Kristan Zimmer

Connecticut

Writer at Freelance

Freelance Associate Editor at Serendipity

Features Editor at Serendipity magazine

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Relax, Restore and Recharge at Cayo Levantado

1 week ago | threesixtyfivecollective.com | Kristan Zimmer

The minute you step off the boat onto the Victorian-inspired dock you feel worlds away from everyday life. “At Cayo Levantado Resort, our goal is to provide a unique, transformative experience where guests can reconnect with nature, culture and themselves,” says Ambar Grosch Rodríguez, sales manager at Cayo Levantado Resort. Guests are welcomed by their personal ambassador with the soothing sounds of merengue in the distance, and from there, the experience is as customized as you’d like.
Design a Nursery to Remember

2 weeks ago | threesixtyfivecollective.com | Kristan Zimmer

While trends change from bold and bright to pastels to jewel tones to neutrals, one thing stays the same: when a new baby comes into the picture, life is never the same. So, while we in the design world like to talk about transitional, timeless ideas the fact of the matter is, this is a major transition in your life and your family.
Family Friendly Coastal Living

3 weeks ago | threesixtyfivecollective.com | Kristan Zimmer

Address: 31 Contentment Island Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6 Square feet: 6,586 Price: $6,495,000Everything about this private waterfront community feels like a charming escape from reality. “As you make your way to the property, you will wind past serene inlets and coves along with homes positioned on beautiful properties,” says real estate agent Patricia Schram, real estate agent at William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. A narrow causeway leads to the island set off by stone pillars.
Restore your Skin’s Healthy Glow this Spring

3 weeks ago | threesixtyfivecollective.com | Kristan Zimmer

Experts agree that we should change our skin care routines with the changing seasons, so what does that mean for our skin now that spring is upon us? Restoration is in order after the harsh weather of winter, and sun protection is vital this time of year, as the sun builds in intensity. Hydration continues to be a priority even as moisture builds in the air. Estheticians advise to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate and protect in that order.
Design a Room that is Plant- and People-Friendly

1 month ago | threesixtyfivecollective.com | Kristan Zimmer

Green shoots amid bare shrubs and trees inspire us to look outward toward our lawns this time of year, but this cold spring weather reminds us sometimes garden season needs a soft opening, a conservatory, flower cutting room or propagation room is just the ticket for bring a little of the outside in. Some homeowners look to construct something for serious growing while others don’t want to overcommit. No matter, say experts. There’s something out there for everyone.
A Classic Contemporary on the Water

1 month ago | threesixtyfivecollective.com | Kristan Zimmer

Address: 10 Surf Rd., Westport, CT Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Square feet: 5,885 Price: $5,599,000“Stepping inside feels like entering a luxury coastal retreat,” says real estate sales associate Inna Agujen of Coldwell Banker Realty in Westport, CT of the more than 5,800-square-foot waterfront contemporary on the market for the first time in 50 years.
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian on Life, Love and Dinner

1 month ago | threesixtyfivecollective.com | Kristan Zimmer

American chef, restauranteur and TV personality, Geoffrey Zakarian and his wife, Margaret, have been married for 20 years. She is the CEO of the couple’s business venture Zakarian Hospitality, LLC.; he is a celebrity chef on the Food Network, appearing as co-host of The Kitchen and featured judge on Chopped, and makes frequent appearances on QVC. He just came out with a new line of non-stick stainless steel cookware and in his spare time, he is also chairman of the Food Council at City Harvest.
A Home That Imitates Art

1 month ago | threesixtyfivecollective.com | Kristan Zimmer

Its proximity to the Met was the inspiration for this New York City apartment designed by Aimee Meisgeier, principal and lead designer at AM Interior Design based in Seattle, WA. The owners, repeat clients of Meisgeier who owned two homes already, purchased the apartment to give them a place to crash when they were visiting their grown daughter in New York City, where she recently moved. They fell in love with its location on 5th Avenue directly across from one of their favorite museums.
An Eclectic Townhouse in Chelsea

1 month ago | threesixtyfivecollective.com | Kristan Zimmer

Address: 313 W. 20th St., NY, NY Bedrooms: 8 Bathrooms: 4 Square feet: 6,750 Price: $10,955,000With seven levels of living space (including the basement and rooftop terrace), living in this townhome in Chelsea allows for easy access to all the amenities Manhattan has to offer with the elbow room of suburban living. “Chelsea is a convenient location for commuting to work or school,” says real estate agent Vickey Barron.
A Home Inspired by a Master

1 month ago | threesixtyfivecollective.com | Kristan Zimmer

Address: 22 Father Peters Lane, New Canaan, CT Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6 Square feet: 7,154 Price: $3,995,000Heralded as one of the greatest architects of all time, Frank Lloyd Wright is famous for his organic designs that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. In 1932, Wright started the Taliesin Fellowship to educate a select group of apprentices in his principles and share his passion for organic architecture.