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Thursday, September 30, 2010

An Update from our friends at Connecticut Cottages and Gardens

Exclusive Event at Hoagland's 
October 1
Visit Hoagland's for an exclusive event with Herend and Diane James Designs. Guests are invited to a painting demonstration with Herend master artist, Laszlo Tarto, and shop the event which includes exclusive collections of specialty pieces and colors from Diane James Designs and Herend. Fri., Oct. 1 (4-7pm) and Sat., Oct. 2 (10am-4pm). 175 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, (203) 869-2127 www.hoaglands.com 

Antiques Appraisal Weekend at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion
October 2 - 3
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Antiques Appraisal Weekend will feature world-renowned appraisers specializing in a wide variety of antiques and collectibles including jewelry, watches, silver, fine art, furniture, books, coins, China, sports memorabilia and more. Bring your antiques to have them appraised by a professional. Appraisals will be $20 for small items; $40 for larger antiques. Sat., Oct. 2 - Sun., Oct. 3 (11am-4pm); 295 West Ave., Norwalk; (203) 838-9799; www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com

The Ultimate Chef Competition
October 7
The Clarke Showroom presents the ultimate SoNo Chef competition with two of the most entertaining chefs in the area, Matt Storch of Match and Fritz Knipschildt of Chocopologie. Grab a front row seat
and enjoy this fun-filled, informative and delicious event. Proceeds to benefit The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Tickets, $125. Registration required.
 Thurs., Oct. 7 (6-8pm); 64 South Main St.. South Norwalk; (866) 838-9385, www.clarkecorp.com
Parc Monceau's Parisian Flea Market Weekend
October 8-11
Presenting an Exclusive Creative Collaboration of Style and Vision with Tara Shaw of Tara Shaw Maison Fri., October 8th, 11am-2pm, Champagne Brunch. Fri. 5pm-7pm, enjoy cocktails with the designers and sales associates. Saturday, Sunday and Monday Oct., 9, 10 and 11th, Shop the Big Flea Market Sale! Everyday 12-5:30pm, Sunday 12 noon- 5:30pm. 1375 Post Road East, Westport; (203) 319-0001;parcmonceaursvp@gmail.com
 
Designed for Life: Room&Board
Join us for an evening with the founders of New York City's KleinReid Studio. The event features James Klein and David Reid, creators of fine handmade porcelain and wall art. They will offer an inside look at the inspiration behind their work and collaboration with design legend Eva Zeisel to create limited edition accessories especially for Room&Board. Sat., Oct. 9, 105 Wooster Street, New York, NY; (212) 334-4343; RSVP at www.roomandboard.com/ohny-event

Grand Renovation Celebration
October 14
Pierre Deux presents a Grand Renovation Celebration and shopping event of their Fall 2010 collection. Join them in welcoming internationally renowned interior designer Charles Faudree for a book signing and cocktail reception. Thurs., Oct. 14 (10:30am-12:30pm), 275 Post Rd. East, Westport, R.S.V.P at (203) 227-0005 or at Westport@pierredeux.com

Exclusive Shopping Experience
October 14
David Yurman in partnership with CTC&G presents an exclusive shopping experience to benefit Stamford Gives Back, an organization that provides donations and scholarships through fundraising for the performing arts. Guests are invited to enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and shop the collection with event host, Maureen Pavia. A portion of the evenings proceeds with benefit Stamford Gives Back.
Thurs., Oct. 14 (60in), David Yurman at The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY (914) 539-4444;  www.davidyurman.com

 The Tame and The Wild
  October 14 Opening Reception

  Handwright Gallery and Framing hosts its   
  second annual "The Tame and The Wild" 
  exhibition featuring sporting and wildlife art
  from national and international artists. The
  exhibit showcases paintings, drawings and
  sculpture portraying the sport, the spirit and
  accoutrements associated with equestrian sports.

  Opening Reception: Thurs., Oct 14 (5:30-8:30)

  Exhibit: Thurs., Oct. 14-Sat., Oct. 30
  (Mon-Sat., 10-5:30)

  Handwright Gallery and Framing
  93 Main St., New Canaan, (203) 966-7660
                                                                                         www.handwrightgallery.com
                                                                                        

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