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  • Pupils attend a lesson at the 'Russee' elementary school in Kiel, northern Germany, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Elementary schools and kindergartens in more than than half of Germany's 16 states reopened Monday after two months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The move comes despite growing signs that the decline in case numbers in Germany is flattening out again and even rising in some areas. (Gregor Fischer/dpa via AP)
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    Germany reopens some schools amid fears pandemic may rebound
    BERLIN (AP) — Elementary students in more than half of Germany’s 16 states returned to school Monday after more than two months at home, the first major relaxation of the country's pandemic...
    By FRANK JORDANS
  • FILE - Arturo Diaz, 4, enjoys playing in a deep snow bank in Hoboken, N.J., Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. With leafy branches in winter, evergreens are especially good at catching snow, which can be bent, even broken by a heavy snow load.
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    Gardening: How to protect or heal trees damaged by snow
  • Left, Taylor Spellman, and right, Marci Sharif, who have been friends since fifth grade.
    Column: How to tweak your space to make it (and you) shine
  • After spending so many months at home, now might be the time to reconsider how to best utilize our decks.
    Column: With spring around the corner, decks are on the mind
  • Pre-renovation, the pea-gravel courtyard included the existing pond ringed by a boxwood hedge. Wanting to make the space a special area to relax, the Shahids added blue stone pavers and a patio, and ornamental grass to bring in color and softness. "Our ducks like to jump in for a swim every now and then," Charlotte says.
    Guilford farmhouse from 1700’s gets a sustainable makeover
  • Vegetable seedlings and citrus plants appear in pots, jars and cans on a ledge inside a home in Westchester County, N.Y. on Feb. 4, 2021. Deep into this pandemic winter, it can be hard to remember what a refuge gardens were for many people last spring and summer. But even in winter the garden can provide comfort and perspective.
    Living
    In an anxious winter, the garden still offers consolation
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    Living
    Plants for experts, the hopeless and folks inbetween
  • Living
    Duo Dickinson: Time travel at home in the winter of COVID-19
    Duo Dickinson offers tips on preparing your home for winter and how to circulate air for indoor gatherings during the pandemic. Duo Dickinson offers winterizing tips and ideas on how to circulate the air for indoor gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Duo Dickinson
  • Living
    Greenwich Historical Society holds hosting workshop
    Tending to the smaller details make a difference. Entertaining experts Susan Scully and Eddie Ross offer hosts advice on how to make the most of their holiday events by jazzing up the details. By TinaMarie Craven
  • Living
    Duo Dickinson: The blight fight in Connecticut’s neighborhoods
    Blighted properties can reduce property values in a neighborhood and can become a safety issue if they aren't addressed. Duo Dickinson chats about how Connecticut handles the blights and how each municipality has a different set of criteria in their blight ordinances. By Duo Dickinson
  • Living
    Greenwich master gardener shares gardening dos and don’ts
    Diane Lampert is a certified Master Gardener and is based in Greenwich. Diane Lampert is a master gardener in Greenwich who aims to help others learn what works best for their gardens and personal styles. By Rosemarie T. Anner
  • Living
    Duo Dickinson: Living in history and the old house appeal
    John and Anne Nolon live in this 140 year old carriage house in Westchester, a barn turned home 70 years ago. Duo Dickinson discusses the appeal and pitfalls of living in antique homes and explains how old home owners need to be prepared for repairs. By Duo Dickinson
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  • Living
    Teaching kids to cook with one of their favorite vegetables...
    Parents and children, who may be home together during COVID-19, can make corny fun in the kitchen; this is the perfect time to teach kids how to cook, particularly if you're incorporating one of their favorite vegetables into a dish. With many families spending more time at home due to the pandemic, there is inevitably a lot more cooking being done, and what better way to incorporate a delicious vegetable in a meal (or meals) than with corn? A fresh sweet flavor makes corn... By Pamela Brown
  • Living
    Fairfield County farmers markets and an historic dairy negate...
    Longtime New Canaan resident Jeannie Hart makes a flower purchase at the weekly New Canaan Farmers Market in 2018. A local dairy company has resurrected a generation-old milk delivery service and farmers' markets have switched over to “drive-thru” models. A popular demonstration farm whipped up some cooking demonstrations and homesteading videos and... By Donna Christopher
  • Living
    Bring the outdoors inside with these simple interior design tips
    Carey Karlan, owner of Last Detail Interior Design in Darien, considers her home's conservatory - with its larger outdoor planters, garden stools, terrarium, indestructible indoor/outdoor coffee table, green garden-like etagere, botanicals, and pitchers of flowers - a summer retreat. "I have coffee here every morning," she says. The summer house Design experts offer warm weather decorating advice by Lisa Sullivan By now, some three months into the coronavirus, you are likely a little tired of your house. The initial novelty of “hunkering” down, whether you live... By Lisa Sullivan
  • Living
    Let’s do it ourselves! A couple tackles a home improvement project during COVID-19
    Nick Zappone works on a DIY project in the basement of the home he shares with his wife, Nicole (writer of this story). The couple has been renovating their condo in stages; the coronavirus has offered them the opportunity to cross some home improvement projects - most recently, updating their basement washroom - off their to-do list. Who knew that spending time quarantined during the coronavirus could result in so much home improvement productivity? Since the start of COVID-19, the world has changed and for some, that resulted in a job loss. I would know; I lost my job as a... By Nicole Zappone
  • Living
    Plant yourself! Local nurseries offer tips for making your vegetable garden grow
    Veggie tales: Even the youngest family members can get their hands dirty and help with home gardening. Gardening has long been a popular hobby for homeowners, but with the coronavirus making people worry about the safety of their food, area garden centers have seen a sharp rise in the number of first-time gardeners buying supplies to help them... By Andrea Valluzzo
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  • Living
    Local architects, builders, and designers share their...
