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You would not be far off if you thought you stumbled into a craft show when you visit this home. Jane volunteered for 21 years with the Smithsonian craft show and her home is the display cabinet: glass vases that emanate light, wooden baskets that soar, bisque ware bold and bright. Stunning Russian, Estonian and Australian pieces share the stage. Any seriousness you might expect with this quality of art is whimsically contrasted by her collection of teddy bears randomly sprinkled though out. Her son's first teddy bear - Herman Bear - led to a delightful proliferation.
There are other ways this home is unique including a kitchen in a closet in the living room - just ask! - and 5 1/2 baths.
Over the years the home has had many expansions, and while the impetus was convenience, the visual impact is more country garden. French doors hug the back of the home and open on to a splendid garden. Not your typical backyard, there are vases scattered among the grasses and you can hear the trickle of water flowing over a large rock. A Steinway piano will serenade your steps with classical music and whomever enters the home will be part of a select group: Over the 45 years Jane, Vello and their two kids lived here, only six parties have been held. Now seven!
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