Enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.

Imagine an atmosphere of warmth and welcome, both down to earth and elegant. It rolls with the seasons and has an easy grace. It makes you feel happy and creative, content and refreshed, surrounded by beauty and most important, at home. That’s Country House Style, and my online shop, Hunt Club, is where I curate collections for you that express the many ways you can add country house style to your home and make it feel like a year-round retreat!

Connecticut Country House Blog

Country Living Q&A with Rachel Hardage Barrett

November 17, 2017 |

I’m just so happy to have my Connecticut Country House featured in the December issue of Country Living magazine. A few weeks ago, I was invited to the Country Living…

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A Country Living Christmas At Connecticut Country House

November 15, 2017 |

What a thrill it was for me to be asked by Country Living Magazine to have Connecticut Country House shot for their December/Holiday Issue.  Even though this holiday shoot was…

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Create A Festive Holiday Cheeseboard

November 11, 2017 |

What perfect timing! My sister Judy was coming to visit from Charleston, and my bud, Better Connecticut co-host, Scot Haney was coming with his wing man/camera man, Eric, to shoot…

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Introducing The NMCH Home Scents Collection

November 7, 2017 |

It’s finally here! I’m so excited to introduce to you my new NMCH Shop! This shop has been something I’ve thought about for some time. So I wanted to launch…

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Welcome Holiday Season!

November 1, 2017 |

It’s funny how my mindset changes from yesterday’s Halloween mode to today’s more somber kick-off to the holiday season. October was a crazy month, filled with NMCH book deadlines and…

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Create A Halloween Wine & Spirits Outdoor Lounge

October 30, 2017 |

WFSB’s Better Connecticut co-host, Scot Haney came by to check out my fun idea for Halloween night…set up an outdoor party spot! Any patio, porch, or terrace will do! Here…

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Fall Doors At Connecticut Country House

October 27, 2017 |

All seasons, my style and decorating starts at my doors. Better Connecticut’s Scot Haney stopped by Connecticut Country House to ‘talk fall door decor’ and help me put the finishing…

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Make Entrances Say Autumn!

October 23, 2017 |

Country House Style blurs the lines between indoors and out. The outdoors is just as important to Country House living as the indoors are. My approach to decorating is all about…

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The Fall Round Up At Connecticut Country House

October 13, 2017 |

The summer’s sea stars turn into white pumpkins in the front door’s transom. Taking a moment to take it all in. Wow! Chewy candy corn and pumpkins are a crowd…

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Roasted Butternut Squash & Garlic Dip (Tortilla Crackers Too!)

October 11, 2017 |

I’m slowly, but surely, closing up shop in my kitchen garden. My latest harvest? Butternut Squash. Other than whipping up a batch of our favorite Butternut Squash Soup, we decided…

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Country Living Fair Ticket Giveaway!

October 6, 2017 |

I’m thrilled to be presenting once again this year at the Country Living Fair at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia! I’ll be sharing the main stage with Country Living Magazine Editor-In-Chief…

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Orange Is The New Month

October 2, 2017 |

Well dear friends, just as I had suspected, September was a complete blur! We’ve been crazy as crazy, busy bees working our magic on the upcoming NMCH book. Yesterday, the…

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My Book Progress Report

September 19, 2017 |

We made it! Five country houses in five different states in five weekends! With every country house shoot, we traveled afar to thoughtfully capture each one’s beauty and loving care.…

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We’ve Been Shortlisted!

September 18, 2017 |

It’s absolutely amazing. Out of almost 800 blogs, Nora Murphy Country House was nominated for this year’s International Amara Awards! And what’s even more amazing, is that after a month…

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September’s Here!

September 5, 2017 |

I know I say this every month, but where did August go? Or summer for that matter! With the crazy schedule creating “the book”, (and a list of other projects),…

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