Archive for October 2012
Hello Sandy!
We’re ready and waiting! Â We’ve got firewood and board games at the ready, as well as a big pot of freshly simmered spaghetti sauce. Here at Connecticut Country House, we…
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Zooming in at the Met’s New American Wing
This was no ordinary day trip to Manhattan. Â One of my best friends, Erin (yes, this is the same Erin of Erin’s Zucchini Bread fame, July 19th posting) and I…
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Hello Monday!
Pumpkins and mums – the expected and ordinary fall fare that can be used in an unexpected and extraordinary way. Â As you come inside Connecticut Country House, I’ve created…
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A smashed and roasted potato kind of day
It’s a gray rainy day here in Connecticut. Â I was just about to put my finishing touches on my autumnal decor story, when I decided to switch gears to something…
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Simply monogrammed
Whether you’re a fan of fanciful curlicues or crisp uniform lines – there’s a monogram out there for each of us. Â I guess, depending on my mood, and the nature…
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Hello Monday!
My thinking of dressing for fall goes way beyond my love of chunky sweaters and nubby tweeds – it’s more about dressing up my home; inside and out. And just…
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Ciao Monday!
This morning starts with a word association game. Â Here goes: When I think of Christopher Columbus, I think of Italy. When I think of Italy, I think of fabulous food.…
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Inspire me
There is an on-going brainstorming session going on within a party of three  – that would be me, myself and I.  I have a lot of creative ideas, and I…
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Hello Monday!
I think I cut the largest bouquet ever this weekend – it stood almost 4 feet tall! Â In a teeny-tiny way, it reminded me of a wee smaller (and wilder)…
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