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Bittersweet
“Here and there one sees the blush of wild rose haws or the warmth of orange fruit on the bittersweet, and back in the woods is the occasional twinkle of…
Keep ReadingPaperwhites For Christmas
Decorating for Christmas wouldn’t be the same at Connecticut Country House without containers full of fragrant, blooming paperwhites. It takes about 4 to 5 weeks for these papery beauties to…
Keep ReadingProject Refresh: Pre-Holiday
We’re putting the finishing touches on our Holiday issue of Nora Murphy Country House Style online magazine. In it, I’ll be giving you a tour of my newly painted and…
Keep ReadingBeautiful Gourds
“Reds, yellows and oranges conjure up sunlight and fire, while the blues and blue-greens evoke snow and ice, sea, sky and moonlight.” – Anonymous Autumn in Connecticut is always amazing,…
Keep ReadingAnticipation
Potting amaryllis bulbs is a perennial item on my getting ready to decorate for the holidays to do list. Depending upon the variety planted, it can take from five to…
Keep ReadingConnecticut Country House Shines!
This was no ordinary shoot. Since the summer, we’ve been prepping Connecticut Country House for her debut in the November issue of Connecticut Cottages & Gardens magazine. The big push was…
Keep ReadingThrowback Halloween
One of my favorite Connecticut Country House photo shoots was a children’s Halloween party we hosted outside in front of the old house. Every moment of this shoot made me…
Keep ReadingThe Enchanted Table
Collin Robison and Trent DeBerry’s home is nothing short of a most gracious eighteenth century Connecticut country house. They share their story, as well as decorating tips, in the current…
Keep ReadingAutumn Joy
Yippee! The brand new, Autumn issue of Nora Murphy Country House Style is here! I’m so excited to share with you what you’ll find inside. To meet the wonderful people,…
Keep ReadingAutumn Showstoppers
I love to dress both the front and back entryway doors at Connecticut Country House, to reflect the beauty of each changing season. Taking my cue from the still flowering…
Keep ReadingDrama Queen
“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” –…
Keep ReadingQuite A Pair
For me, the bigger and wilder the topiaries – the better! Here, a mature pair of Myrtle topiaries add weight, scale, and a whole lot of attitude to this understated,…
Keep ReadingA Little Luster
Just a few well chosen accents, in soft golds, adds a touch of warmth and elegance to the serene bedroom of my dear friend and designer, Marta Eriquez. Flanking a…
Keep ReadingA Touch Of Summer
Sometimes a little spot that you pass by every day needs a simple touch that reflects the season. The soft color palette of this entryway is reminiscent of warm sand…
Keep ReadingYou Never Forget Your First
This ancient armoire was our very first antique. We purchased it as a freshly married couple, in celebration of our first wedding anniversary. I spied this piece at a consignment…
Keep ReadingBugs Under Glass
A few years ago, I discovered a pair of large, unframed, insect engravings at the Paris Flea Market. Large in scale, the illustrations were stunning in their symmetry. The intricate…
Keep ReadingLittle Posy Pot
Admittedly, I have a container addiction. I don’t think it’s a problem. Yet. (Though some that are close to me might disagree.) Whether it’s an oversized vessel to hold my…
Keep ReadingSightlines
Decorating and styling a home goes beyond the focus of an individual room. It’s important to stand back, and at various points, look ahead to see what’s in your line…
Keep ReadingPure Art
Children’s artwork and handwriting always makes me smile. I love to display it where it can be seen everyday. This piece, simply framed in antique red and displayed in our…
Keep ReadingA Summer’s Bouquet
The gardens are just exploding with color at Connecticut Country House! Everywhere you look, something is in bloom. Whether making a bouquet to brighten someone’s day, or putting together something…
Keep ReadingLighten Up
While the dog days of summer are upon us, nothing lightens up the look and feel of a bed, like a bleached white matelassé coverlet. I just love the look. …
Keep ReadingBeachy Keen
Mmmmm. . . . I can just smell the briny air when I set the table with my collection of seashells and coral. It’s like bringing a bit of summer…
Keep ReadingA Great Use for a Great Find
I’m always on the lookout for unique and versatile containers. While browsing around the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market, in New Milford, CT, I came upon this rustic beauty. One look…
Keep ReadingMake an entrance
“The gesture and the tone, the entrance and the exit.” – Sri Sathya Sai Bab The moment you walk into Connecticut Country House, the season has only one chance to…
Keep ReadingA little red, white & blue
When you live and love a house that was built in 1767, it’s hard not to take advantage of any opportunity to deck it out in The Stars and Stripes.…
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