Home & Garden

Our 10th Annual H&G Issue

Welcome to Rye Record's 10th Annual Home and Garden issue

Thank Heaven for Good Help

When we asked Shawn Callaghan-Diaz and Chris Cohan to “help” with the Home and Garden section, Shawn, an interior designer who worked at Ralph Lauren, said with her usual effervescence,“ Sure, this sounds like fun!” A few days later, she came to the office with a pile of possibilities and said, “I can’t believe you do this every day!” But Shawn loves a challenge and creating lasting beauty, so she sallied forth.

Chris, another good friend, who may be reconsidering our relationship after six years of being the Garden Editor of the special and years more of writing a regular column, presented us with so many articles and tidbits that we could have done a separate Garden section.

Without our local realtors, providing us with advertising at a dizzying pace, we might have mailed in an insert. But that wouldn’t have been any fun at all!

Sit back on an Adirondack chair and enjoy our tenth Home & Garden issue.

The Upside of Downsizing

Friday, 25 May 2012 12:41

From the time I read Dickens’ Oliver Twist ask, “Please Sir, I want some more,” I’ve been fascinated with our human tendency to want more… and more.

Inspiration Boards to Build on

Thursday, 24 May 2012 00:00

We took a page, actually a board, from several local interior designers, to stimulate ideas and themes for your next home project.

Decorating on a Budget

Thursday, 24 May 2012 00:00

I need to come clean and confess that I’m not particularly qualified to write about design because I’m not a decorator. I do, however, know a few things about cheating the status quo and finding a good bargain.

Give Your Plants a Pinch

Thursday, 24 May 2012 00:00

Spring and summer is when plants are actively growing. Frequently pinch your plants throughout the season to efficiently remove suckers, shorten branch growth, take off extra tops, and redirect growth.

A Well-Dressed Spread

Thursday, 24 May 2012 00:00

Landscape designer Katie Brown uses what’s in bloom in her Greenwich garden to brighten every occasion.

The Essentials for a Well-Designed Life

Thursday, 24 May 2012 00:00

The Rye mother and daughter team of Suzanne and Lauren McGrath not only love shopping for finds together, whether at the Brimfield Antique Show or a local tag sale, they also enjoy living with the pieces, repainting and repurposing them.

Cherry Picking Time

Thursday, 24 May 2012 00:00

Floral designer Jennifer Swain often uses tree branches in her arrangements. 

A Handle on Pruning

Thursday, 24 May 2012 00:00

First, make sure your pruners are sharp and clean.

Boxwood Blight

Thursday, 24 May 2012 00:00

A virulent fungal blight affecting boxwood is the newest cause for concern for homeowners, gardeners, landscapers, and landscape designers.

The Mad Hatter

Thursday, 24 May 2012 00:00

My hall closet is a pile of chapeaus. There is one — or more — for every occasion.

Pastoral Beauty in the Bronx

Thursday, 10 May 2012 00:00

A wonderland of lush landscapes, vibrant seasonal gardens and panoramic views, Wave Hill is all the more remarkable by virtue of its surprising location.

Rye: Home to Exceptional Landscape Architecture

Wednesday, 09 May 2012 00:00

“As I look back I realize it was at that moment that a garden became for me the most essential part of a home.” - Ellen Biddle Shipman

A Little Prada, a Little GAP: There’s No Place Like Home Works

Wednesday, 09 May 2012 00:00

In searching for savvy help in home decorating, I knew whom to call: Peter J. Sinnott IV at Home Works, 509 North Main Street in Port Chester.

Country Willow Gets My Vote

Wednesday, 09 May 2012 00:00

Since 2007 Country Willow has been voted “Best Furniture Store” by Westchester Magazine. After meeting Roy Estrow, co-founder with his wife Cori, you can see why.

Transitioning Into Timeless Design

Wednesday, 09 May 2012 00:00

Michele Green, designer and co-owner of The Open House in downtown Rye, loves a good afterward, after many a beforehand.

What’s Hot Underfoot at Carpet Trends?

Wednesday, 09 May 2012 00:00

I make a stop into Carpet Trends at least once a week to pick up or drop off samples for my clients.

Dressing Up the Closet

Wednesday, 09 May 2012 00:00

For transformative designs, look no further than transFORM, which has made an art — and a very successful business — out of custom storage solutions. A visit to their gallery in New Rochelle can put you on the road to organization.

Curb Appeal Begins With Landscaping

Wednesday, 09 May 2012 00:00

Curb appeal isn’t just important when you’re getting ready to sell your home. Having a well maintained, attractive front yard that accents your house and gives you — and your neighbors and friends — pleasure is a worthy goal for any homeowner.

Summertime, and the Livin’ Is Outdoors!

Wednesday, 09 May 2012 00:00

With Memorial Day fast approaching, temperatures rising, and flowers blooming, we start to dream about the long summer months ahead.