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Ephemera Show in Greenwich Shows Off the Beauty of Printed Collectible Paper

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The Ephemera Fair dazzled collectors and browsers at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Old Greenwich over the weekend with displays from an international group of dealers. The show’s promotor, Marvin Getman explains: “I have found that people who like antiques – once they attend a book and paper fair – often get hooked and become regulars at my fairs, which, fortunately, have gained a reputation for being well curated for quality.” See the photos for gorgeous examples of the hot collectible – Ephemera. Continue Reading →

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North Street School International Dinner is a Feast of Fun!

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North Street School’s week long international celebration was highlighted by an international dinner on Wednesday night. Hundreds turned out to for the feast, which was punctuated with hula hooping to tunes spun by NSS’s own DJ Anthony Buzzeo, followed by Flamenco dancing by Johanna Escamilla, accompanied by Spanish guitarist, Arturo Martinez. The event was the brainchild of longtime NSS ESL teacher Viviana Serraillier who had the idea 24 years ago. “We have 65 countries represented,” said principal Jill Flood, adding that either a parent or grandparent hailed from one of the 65 countries. Ms. Flood said that originally they asked for RSVPs and sold tickets to the dinner as a fundraiser. Continue Reading →

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‘An Aspirational Brand at Achievable Prices’: Local Family Launches ‘Beachmate’

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Beatrice Mellick—a 1997 Greenwich Academy graduate who earned a dual bachelor’s degree in communications and art history from Vanderbilt University—said she understood and supported her husband’s decision last May to leave Wall Street after 15 years as an equity salesman to focus on Beachmate, a product available online that includes a set of durable ABS plastic buckets and shovels as well as a cooler, all wrapped in a tote bag (insignia optional) with a shoulder strap. Continue Reading →

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Fairfield County Antique & Design and Isabella Garrucho Fine Art to Host “In Bed with Marilyn” Reception

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Fairfield County Antique and Design, together with Isabella Garrucho Fine Art, are pleased to announce its newest exhibit featuring works of photographer Bert Stern. On Thursday, March 31, 2016, the cocktail reception for “In Bed with Marilyn,” will be co-hosted by Hästens. Bert Stern conceived of his ultimate photographic romance with a vivacious woman on his flight to Rome in the spring of 1962. Stern spent three sessions with Marilyn Monroe shooting for Vogue Magazine in Los Angeles Hotel Bel-Air in late June 1962, six weeks before the great star’s death. These sessions produced extraordinarily beautiful and unique images of Marilyn, known famously as “The Last Sitting.” Continue Reading →

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