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72features58 Creating a Magical Home

Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola gets inspiration for his award-winning

children’s books from where he lives and works in New London.

By Andi Axman | Photography by John W. Hession

72 A Bevy of Beautiful Baths Well-designed bathrooms are special places, where beauty and functionality

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On the cOver Award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Tomie dePaola says his New London home and studio is a “dream come true,” a place he loves to be.Photography by John W. Hession

AT HOME WITHAward-Winning Writer and Illustrator Tomie dePaola

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Robin Sweetser writes a gardening column for the Sunday Concord Monitor and is a contributor to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, among other publications. A former Seacoast resident, she now lives and gardens in Hillsborough.

Carolyn Vibbert, an illustrator, returned to Portsmouth after spending twenty-two years in Seattle and San Francisco. Her work has appeared in many books and publications, and her clients include Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma and Time magazine.

Greg West is a photographer who believes that “in every room, in every building, there is a visual character that makes the space unique and worth a second glance.” He may be reached at gregwestphotography.com.

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Debbie Kane writes about home, design, food, wine and spirits for a variety of magazines. A resident of the Seacoast, she’s also a copywriter and public relations consultant. She may be reached at [email protected] or through write2engage.net.

Rose Zevos King graduated from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she pursued a degree in art history, and served as the creative director and photo editor for two university publications. She now works as an art collection specialist and freelance writer for clients throughout New England.

Anna Ravenelle graduated from Goffstown High School in 2013 and currently attends Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. There, she studies English and writes a weekly craft column called The Crafting Diaries for an on- campus media group. After graduation, her goals include being a published novelist and working as an editor.

Michael Rixon, an architectural photographer for more than thirty years, believes that “the viewer should live the space.” He has studios in Concord and St. Petersburg, Florida, and shows some of his work at rixonphotography.com.

Donna Soares learned to cook from her Italian grandmother. Trained as a pharmacist, Soares has been the senior culinary supervisor for the PBS series Ciao Italia for all twenty- five of its years. She also travels to Italy each year with series creator Mary Ann Esposito, who teaches cooking classes at various schools there.

Nancy Belluscio is a photographer specializing in architectural and environmental images. Originally from the White Mountains, she and her family now live and work in the Monadnock Region. She may be reached at nancyonsite.com.

Jenny Donelan is an editor and writer with a wide variety of interests, and has covered areas that include computer technology, best business practices, pets, skiing as well as home design. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe and numerous other publications.

Sally Hirsh-Dickinson is the author of Dirty Whites and Dark Secrets: Sex and Race in Peyton Place. She is an associate professor of English at Rivier University in Nashua and a fill-in host for New Hampshire Public Radio. She lives in Penacook with her husband and two children.

Mary Ann Esposito is the host of the public television series Ciao Italia, now in its twenty-fourth season, and the author of twelve cookbooks, including her most recent, Ciao Italia Family Classics. She lives in New Hampshire. Visit her website at ciaoitalia.com.

Barbara Freeman, principal of Mehren Freeman Architects in Newbury since 1991, founded Yellow Bird Projects in 2013 to focus on how the environment, both social and built, affects the well being of the elderly and other special needs groups. She can be reached at [email protected].

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In the midst of all the commotion this time of year, every now and then, I just have

to take a timeout. Carving out some quiet time to read or write, or just staring out the

window at my garden can do the trick, as does spending an afternoon at a museum or

going to a concert. For me, the key to maintaining balance in busy times is the occasional

immersion in something, or some place, I find beautiful.

My home has always been my sanctuary: I love to be here. I’m surrounded by things I

love to look at, and there are places to relax or do something fun. This setup also works for

Tomie dePaola, the award-winning children’s book author we were privileged to visit at his

New London home and studio last summer. His work and living spaces (page 58) are filled

with folk-art treasures from Mexico and this country as well as his vibrant paintings. Like

the places depicted in his many books, dePaola’s home is beautiful, original and welcom-

ing—don’t miss his newest book, just published in September, called Jack, a wonderful tale

about a young man who pursues his dreams with a growing entourage of animal friends.

I can’t imagine life without books—they enrich our experiences and expand our hori-

zons. With books in a room, there are always lots of food for thought and conversation

starters. What better holiday gift than a book? See our suggestions on page 54.

This time of year, I love seeing homes dressed to the nines both inside and out. To

help inspire you, we share decorating tips from some holiday homes we visited (page 42)

and ideas for arrangements by two of the state’s most creative florists (page 48). For advice

on setting a memorable holiday table, see page 36 for tips from award-winning design-

ers from Tablescapes, an annual fundraiser (this year, the event is November 7–9 at the

Discover Portsmouth Center and New HampsHire Home is a sponsor). As a tasty twist for your

Thanksgiving table, Mary Ann Esposito suggests focusing on the side dishes (page 22).

When you need to take a break after all your work, what better way to start than with

a nice, long soak in the tub? Bathrooms can be our special retreats at home, and we found

some over-the-top ones to show you (page 72). We also came across some bathrooms

built according to the principles of “universal design” (page 28). This concept, which

is becoming more widespread among architects and designers, ensures that a space will

work for everyone—no matter their age, size or ability.

Here’s to happy holidays—with plenty of time set aside for relaxation!

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Extraordinary gardensWe would like to thank New HampsHire Home for Gardens That Inspire [May/June 2014]. Robin Sweetser did a great job writing about the influence of our garden on our respective artwork, and captured how our property with its fruit trees, gardens and water feature is an ongoing work of art in its own right. Working with photographer John Hession was a won-derful experience as we watched him compose each shot with incredible attention to detail and lighting conditions. We could not have been more pleased with the article.

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Writer Robin Sweetser and photographer John Hession did an excellent job on Falling for The Fells [September/October 2014]! I never tire of reading about The Fells, and Robin’s descrip-tions of the fall gardens were wonderfully descriptive with lots of detail and information. And John’s photos are brilliant! I remember the days he was here, and everything looks so much better through his eyes. I recall the weather being cool and damp, and not much color—I think I was wrong.

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Thank you for the excellent article on Deerfield artist Al Jaeger [One Man’s Paradise, July/August 2014]. Driving down his long, windy driveway is like driving into another world, as your article so beautifully described. Al’s artwork is as unique as his beautiful property! It was a pleasure to read the article— so much so that I just subscribed to your magazine as to not miss an issue.

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A just-right homeThank you for the wonderful article cleverly titled Act Two [September/October 2014]. And congratulations to you and photographer Greg West on a job well done. Both the article and the photos are very special, and I thank you for “showcasing” a part of my life so beautifully!

—Leslie Ware in York, Maine

Act Two was a wonderful article, and Greg West’s photos beautifully captured the archi-tectural details created by architect Lisa DeSte-fano and the interior design of this delightful home. Working with homeowner Leslie Ware was an incredible experience. It was an honor to be part of the team that helped transform the space into her special home. This was one of my favorite projects.

—Anne Cowenhoven of Accent & Design, Inc. in York, Maine

Architect Lisa DeStefano of DeStefano Architects in Portsmouth designed Leslie Ware’s new home in York, Maine.

The trials and tribulations of homebuildingYes, “Mr. Blanding Builds His Dream House.” Once again through the text and photographs, your article on Bill and Susan Barker’s house [A Labor of Love, September/October 2014] rec-ognizes how personal houses can be, and how the stylistic sources and the personal stories of their creation are so important to the final meaning of a home. Thank you for a good story.

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Permanent CollectionIn September at McGowan Fine Art in Concord, Northwood artist Gary Haven Smith (second from the left) unveiled new sculptures and paintings made from gran-ite, slate, lead, wood and precious metals. Gallery owner Sarah Chaffee (left) wel-comed guests who included architect and New HampsHire Home contributor Barbara Freeman (second from right) and Michelle Thornton of LaBelle Winery (right). PhotograPhy by John W. hession

Helping Our Furry FriendsAmong those who turned out in August to help Director Bonnie Vendig (left, holding Yoko, whom she’s fostering) support New Hampshire Small Dog Rescue at the Walpole Mountain View Winery in Walpole were, from the left, Katie Sutherland, architect in Keene and fundraising chair for New Hampshire Small Dog Rescue; Ann Henderson of Ann Henderson Inte-riors in Keene; and Dan Scully of Daniel V. Scully/Architects in Keene. The organiza-tion finds loving homes in New England for abandoned dogs from Puerto Rico. PhotograPhy by John W. hession

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Dry off with Christy of England Renaissance towels, made of the highest quality Egyptian cotton for softness, absorbency and durability. Rugs are available in matching colors. Somnia in Portsmouth • 433-7600 • somnia.net

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Choose the perfect scent for candles, air freshener or a diffuser: Agraria’s Golden Cassis, a calming fragrance of cassis, rose and jasmine blended with fresh oranges and berries to reduce stress. Agraria • agrariahome.com


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Enhance your bath with a touch of green from this soap dish made of recycled chopsticks. Its construction ensures that your soap stays dry and lasts longer. Bone Fide Green Goods in Concord • 224-9700 • bonafidegreengoods.com

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Read in the bathtub and keep accessories close at hand with the Mercer Stainless Steel Bathtub Caddy, with a polished-nickel finish. Pottery Barn • potterybarn.com

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Relax and unwind under Grohe’s Rainshower system, which includes a thermostat, head shower and hand shower. Grohe • grohe.com

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Bring a touch of the beach to your bath space with towels from Avanti’s Antigua collection that feature shells and nautical motifs in soft blue and natural tones. Macy’s • macys.com

Grace any bathroom with the elegant—and highly efficient—Toto UltraMax toilet, which uses only one gallon of water for flushing.Frank Webb’s Bath Center • frankwebbbath.comStandard of New England in Portsmouth • 436-1400, (800) 225-7747 • PortsmouthBathCo.com

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bles that often needs coaxing for some

people to appreciate. Brussels sprouts

are simply delicious when roasted or

combined with leeks in an easy-to-make

cream sauce.

Thanksgiving without squash?

Unthinkable. And today we have so

many varieties to choose from, includ-

ing acorn, butternut, turban, delicata

and spaghetti squash, which is fun to

make and intrigues children while

getting them to eat their vegetables in

a clever way.

Sides can often be meals in them-

selves, and the best part is that many

of them can be prepared ahead of time,

refrigerated and reheated, leaving the

cook to focus all attention on roasting

that bird just right.

While tradition may call for a per-

fectly roasted Rockwell-ish turkey on

the Thanksgiving table, the sides can be

the start of something new and endur-

ing for future holiday gatherings. NHH

Many of us dream of serving a

perfectly bronzed Thanksgiv-

ing turkey, looking just like

the one artist and illustrator Norman

Rockwell painted in Freedom from Want,

his endearing painting of a family gath-

ered at the holiday table.

And while the turkey is the iconic

centerpiece in the painting and the ob-

ject of everyone’s admiration as it is laid

before them, dare I venture to say that

today’s holiday table focuses a lot more

attention on the sides? Surely the staple

sweet-potato casserole with marshmal-

low topping is here to stay as tradi-

tion dictates as well as the green bean

casserole amandine and jellied, canned

cranberry sauce. But since Thanksgiving

is about celebrating bounty, gratefulness

and family, why not add some new sides

to your standard offerings? If you are

having a crowd, think of balancing your

menu with five or six sides. That way,

there will be enough for guests to choose

from. Include a couple of familiar

casserole-type dishes that many people

like and can be made ahead—like the

mac and cheese with a twist recipe on

the facing page. Have some colorful and

in-season vegetables, such as a layered

vegetable casserole, which itself makes

a statement about the harvest. Think

about vegetables with different textures,

too—such as Brussels sprouts, one of

those gorgeous fall and winter vegeta-

Thanksgiving Dinner: It’s All About the SidesStart a new tradition by accompanying your turkey with something different.

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Layered Vegetable Casserole Serv eS 4 – 6

If you have a 9½-inch-by-2-inch cast-iron skillet, this delicious casserole will turn out extra crusty. Alternate layers of zucchini, sweet potatoes, and Yukon Gold or Red Bliss potatoes that have been

thinly sliced using a mandolin or the slicing side of a standing cheese grater. This is the perfect side dish for just about anything.

