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Perfect Vision“What am I interested in most now?” muses Litchfield-based, internationally known artist Thomas McKnight. “Beauty in all forms. Art, music—bel canto, especially—special people, and wondrous places. |
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Shine the LightConventional wisdom has it that if a room is well lighted then it’s properly lighted. Of course, that’s usually not the case. “Most people put in lights after the furniture has been placed. As a result, there are either too many lamps or not enough. |
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The Art of TellingMichael Quadland—in words and on canvas |
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Buy the BookFor several years the message for independent bookstores has been one of doom and gloom. The chains are taking over, nobody’s reading, and if they are it’s on a Kindle or a Nook. But it seems as if the tide is beginning to turn |
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Ten Minutes with Stephen Saint-OngeStephen Saint-Onge is known from his appearances on home shows as well as from magazines such as Family Circle. He is author most recently of No Place Like Home. As an artist and photographer he has launched Canvas Collection, an art and photography collection. |
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Back & Forth with Frank DelaneyFrank Delaney has been called “the most eloquent man in the world” by NPR. Born and raised in County Tipperary, Ireland, Delaney spent more than 25 years in England before moving to the United States in 2002. |
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A World of DesignsConsidering his hectic schedule, it is fortuitous to find Matthew Patrick Smyth at home in Sharon, let alone relaxing. As a high-powered New York interior designer, Smyth travels to some of the most fashionable places in the world: Palm Beach, Aspen, Nantucket, Manhattan, the Hamptons. |
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New Kid in TownThere is a new, young chef in town named Jonathan Gyles. He mans the kitchen at the just-renovated Bantam Bistro in the Litchfield Inn. At 26, this young Brit has put together an absolutely delicious and varied menu. And it is worthy of applause. |
