Connecticut Country House Blog
Dig In
Brighten the landscape for next spring by planting cheerful daffodil bulbs now! Choose a sunny spot. Areas that are normally shaded by deciduous trees are fair game. Freshly immerging leaves…
Serving Up November
“It is not how much you do, but how much love you put in the doing.” – Mother Teresa I love this quote. It puts things into perspective for me,…
Storytelling
“Clothes makes a statement. Costumes tell a story.” This Halloween, go tell your story… Love, Nora
Eye Candy
With Halloween just around the corner, sugar comes to mind. I’m absolutely in awe of the most beautiful kind of sugar that is hand kneaded, cut, and ever so delicately…
It’s Treenware
The humble designs and tactile appeal of Treenware has made me and my fellow design guru, Marta, dedicated hunters of these highly collectible pieces. We just love the lustrous patinas…
Crisp
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Brisk air and that first bite of a freshly picked apple…now…
Foodie Friday: Marta’s Chicken & Green Chile Stew
My friend Marta’s beautiful kitchen is full of thoughtful details, fabulous craftsmanship and unexpected touches. On the day of our shoot, we were welcomed by a warm, wonderful smell coming…
Favorite Sign Of Fall
Perennial Sale – Up to 70% Off! My Volvo can’t escape the gravitational pull of a good plant sale. Must. Pull. The car. Over. The time is now. Despite the…
Gather
“The season for enjoying the fullness of life – partaking of the harvest, sharing the harvest with others, and reinvesting and saving portions of the harvest for yet another season…
Foodie Friday: Downie Island Crepes
I think that weekends should be like mini vacations; a wonderful opportunity to kick back and relax with family and friends. While country house hopping in Canada last summer, we…