Connecticut Country House Blog
Zooming in at the Met’s New American Wing
This was no ordinary day trip to Manhattan. One of my best friends, Erin (yes, this is the same Erin of Erin’s Zucchini Bread fame, July 19th posting) and I…
Hello Monday!
Pumpkins and mums – the expected and ordinary fall fare that can be used in an unexpected and extraordinary way. As you come inside Connecticut Country House, I’ve created…
A smashed and roasted potato kind of day
It’s a gray rainy day here in Connecticut. I was just about to put my finishing touches on my autumnal decor story, when I decided to switch gears to something…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…