Connecticut Country House Blog
Foodie Friday: Downie Island Blueberry Pie
Holly’s been one of my best buds since middle school. A wonderful hostess, she has a lovely way of making you feel special and welcome the minute you step into…
Tie One On
There’s very little that compares to the camaraderie of working side by side in the kitchen. It’s cozy. Intimate. You’re slicing, you’re dicing, you’re julienning . . . .All the…
The Philadelphia Story
A few years back I signed up to be a chaperone for my son Conor’s middle school field trip to Philadelphia. Our mission, with hundreds of kids in tow, was…
Foodie Friday: Very Berry Ice
Very Berry Ice is the perfect red, white and blue addition to your summertime bar. So easy, and so pretty. Fill ice trays with water. Add fresh blueberries and cut…
Fluffy Stuff
I love, love, love how the downy plumes of astilbe brighten up the borders at Connecticut Country House. Rising above their beautiful fern-like foliage, their feather duster blooms are just…
Pot her up!
When I see a gorgeous flowering plant, I can’t resist taking her home with me. A couple of my faves that are sporting glorious blooms right now are the delphiniums…
Summer Moments
“I almost wish we were butterflies and liv’d but three summer days — three such days with you I could fill with more delight than fifty common years could ever…