Posts Tagged: The People’s Project

The People’s Project – Pool House & Guest Cottage

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   17 Comments
The governor’s residence includes two charming outbuildings. Closest to the main residence is a pool house. From the Philip Gorrivan designed sunroom, you can see the pool and garden through the french doors. Designers Tricia Izzo and Carolyn Kron of Shelter Interiors were met with many challenges in renovating the now lovely pool house.…
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The People’s Project: The Main House

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Beyond the foyer, which I have shown before, is a reception area, linking both the front and back entrances and the living and dining rooms on either sides. Previously dark and unattended, it is now a cheerful graphic segue between the other spaces.…
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Creative Collaboration: The People’s Project – An Introduction

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
I recently had the privilege of previewing the spectacular renovation of the historic Connecticut Governor’s Residence in Hartford. What an incredibly generous outpouring of creative collaboration this project is!! As I toured the beautiful home with Connecticut Cottages and Gardens editorial director DJ Carey, I was truly overwhelmed with a sense of pride – not only for our now beautiful state residence but also for the amount of time and effort selflessly devoted to this endeavor.…
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In the Works

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   18 Comments
The last few days I’ve been out and about – so much so that it has left me little time to write about these interesting events. So let me just leave you a little teaser for now until I get caught up!…
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