2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced 1 large baking potato, peeled and thinly sliced

2 medium zucchini, trimmed and thinly sliced 1½ cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese,

divided Salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe courtesy of Mary Ann Esposito

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the cast-iron skillet over low heat and melt the butter. (If you do not have a cast-iron skillet, use a 9-inch baking dish.) Pour in the olive oil. Remove from the heat and begin making alternating layers of sweet potato, baking potato and zucchini. Between the layers, sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top layer.

2. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking for about 15 minutes or until the top is browned and crispy. Serve hot, cut into wedges.

Easy Mac and Cheese Serv eS 6

Mac and cheese is an all-time favorite comfort dish, but my goal was taking out some of the

fat without sacrificing taste. Wilting onions and zucchini in chicken broth instead of sautéing

them was one trick, and pre-cooking the pasta in broth instead of water using the “shut off”

method for added flavor was another. This is a nice side for any occasion, and a

nice change from potatoes.

2 cups diced zucchini (about 3 small) 1 small onion, diced 4 cups chicken broth, divided Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 2/3 pound whole-wheat or regular pasta, such as ziti, spirals or penne 2 cups diced, cooked ham 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1½ tablespoons butter 1½ tablespoons flour1½ cups low-fat, evaporated milk 2 cups grated Swiss or cheddar cheese, divided

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add the zucchini, onion and 1 cup of broth to a soup or pasta pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, cover the pot and allow the ingre-dients to wilt down, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. Pour the remaining broth in to the same pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pot and allow the pasta to “cook” for 4 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving the broth.

3. Transfer the pasta to the bowl with the zuc-chini and onions. Combine well, and stir in the ham and thyme. Set aside.

4. In the same pot used to cook the pasta, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until a paste forms. Do not let it brown. Slowly pour in 1 cup of the reserved broth and the evaporated milk. Whisk until the mixture starts to thicken, then whisk in 1 cup of the cheese. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the pasta mixture and combine well.

5. Transfer the mixture to a large casserole (9 inches by 12 inches) dish and sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining cheese. Cover with foil. Bake for about 20 minutes or until heated through. Remove the foil and bake until cheesy top is browned.



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Sweet Potato Boats Serv eS 4

Everyone has a traditional Thanksgiving side-dish recipe for sweet potatoes. Here is a healthy and little different presentation of this popular vegetable.

2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and dried 1 tablespoon melted butter 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice

¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg ¼ cup coarsely chopped almonds, divided ½ teaspoon salt Lemon zest, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pierce the skins of the potatoes with a small paring knife and microwave them until soft. Allow the potatoes to cool, then cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the pulp, leaving the skins intact.

2. Place the pulp in a mixing bowl, and stir in the butter, honey, lemon or lime juice, nutmeg, half of the nuts, and salt. Mix well to combine. Divide the mixture into fourths.

3. Place the potato skins in a lightly greased casserole dish. Fill each skin with the pulp mixture. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until hot.

4. Sprinkle the remaining nuts and lemon zest over the tops of the potatoes and serve.


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Brussels Sprouts and Leek Casserole Serv eS 6 – 8

This fabulous Brussels Sprouts and Leek Casserole is my go-to dish for fall and winter holiday cooking. Even Brussels sprouts-doubters will love this sweet-tasting and velvety smooth recipe.

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large leeks, white part only, thinly sliced 1 pound (about 25) Brussels sprouts, washed, cored, cut in half and thinly sliced ½ cup dry white wine Salt, to taste 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup flour 2 cups low-fat milk 1 cup light cream ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided ½ cup shelled, natural pistachio nuts

1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. When the oil is fragrant, add the leeks and Brussels sprouts, and cook until the mixture begins to wilt. Raise the heat to high, add the wine and allow it to almost evaporate. Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the salt. Set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until a paste forms. Slowly whisk in the milk and cream, and continue whisking over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken. Stir in the nutmeg, salt (to taste) and half the cheese.

3. Stir the cream sauce into the Brussels sprouts mixture and combine well. Transfer the mixture to a buttered 9-inch-by-12-inch casserole dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

4. Remove the foil, sprinkle the nuts evenly over the top, and continue baking for 10 minutes until the top is browned and the mixture is bubbly. Serve hot.

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right from the shell.

1 spaghetti squash (2–3 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeded Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon thyme ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup grated Swiss cheese, divided

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the squash halves cut side down in a casserole dish; add ½ cup of water. Cover and bake until tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover, use the tines of a fork to remove the squash in long “spaghetti” strands and place in a large mixing bowl.

2. Add the lemon juice and zest, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, oil and half of the cheese to the squash, and mix well to combine.

3. Transfer the mixture to a lightly oiled, shallow casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, and bake about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.


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change.” And that’s true for home-

owners—family size changes, indi-

vidual needs change, our own wants change.

It’s up to thoughtful design to keep up.

This is especially true in the bathroom,

where the concept of “universal design”—

making a space work for everyone, no matter

what age, size or ability—is proving invalu-

able. After all, according to the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention, more than

30 percent of bathroom injuries among teens

and adults happen in the bath or shower. But

slips and falls can also occur while using the

User-Friendly Bathrooms

By Barbara Freeman | Photography by John W. Hession

Several homeowners share stories of how they transformed these rooms to function for family members of all ages.

“Universal design” made this bathroom safer and able to work for all family members—the vanity sink is lower for homeowner Ann Marie Parrillo’s shorter mother. Bright lighting as well as built-ins for laundry and bathroom supplies make the room easier to use.

toilet, and leaving and entering the tub. Not

surprisingly, injuries increase as we get older,

especially after age 65 (“Watch Your Step

While Washing Up” by Nicholas Bakalar,

the New York Times, August 15, 2011).

Many of today’s homeowners are looking

to lower those statistics while incorporating

the principles of universal design in their

homes.

Extra space that comes in handyAnn Marie Parrillo of Wilmot knew she

wanted to offer her mother a home when

she was no longer able to live on her own.

THe AdApTAble Home


Easy Fixes for a Safer BathroomFor more information on the equipment mentioned here, research “independent living” on the Web. Home improvement stores—such as Home Depot and Lowe’s—carry much of this equipment. When purchasing safety equipment, be sure it is sturdy enough to support the full weight of the user.

Install grab barsGrab bars should be in every bath. Install them beside the toilet, in the shower and in the bath-tub area. In the tub area, install a grab bar by the side of the tub to help with getting in and out as well as on the wall of the tub (one high enough to hold onto while bathing, and one lower to help with getting up and down in the tub).

Remember, all grab bars need to be fastened to structural studs, so make sure the grab bar you choose has the right dimensions to span between the existing stud spacing. An alternative to permanently installed grab bars is a retrofit-type grab bar that uses a vice grip to the side of the tub or suction fit to the walls. However, these are less sturdy and, in the case of suction fit, may not be able to support your full weight.

Change the toilet seat to suit the userConsider raised toilet seats; raised toilet seats with arms to assist in standing; elongated or extra-wide toilet seats; and child toilet seats, for smaller people.

Adapt the bathtubMake the bathtub more versatile by replacing the stationary showerhead with a hand-held shower that can be supported by a wall mount when not in use. This arrangement allows for seated bathing/showering as well as showering while standing. Hand-held showers are also great for washing kids and dogs!

Use a bathtub safety bench or shower stoolThis works well with the hand-held shower. The bench/stool can be used by the bather or by a person bathing a child.

Buy a table stand and/or magnifying mirror These can be helpful for individuals who are shorter and/or have less than perfect eyesight.

So when Parrillo planned her new

home, she included a first-floor “mini-

suite” with a living room with a coffee

bar, bedroom alcove, and bathroom

fitted to allow a walker or perhaps a

wheelchair.

As it turns out, her mother has only

stayed in the suite as a short-term

guest, but Parrillo’s planning and the

specially designed bathroom have been

used in unexpected ways. Her college-

age son had surgery and used the suite

for his recovery. Her brother-in-law

became very ill, requiring assistance

and a wheelchair. Her brother occupied

the suite with his young children who

couldn’t be separated from their dad

and enjoyed showers in the oversized

shower. Most recently, Parrillo had a

foot injury and used the suite during

her own recovery.

The suite was designed to be safe and

comfortable for everyone. The van-

ity sink is lower for Parrillo’s shorter

mother. In addition, the vanity doors

under the sink fold back and slide into

the cabinet, out of the way, to allow

knees to fit under the sink for use with

a chair or wheelchair.

Instead of a bathtub, the room has a

large shower with grab bars for safety

as well as two types of showerheads—a

standard hands-free showerhead and

a hand-held shower. The hand-held

shower is useful when the user is seated.

The shower threshold doesn’t have a

step, which reduces the likelihood of

tripping and allows wheelchair entry.

Ann Marie Parrillo’s guest suite has been useful for many family members. It includes a living room with a coffee bar (this photo), a bedroom alcove (behind the photographer) and the bathroom (facing page) fitted to accommodate a walker or wheelchair if needed.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 percent of bathroom injuries among teens and adults happen in the bath or shower.


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The sink faucets and shower con-

trols are easy-to-use levers. Finally,

the toilet is located next to the wall in

case a grab bar is needed in the future.

Adding built-in cabinets for supplies

and laundry bins in the vanity on one

side of the room ensured the bathroom

remained spacious and easy to work in.

“The bathroom has functioned really

well in more ways than I ever intended

when designing it,” Parrillo says.

Planning for the futureEllie and Walt Goddard had previously

lived in a large lake house that seemed

too much to handle after retirement.

So when they fell in love with a small

cottage with views of Lake Sunapee, the

couple decided to downsize.

The Goddards added a bedroom suite

to the main floor for one-floor living.

Since they planned to “age in place,”

they wanted their master bath to be

open and free of barriers. This paid

off sooner than expected when Ellie

recently needed knee surgery.

The shower is large and spacious

without a door to wrestle with. The

extra space and the hand-held shower

meant Ellie could sit on a bath stool to

have her shower. (There is also a con-

ventional hands-free showerhead.)

Above: Vanity doors under Ann Marie Parrillo’s sink fold back and move into the cabinet to allow someone to sit in a chair or wheelchair.

Right: The large shower has safety grab bars with two types of showerheads. (The hand-held shower is useful when a person is seated.) The shower threshold is flush with the floor to allow easy access and wheelchair entry. The sink faucets and shower controls have easy-to-use levers.

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Designing a User-Friendly BathroomHere are some pointers for making your home bathroom more user-friendly for everyone in your family and those with special needs. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and ada.gov provide more thorough information on making the bathroom workable for wheelchair users.

General dimensionsGive yourself plenty of space in the bathroom for maneuvering and making changes. Allow at least sixty inches of open space in every di-rection. A sink with an enclosed vanity should have at least sixty inches of floor space in front of it.

DoorsMake your doors thirty-six inches clear. Allow eighteen inches next to the door on the latch side if the door is opening toward you. Allow twelve inches on the latch side if the door is opening away from you. Leave sixty inches clear in front of the door on the swing side and forty-eight inches clear on the opposite side. Use lever door handles instead of doorknobs.

Plumbing fixturesThe current standard height of a bathroom sink is thirty-six inches. If you are shorter or need to sit at the sink, this is too high. Adjust the sink height for your own needs. If your knees need to fit under the sink, or you need to sit in a chair or wheelchair, allow around twenty-seven inches of clearance below the sink for a depth of at least eight inches at your knees and eleven inches at your feet. The space under the sink should be at least thirty inches wide. Use lever-style faucet handles.

The toilet should be located eighteen inches from a supporting wall with the opposite side open. Choose a taller toilet height, such as Kohler’s “comfort height” toilet. Select a substantial, lever-style flush handle.

A shower with interior dimensions of at least forty-eight inches deep and thirty-six inches wide, not including the door swing, allows for maneuverability as well as the use of a shower seat, walker or wheelchair. A wall-mounted, hand-held shower is more versatile than a stationary showerhead. Use lever-style faucet handles instead of knobs or cross handles.

