Patricia Espinosa

HEALING ON HORSEBACK

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:34:00 GMT

In Greek mythology, Pegasus was the winged white horse who accompanied the heroes Perseus, Bellerophon (and, if Disney is to be believed,) Hercules on their adventures. Today the Pegasus name and image are used to sell everything from air travel to f

PEG OF MY HEART

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:34:00 GMT

Everything in Todd Gibbs’ life, both personally and professionally, has prepared him to be executive director of Pegasus Therapeutic Riding.

GOING HER WAY

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:33:00 GMT

In James Jones’ “From Here To Eternity,” Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt sums up what makes him tick and sets apart the maverick from the sheep: “A man don’t go his own way, he’s nothin.’”It’s a philosophy shared by equestrian Georgina Bloomberg...

A FOAL NAMED WAG

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:31:00 GMT

Polo player, horse farmer and Anheuser-Busch descendant Adie von Gontard Jr. enjoys animals. “I love nature and I love to keep the trails open. That’s the way I like to live and that’s what I’ve created here at Field View Farm.”

DESIGNING HISTORY

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:22:00 GMT

Patricia Espinosa asked three designers, each distinctly qualified, to offer his or her viewpoint when it comes to creating interiors for homes of a certain pedigree.

DUMPSTER DIVA

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:12:00 GMT

For nearly a decade, Lara Spencer has been living a double life. The “Good Morning America” lifestyle anchor – and Riverside resident – moonlights as a decorator...

A JEWEL OF THE SOUND

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:32:00 GMT

Nestled in the heart of the Stanwich Historic District on five and half acres, the Brush-Lockwood House is an architectural gem from a bygone era.

FORTUNATE SON

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:48:00 GMT

For Curtis Wood, there is both pride and pleasure in being framed by the past. Not only can he trace his family from 1641, but he lives in a post-Revolutionary home and his mother played a key part in the development of Greenwich realty.

OF MICE AND MOOSE

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:57:00 GMT

How do you move a 500-pound tapir? Apparently, without a hitch, thanks to Jet-A-Pet, the Westport-based company that can transport any animal anywhere safely.

LAPS OF LUXURY

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Like so many great ideas often do, Elaine Doran’s began with an “aha” moment. It was Thanksgiving Day 2004 when she looked over and saw her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy curled up inside a neck warmer...

FROM MUZZLE TO NUZZLE

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Meet Westchester County and Fairfield County’s very own dog whisperer, retired policeman Gary Pietropaolo...

LEADER OF THE PACK

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:49:00 GMT

What kind of woman owns eight dogs? After you meet Elizabeth Russell, a Fairfield County wife and mother of three, you’ll understand.

ONE ON ONE

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:29:00 GMT

He’s the coach of the New York Knicks. She’s the point guard in their marriage, family and charity work. Together, Mike and Laurel D’Antoni are quite a team.

LOUNGE ACT

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:26:00 GMT

“If you build it, they will come”: That’s what Riverside interior designer Eileen Deschapelles discovered about her brood when she decided to lighten and refresh her basement – rather than find another house.