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Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.
— Edward Sandford Martin
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Don't think you'd like black window frames? Think again! Note too the "floating" open shelves.
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All three primary spaces- living, dining and kitchen- enjoy a great view.
Even on the dreariest of days, a glassy expanse of this scale brightens the interior.
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The charming seaside hamlet of Noank is not where you'd expect to find such a contemporary interior, but that's just where these photos were taken. Not far from the Morgan Point Lighthouse, the glassy walls afford a panoramic view of Ram Island, Mason's Island and Watch Hill, as boats from the Mystic River sail by in the foreground. It's given me a better appreciation for the value of an easterly exposure: spectacular sunrises and lessened concerns about solar heat gain.
Went to see a Groucho Marx revue at the Katherine Hepburn Center recently. What a show! It reminded me why he was a hero of mine growing up: making people laugh is one of life's great joys.
This is my favorite tree: the cryptomeria. Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but whenever I suggest it to a client they do their research, look at images, and fall in love. A handsome evergreen, grows quickly, is deer resistant. Tolerates all soil types, fine in sun or shade (doesn't like marine environments). And, the root ball is so small you can bring a 6 footer home in your trunk.
-Happy Holidays
Chris Arelt
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