Connecticut Country House Blog
Last 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…
Rule 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…
A 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…
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…
Every 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…
A 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…
Petite 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…
Whip 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.…
For 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…
Warm & 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…