Archive for January 2016
Gearing Up For Game Day
My husband Rick, a.k.a. Murph, is a great cook. I truly believe that he initially won my heart through my stomach. While the man conjures up a lot of amazing…
Keep ReadingEvery Single Vote Counts
When I first got word that Connecticut Country House was nominated for the 2016 Design Blogger’s Conference Hall of Fame Awards for Best Overall Blog, I just about fell out…
Keep ReadingA New Winter Blanket
“In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus Despite the cold temperature today, I was inspired to grab my…
Keep ReadingPetite Apple Tart For Deux
This apple tart recipe is one of my very favorite go-to desserts. Perfectly proportioned for when the two of us are craving a little something sweet, this light and tasty…
Keep ReadingBlack Is Beautiful
To add a modern twist to a Country House interior, think black. Pepper touches of ebony hued accents and painted furniture throughout. In large doses, like my piano and bed,…
Keep ReadingSea Fan Topiaries
Say what? Yes, I’ve never heard of Sea Fan topiaries either, and yes, I understand that the term topiary refers to sculpting shrubs and trees into ornamental shapes, but what…
Keep ReadingWhip It. Whip It Good.
While I always see clear tubs of them in stores, I’ve never attempted to whip up a batch of Meringue Cookies. Recently I decided to give making them a whirl.…
Keep ReadingFor The Birds
Freezing cold temps and a new coat of snow remind me to feed my chilled neighbors – the sweet birds that winter in the trees and brush surrounding Connecticut Country…
Keep ReadingOh My Darling Clementines
In season now, clementines are both healthy for snacking and absolutely wonderful for decorating. Simply arrange the contents of one or two boxes of clementines into a large tray, bowl,…
Keep ReadingWarm & Tartan
I’m a sucker for anything tartan, but with the arrival of our cold New England winter temperatures, I’m drawn to the comfort of my collection of warm and wooly plaid…
Keep ReadingControlled Chaos
When it comes to growing paperwhites, people always ask me how I keep them from flopping. To be honest, I don’t. Within reason, I let them naturally do their thing.…
Keep ReadingA Helping Hand
“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” – Jim Rohn Ain’t…
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