Friends and fans gathered at Polpo restaurant in Greenwich, CT, for a book signing on May 29 to celebrate award-winning interior designer and author Cindy Rinfret’s new release, Greenwich Style: Inspired Family Homes. The book showcases some of Greenwich’s most elegant and family-friendly homes. Serendipity was a media sponsor
YOUNG MARINERS FOUNDATION On June 13, supporters dined on homemade pizzas and pasta dishes at the Stamford Yacht Club for the Young Mariners Foundation’s annual gala Keeping Kids On Course. Vladimir Ducasse, offensive guard for the New York Jets, was the guest speaker. The foundation honored three high-achieving young mariners and guests enjoyed a lively auction. Serendipity … Read more
Couples looking for romance in the Caribbean can find it at Curtain Bluff Resort in Antigua located on 20 acres of landscaped land nestled between two sandy beaches. The resort boasts one of the highest repeat guest ratios in the Caribbean. Couples come her for destination weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries and for long-weekend getaways. With direct … Read more
Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer and Dateline NBC’s Chris Hansen were special guests at the Grandiflora Garden Tour patron party. The intimate event to benefit the Garden Education Center of Greenwich, held on June 5 at a private home in Greenwich, CT, featured singer Karen Zimmer, a live auction, cocktails and light bites from L’escale, … Read more
From red capes to green faces, guests of Come Play! went to Roger Sherman Baldwin Park on April 27 ready to play superhero to the children who benefit from Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut’s services. The annual gala catered by AbigailKirsch, included a signature green monster cocktail and fun auction items, from dolls and … Read more
Westchester Land Trust supporters came out to George D. Bianco’s Maple Grove Farm in Bedford, NY, to honor Bianco for his preservation efforts and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Westchester Land Trust during the It’s Our Nature: Now and Forever benefit June 15. The historic property has lovely cottages and rolling green fields. Guests dined on dishes from Tastefully … Read more
You’re already on the runway — so why not travel with fashion-forward (but seriously practical) gear? Universal Travel Adapter This convertible plug works in more than 150 countries. $25, flight001.com Grid-It A network of elastics secures items of various sizes and fits neatly into a bag. $24 for medium, flight001.com F1 Runway Ready Pouch This … Read more
From major championship venues to hidden gems, a host of great golf courses await travelers in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
The New Orleans, LA, native and New Canaan, CT, resident has recorded more than 40 albums. His newest, Every Man Should Know, is his most personal to date. The award-winning musician, actor and family man talks exclusively to Serendipity about what he’s learned in his many roles. Harry Connick, Jr., is a busy man. He’s … Read more
Cap Ferret, France The bride and groom, who met on a ski trip to Vermont in 2008, fell in love with the sleepy fishing town of Cap Ferret, France, while on vacation and then returned with 50 friends and relatives for their June 23, 2012, nuptials. Daniel, who grew up in Rowayton, CT, and attended … Read more
Palm Beach, FL This Riverside, CT, couple met on a blind date in the winter of 2009 and their courtship culminated in a March 17, 2012, wedding (St. Patrick’s Day seemed fitting since the bride and groom are Irish!) at The Breakers hotel in Palm Beach, FL. Lauren, a realtor originally from Wilton, CT, is … Read more
Westerly, Rhode Island The end result was a gorgeous black tie wedding for 220 guests — but the planning of their December 8, 2012, wedding started as a hard-hat tour of the newly renovated Weekapaug Inn, where the groom’s family has been visiting for generations. “We knew we wanted to be the first wedding there,” … Read more
Bring a little green indoors, and create the perfect conversation piece, with some advice from the experts on the latest fun trend of growing vertical gardens. By Kristan Zimmer Add drama and whimsy by growing a garden up your wall instead of outside your window. What has been predominantly a corporate trend of late is … Read more
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Westchester sets a high standard for hotels in the Westchester and Fairfield area. The property has 146 guest rooms including 38 executive suites, plus an award-wining spa, a rooftop pool, state of the art fitness center, and an on-site restaurant called the Lounge. The spa is big draw for wedding parties, … Read more
Nothing says “summer!” like fresh crab, grilled veggies, crisp rosé and a seat in the sand. We take the mystery out of how to throw a crab boil with easy recipes and seasonal serving pieces. Crab Boil Serves 6 2 bags Seafood Boil Seasoning Mix (We recommend Emeril Lagasse’s, below) 3 lemons, halved 3 large … Read more
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