A COUPLE OF BROOKLYN natives grew up admiring the borough’s iconic brown- stones with their strong sense of character. Ironically, they realized their vision of a brownstone-style home only after crossing state lines and eventually remodeling in Bergen County’s Woodcliff Lake. The big question: Would brownstone elegance feel out of place in a five-bedroom […]
The Eloquence Of Art
ABSTRACT ART ISN’T PRIZED FOR TELLING A STORY; IT evokes emotions from raw energy, color and texture born of genius on canvas. But for one Springfield couple, the abstract art that runs as a theme through their move-up colonial has a lot to say—about designer Barbara Hendrzak of the Mountainside-based eponymous firm. “She showed […]
Making Your Newly Built House Feel Like Home
When Rachna and Charik Sethi and their two girls moved from a 1,800-square-foot Edison townhouse to a 7,500-square-foot new-construction home in Holmdel and looked at the vast space, it’s not surprising they felt as much trepidation as exhilaration at the prospect of decorating it all. At first, Rachna was game to give it a […]
Poach A Perfect Pear
You’ve been munching pears all winter: Other than biting into one, perhaps you enjoyed a baked pear with sugar in the beginning of winter or sank a fork into a pear crumble after a holiday dinner. But to truly experience the flavors of a cooked pear, you’ll want to prepare it properly. The pros […]
Keep The Mouse Out Of The House And Garden—Naturally
’Tis the season to start planning and planting your backyard garden, and part of the prep is to prevent the appearance of public enemy No. 1—and doing it in a sustainable, eco-conscious way. Rodents can pop up anywhere they have access to newly planted seeds, low-lying veggies and greens, composting heaps and just about […]