Connecticut Country House Blog
Remember To Shine
“There are two ways of spreading light – to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton Either way, it’s a great visual to help kick-off…
Keep ReadingMy Weekend Project
The cucumbers in the kitchen garden are growing out of control! So you know what I’m doing this weekend…cranking out jars of Jack’s Pickles. I’ve shared this recipe before, but…
Keep ReadingA Solemn Day
Like every American, I remember exactly where I was on that clear, bright blue morning of Tuesday, September, 11, 2001. I will never forget. My heart, thoughts, and prayers, go…
Keep ReadingKitchen Garden Centerpiece
The season is changing, and the blooming is beginning to wind down in the gardens of Connecticut Country House. Instead of relying on flowers for an arrangement, I often will…
Keep ReadingSo Long Summer
Wow. That was quick! While not the official, official end of the season, Labor Day signifies a close to a lot of activities that I associate with the carefree style…
Keep ReadingFoodie Friday: Oven-Roasted Tomato Spread
To put our kitchen garden’s haul of ripe tomatoes to use, my intent was to whip up batch of salsa to bring to a family picnic. Just before pulsing the…
Keep ReadingBye Bye Birdie
I’ve been dreading this week for some time now. My boy, my one and only, beautiful, sweet boy, is leaving the nest to head off to college. This rite of…
Keep ReadingWelcome September
I looked at my calendar today and just stared. Holy moly. It’s September 1st! When did that happen? It shouldn’t have come as a surprise. I’ve been following school buses…
Keep ReadingMagic’s In The Air
“Wind chimes in your yard will serenade garden creatures – squirrels, fairies and angels.” – Unknown Who needs music playing outside when you’ve got a simple capiz shell wind chime…
Keep ReadingLate Summer Garden
It’s a bittersweet time for me as a die-hard gardener. I love autumn, but I have to be honest that I have a hard time letting go of summer! It’s that…
Keep ReadingSpread The Love
“Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to garden, and the whole neighborhood gets tomatoes.” – Unknown Ain’t it the truth… Happy gardening! Love,…
Keep ReadingSunflower Power
I love sunflowers; they make me happy. When cut and used for decoarting a table or a room, this flower can project 2 very different looks depending on the season.…
Keep Reading