Bath-lovers should choose tubs that are not too deep or ones that have a door entry. Tub seats and hand-held showers can make a tub more user-friendly.

Safety featuresProvide grab bars at the sink, the side of the toilet, in the bathtub space and in the shower. For more tips, see the sidebar “Easy Fixes for a Safer Bathroom” on page 29.

MirrorsA tilt mirror over the sink that allows you to adjust the angle adapts to the height of any user. Full-length mirrors also provide flexible use.

LightingAdequate, bright lighting is critical to bath safety. Combining a full-room, ceiling-mounted light with wall sconces on either side of the mirror at the sink and a down-light over the sink works well. Recessed lights over the tub and in the shower provide safe, adequate light.

SurfacesMake sure there aren’t any steps or thresholds of more than a quarter-inch in height, including at the threshold of the shower. All walking surfaces should be nonslip—nonslip tile is best; carpet can be a tripping hazard.

Counter surfaces should be non-glare. Stone is not recommended because glass breaks easily if set down too hard on the stone.

This page: Floor space in front of the double-sink vanity in the Goddards’

bathroom allows two people to use the

bathroom at the same time—even if one is using

a walker.

Facing page: The shower (seen in this photo and also

on the left of the facing page photo) is large, spacious and

without a door for easy access. The extra space and

the hand-held shower allow a person to sit on a stool

while showering.

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The floor space in front of the

double-sink vanity is big enough for

two people, one of whom has a walker.

Since the space allows it, Ellie uses a

lovely piece of antique furniture to

keep extra bath supplies. The antique is

a flexible solution since it can be easily

removed to accommodate a wheelchair

in the room.

At the time the bathroom was

built, Ellie wanted to have a separate

space for the toilet. She notes that

this prevents side access to the toilet,

which might be important if a wheel-

chair were ever needed. The only other

thing she would change is adding grab

bars in the shower. “Everyone could

use grab bars in the shower, especially

as you age,” she says. “It is just so

much safer.”

An adaptable spaceA third homeowner wished to design

a guest suite to be adjustable for future

use if the homeowner’s parents should

need care. The shower and the toilet

are in a large alcove, separate from the

sink and vanity. This maintains the in-

timate feel of a conventional bathroom

while breaking up the larger space

necessary for accessibility.

Many of the requirements to make

this bathroom truly accessible are not

necessary for the homeowners now,

but they planned the space to be adapt-

able in the future. The glass wall of the

shower is removable, and the floors

of the shower and bathroom are flush

to allow wheelchair access. Structural

blocking was placed in the walls where

grab bars can added in the future. NHH

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Above: The vanity and sink are in their own space as you enter this bathroom, keeping the look more conventional.

Right: The shower door is over-sized with no threshold for easy access. In the future, the glass wall could be removed to allow wheelchair access and space for a caregiver. Structural blocking was placed in the walls, so grab bars can be installed.

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In my home, setting the table is a task I

often delegate to my daughters. I admit:

It’s not something I pay much attention to,

unless it’s a special occasion, when I debate

whether to bring out the good china.

Turns out I may be missing something.

Despite more casual entertaining trends, a

properly set table still jump-starts an event.

Tablescapes—a fundraiser for Arts in Reach

(AIR), a Portsmouth-based nonprofit that

provides mentoring and arts programs for

at-risk teen girls—celebrates the art with

over-the-top place settings by area designers

(see “Celebrate with Beautiful Tablescapes”

on page 37). From artfully arranged flowers in

crystal vases to fanciful centerpieces featuring

Setting a Beautiful Table

InspIratIon

By Debbie Kane | Interior Photgraphy by Nancy Belluscio

Make an occasion even more special with a dressed-up dining room that wows your guests.

sculpture, seashells and other found objects,

there’s unlimited creativity to be found on

the table.

“A well-set table shows your guests you’re

willing to go the extra mile and make them

comfortable,” says Michael Englehardt, visual

merchandiser for Ethan Allen in Portsmouth.

Pick a themeA nicely set table is not only welcoming, it’s

also a way to start conversation. One way

to enable conversation—and creativity—is

by establishing a theme for your gathering.

Whether it’s a family holiday dinner, an

intimate evening with friends or a rollicking

party, a theme pulls everything together,

This year’s Tablescapes, a weekend-long fundraiser benefitting Arts in Reach, features uniquely decorated tables by designers from New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. Shown from left to right, front row: Valerie Jorgensen, Betsy Scott, Rebecca Burke, Jayne Ballard, Astrid Ortiz and Jeffrey Hart. Middle row: Cynthia Clark, Elizabeth Abernathy, Susan Riffert, Leander Matos, Jeanne Hayes, Aimee Maher, Anna Hardy and Ellen Foord. Back row: Susan Labrie, Olivia Korpi, Erin Gardner, Chad Callihan, master of ceremonies Bill Humphreys, Anne Cowenhoven, Michael Englehardt, Laura Malloy and Amy Dutton.

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sets a tone and lets your guests know

what to expect. “A lot of entertaining

is just anticipating what guests need

and what makes them comfortable,”

Englehardt says.

Start from the ground upRemember that the size and shape of

your table lends itself to the convivial-

ity of your event. Round tables allow

for easy conversation; rectangular tables

give the feeling of a family-style gather-

ing. “The trend today is to mix table

sizes and styles,” says Dana Markos,

principal of Dana Markos Events in Ips-

wich, Massachusetts, and Boston. “This

combines formal and casual elegance,

and adds to the aesthetics of an event.”

Guests don’t have to gather at the

traditional dining room table, either.

For smaller, intimate gatherings, Valerie

Jorgensen, of V. Jorgensen Design in

Wells, Maine, likes using nontradi-

tional spaces, such as the living room

or a cozy nook in the den. “Sometimes

there are spaces better suited to a small

group that carry your event out of the

expected,” she says.

To ensure guest comfort, spacing and

seating are important. Markos’s rule of

thumb is that an eight-foot-long or

sixty-inch-round table seats eight people

comfortably; a seventy-two-inch-round

table gives ten people ample room. If a

gathering requires additional seating,

don’t be afraid to intersperse different

types of chairs with your regular seat-

ing (as long as they’re at table height).

Nontraditional seating—think Queen

Anne-style chairs or even benches—add

personality and comfort.

Celebrate with Beautiful TablescapesTablescapes—organized by Arts in Reach (AIR), a nonprofit organization that mentors teenage girls through creative pursuits such as art, music and writing—celebrates the art of setting a beautiful table with over-the-top place settings by New England-based designers. Table themes in years past have included everything from breakfast in bed to Parisian romance to traditional design themes. The event, sponsored by New HampsHire Home, also features hands-on workshops led by experts on food, wine and design topics. Scheduled workshop presenters include Evan Hennessy from Stages at One Washington and James Haller of the former Blue Strawbery Restaurant.

Proceeds from the event sponsor AIR programs. Through sponsorship, local businesses can underwrite a girl’s enrollment for a year.

This year’s event is scheduled for November 7–9 at the Discover Portsmouth Center located on 10 Middle Street. The former Portsmouth Library building, with its blend of historic and contemporary architecture, is the perfect backdrop for an event meant to transform the way we view the ordinary.

The opening party is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 7. Tickets are $50. The event continues Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance or $22 at the door (students and seniors are $12 at the door). Children younger than twelve are ad-mitted free of charge. Group rates and discounted weekend passes are also available in advance online. Workshops are included with the price of admission.

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Last year’s winner of Tablscapes Best in Show was designer Dana Markos of Dana Markos Events in Ipswich, Massachu-setts; he considers table setting an art. “Setting a good table helps create the ambiance for the meal you’re serving,” he says.

A nicely set table is not only welcoming, it’s also a way to start conversation.


Table linens also set the tone, provid-

ing a foundation for the rest of your

place settings and an opportunity to get

creative. Think beyond the traditional

tablecloth. Anna Hardy Evans, owner

of In-Home in Exeter, has used scarves,

decorative throws, even brown paper

marked with chalk to adorn a table.

“Let your imagination go,” she says,

“but don’t get fussy. Less can be more.”

Bring out the good dishesProper place settings—forks on the left,

knives and spoons on the right—are

still important for most occasions. Just

don’t confuse or intimidate your guests.

If you’re serving multiple courses, make

sure you have the right pieces. Separate

cutlery still has specific purposes (“I like

having different cutlery for different

courses,” Evans says).

Now’s the time to enjoy your good

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Even if you have white dishes, you

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Tips for Setting a Beautiful Table1. Play with your table settings. Set the table early in the day—or even the night before—so you can switch pieces in and out when inspiration strikes.

2. Make room. Ensure your guests are com-fortable and have plenty of elbow room.

3. Let the meal dictate what flatware and dishes you use. Make sure the proper serving pieces, flatware and glassware are on the table—and sparkling clean!

4. Think about your table from the ground up. Pick an appropriate linen or table cover-ing that sets the tone for your event.

5. Don’t go overboard with centerpieces. Design centerpieces that don’t block guests’ views of one another and are proportional to the size table you have. Tall vases should begin at twenty-eight-inches high from the table surface.

6. Use multiples. For centerpieces on long tables, have more than one of the same item.

7. Don’t make your table too busy. You don’t want to detract from the meal and your guests’ enjoyment.

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J ust seeing Christmas decorations (as long

as it’s after Halloween!) can put a person

in the holiday spirit. Going on a holiday

house tour to see how people decorate their

homes with flair can be festive and inspir-

ing. Maybe their work gives you a vision of

how great your house could look if you put

a new spin on your seasonal decorating. And

it’s always amazing to see the many different

directions that holiday décor can take—from

coolly elegant to comfortingly homey.

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Dressed-Up Homes

By Jenny Donelan | Photography by John W. Hession

Holiday house tours offer an up-close and personal look at the many ways homeowners decorate for the season.

Homespun touches in the family room of Susan and Don Elliott’s New London home include a walnut garland over the fireplace and tree ornaments that Susan made herself. Her vintage Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls rest at the base of the tree.

fees tend to benefit a worthy cause. Last year,

New HampsHire Home visited houses on both

the Palace Theatre Holiday Home Tour in

Bedford and The Fells Holiday House Tour

in New London. The Palace Theatre tour

benefits its one-hundred-year-old namesake

in Manchester; The Fells tour benefits the

nonprofit Fells Historic Estate and Gardens

on the shore of Lake Sunapee. Both tours will

be held again in 2015.

A presidential welcomeAmong the six New London homes that were

part of the 2013 Fells Holiday House Tour

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Invitation to drape, festoon and decorateIf you love the holiday décor on these pages but don’t know where to begin for your home, take heart. As a professional designer, Leslie Rifkin, of L. Newman Associates / Paul Mansback, Inc. in Manchester, says she is constantly searching for inspiration, and it can be found many places. A few of her favorite sources are settings from homes or offices in movies; cultural themes from trips she has taken; childhood memories; home stores; this magazine; and especially her clients. It is completely acceptable for a homeowner to “borrow” or build off an idea seen somewhere else, although Rifkin adds that, as a designer, one of her greatest challenges is to be original. “The way I solve this dilemma is to remember personal lifestyles. With those as your guide, decorating becomes easy,” she says.

Even if you already have a knack for decorating, be open to ideas from all corners. New London homeowner Susan Elliott, who loves to entertain and has always enjoyed decorating for the holidays, draws inspiration from her immediate surroundings: “Our house just lends itself to this,” she says.

Last but not least: It’s hard to go wrong with holiday decorating. As Bedford homeowner Bob Brown says: “We like the combination of Christmas colors with the scent of the evergreens. It mixes together to create a holiday atmosphere.”

were those belonging to Susan and Tom

Galligan, Susan and Don Elliott, and

Kathy and Allan Munro. The Galligans’

house is Colby-Sawyer College’s official

President’s House. Since it was built in

1937, it has been occupied by seven

succeeding presidents, including Tom

Galligan, the college’s current president.

