Sports + Recreation

Deep Impact

The nonprofit that brings kids and college athletes together and changes lives. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy As March Madness kicks into high gear, fans in Connecticut (and around the country) will be cheering on the University of Connecticut Huskies. But there’s one fan who has a special relationship to this elite basketball team. For the last few years, Elijah Randolph, an eighth grader in Farmington, has been, essentially, a member of the UConn men’s Huskies team thanks to Team IMPACT, a...

Real Estate

Defying Convention

Architect Peter Cadoux proves that building luxurious, quality homes knows no stylistic boundaries. Article and Photography by “I don’t see my work as belonging to one style, and I never have,” says Peter Cadoux, the founder of Westport-based Peter Cadoux Architects. One look at his award-winning portfolio and you can see why he feels that way: Peter’s homes span classic, modern, coastal, and transitional styles, and range from single rooms to cottages to 10,000-square-foot estates. What ties...

Real Estate

Catching Up with… Maxx Crowley

The vice president of SCA Crowley has become an integral figure in Westport. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Maxx Crowley jokes that, like most kids who grow up in Westport, he thought he would move to New York City and never come back. But the pull of this community—the one where his father, Steve Crowley, built his real estate services business SCA Crowley—was too strong to deny. Maxx did move to New York to work in advertising, then pivoted to residential real estate and ended up at Compass in...

Home + Design

Thirty and Thriving

Titus Built celebrates 30 years of helping people create their dream homes. Article and Photography by When Jeff Titus launched his remodeling firm Titus Built three decades ago, it was a logical step for the New Canaan native. “My family was always hands-on,” Jeff tells  Westport Lifestyle.  “I was a tinkerer: building things, taking things apart, putting them back together.” In college, he majored in construction engineering, a “hybrid degree,” as he describes it. “During each break from...

Home + Design

2026 Home Trends: What’s Next, What’s Not

Article and Photography by We are lucky: the homes here in Westport are at the cutting edge of gorgeous design and creative construction. Which is why Westport Lifestyle asked top realtors in the area—the people who see dozens of Westport’s finest houses, day in and day out—for the most-sought-after trends from home buyers, as well as some features and design elements that are on their way out. You may find some inspiration for your next home renovation project—or your next house! WHAT’S...

Travel

The Flavors of Home

The Roundtree redefines hospitality with their new personal chef experience. Article by Sophia Andersen Nestled among the windswept dunes and tranquil streets of Amagansett, N.Y., The Roundtree boutique hotel is a destination known for its understated elegance and impeccable service. To make The Roundtree experience even more personal and luxe, they have added a new and exciting offering: a personal chef experience, curated by Chef Dewa Wijaya. With a resume boasting international acclaim...

Home + Design

Our 'Survivor'

Cirie Fields is making a historic appearance on 'Survivor 50.' And she credits her career in Norwalk. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy In 2000, a new series debuted on CBS: Survivor . It was a genre-defining program that heralded a new era of television; more than 50 million people watched Survivor’s first-season finale. On February 26th, 2026, the historic 50th season of the show, Survivor: In The Hands of Fans , begins, featuring a roster of returning cast members who represent the show’s...

Home + Design

Editor's Pick: Art Floral Trading Vases

Article by Sara Gaynes Levy One of my favorite places to shop for decor and gifts locally is The Post; there's always something new to discover among owner Deb Placey's curated selection of merchandise. The last time I stopped in, I fell in love with these oceanic vases from Art Floral Trading. Their organic shapes and marine-like color palette evoke seashells and undersea landscapes, but in a way that still feels befitting of chic, coastal Connecticut.  Each porcelain vase is handmade using...

Travel

An Unforgettable Getaway

The Four Seasons Resort Nevis was a family escape that felt like being in a movie. Article by Marisa MacLean Some vacations ease you into relaxation. Others sweep you up immediately. Four Seasons Resort Nevis is firmly the latter. We escaped to the resort Thanksgiving week, with a direct flight from JFK to St. Kitts, followed by what may be one of the most seamless (and enjoyable) hotel transfers we have ever experienced. From the moment we landed, Four Seasons handled everything. In true ...

Life + Culture

Love, Westport Style

Four couples, four journeys, and one town that ties every chapter together. Article by Elizabeth Ginns Britten Chris Murray & Diane McCoy: A Second Chance, 43 Years Later Some love stories unfold quickly. Others take their time—circling back when the moment is right. For Westport’s Chris Murray and Diane McCoy, their story spans decades, continents, careers, and one unforgettable reunion in the very town where it all began. Chris and Diane first met on the first day of Staples High School...