    A "home office" for children has become a common request for architects, builders, and interior designers as children practice distance learning during the coronavirus. Here, a sunlit space, designed by Wadia Associates in New Canaan, features two desks and chairs, plenty of storage, bookshelves, and a gorgeous stained glass window, creating the perfect environment in which to work. Members of the interior design and home building industry have found it necessary to adapt to changing, evolving economies over the years. From bull markets and bear markets to recessions and post-9/11, this group of professionals has had to... By Meg Barone
  • Living
    Area architects and builders note that millenials and...
    Mark Finlay Architects of Southport designed this screened porch which references the Georgian architecture of the residence exterior and is intended to be an intimate space for small gatherings. In this age of the coronavirus, families want a home in which they can “hunker down,” and feel safe and secure. While the sprawling, elaborate Baby Boomer era McMansions that were built during the booming 1980s and 90s may have met the... By Rebecca Dimyan
  • Living
    Area retailers can deliver virtually everything you need to...
    Families spending quality - and quantity - time together this spring and summer can enjoy meals, games, and conversation on beautiful outdoor furnishing sets, like this one from Seasons Too Ltd. in Darien. Whether you seek feng shui or a practical range of materials, most outdoor family home entertainment spaces incorporate some of the five elements of the material world in Chinese medicine, wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, to invoke harmony... By Donna Christopher
  • Living
    Swedish style is both simple and complex, classic yet modern
    A display at Dawn Hill Antiques in New Preston features a painted panel depicting wall paintings typically found in 18th century Swedish rooms, a Gustavian period Swedish mirror, a Swedish blue painted Mora clock, and a Swedish chandelier; the two chairs are a pair of Swedish Lindome dining chairs, circa 1790. Whether one is looking at the exuberantly decorated furniture of the rococo period (early 1700s) or the subdued Gustavian style that followed in the late 1700s, Swedish design continues to resonate today and holds widespread appeal. The... By Andrea Valluzzo
  • Living
    Attract hummingbirds to your yard with food and flowers
    Hummingbirds are quick moving and usually start appearing in our area before Mother's Day, which is the perfect occasion to buy bird feeders, food, and brightly colored perennials and annuals for a special mom (visit your local garden centers and bird supply stores online for curbside pickup and delivery options). Since many of us are spending most of our days at home, whether working, homeschooling our children, or participating in a hobby, it’s the perfect time to watch for hummingbirds, which, with the onset of warmer weather, have begun visiting the... By Polly Tafrate
  • Living
    Area experts describe the latest trends in this ultimate food...
    This classically styled butler?'s pantry, designed by Deane Inc. with locations in New Canaan and Stamford, is ideal for entertaining, with its generous counter space, glass-front cabinetry, dishwasher, sink, and even a view! In the late part of the 19th century, small rooms used primarily for storage were built between the kitchen and the dining room. According to Buffy Goodwin, a designer at Deane, Inc. with locations in New Canaan and Stamford, these butler’s... By Rebecca Dimyan
  • Living
    Let the spirit move you: How to design a positive space in your home
    Debbie Sippel, owner of Fairfield-based Design by Debra Sippel LLC, worked with her client to create this spa-like space using quality linens, a soothing color palette, luxurious carpet, and accessories to make it both feminine and comfortable. Close your eyes. Still your mind and focus on yourself. It's not easy with so many stressors in our lives, but you can have a little slice of heaven in your own home by creating a tranquil space. “Life is challenging in the 21st century. We... By Pam Brown
  • Living
    A warm winter gives home gardeners a head start
    Cherry blossoms, which were given to the United States as a gift by Japan in 1912, typically bloom in Connecticut during April and May. Snowdrops are already blooming in some local gardens and crocuses are not far behind. That, combined with predictions of an early spring by groundhogs Punxsutawney Phil and Chuckles here in Connecticut — neither of whom saw his shadow, mean... By Meg Barone
  • Living
    Food for thought: Fairfield County stores offer trendy health food options
    Dates, which are a current food trend, are high in several nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which may provide health benefits ranging from improved digestion to a reduced risk of disease. Dates are grown in warm climates, like that of the Middle East, where they are a staple. These dates were sold at an outdoor market in Jaffa, an ancient port city in the southern and oldest part of Tel Aviv, Israel. Foods with new flavors and healthy substitutions are appearing on market shelves, restaurant menus, and in convenience stores. All you have to do is walk down the natural or organic aisles of your local supermarket to determine the latest healthy... By Polly Tafrate
  • Living
    Home décor helps make the holidays meaningful
    The owners of this Ridgefield home begin decorating for the holidays over Thanksgiving weekend. 'Christmas starts with the tree. It's a joint family event and tradition, and I love it,' says the homeowner. The Christmas season comes alive when Ridgefield homeowner Ana and her family gather to watch two classic holiday movies, Elf and It’s a Wonderful Life. “I’ve been doing this for years. I play Christmas movies to kindle the holiday... By Pamela Brown
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