Decorating the Galligans’ Dutch

Colonial home was a group effort,

according to Susan Galligan, who de-

scribes herself as having less of a knack

for decorating than the team of friends

who helped her: Nell Leach, Lela Moses,

Barbara Hunting and Sandy Stark (all

members, officers, former members

or married to members of The Fells

board). Although the decorating team

used some of the Christmas items the

Galligans had on hand, the women all

headed to Grenon Trading Company in

Bedford for a big shopping trip to col-

lect additional materials.

Among the decorating team’s stand-

out efforts was the silver and white

dining room table setting, with a long,

white, lace tablecloth under holiday-

patterned china, silver and crystal (see

photo on page 46). Silver birds stood

near the place settings, and red orna-

mental apples under glass provided a

touch of contrast that was picked up by

red ornaments in the greenery draped

over a china cabinet.

The Galligans’ front entrance offered

a grand holiday welcome, with a wreath

(unadorned save for a large red bow) on

the door, a small tree on the balcony

overhead and garlands wrapped around

the columns at either side of the door.

Nature’s bountyNearby in New London, Susan and Don

Elliott’s 1790 farmhouse was decorated

for the tour by Susan Elliott, with a bit

of help from Mauli McDonald of Art

of Nature in Sunapee, who contributed

fruits and fresh flowers. In the din-

ing room, which is part of the original

1700s structure, the table was decorated

The hallway of Kathy and Allan Munro’s house in New London is decorated year-round with murals by artist Judy Dibble of Brookwood Designs in Hopkinton. For the holidays, Kathy added small Christmas trees, a stairway garland and nutcracker figurines.

using a motif of birds and fruits. Three

fresh pineapples surrounded by green-

ery and pears formed the centerpiece.

The table was set with Waterford crystal

and Spode china in the “Queen’s Bird”

pattern. Atop the back of each chair was

a small swag of evergreen and ribbon,

on which perched an ornamental bird

that mirrored the china pattern.

For the family room (see photo on fac-

ing page), originally the 1790 barn on the

property, Susan Elliott strung walnuts to

make a simple but striking garland over

the fireplace. Making the garland wasn’t

too difficult, she says, especially after Don

drilled the holes in the walnuts. Also in

the family room was a tree decorated

with woven Swedish heart baskets and

straw stars that Susan made herself. At

the base of the tree nestled some mem-

bers of Susan Elliott’s vintage Raggedy

Ann and Andy collection.

In the kitchen, a small, edibles-

themed tree sat on the countertop.

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that Susan Elliott baked and decorated.

White lights and partridgesElsewhere in New London, Kathy

Munro decorated the house she shares

with husband Allan for the house

tour. It was a pleasure to do so, she

says: “We love Christmas a lot. It’s

our favorite holiday.” As a general

theme, she aimed for bright and fes-

tive. She already owned most of the

decorations and only needed some

extra lights to make their home really

sparkle for the holiday tour.

In the living room, the tree was

decorated with white lights and gold

beads, including a few garlands of

stars and trains for variety. Kathy’s

tradition is to drape the tree with

the lights and beads a few weeks

before Christmas. When the kids

arrive home from college, the whole

family “finishes” the tree by adding

ornaments.

A beribboned evergreen garland graces the pulpit staircase in the home of Susan and Don Elliott.


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pears in the hallway, where murals

with scenes of earlier life in New Lon-

don line the walls (see page 43 —the

murals were painted by Judy Dibble

of Brookwood Designs in Hopkinton).

Opposite the staircase are two small

trees decorated with pears—and a

partridge apiece. An evergreen garland

winding up the stairway railing in-

cludes ornaments in a shade of green

that matches the pears. The inside

front door is bedecked with berry

wreathes and garlands, and flanked by

two small trees decorated with berries

and lights. A cluster of nutcracker

figures guards the door.

Elegance on the Palace TourOne of the featured houses on the

Palace Theatre Holiday Home Tour

last year belonged to Bob and Kathy

Brown of Bedford. Designer Leslie

Rifkin, of L. Newman Associates /

Paul Mansback, Inc. in Manchester,

created elegant holiday décor for the

Browns, taking her cues from the

homeowners’ wishes and the house

itself, which she describes as

“traditional on all levels with a

current interpretation.”

In Kathy and Bob Brown’s Bedford home, designer Leslie Rifkin, of L. Newman Associates / Paul Mansback, Inc. in Manchester, used big bows of red-and-white striped ribbon—reminiscent of peppermint candy—to adorn the tree.


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Rifkin’s holiday table setting featured

two large glass vases that she and co-

designer Emily Shakra, of Emily Shakra

Staging & Design of Manchester, discov-

ered in South Boston. Working under

Rifkin and Shakra’s direction, Richard

Mein, from Royal Bouquet in Bedford,

placed a layer of gold ornaments in the

vases and added red amaryllis. “The am-

aryllis has the tall stem that we needed

for the large vase,” Rifkin says. “We see

a lot of unpredictable flowers used today

for every occasion.”

Elsewhere in the house, Rifkin

used traditional poinsettia plants, as

these are an annual tradition with the

homeowners and one of their favor-

ite Christmas decorations. Poinsettias

popped up in the living room, where

red-and-white- striped ribbon—remi-

niscent of peppermint candy—adorned

the tree in big bows. The same ribbon

entwined with greenery was placed

on the mantel, from which stockings

were hung. Two large nutcrackers stood

guard at the fireplace.

As different as the above four houses

are, they are similar in that each con-

veys plenty of seasonal cheer. Happy

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Above: Silver birds and red “apples” under glass create a unique holiday look for Susan and Tom Galligan’s dining room table.

Right: Designer Leslie Rifkin used red amaryllis and gold ornaments in large glass vases as a striking centerpiece for Bob and Kathy Brown’s holiday table.


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The holidays are here, and company

is coming. What better way to greet

your guests than with fresh flowers?

Rather than picking up a generic bou-

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local florist for a one-of-a-kind personal-

ized arrangement. Jessica Christoferson of

Cymbidium Floral in Exeter says she and her

design team—Theresa Frampton and Stacey

Grady—enjoy helping people decorate and

celebrate the holidays in their own way. “We

encourage our customers to bring in a piece

of china or their table linen so we can design

the arrangement with a cohesive color palette

just for them,” Christoferson says. These per-

sonal touches make for a special experience.

“We can use the client’s vase or container, or

supply one of our own,” she explains. “For

Thanksgiving, I love using peach and copper-

toned flowers in a container with a copper

accent.” Low and lush is the signature style

at Cymbidium, perfect for centerpieces.

Even the simplest table setting is brought

to life with flowers. Alyssa Van Guilder of

Apotheca Flowers in Goffstown says flowers

can add a lot to a festive time. “They are a

powerful way to convey a message,” she says.

An artful arrangement of flowers welcomes

friends and family to your home by creating

a warm and inviting mood.

Van Guilder seeks out things that are dif-

ferent and inspiring for her shop and delights

in pushing the envelope. “There is so much

orange around us in the fall. You can try to

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Make your holiday décor even lovelier with one-of-a-kind arrangements of fresh flowers.

The creative team of floral designers at Cymbidium Floral—(left to right) Theresa Frampton, owner Jessica Christoferson and Stacey Grady— takes great pleasure in bringing joy to others with thoughtful and expressive flower arrangements.


avoid it, or dive in head first and have

fun with it,” she says. “Ground the bold

colors by adding dark blue or another

cool-toned color.”

Rather than creating a solitary

arrangement for the Thanksgiving

table, Van Guilder prefers to anchor the

flowers by designing a tablescape. Using

items of different heights keeps the

eye moving along the scene. “Vintage

florals are coming back,” she says. “You

can turn a strip of fabric or wallpaper

into a table runner. Get crafty and use

things you already have.”

ChristmasChristmas doesn’t have to be all red

and green; at Cymbidium, there isn’t a

poinsettia in sight. Instead, Christofer-

son and her team create sophisticated

looks using seasonal favorites, such

as amaryllis; unique tropicals, such as

proteas; and different types of orchids

complemented with traditional green-

ery, such as cedar and balsam. “We

encourage people to think beyond the

usual, and to enjoy flowers that may

be nontraditional but are still seasonal,

natural and festive,” she says.

Terrariums are a popular Christmas

item at Apotheca, and Van Guilder

suggests making your own with

materials found in nature—such

as pinecones, lichens, moss and

greenery—and combining them

with fresh flowers and berries. “I

love texture,” she says. “It is fun to

accent a focal flower with non-floral

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moss growing on it, or other natural

found objects. Juxtapose the earthy

with the elegant to keep it a little

unexpected!”

Grace your table with Cymbidium Floral’s warm and inviting Thanksgiving centerpiece of tangerine dahlias; orange-tipped echinacea pods; fragrant rosemary; Free Spirit roses; velvety, dark chocolate sunflowers; cymbidiums with a burgundy lip; toffee-hued amaranthus; sea star fern; and highly textured stellata pods. A copper accent strip elevates the humble wooden box to star status and reflects the copper tones used in the arrangement.

For Thanksgiving, Apotheca Flowers embraces the color orange! Peachy roses, ranunculus and dahlias combine well with bright yellow sunflowers, tansy, helenium and thistle-like eryngium in vine-wrapped white ceramic containers. Bring a little kitsch to the table by using 1960s-era wallpaper as a table runner, a weathered wooden slab to anchor the arrangement and Depression-era green-handled kitchen gadgets to complete the relaxed and unpretentious scene.


New Year’sFor your New Year’s Eve party, ring in

2015 with something glamorous. This is

a great time to break out the silver and

use it to house flower arrangements.

Smaller pieces can be placed on side

tables or a buffet, while a taller bouquet

on an entry console welcomes guests.

“New Year’s may be cold, but it also

represents fresh beginnings and joyful

gatherings,” Christoferson says. “I like

to use a lot of white to echo the beauty

of the snowfall as well as silver vases to

bring warmth and elegance to holiday

celebrations.”

Every week, Van Guilder stocks her

coolers with fresh flowers in several

pleasing color palettes, making it easy

for customers to choose the look they

want. To create a celebratory mood for

the new year, try a gold-and-cream-

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Texture is important in a monochro-

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interesting twigs, such as curly willow,

seedpods, leaves or grasses. To maintain

the gold and cream theme, spray some

of the nonfloral items with gold paint

and sprinkle on the glitter for added

glitz. “Create movement with

a fireworks-like explosion of tall

flowers in a broad sweeping arc,”

Van Guilder says. Double the fun by

placing your arrangement in front of or

on a mirror.

Christoferson and her staff use

all-natural elements in their arrange-

ments. Christoferson says to get the

most from an arrangement or bouquet

of fresh flowers, they should be kept

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For Christmas, make some mini-terrariums using berries, roses, and found materials like pinecones and greenery, similar to these by Apotheca Flowers. Whether you hang them on your tree, use them to decorate a swag or place them on a table, be sure they are not in direct sunlight to keep them fresh throughout the holiday season. They also make great last-minute gifts.

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A s the holiday gift-giving season approaches, what better gift to consider than a book?

Books enhance a home in many ways. We turn to books to answer questions, to

further our views of the world and even use them as decorative accents. Books are

one of the best ways to bring an expert into a home without all the costs. Do-it-yourself and

other home-related books provide a wealth of ideas and can be infinite sources of inspiration.

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You don’t have to look any further for something to get those on your shopping list who love to read!

On the BOOkshelf

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French Comfort Food By Hillary Davis ISBN: 978-1-423-63698-4 • $30 • Hardcover • 224 pages

From New Hampshire food writer, instructor and blogger Hillary Davis comes French Com-fort Food, a book of recipes gathered while Da-vis lived in France for thirteen years. This col-lection encompasses a food journey through the different regions of France that emphasiz-es the deep-rooted tradition of passing recipes through the generations. Davis has modern-ized some recipes into new family favorites that retain the same classic tastes that make them comfort food.

Gardens in Detail: 100 Contemporary Designs By Emma Reuss ISBN: 978-1-58093-399-5 • $45 • Hardcover • 400 pages

Featuring one hundred gardens from all over the world, Gardens in Detail includes the historical backgrounds on different garden styles—ranging from Islamic to Renaissance to Arts and Crafts; concise lists of important features to incorporate; and what purpose each serves in the garden scheme. Close-up images accompany wider shots to illustrate just how important the details are.

