Connecticut Country House Blog
Simply monogrammed
Whether you’re a fan of fanciful curlicues or crisp uniform lines – there’s a monogram out there for each of us. I guess, depending on my mood, and the nature…
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Hello Monday!
My thinking of dressing for fall goes way beyond my love of chunky sweaters and nubby tweeds – it’s more about dressing up my home; inside and out. And just…
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Ciao Monday!
This morning starts with a word association game. Here goes: When I think of Christopher Columbus, I think of Italy. When I think of Italy, I think of fabulous food.…
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Inspire me
There is an on-going brainstorming session going on within a party of three – that would be me, myself and I. I have a lot of creative ideas, and I…
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Hello Monday!
I think I cut the largest bouquet ever this weekend – it stood almost 4 feet tall! In a teeny-tiny way, it reminded me of a wee smaller (and wilder)…
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A well-worn welcome
It’s one of my secret weapons in my arsenal of decorating tips – small old Oriental carpets. They’re true classics – with a relaxed attitude. Keeping my eyes peeled at…
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Setting the stage
“You can create the most beautifully designed room, but if you don’t light it properly, it doesn’t matter how beautiful it is – no one can truly appreciate it.” I’m paraphrasing one…
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Hello Monday!
Happy Fall! Well we’re into the third day of the new season, and I have to say that on a crisp day like today – New England is the…
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Inky blue is the new black
There’s something about a deep inky blue that really speaks to me. Maybe it’s the depth of the hue. Maybe it’s how it pops pretty much anything – an outfit,…
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We’ve come a long way baby
Earlier this week, I changed my profile photo on face book to our latest family photo. I couldn’t believe all the great feedback that generated! It really made me think.…
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Hello Monday!
So what if we were to hook up ‘Flower Power Monday’ with ‘Quotation Therapy’? Well maybe it would help us kick-off our week with a bouquet of beauty for our…
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Shaker apple pies
Happy Friday! I was thinking that if you’re picking apples this weekend, and you liked my last posting featuring really good pie crusts, then you may want to try this…
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Favorite pie crust recipe x2
This week on Facebook, my friend Stacy (a self-proclaimed forager of fabulous vintage “finds” and shop owner of Meadowsweet Vintage in Philadelphia – a must-stop – online or in person),…
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Flower Power Monday
Happy Monday! I think flowers are one of my favorite things in the whole world. And come to think of it, I really do believe that they possess more power…
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Nora’s ‘Brimfield’ snap shots
Happy Friday! Last minute change in plans on Wednesday opened up my day yesterday to take a run up to the Brimfield Antique Show, in Brimfield, Massachussetts. In less than…
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