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Flower and Garden Lecture Fun

This weekend I am having an absolute blast as the headline speaker at the Connecticut Flower and Garden show. It’s exciting to wake up every day and drive to Hartford…

“Cher”-ing is Caring

My MARtians I’m no stranger to Broadway and I adore a fun, uplifting Broadway show, but when I get up out of my seat and dance during a performance you know…

Loving the Bungalow!  

I have always loved the classic, well-proportioned design of a bungalow.  Needless to say, I love the style of the home and the word itself.  I love when I get…

Take It Down!

I love to celebrate—the holidays, birthday parties, weddings—any opportunity to celebrate is a good one in my book. However, all good things have to come to an end and knowing…

Shelf Life

There is nothing better than discovering unique, one-of-a-kind architectural pieces that show their life’s journey and imperfections.  This once-grand fireplace mantel holds a past and now has a new future.…

My MARk on Real Estate

A new expression has been created by Team MAR to personify this week’s big announcements and changes: A MARvellously MARgnificent Move! Celebrations are in order as all things related to…

Mar Moves Westport

Hello, my MARtians! Well, 2018 was a huge success, perfectly encapsulated by my lovely Christmas card, designed by the amazing Susan Albright. Just in time for the new year, I…

The Gilded Age

Every room in my home is graced with lovely works in beautiful gilt frames – everything from portraits of the Misses Von Schnorkenhiemer, to original oils, to gorgeous mirrors.  A small impressionist…

Uncle Mar

Hello my MARtians!  Happy New Year to you all. As 2018 comes to an end, I’m delighted to announce a change in my familial status.  I’m an Uncle!! That said,…