To My Eye: Jessica Jane on Art in the Hills

Jessica Jane Russell is an engaged member of the arts community here in the Hills. She works and shows guest artists out of her studio at The Switch Factory Studio, 931 Bantam Road, in Bantam. For more on Jessica Jane, please visit www.jess-jane.com.

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Jason is making up all sorts of delicious coffees for you at...

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Oct 25

Jason is making up all sorts of delicious coffees for you at @kraftedbrewlab in Bantam. Just behind @sportsmensofbantam - outdoor seating behind the cafe and delicious baked items by @troybrookbakery

Stop in for a treat and say hi to this new business owner! 👋 ☕️

#coffee #bantamct #litchfieldcounty #litchfieldhills #nwct #cafe #coffeeroaster #smallbusiness

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Good morning! Another beautiful Sunday here in the hills. ...

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Oct 25

Good morning! Another beautiful Sunday here in the hills. #lakelife #litchfieldcounty #litchfieldhills #nwct #fall #autumn #lakewaramaug #leafpeeping #stonewalls #connecticut

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Plain Goods in New Preston⠀
Plain Goods Offers the ...

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Oct 23

Plain Goods in New Preston⠀
Plain Goods Offers the Best of the Best

Written by @joseph.montebello
Photos by Zlatko Batistich⠀
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Before entering this very special boutique, one takes notice of the building in which it is housed. It is situated at the end of the shopping mecca that is New Preston and is a prime example of what can be done with a historic building when placed in the right hands. And there are none better than those of Michael DePerno and Andrew Fry, co-owners of Plain Goods. Henry O. Erickson Pavilion Hall, named after a local resident who was a much-loved community volunteer, was built in 1897 as a community hall for concerts, plays, and celebrations. Most recently it had been home to the Boys and Girls Club of New Preston. DePerno and Fry realized the importance of saving the building, took up the cause, and spent a year restoring the 6,000 square-foot space. As a testament to this effort, @plaingoodsshop received the 2019 Award of Merit from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation.⠀
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“The building itself is an important aspect of our success,” explains DePerno. “We repurposed materials, including original paneling and windows, so that it feels authentic but modern and relevant. It gives us this incredible canvas as a backdrop for our merchandise.”⠀
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Full story - link in bio ‘On Our Radar’ ⠀
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#newprestonct #plaingoods #ctvisit #litchfieldmagazine #litchfieldcounty @plaingoodsshop @michaeldeperno #litchfieldhills #newpreston #nwct #smallbusiness @zlatkobatistich

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Chef @aprilbloomfield has returned to the ...

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Oct 22

Chef @aprilbloomfield has returned to the @mayflowerinnandspa as chef-in-residence through the holiday season in celebration of its 100th birthday. Bloomfield begins her residency to open a new restaurant at the hotel called The Garden Room, featuring the finest ingredients from the area’s local farms, and has reimagined the historic property’s more casual Tap Room, returning to her British tavern beginnings and back to her experience opening New York City’s first-ever gastropub, which earned a Michelin star. Her Garden Supper menu is offered as a four-course dinner experience with a rotating menu of seasonal dishes.

#aprilbloomfield #mayflowerinnandspa #washingtonct #ctvisit #nwct #newengland #litchfieldcounty

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Do you have a favorite corn maze? Or do you avoid them all ...

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Oct 22

Do you have a favorite corn maze? Or do you avoid them all together?! 😆

#cornmaze #newengland #fall #litchfieldcounty #litchfieldhills #nwct #nature #outdoors @bunnellfarm

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The NovDec issue is out!
A note from Mary Beth:
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Oct 21

The NovDec issue is out!
A note from Mary Beth:

This time last year I was thanking all those who took part in our annual Savor Litchfield food event. Unfortunately, the pandemic put a stop to that this fall but lucky for us it hasn’t prohibited us from curating wonderful stories about our community. Speaking of community, the pandemic has brought many new neighbors to Litchfield County and we are excited to welcome you!

Since so many of us will be spending more time in our homes in the foreseeable future, we thought it timely to create a design focused issue that includes a comprehensive Design Resource Guide. We share a renovated 18th century home that now also functions as art studio and gallery; an accessories and home goods designer’s Kenyan and European influenced home; the Mayflower Inn’s redesign; and the founders of a custom wallpaper boutique located in Bantam. We feature some local interior designers, a Warren micro-farm farmer, a boxing studio owner, boutique owners, and a Pilates gym owner. There is also a special Seniors section. Enjoy the issue and as always, thank you for your support!

Mary Beth Lawlor
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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