With projects divided into ten categories—such as artistic and structural styles; interna-tional locales; plant types and landscapes; life-style; color; and atmosphere—this book can become a go-to resource for next spring.

Homegrown Tea By Cassie Liversidge ISBN: 978-1-250-03941-5 • $23.99 • Paperback • 270 pages

Teas and tisanes have been popular drinks for thousands of years, so some of us may want to grow our own. In Homegrown Tea, Cassie Liversidge tells us how to cultivate typical gar-den plants, such as honeysuckle or rosemary, for use in teas and tisanes. Divided into five sections—“Leaves,” “Seeds,” “Fruits,” “Flow-ers” and “Roots”—Homegrown Tea not only describes how to grow and brew the various plants, but also offers other tips and uses for them. With ideas and instructions for grow-ing anywhere, from urban windowsills to roll-ing countryside gardens, Liversidge delivers a beautifully illustrated guide to planting and making herbal teas and drinks that make fan-tastic gifts for any tea-lover this holiday season.

Landscaping Ideas That Work By Julie Moir Messervy ISBN: 978-1-60085-780-5 • $21.95 • Paperback • 218 pages

In Landscaping Ideas That Work, award-win-ning designer Julie Moir Messervy offers hun-dreds of ideas that apply to every outdoor space imaginable, from small urban court-yards to sprawling beachside properties to cozy forest hideaways.

Better yet are “The Essentials”—easy-to-follow charts found throughout the book de-tailing the pros and cons of different materials for certain projects. The inspired designs also include “Green Ideas That Work”—ideas to plan landscapes for minimal environmental impact. For those not looking for a full land-scape remodel, Landscaping Ideas That Work includes easy-to-implement ideas for small details around the yard that, well, work.

Dwelling in Possibility By Howard Mansfield ISBN: 978-0-87233-167-9 • $22.50 • Paperback • 240 pages

Dwelling in Possibility laments the “lost qual-ity of dwelling” in houses today in a series of linked narratives from New Hampshire author Howard Mansfield. The book’s first section, “Dwelling in the Ordinary,” discusses features that were once prominent in house designs but no longer are (such as the open fireplace), and celebrates the “Usonian” Zimmerman House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and now operated by the Currier Museum.

In “Dwelling in Destruction,” Mansfield con-siders the idea of houses on fire—in war and in disaster—through his memories of watch-ing burning huts in Vietnam on television as a child, to discussing World War II, to relief work after Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi.

Mansfield rounds out the book with a discus-sion of how to restore the feeling of “dwelling” that modern architecture often lacks. The nar-ratives give soul to Mansfield’s ideas, until you, too, will wonder where the soul is in your home.

Jack By Tomie dePaola ISBN: 978-0-39916-154-6 • $17.99 • Hardcover • 40 pages

Preschoolers will adore beloved author- illustrator Tomie dePaola’s colorful and charming take on traditional “Jack” tales, where a young hero pursues his dreams with a growing entourage of animal friends. DePaola’s vividly colored, printed sound effects add life to his signature style!


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Midcentury Houses Today By Lorenzo Ottaviani, Jeffrey L. Matz, Cristina A. Ross and Michael Biondo ISBN: 978-1-58093-385-8 • $65 • Hardcover • 240 pages

Midcentury Houses Today looks into the remarkable collection of houses built in New Canaan, Connecticut, in the 1940s and 1950s by renowned architects such as Philip Johnson and Eliot Noyes. The journey through each of these sixteen houses’ design contains archival photographs, floor plans and timelines. The book offers great insight into the houses’ ori-gins in simplicity and openness, and how the changes made through the years have main-tained that spirit.

Stonlea: A Timeworn, Gilded Age Survivor Transformed By Peter W. Clement and Victoria Chave Clement ISBN: 978-1-603-58448-7 • $90 • Hardcover • 544 pages

Designed by renowned Boston architects Pea-body & Stearns in 1891, Stonlea (see Notewor-thy Then, Noteworthy Now, published in New HampsHire Home March/April 2013) was recently renovated by New York architect Hugh Hardy and New Hampshire architect Daniel Scully, who worked with homeowner Polly Guth to bring the 120-year-old house to the modern era.

Stonlea describes the house’s history of ren-ovations from construction to present. Once a summer home for a wealthy St. Louis fam-ily, the house was largely self-sufficient, and that self-sufficiency is something Guth, who now lives there year-round, worked hard to re-create. While the original design spirit re-mains, the house now has photovoltaic solar panels and a geothermal heating system.


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From award-winning sustainable architect William Maclay comes The New Net Zero, a guide for building structures that produce as much energy as they consume and are also carbon-neutral. Based in Waitsfield, Vermont, Maclay has lectured widely on environmental design and his projects include energy- conserving residential, commercial and insti-tutional buildings. In this book, he discusses water, air and vapor barriers; residential and commercial net-zero standards; insulation options; and costs through case studies and provides lots of details. Although the book was written with professionals in mind, others seeking ideas for net-zero buildings will find The New Net Zero to be an important resource.

The Organically Clean Home By Becky Rapinchuk ISBN: 978-1-440-57251-7 • $15.99 • Paperback • 224 pages

Becky Rapinchuk became the “Clean Mama,” worried about germ and chemical threats, when her oldest child was a baby. Now she runs the hugely successful website cleanma-ma.net and has been featured on Oprah.com and HGTV. With 150 recipes for chemical-free cleaning products that prove safer than tradi-tional cleaning products for both your family and your wallet, this book includes easy-to- follow directions, Rapinchuk’s famous clean-ing checklists as well as a handy guide for stain removal that covers everything from ink to wine.


By Andi AxmAn | PhotogrAPhy By John W. hession

Tomie dePaola geTs insPiraTion for his award-

winning children’s books from The Place

where he lives and works.Home Creating a magiCal


Tomie dePaola calls his grand living room “the Mercer Room,” after the chic New York City hotel. On the wall to the left are twenty-four niches for his favorite pieces of Mexican, early American and Native American folk art. On the adjacent wall are two of his paintings: Frida’s House—Casa Azul to the left and What a Peach! on the right. The table behind the sofa is a nineteenth-century Chinese tribute table, from Prospect Hill Antiques in Georges Mills. (Guests used tribute tables to leave gifts for their hosts.)


AAlthough we’re encourAged to look beyond

appearances and “not judge a book by its cover”

(as Mr. Tulliver suggested in George Eliot’s The

Mill on the Floss), I do otherwise when it comes to

the works of author/illustrator Tomie dePaola. His

books for children—he’s written and/or illustrated

nearly 250, with more than 15 million sold world-

wide—are just as fabulous inside as promised by

their covers.

DePaola is a rock star in his field. In 1976, his

Strega Nona received a Caldecott Honor Award

and in 2000 26 Fairmount Avenue was given a John

Newbery Honor Award. In 2011, a Laura Ingalls

Wilder Medal recognized his ”substantial and last-

ing contribution to literature for children.” He

was given the Smithsonian Institution’s Smithson

Medal; was granted honorary doctoral degrees

from University of Connecticut, Georgetown Uni-

versity and Pratt Institute, among other schools;

and in 1999 received a Living Treasure Award from

the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.

And how fortunate for New HampsHire Home

readers that dePaola lives in our state! When we

visited him last summer, his home was welcom-

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This page: With tongue in cheek, Tomie dePaola calls this room, which leads into the Mercer Room “the anti-room.” He did the painting on the left during his senior year at the Pratt Institute, where his assignment was to create an “over-the-mantel” piece. Its title, The Beauty of God Is the Being of All There Is, was inspired by the words of St. Thomas Aquinas. Over dePaola’s mantel is a temple lamp from India. Over the doorway hang four Navajo rain-dance wands.

Facing page: In his studio, dePaola says the shelves below the windows are for his “household gods of inspiration”—cards, small photos, tchotchkes, paints, brushes and other materials.


Above: In “The Chapel” or sitting room, Tomie dePaola and a friend painted the beams to resemble ones he saw in a tiny church in northern Mexico, where every surface was hand-painted. DePaola says this is the most eclectic room in the house—Mexican folk art lives with Mies van der Rohe chairs, American antiques and a ’60s-era pink sofa from Design Research in Boston. The papaya painting on the left and the watermelon on the right are both by dePaola.

Facing page: In the kitchen greenhouse, dePaola arranges flowers from his garden. Above the pass-through is a Navajo spirit figure surrounded by two Central American grave markers made of funnels and other found objects.



ing, vibrant and magical—just like the places

pictured in his books. In the courtyard, which

joins his house and the two-hundred-year-old

barn where he has his studio, are countless

pots teeming with artfully arranged flowering

plants. Just beyond are gardens putting on a

spectacular show of summer blooms. Petunias

in a pastel palette punctuate a long stone wall,

while bright pink zinnias and daylilies the

color of orange sherbet surround the turquoise

front door that beckons you inside. There you

enter another world, different from any house

I’ve ever been in New England. This one is

reminiscent of homes in New or old Mexico,

with niches for folk-art, and lots of brightly

colored paintings and other beautiful artworks.

DePaola calls his home and studio a “dream

come true,” a place he loves to be and one that

inspires his work.

Recognizing the place one needs to beAlthough dePaola was born in New England, he

left Connecticut in 1952 to study illustration at

the Pratt Institute in New York City and didn’t

return to the area for almost twenty years. He

initially lived at a priory in Weston, Vermont,

In the corner of the Mercer Room (above, right) are pieces of folk art, including a painted clay figure of Our Lady of Guadelupe called La Soledad by Oaxacan artist Josefina Aguilar. Note the figure’s skirt (above left), which tells the story of the nativity. The rest of the Mercer Room (facing page) looks out to the gardens and features leather Le Corbusier reproduction sofa and chairs from Design Within Reach. The stained-glass window, called Homage à Matisse, was designed by Tomie dePaola and made by Jamie Morgan.

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Tomie dePaola designed his dining room table with white ceramic tiles for a surface. The painted chairs are from Italy. The Madonna and Child figure was hand-carved in oak by Roland Coignard in the 1960s and is surrounded by Mexican tin ornaments.


and eventually made his way to Wilmot Flat,

where he settled to teach at Colby-Sawyer

College in New London. He was already an

established illustrator and author, but he loved

teaching theater. “Theater and illustrating are

both so visual and go hand in hand,” he says.

“You have to start and stop the story, select

text, choose the cast and costumes, and design

the set.”

When his career took off after receiving the

Caldecott Honor Award, he knew he wanted a

bigger home, with more land and a larger stu-

dio. “As an artist, I always wanted the perfect

place to work,” dePaola says. (When he was a

child, his parents fixed up half the attic so he

had a place to draw and paint; at Pratt, he lived

in tight quarters in a brownstone and had to

sit on his bed at his drawing table.) It was time

to have the studio of his dreams, so he began

looking at properties for sale.

He knew he hit the jackpot when visiting

the New London property he now calls home.

It was once part of a farm called Glengae, and

the barn was built more than two hundred

years ago by the Gay family for their cows.

In the late 1960s, Emil Hanslin bought

Glengae and built a home for his family next

to the barn. That home became the prototype

DePaola added the grill room, with its pizza oven, so he can grill all year long. He loves to cook, and buys his vegetables at nearby Spring Ledge Farm in New London (he only grows flowers in his gardens).


for the company he founded, called Yankee

Barn Homes; the barn housed the company’s

visitor center. The home’s timber-frame de-

sign became such a success that, in 1973, Emil

moved his company from its Falmouth, Mas-

sachusetts, headquarters to a larger facility in

Grantham. He chose the location because it

was near Eastman, a seasonal housing commu-

nity around Eastman Lake in Grantham that

Emil and his son Tony were developing with

Dartmouth College, the Society for the Protec-

tion of New Hampshire Forests and others. Af-

ter Emil’s death in 1987, Tony took over the

company and sold it in 2011.

