A well-worn welcome

It’s one of my secret weapons in my arsenal of decorating tips – small old Oriental carpets. They’re true classics – with a relaxed attitude. Keeping my eyes peeled at…

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Setting the stage

“You can create the most beautifully designed room, but if you don’t light it properly, it doesn’t matter how beautiful it is – no one can truly appreciate it.”  I’m paraphrasing one…

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Hello Monday!

Happy Fall!   Well we’re into the third day of the new season, and I have to say that on a crisp day like today – New England is the…

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Inky blue is the new black

There’s something about a deep inky blue that really speaks to me.  Maybe it’s the depth of the hue.  Maybe it’s how it pops pretty much anything – an outfit,…

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We’ve come a long way baby

Earlier this week, I changed my profile photo on face book to our latest family photo.  I couldn’t believe all the great feedback that generated!  It really made me think.…

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Hello Monday!

So what if we were to hook up ‘Flower Power Monday’ with ‘Quotation Therapy’?  Well maybe it would help us kick-off our week with a bouquet of beauty for our…

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Shaker apple pies

Happy Friday!  I was thinking that if you’re picking apples this weekend, and you liked my last posting featuring really good pie crusts, then you may want to try this…

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Favorite pie crust recipe x2

This week on Facebook, my friend Stacy (a self-proclaimed forager of fabulous vintage “finds” and shop owner of  Meadowsweet Vintage in Philadelphia – a must-stop – online or in person),…

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Flower Power Monday

Happy Monday!  I think flowers are one of my favorite things in the whole world.  And come to think of it, I really do believe that they possess more power…

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Nora’s ‘Brimfield’ snap shots

Happy Friday!  Last minute change in plans on Wednesday opened up my day yesterday to take a run up to the Brimfield Antique Show, in Brimfield, Massachussetts.  In less than…

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Kicking off a new season

Here at Connecticut Country House, we’re sad to see summer go – but have to say that we are really excited to kick-off the new fall season ahead!  We’re transitioning our…

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