art presents the work of Jeanette Montgomery Barron and Laura de Santillana. By Joseph Montebello
claire maestroni & giorgio stefano maroulis, photograph by bleacher+everard
Addressing the need for homes to be furnished quickly, Claire Maestroni and Giorgio Stefano Maroulis can get the goods in record time and design a stunning, modern look.
wendell Castle, above-within-beyond, 2014, bronze
WAA has turned the Depot into an outdoor art gallery featuring 60 works by forty accomplished international and local artists and emergent sculptors. Don’t miss it.
veronica martin and James orsi, photographed by bleacher+everard
Cedar Meadow is a new shop in Woodbury, a collaborative endeavor by James Orsi and Veronica Martin featuring posters, antiques, and marvels from the natural world.
RobeRt buRns and Kevin Mitchael, photogRaphed by bleacheR+eveRaRd
Kevin Mitchael has created an interactive, informative exhibit at the Mattatuck Museum featuring a Mini-Golf course that highlights the history of Waterbury and the museum’s mission.
Three members of The masTers program, phoTographed by bleacher+everard
One of the best-kept secrets in the Northwest Corner, the Litchfield Hills Rowing Club is where teammates work hard — and play hard — in the ultimate team sport.
Workshop’s oWner, Jan nelson, photographed by bleacher+everard
For almost 50 years, Jan Nelson has provided upscale stylish clothing and accessories to women, turning Workshop into one of the best clothing stores in the Northwest Corner.
caroline kinsolving, photographed by bleacher+everard
Accomplished actress Caroline Kinsolving returns to the area, launches two programs for the greater good, and finds a sophisticated, talented community with a generous heart.
Blane and Charlie with BarBara and Flo, photographed By BleaCher+everard
Everybody in Litchfield County thinks their dog is the best dog in the world. With the return of the Best Dog in the World Contest, pooches' owners can vote on it for a great cause.