Finding homeYankee Barn Homes eventually moved its visi-

tor center to Grantham, and the Hanslin fam-

ily put the New London property on the mar-

ket. DePaola became its second owner in 1985

because it offered everything he was looking

for: a home with a spacious, open-concept de-

sign; lots of land, which he eventually bought;

and a private and quiet property that is only

minutes from the center of town.

DePaola says he “loved seeing the post-and-

beam structure of the house, which echoes the

design of the old barn.” To make the house his

home, dePaola added beams in the ceiling of

the living room off the kitchen to break up the

space and painted all the walls white. “This

reminded me of the priory in Vermont, whose

white walls I thought were so beautiful,”

dePaola says. When he redid the courtyard,

he used granite cobble and bricks from near-

by Lebanon. “The colors of the red brick and

gray granite echo the colors of the landscape,”

he says.

DePaola says his sense of style is a “culmi-

nation of everything I’ve learned.” He believes

Gardens and pots, filled with colorful annuals and perennials, surround the house (top and facing page).

Above: The front door is painted turquoise and hyacinth blue, a color scheme inspired by the Taos Pueblo in New Mexico. “Doors and frames there are painted these two shades of blue to keep out the evil spirits,” Tomie dePaola says.



that “white walls are the way to go, since every-

thing stands out and looks good.” Several years

ago, he saw a documentary about Ray and Charles

Eames on PBS called The Architect and the Painter.

“I loved how the Eameses mixed and matched

furniture, placing a Le Corbusier chair next to

an eighteenth-century chest, and realized that I

didn’t want to live with just antiques or just mid-

century pieces.”

In 2004, dePaola built an addition to the home,

a grand space he calls “the Mercer Room,” named

after the chic SoHo hotel that offers “loft living”

instead of conventional hotel rooms. Spaces are

roomy with lots of natural light—qualities that

initially attracted artists to that part of New York

and a perfect description of dePaola’s room in

New London. The room is generous in size (nearly

1,400 square feet, with high ceilings), and a large

window overlooks exquisite gardens. The seating

area is furnished with Le Corbusier leather chairs,

chrome-and-glass side tables, antiques and sleek

lamps. DePaola’s large paintings in vibrant colors

are displayed along the long side walls; on the wall

Tomie dePaola’s library is filled with volumes and volumes of art books, and has a long library table where he likes to do his research. He meditates every morning in the far right corner, in the chair with the Mexican serape over it.

Gifts for the Little Ones in Your LifeTomie dePaola has written and/or illustrated nearly 250 books, and won numerous awards. His colorful and captivating tales are often based on his own childhood experiences, and his books make wonderful gifts for children—any time of year! If you’re looking for something really special, check tomiesblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Calendar to see where dePaola is doing a book-signing, as he is always happy to inscribe books.


facing the window are twenty-four niches, each

home to fabulous pieces of colorful folk art.

DePaola says his love of folk art was nurtured

by his twin cousins, Kathryn Abbe and Frances

McLaughlin-Gill, who preceded him at Pratt. They

went on to become professional magazine pho-

tographers, and urged dePaola to not go home to

Connecticut on weekends but rather stay in New

York; visit museums, galleries and restaurants;

and get to know the city’s many neighborhoods.

“They knew that living in New York was part of

my education,” dePaola says.

School gave dePaola a deeper appreciation

of folk and primitive art, but he says he always

had an eye for it. “When I’d go to Mexico to

visit friends, I’d bring an extra empty suitcase,”

he says. “The colors of everything were marvel-

ous.” He didn’t buy one but rather twelve serapes,

the colorful Mexican blanket-like shawls worn by

men, which he now has stacked near a chest near

his bedroom. In the kitchen is a tower of molca-

jetes, the lava-stone mortar and pestles used in

Mexico to make guacamole. So many sculptures

and figures are found throughout his house that

one could easily mistake the building for a fine

folk-art gallery. “I love having beautiful things to

look at,” dePaola says.

Creating the ideal workspaceDePaola said it took him about five years to figure

out what to do with the barn. “It was big and dark

at night, and it still had stalls for cows,” he says,

laughing.

In 1990, he built an addition to the barn for

workspace. “Its design is very Bauhaus,” he says,

“since form follows function.” His spacious stu-

dio basks in artists’ favored north light, and is

filled with paints and pencils in every color of the

rainbow. Surfaces are bright white and free from

clutter; all art supplies are perfectly organized to

make finding anything easy and quick. “My stu-

dio is like a kitchen,” he says. “All these art sup-

plies are my ingredients.”

Beyond the studio is the library. On one wall

are floor-to-ceiling shelves for dePaola’s impres-

sive collection of art books. On the opposite wall

are niches displaying folk art. In the far corner, a

chair faces an altar, where dePaola meditates ev-

ery morning.

Although he celebrated his eightieth birthday

in September, dePaola has no plans for slowing

down. His newest book, Jack, was just published

in September and tells the quintessential folktale

of “Jack, an ‘every boy,’ who sets off on a jour-

ney and is eventually given a fixer-upper home by

the king.” Next year, a treasury of six Strega Nona

books is scheduled to be published to mark the

series’ fortieth anniversary and dePaola’s receipt

of the Caldecott Honor Award.

DePaola says he’s now working on a small

book about gratefulness. “I love what I do, and

I love going to bed at night knowing I’ve ac-

complished something that will be important to

young people. I want them to see color and im-

agery, and fall in love with the pictures,” he says.

Retirement is a not word in dePaola’s vocabu-

lary. “When I wake up, I can’t wait to go to work,”

he says. NHH

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An arched doorway marks the entry from the studio to the library. “I fell in love with Romanesque arches the first time I saw one,” Tomie dePaola says.


By Rose Zevos King

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a bathroom is an essential space in any residence. This room prepares us for the start and end of our day,

and soothes our mental and physical stresses.

When it comes to the design of our bathrooms, we all

have different needs. Some of us want a convenient, simple

space—a place to take a quick shower, wash up and go—

while others prefer a more luxurious environment, rich

with spa-like amenities. That’s why the varying nature of

bathrooms makes them one of the most personal and dis-

tinctive rooms in a home. Here’s a look at some exception-

al bathrooms, each beautifully designed with an inspiring

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When it comes to bathroom design, there is no one-size- fits-all. “Every bathroom varies in style and material,” says interior designer Cynthia Shreve, of Cynthia Shreve Interiors in Derry, who transformed this once outdated master bathroom in Bedford into a peaceful, spa-like retreat.


Peace and serenity abound in the renovated

master bath of Carol Radic in Bedford. Radic re-

calls her old bathroom as a cold and dated space,

a room in need of a special touch. She wanted a

comfortable place where she could treat herself to

a relaxing bath. So, she called on Cynthia Shreve,

then of Goedecke Flooring and Design Center

in Bedford, to transform this room into some-

thing exceptional—a spa-like environment with

a Zen feel.

Shreve, who now operates independently as

Cynthia Shreve Interiors in Derry, kept the design

simple, relaxed and open. A major priority was to

bring warmth to the room—both physically and

visually. “The original bathroom was the coldest

room in the house, and it had a dark green marble

floor,” Shreve says. “I updated its fixtures, and in-

troduced soft, soothing colors and many natural

elements.” To provide heat, radiant floor heating

and toe-kick heaters underneath new light-colored

wood vanities were installed. The angled vanities

create unique visual lines through the space and

evoke the natural world with Caesarstone counter-

tops, which are lava-like in color.

Drawing attention to nature and using natural

materials are the bathroom’s focal points. A large

window beyond a spacious air-jetted tub and a sky-

light above brighten the room and bring in views

of the nearby forest. River rock is used on the glass

shower’s floor, and also curves around the bathtub

and mingles with bamboo paneling. Shreve did

not want a full wall of glass between the two bath-

ing areas, so she broke up the space with a panel

of stone and bamboo with glass on either side. “I

love the use of these materials and the way they all

come together,” Radic says. “It really is like art. I

always look in there, and my heart lifts.”

Shreve carried this peaceful atmosphere and

aesthetic into the master bedroom, where warm

colors, Asian-inspired contemporary artwork and

textured drapery echo the serene ambience of the

bathroom. “Both rooms offer a place of refuge,”

Radic says. “Cynthia not only transformed these

rooms but changed my attitude toward design. I

am very pleased with the results!”

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Soothing colors, radiant floor heating and luxury amenities for bathing collectively create a spa-like atmosphere. “I wanted to design a bathroom conducive to relaxing, a space of Zen,” interior designer Cynthia Shreve explains.

Homeowner Carol Radic describes the room’s use of natural materials as “breathtaking.” River rock and bamboo harmoniously mix around a spacious air-jetted tub (far left) and in the glass-enclosed shower (left). Lava-colored Ceasarstone countertops and tub deck also enhance this natural motif.

tips for bath Design • Style and function are equally important. “Interiors should be receptive to the architec-ture of the house as well as an expression of its inhabitants and the way they live,” says Alice Williams of Alice Williams Interiors in Hanover. “Seek to design a bathroom that ac-commodates your individual needs and bath-ing preferences. We start and end our days in the bathroom, so having a space that is both pleasant and functional is important.”

• Stick with timeless materials. In order to keep a bathroom fresh and clean, and to foster the home’s resale value, Susan R. Crupi, of David R. Crupi, LLC in Hollis, advocates the use and installation of timeless materials and décor. “Products made out of chrome or in the color white are budget-friendly, always in style and easy to maintain,” she says. These durable pieces will help create an inviting and hardworking bathroom that can be enjoyed for many years.”

• Research is essential. “Leave yourself enough time to research what is out there in terms of styles, materials and prices,” says Cynthia Shreve of Cynthia Shreve Interiors in Derry. “Consult the Internet, meet with de-signers and contractors, get quotes and don’t be afraid to ask questions. This research and guidance from professionals will help you select the most appropriate and cost-effective materials for your bathroom.”

• Have all materials on hand. “Do not start construction with missing pieces or fixtures,” Alton designer and artist Margery Thomas Mueller advises. “One of the greatest and timely setbacks you may face in doing a bath-room is not having your materials on hand. Make sure everything is in working order and that you have all the pieces, even extras— especially extra tiles. I always suggest order-ing between 10 percent and 15 percent more tiles than the estimated amount.”


AccommodAting A client’s needs while fashionably

optimizing his/her living space to make him/her most

happy is a guiding motivation for any interior de-

signer. But what happens when a designer is his/her

own client? How does a designer’s skill and personal-

ity shine in his/her own home? Designer and artist

Margery Thomas Mueller faced such a situation when

she revamped some of the spaces in her Alton home.

The Mueller residence—built by her husband Bob

in 1990—now provides all the comforts of home with

its stunning lakeside views and stylish rooms deco-

rated with an eclectic mix of art and books. However,

many of its rooms and fixtures were in need of an up-

date. “I wanted to give each space a more appropri-

ate style and quality,” Mueller says. Refurbishing five

bathrooms—a master bath, a powder room and three

guest bathrooms—was a major part of this renovation.

The masterThe master bath is the most contemporary in look and

the renovation’s greatest transformation. “The origi-

nal bathroom was outdated and a lot larger. It had a

sunken tub, coral marble and lots of unused space,”

Mueller explains. “I wanted the new bathroom to have

up-to-date fixtures, and to be a calm environment.”

A new layout for the space, presented by architect

Michael Goldman, of Michael Goldman Architect in

New York, minimized the room’s proportions as well

as allowed space for a linen closet and another closet

within the master bedroom. From here, Mueller drew

inspiration from the work of French interior designer

Philippe Starck, whose fantastical and chic interiors

made a lasting impression on her and her husband

while staying at a Starck-designed SLS Hotel in Cali-

fornia. “Seeing that fabulous hotel’s bathroom space

motivated me to reinterpret it for my own bathroom.”

Starck’s sleek ambience is emulated, but Mueller’s

bathroom differs in terms of materials, lighting and

functionality. “Starck’s designs are more concerned

with atmosphere than practicality. The hotel bath-

room was dimly lit, and used black mirrored glass and

dark marble,” Mueller says. “I wanted to have more

light, so I used straight mirrors and hanging light fix-

tures.” The polish of the mirrors not only introduces

An Interior Designer Renovates Her Own Five Bathrooms

PhotograPhy by John W. hession


Top left: The sleek master bathroom of Margery Thomas Mueller in Alton draws inspiration from the work of French interior designer Philippe Starck. A piece of salt-glazed stoneware and thoughtfully designed storage amenities from Robern— including lifting, mirrored medicine cabinets and deep vanity cabinetry with soft closed drawers—make this space both unique and practical.

