Connecticut Country House Blog
Hardworking Hub
My kitchen is our hub. We’re either knee deep in it, or passing through. It needs to work hard and look good. What are the parts that make it so?…
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Jamie’s Hunter’s Chicken Stew
We are big Jamie Oliver fans. Catching him on PBS years ago, we found his cooking style and demeanor both inviting and irresistible. Any dish he concocts seems so easy…
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Plotting a Plan
January is a great month for kicking back by the fire and pouring over seed catalogs. By February, their pages are soft and dog-eared. I’m full of inspiration and chomping…
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Pin Up Girl
Before the days of virtual pinning on Pinterest, I learned the technique of actual pinning during my days at Ralph Lauren. Twice a week, my team met with Ralph to…
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Cabinet of Curiosities
When you walk into the foyer of Connecticut Country House, one of the first things you’ll notice is my beloved eighteenth-century corner cabinet. Within it (and now also around it)…
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Myrtle Topiary Love
About four years ago, dear friends of mine gave me this wonderful pair of myrtle topiaries. Now double their original size, they’re thriving nicely. I’ll let you in on a few…
Keep ReadingA Love Note
It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m reminded that what really makes Connecticut Country House a wonderful place to be, isn’t what’s on the walls, placed underfoot or collected from an antiques…
Keep ReadingI ♥ Linzer Cookies
My cousin Judy is famous for her baking skills. A while back, she taught me how to make her rendition of classic Linzer cookies. A favorite at Connecticut Country House,…
Keep ReadingWhite Forms & Function
Using white plates is standard fare at Connecticut Country House. White forms, in all various shapes and sizes, adds a fresh and modern POV to any table setting. Whether used…
Keep ReadingLast Call
Today’s the final day to cast your vote for Connecticut Country House for BEST OVERALL DESIGN BLOG Hall of Fame Award for this year’s Design Bloggers Conference! If you’ve been…
Keep ReadingRule of Thumb. . . and Forefinger
People often ask me what my special secret is for keeping plants happy and healthy indoors during the cold winter months. My approach to their care is quite simple: Provide…
Keep ReadingA Sneak Peek
Winter always makes me look forward to the upcoming year. The sheer anticipation of what lies ahead makes me happy. Think: kid + birthday = joy, kind of happy. While…
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