Connecticut Country House Blog

Time To Freshen Up!

February 17, 2018 |

Winter Whites are fabulously refreshing, and brings me one big step closer to spring! I’m slowly editing and changing out my rooms, and my closet! I find that by getting…

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An Easy Weekend Project

February 16, 2018 |

It was time to trouble shoot. My growing collection of 18th century French bird engravings by Francois Nicolas Martinet had been tucked away for way too long. Every so often…

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Sending you love

February 14, 2018 |

Sending you much love & appreciation! Happy Valentine’s Day dear friends. Love, Nora xo

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Everybody Needs Hugs & Kisses

February 9, 2018 |

For Valentine’s Day, I wanted to create something special for you. A limited edition of sorts. So I came up with Hugs & Kisses, a scented soy candle duo. Hugs…

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Spread the Love this Valentine’s Day with X’s and O’s

February 7, 2018 |

I love X’s & O’s! I usually add them to my emails and notes to friends. So it only made sense to take these sweet symbols of kisses and hugs…

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My Top 5 for 2018

January 5, 2018 |

Happy New Year! 2017 was a great year, but here at Nora Murphy Country House we’re hard at work and planning to make it even better! Here are the top…

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Happy New Year!

December 31, 2017 |

As we look back, we can’t help but smile and think about all the wonderful moments of 2017. Some memories are sweet and simple, others very meaningful. It’s been a…

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Perfect Cheesey New Year’s Nibbles

December 30, 2017 |

This recipe never fails me. It’s quick, easy to make, and a crowd favorite..especially when served right out of the oven. They’re the perfect thing to nibble on while sipping…

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An Icey Welcome

December 27, 2017 |

As temps keep plunging, it may just be perfect conditions for creating a sparkly walkway to your door by greeting holiday guests with Ice Hurricanes that you can make yourself.…

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The Christmas Spirit

December 25, 2017 |

Merry Christmas dear friends! Creating the Country House Christmas spirit is a culmination of things. The house is decked out in its holiday best, warm scents and flavors are brewing in…

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12 Days Of Holiday Cookies

December 17, 2017 |

Our Holiday 2017 issue is here! This holiday season I wanted to feature one of my favorite things about the holidays…my tried and true collection of cookie recipes. It seems…

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A Pretty Holiday Gift: The NMCH Candle Collection

December 15, 2017 |

I’m so proud of the candle scents I’ve put together for my Nora Murphy Country House Candle Collection. Every detail had to be right, I loved the variety of genuine…

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A Holiday Mix

December 11, 2017 |

Plain and fancy, plaids and stripes – pretty wrapping is like getting a gift twice! Kraft, plaid, and striped papers are a staple and, just like coordinating fabrics in a…

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The Most Wonderful (Busy) Time Of The Year

December 1, 2017 |

As I write this post, It’s the most wonderful time of the year is playing in the background. Thank you Mr.Tony Bennett….I couldn’t agree with you more. It’s the first day…

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Create a French Apple Tart for the Holidays

November 22, 2017 |

French Apple Tart is hands down my favorite dessert. It’s so easy to make, delicious, and looks so rustically beautiful. So when Tracy Furey, the executive producer of WFSB’s Better…

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