Top right: The arrangement of mirrors and pendent lighting adds a contemporary feel to the room.

Bottom right: Rough-cut slate tiles provide a natural texture. A Toto toilet sits next to a multi-jet shower.

Bottom left: Mueller stands in her master bathroom with Roxie, her Labradoodle.


a stunning reflective quality to the room but also ren-

ders a striking contrast to the room’s dark slate tiles.

For functionality, Robern vanities and medicine

cabinets with hidden areas for storage were installed.

These amenities offer a stylish, yet practical way to

store items and keep the vanity countertops clean.

Other bathroomsThe other four bathrooms are a different sucess story.

Mueller credits her contractor Peter Oddi, of Advan-

tage Construction & Painting Contractors, LLC, in

Farmington, and having all the tile and fixtures on-

site for the project’s quick finish (these four bathrooms

were renovated in the span of five weeks).

Departing from the sleek look of the master bath,

Mueller says. “I wanted the other bathrooms to have a

simple look and to feel open, clean and convenient for

guests in terms of space and storage.”

Creating a sense of scale in each bathroom was

equally important. To introduce proportion, Mueller

painted each bathroom ceiling the same color as its

walls. She also incorporated architectural details and

downsized certain bathing amenities. For instance,

the powder room—once with an oversized vanity—

achieves comfortable proportions with a chair rail,

two-toned paint and a smaller vanity topped with Car-

rara marble.

Each full guest bathroom has white beadboard

paneling; yet details make each room distinct. The

paint color of the downstairs full bath—Gray Sky by

Benjamin Moore—is fresh and airy; the space is

decorated with Mueller’s cup and saucer collection,

and penny tile flooring introduces a stunning and

eye-catching texture.

Upstairs, another full bath has white shower tiles,

large floor tiles and beadboard paneling—all rectangu-

lar in shape. A third full bath is painted in a lovely pur-

ple hue; a shower curtain perfectly complements this

color and adds a charming floral pattern. The room’s

bookshelf enclosure—next to the room’s toilet—

provides privacy and a great place to read. On top of

the bookshelf, an antique balustrade—an unexpected,

yet beautiful detail—serves as a piece of sculpture.

Overall, the five bathrooms are a testament to Muel-

ler’s eclectic style, her attention to functionality, and

her discerning eye for memorable and unique details.


Margery Thomas Mueller’s other four bathrooms are simple in design, yet full of unique details. In the downstairs full bath (facing page), penny tile flooring provides a striking texture, while Mueller’s cup and saucer collection on top of the wainscoting adds a delicate touch.

This page left: Two-toned paint and a chair rail give the powder room a sense of proportion.

Bottom right: Beadboard paneling and rectangular floor and shower tiles give the upstairs guest bath a unified and clean look.

Left: In another full bath upstairs, a vanity with double sinks provides plenty of room for guests.

What makes these bathrooms beautifulrobern medicine cabinets and vanities in master bathroom • robern.com

toilets from toto • totousa.com

fixtures in powder room from newport brass • newportbrass.com

lighting in powder room from restoration hardware • restorationhardware.com

tiles in all bathrooms from ann sacks tile and stone • annsacks.com

Paint by benjamin moore • downstairs full bath painted in gray sky; upstairs full bath with book enclosure painted in stone; and other upstairs full bath painted in Pale oak • benjaminmoore.com

Plumbing and bathing suPPly Purchases were supervised by molly becker lemle, design center manager of torrco • torrco.com


In Lancaster, a shIngLe- and tudor-styLe home

evokes Old World beauty both inside and out. Most

striking is the home’s spacious master bath, where

this aesthetic reaches new heights with fresh colors,

pristine amenities and striking textures.

For this bath, Alice Williams, owner of Alice Wil-

liams Interiors in Hanover, strived to create a space

where contemporary details and timeless Tudor style

mingle. “I wanted to update the look and impres-

sion of an Old World, European bathroom,” Wil-

liams says. “I sought to make this room fresh and

appealing, while maintaining its Old World charm,

which is also expressed architecturally and ornamen-

tally throughout the rest of the house.” Williams’s

achievement of this goal was recognized when she

won the 2014 New HampsHire Home Design Award

for Excellence in Bath Design.

Inspiration began with basket-weave floor tiles

and curtains made from Belgian linen with silk em-

broidery. “The decorative tiles are an intricate design

anchor, and the delicate curtains add sophistication

and introduce a softness to the room,” Williams says.

Other details, such as the room’s woodwork, cre-

ate a striking framework for the various bathroom

amenities, which include a footed tub, a shower, a

sauna, linen closets and a toilet room. Williams cites

the extensive tile wainscoting, along with baseboard

and chair-rail pieces, as the room’s strongest Old

World details. In contrast, the room’s paint color is

fresh and new. A mixed color palette of cream, yel-

low and gray was layered and painted horizontally

in a matte finish to give the impression of move-

ment and water. “The wall color and its treatment

bring this large room to cozier proportions,” Wil-

liams says. “It also gives the space a vibrant energy

and airiness.”

The dappled pattern of the vanities’ granite

countertops also evokes a feeling of motion, while

the rounded pilasters give the cabinetry weight. In

addition, the curved edges of the vanities comple-

ment the arched doorways throughout the room.

“Architecturally, this bath has many angles, edges

and corners,” Williams says. “So it was important to

have these curved details to soften and freshen this

Old World space.”

Evoking Old World Style in a Master Bathroom

PhotograPhy by john w. hession


What makes this bathroom beautifulCurtain fabriC, embroidered ivory linen with taupe silk thread, from Vaughan • vaughandesigns.com

benCh Cushion and ValanCe fabriC from Zoffany • zoffany.com

deVon benCh from minton-spidell, inc. • minton-spidell.com

highlands Console table in vanilla bean from somerset bay home • somersetbayhome.com

Wool/silk rug, design and color by alice Williams interiors in hanover • 277-9361 alicewilliamsinteriors.com; manufactured by steven king, inc. in boston • (617) 426-3302 • stevenkinginc.com

deCoratiVe painting from flux decorative painting in enfield • 359-1665 • mudflux.com

Chesterfield freestanding reCtangular fiberglass bathtub; palladio washstand; lighting; and opus Collection plumbing fixtures in nickel finish with crystal egg knobs from Waterworks • waterworks.com

Vanities by Crown point Cabinetry in Claremont • (800) 999-4994 • crown-point.com

tiles from trikeenan tileworks • (607) 281-1120 • trikeenan.com

Top left: Old World charm, fresh colors and décor, and stunning architectural details harmoniously blend in this spacious master bathroom designed by Alice Williams of Alice Williams Interiors in Hanover.

Top right: The bathroom’s strongest colors belong to the wool/silk rug and bench cushion. Their hues and patterns invigorate the room’s soft color palette.

Above: The dappled granite on the vanity countertops adds a classic touch, while a nickel faucet with crystal egg knobs from Waterworks provide a jewel-like refinement.

Left: A freestanding bathtub from Waterworks and luminous linen curtains with silk embroidery from Vaughan make an elegant statement.

Far left: A large walk-in closet sets the stage for the serene master bathroom beyond.


With beautiful décor and state-of-the-art bathing

amenities, Susan R. Crupi, director of design services at

David R. Crupi, LLC in Hollis, transformed an outdated,

dysfunctional master bathroom in Bedford into the ulti-

mate spa retreat. For her efforts, Crupi was recognized with

the 2014 New HampsHire Home Design Award Honorable

Mention in Bath Design.

The original bathroom was cavernous and lacked flow,

proper storage and privacy. “The space was poorly uti-

lized,” Crupi says. The bathtub’s position in front of the

room’s large Palladian window obstructed views and natu-

ral light, and restricted tub and shower sizes; its proximity

to the water closet was unduly awkward. The vanities were

also cramped, often cluttered with toiletries, due to inef-

ficient storage space. Tired of the room’s lack of function

and beauty, the homeowners asked Crupi to design a peace-

ful and tranquil master bath full of lush spa amenities.

For the best use of space, an Ultra ThermoMasseur bath

was installed in the center of the room. With fifty-four air

jets, integrated armrests and a heated backrest that contours

to the body, this advanced bath delivers an all-encompass-

ing therapeutic massage, perfect for deep relaxation. The

tub sits on a deck of custom wainscot panels made of Lyp-

tus wood; an inlaid border of Ming Green marble surrounds

the bath, mimicking an area rug; and above, a tray ceiling

with concealed rope lighting gently illuminates the bath-

ing space.

Relocating the bathtub afforded space for a charming

window seat, perfect for lounging, and room for a spacious,

frameless-glass steam shower with a Kohler DTV digital show-

ering system. With the touch of a button, the homeowners

are able to personalize their shower experience—its tem-

perature and spray source—depending on their mood and

schedule. The shower also includes a retractable teak bench

seat and a pivoting awning window to release water vapor.

To further enhance this spa-like environment, Crupi

coupled fresh and timeless materials and hues. Clean and

classic details include spacious his-and-her vanities with

cut-glass vessel bowls, polished chrome fixtures, mirrored

medicine cabinets and a makeup area with a custom-made,

mahogany, full-length mirror. Most stunning is the vanity’s

seven-foot-tall mosaic backsplash of Ming Green marble

and frosted and polished sea glass. For continuity, a floor-

to-ceiling mosaic of the same pattern and material appears

in the shower. “The shades of soft green, white, amber and

silver keep the space elegant and fresh, creating a relaxing

spa-like feel,” Crupi says. “This bathroom is now a luxuri-

ous and serene retreat.” NHH

A Luxury Spa-Bath Retreat

PhotograPhy by Michael rixon


Designer ResourcesAdvantage Construction & Painting Contractors, LLC 767-6541Alice Williams Interiors 277-9361 • alicewilliamsinteriors.com Cynthia Shreve Interiors 421-9590 • [email protected] R. Crupi, LLC 465-7003 • davidrcrupi.comGoedecke Flooring and Design Center 472-5307 • goedeckedecorating.comMargery Thomas Mueller/Drew Hill Studio (516) 606-9611Michael Goldman Architect (212) 248-0218 michaelgoldmanarchitect.com

Left: A window seat provides a comfortable place for relaxation and space for storage.

Below: Susan R. Crupi, of David R. Crupi, LLC in Hollis, transformed an outdated master bathroom into a stunning spa retreat full of state-of-the-art amenities, including a spacious Ultra ThermoMasseur tub.

Bottom right: Crupi describes the ThermaSol steam shower as one with “lots of bells and whistles.” Its Kohler DTV showering system and multiple showerheads make every bathing experience different.

Bottom left: The bathroom’s seven-foot-tall Ming Green marble and sea glass mosaic offers a stunning backdrop for the double vanity. A mahogany-framed mirror and a drop-down counter with knee drawers and an upholstered bench provide the perfect area for applying makeup.

