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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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