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FEATURES
OPEN HEARTS, OPENHOUSE
The Lacey household is so spacious, and its owners so gracious, thatacouple dozen relatives can visit forThanksgiving. The mantel features sevenstockings – including one for theirdog, Comanche – onChristmas.
ALL DRESSED UP, WITH EVERYWHERE TO GO
If youwant your lovedones to be comfortableand stylish this season, youdon’ t need to cross any rivers. Justcheck out our HolidayGift Guide.
HOLIDAY DINING: THE SECRET SAUCE
Likesomuch in life, holidaymealpreparation gets easier with decades of experience. No worries if you’ re not aprofessional chef; three food industry veterans arehereto sharewhatworks forthem.
CHRONICLING THE COURAGEOUS
Montclair resident and author StephanTalty specializes in the stories of strong-willed individuals, from Captain Morgan, the pirate, to RichardPhillips, who survived being held hostagebyfour of them.
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EDITOR’ S NOTE BUZZWORTHY LIST FIRST PERSON MARK YOUR CALENDAR SOCIAL SCENE ON THE TABLE DINING OUT LOOKING BACK
ON THIS PAGE Comanche sits beneath the Laceys’ stockings; one of them is his.
PHOTO BY ANNE-MARIE CARUSO
ON THE COVER Rachel Reuben makes cooking well look easy.
PHOTO BY ANNE-MARIE CARUSO MAKEUP BY SUSANA CANARIO, BOBBI BROWN STUDIO PHOTO TAKEN AT SALLY ROSS DESIGNSTUDIO
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