What makes this bathRoom beautifulultRa theRmomasseuR bath from bainultra • bainultra.com

steam shoWeR from thermasol • thermasol.com

DtV custom shoWeRing system and interface from kohler • kohler.com

RaDiant flooR heating with programmable thermostat from Warmlyyours • warmlyyours.com

cRystal chanDelieR from James R. morder • jamesrmoder.com

custom paint mixtuRe from benjamin moore • benjaminmoore.com

lyptus WooD cabinetRy crafted by new River cabinetry • newrivercabinetry.com


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novembern ov em b er 7– 9TablescapesTablescapes celebrates the art of setting a beauti-ful table with over-the-top place settings by New England-based designers. The event, sponsored by New HampsHire Home, features hands-on workshops led by experts on food, wine and design. Scheduled workshop presenters include Evan Hennessy from Stages at One Washington and James Haller of the former Blue Strawbery Restaurant. Tablescapes is a fundraiser for Arts in Reach, a Portsmouth-based nonprofit that provides mentoring and arts programs for at-risk teen girls. Opening party, Friday, 6–9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.– 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.The Discover Portsmouth Center • 10 Middle Street in Portsmouth • 433-4278 • airnh.org/tablescapes

n ov em b er 7–16Christmas at The FellsExperience the historic Fells Main House, trans-formed to the theme of “Deck the Halls” with fireside stockings and twinkling lights. Profes-sional interior designers, decorators and talented volunteers have dressed the house; the Holiday Gift Boutique offers a selection of gifts created by regional artists. Times and ticket information available online.The Fells • 456 Route 103A in Newbury • 763-4789 • thefells.org

n ov em b er 8Beginning Orchid Growing WorkshopLearn the essentials to growing orchids on your windowsill—no greenhouse required. Lyman Estate Greenhouse Manager Lynn Ackerman teaches the best methods for lighting, watering, fertilization, repotting and selection. 10 a.m.–noon. Tickets are $25, $20 for Historic New England members, and $15 for Garden and Landscape members.Lyman Estate Greenhouse • 185 Lyman Street in Waltham, Mass. • (781) 891-1985 historicnewengland.org

n ov em b er 9The Garden as Influencer of Art PracticeSee how a garden experiment ultimately resulted in a sanctuary in the form of glass houses that are on view in the LaBelle Winery vineyards. Alison Williams is a painter and associate dean of gradu-ate studies at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. Reception, 3 p.m.; art talk, 3:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation to benefit artist scholarship.LaBelle Winery & Event Center • 345 Route 101 in Amherst • (866) 241-4918 • nhia.edu

n ov em b er 13Art & SoulThe fourth annual benefit auction for the New Hampshire Institute of Art features music, wine

tasting, appetizers as well as artwork and art expe-riences. 6–8:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and proceeds go toward scholarships for NHIA students.The Discover Portsmouth Center • 10 Middle Street in Portsmouth • 836-2547 • nhia.edu

n ov em b er 15Introduction to New England FurnitureHistoric New England Senior Curator Nancy Carlisle and Plimoth Plantation joiner Peter Follansbee introduce furniture made and used in New Eng-land from the seventeenth to the mid-nineteenth centuries. Topics include regional variations in style, changing shop practices, consumer patterns, craftsmanship and technology. See a demonstra-tion of seventeenth-century furniture-making techniques and examine original pieces up-close. The course concludes with a tour of the collections storage area. Boxed lunch is included. Reservations required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Admission is $70, $50 for students and $45 for Historic New England members.151 Essex Street in Haverhill, Mass. • (617) 994-6678 historicnewengland.org

n ov em b er 22–23Crafts at the CapitolJust across the street from the new League of New Hampshire Craftsmen headquarters and the new Gibson’s bookstore, shop a unique showcase of locally made fine crafts priced under $100. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. daily.Capitol Center for the Arts • 44 South Main Street in Concord • [email protected]

n ov em b er 28 –29Crafts at the Town HouseCelebrate downtown Peterborough during Thanksgiving weekend with this gathering of New Hampshire crafters presenting holiday gift ideas of less than $100. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Peterborough Town House • 1 Grove Street in Peterborough • [email protected]

n ov em b er 29Ciao Italia Table Wine Pairing EventCelebrate the holidays, family and friendship at LaBelle Winery with Mary Ann Esposito, New HampsHire Home contributor and host of PBS’s Ciao Italia, and Amy LaBelle, winemaker and founder of LaBelle Winery. Enjoy a five-course menu selected from the Ciao Italia Family Classics cookbook paired with LaBelle Winery wines. Also featured are book and apron signings by Esposito and LaBelle.LaBelle Winery & Event Center • 345 Route 101 in Amherst • 672-9898, ext. 4 tinyurl.com/ciaolabelle

n ov em b er 29 Holiday Craft FairThe American Legion Auxiliary’s Holiday Craft Fair features handmade items and farm products, such as maple syrup, jams, jellies, cheese, salsa, dips and plants. A raffle table has items donated by the crafters; auxiliary-made craft items are also available for purchase. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Harriman-Hale American Legion Hall 142 Center Street in Wolfeboro • 569-4296 wolfeborochamber.com

n ov em b er 29 – 30 ; d ecem b er 6 –7, 13 –20Jingle Bell Chocolate TourBoard an Austrian-drawn sleigh, where you are greeted by carolers, presented with your jingle bell and receive the first chocolate treasure. The sleigh tour of Jackson Village stops at the Inn at Jackson, the Backcountry Bakery, The Wentworth, An Elegant Country Inn, J-Town Deli & Country Store, the Snowflake Inn, the RiverWood Inn and Flossie’s General Store. At each stop, you’ll receive another chocolate treasure. Reservations recommended. Tickets are $25.Nestlenook Farm on the River 66 Dinsmore Road in Jackson 383-9356 • jacksonnh.com

The Hunt, designed by Dana Markos of Dana Markos Events in Ipswich, Massachusetts, won Best of Show in the 2013 Tablescapes competition. Check out the designs entered in this year’s show, from November 7–9 at the Discover Portsmouth Center.

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Tuesday, January 20 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.

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Mingle with your peers and enjoy scrumptious appetizers, carving stations, spirited cocktails and live entertainment

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Strawbery Banke MuseumMay 1-October 31, 2014

Open Daily 10-5

14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 603.433.1100

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decemberD ecem b er 4 –14Christmas PreludeVoted the No. 2 Christmas town in America by HGTV, Prelude transforms Kennebunkport with bright lights, bows and boughs. Local stores offer seasonal discounts, and many shop owners and art galleries serve cookies and fresh cider. There are also several local craft fairs that feature unique and hand-made gifts from area artisans. Other events include a tree lighting, house tours, sleigh rides, concerts and Santa’s arrival via lobster boat.Kennebunkport, Maine • christmasprelude.com

D ecem b er 5 –7Christmas House Tour in Salem, MassachusettsTour historic homes, decorated for the holidays by local designers, florists and garden clubs. Fri-day night features a candlelight tour of selected houses. Trolley service is available. Friday, 5:30– 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.christmasinsalem.org

D ecem b er 6 a n D 13Christmas at CanterburyCanterbury Shaker Village is lit up and decorated for the season. Enjoy a candlelight stroll; a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride; musical performances; and Shaker entertainment.288 Shaker Road in Canterbury 783-9511 • shakers.org

D ecem b er 13The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New EnglandKenneth C. Turino, manager of community engagement and exhibitions at Historic New England, looks at how Christmas transformed from a rowdy celebration to a family-centered event. Learn how the Christmas tree became popular, halls were decked and Santa Claus came to town. Refreshments provided. Families are welcome. 4:30–5:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and Historic New England members are admitted free of charge.Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum and Visitor Center 5 Portland Street in South Berwick, Maine (207) 384-2454 historicnewengland.org


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d ecem b er 13 –14Inn-to-Inn Holiday Cookie and Candy TourIn this eighteenth annual tour (chosen by New Hampshire Magazine as “The Best Sugar High”), inns in the White Mountains decked in all their holiday finery offer their signa-ture holiday cookies and candies. Get recipes from each inn and a chance to win a $250 gift certificate for a getaway at the inn of your choice. Vote for the “Best Cookie” and the winner gets $500 for the charity of their choice. Tour-goers staying at one of the participating inns receive the first in a series of collector’s ornaments specially designed by Deneen Pottery. Proceeds from the event will benefit area nonprofit associations.11 a.m.–4 p.m. countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com/holiday_cookie_tour.htm

d ecem b er 31First Night Held in Portsmouth and Wolfeboro, and in Boston, First Night welcomes each new year with music, dance, fireworks and ice sculpture.proportsmouth.org • wolfeborochamber.com firstnightboston.org

ongoingVintage Christmas in PortsmouthPresented by Strawbery Banke Museum and The Music Hall, this monthlong, citywide event includes the Candlelight Stroll that Strawbery Banke Museum has offered for thirty-five years as well as live holiday shows, opera broadcasts and films in The Music Hall’s landmark 1878 Historic Theater and the intimate Music Hall Loft. Enjoy the festively decorated Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth’s culinary specialties and the free Vintage Christmas trolley.vintagechristmasnh.org

New Hampshire Then & Now Forty pairs of photographs of places, people and events reflect the character and culture of New Hampshire, past and present. Based on the book of the same title by photographer, author and publisher Peter E. Randall, the exhibition is a visual overview of New Hampshire and of the changes in the state from the late nineteenth century to today. The exhibition also includes a variety of objects from the New Hampshire Historical Society’s mu-seum collection that relate to the subjects featured in the photographs. On view through June.New Hampshire Historical Society • 30 Park Street in Concord • 228-6688 • nhhistory.org

Van Gogh on Loan at the CurrierFor the second time in less than a year, a van Gogh painting comes to Manchester. Bridge across the Seine at Asnières (1887) has not been exhibited in America since 1970, making this a rare opportu-nity to see this lively painting. It is on view in the European Gallery, right next to a Monet. In the Modern Gallery, two stunning twentieth-century sculptures, Alberto Giacometti’s Annette IV (1962) and Henri Laurens’ Petite Cariatide (1930), are on view. Through December. The Currier Museum of Art • 150 Ash Street in Manchester • 669-6144 • currier.org

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at home in new hampshire

while my husband was once upon a time something of a

wanderer—hitchhiking across the country, jobbing for a while

in the Southwest, rambling as circumstances allowed—my

tendency has been that of a relocator. I started young, hav-

ing crossed the country twice by the time I was ten, traveling

in a narrow “V” from Virginia to California and east again to

Maryland. By then, I had lived at seven addresses in four cities.

Mobility suited me, as

since then I’ve lived under

an additional nineteen

roofs in fourteen zip codes.

When my husband asked

what my record was for

staying in one place, we

were both surprised to dis-

cover it was the five years

we had concluded before

the recent purchase of our

first home. The reasons for

our surprise differed: he was

born and raised in Concord,

and following his wander-

lusting, has lived in cen-

tral New Hampshire ever

since. For him, five years is

a fraction of the time he has

known at home. For me,

it’s essentially eternity. It

might have felt like a bur-

densome weight, a heavy

forever-ness bearing down

on me, imploring, “Go!

Somewhere! Now!” Oddly,

though, it didn’t. Something else entirely occurred, a revela-

tion I hadn’t expected, but it turns out, I was fully prepared

for. I discovered that I was already home.

“Home” is a complicated idea to me. When asked where

I’m from, my answers vary. “Suburbia” sometimes works. If

there’s room for more detail, I’ll say I moved here from D.C.

for graduate school (accounting for nine addresses and six zip

codes in between). “Where’s home?” has traditionally been

a stumper, containing within it a secondary consideration of

not only location, but a sense of attachment and rootedness

to a place, an affective home-fires hearth-iness that I haven’t

really known. Nor did I expect to develop that here. In my

professional life, you go where the jobs are. It didn’t seem pru-

dent to develop attachments to a place when the job market

might slingshot me to wherever it saw fit. Fortuitously, how-

ever, it didn’t. And so we stayed.

The house my husband,

daughter and I rented

when I began working was

supposed to be a temporary

way station. When a year

passed, then two more, and

then another, I started to

feel existentially dusty and

cobwebby for lack of move-

ment. We’d also made for

ourselves a fourth perma-

nent roommate, our son,

and soon outgrew the space

we had. Professional stabil-

ity enabled us, and practical-

ity prodded us, to search for

a home to buy. As the house

hunt continued, the exu-

berance with which I began

the process morphed into

apprehension. Purchasing a

house would mean that we

would stay. Here. For good.

It meant I would live here

for an unknowable some-

time, raise my children

here, work here, play here. All of it, here.

But, the idea of beginning our lives again in the zero hour

of an abstract, alien elsewhere suddenly seemed downright

irrational. Our new house is one that my suburban self could

only have dreamed of: a two-hundred-year-old Colonial that

shares a fence line with a dairy farm.

I know I’m home, for strangely, wonderfully, at some

indeterminate point in time before we moved in, home had

already come to me. NHH

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