Decorating
Birds of a feather. Collections of prints are so impactful when grouped together on one wall. My collection of 18th c. Martinet bird engravings is very dear to me, so…
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Top it off with texture. The simplest and most effective way to fill a void over a large piece is to add large scaled baskets. The larger the better! And…
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Decorating
Create a vignette. A large antique pastel painting is hung over a stack of 2 very old wood boxes. The two surfaces – one on the wall, and the other…
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A communal feeling. Pairing like hues and textures, like my bird’s nest collection and a wonderfully ancient hand woven grass fan, can truly complement each other and create an interesting…
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Decorating
A favorite spot. A Guest Room needs to be fresh, comfortable, and provide respite. Even in a small space like our new (intimate) Guest Room there’s a spot to sit…
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Create a big effect. Setting up my hutch in the Dining Room of our new Country House was a little challenging, because I’m still working on the overall look for…
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At The Table
Blue & white is timeless. Tessa’s antique maple table is decked out with her glorious blue and white porcelains. She mixes her blue & white collection of serve ware and…
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At The Table
Quick change artistry. Changing the linen and flatware, adding chargers and textural placemats, and adding seasonal color give the same table a very different look every time. Explore more of…
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Entertaining
Nature inspired. The ornate flora and foliage motifs on a vintage silver plated tray juxtapose so beautifully with the modern twig flatware. What a beautiful way to present the flatware…
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Decorating
Look for form and function. In true country house style, useful old things have modern sculptural forms and serve new functions. Here, Wendy has literally elevated the look of her…
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Entertaining
Create an impromptu bar. Champagne on ice in an old copper bucket and vintage Champagne glasses turn a weathered dry sink into a perfectly sophisticated bar. Explore more of Dana’s…
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At The Table
Pretty place settings. Amy’s elegant mix & match style never takes itself too seriously. In true country house fashion, attention to the little things creates big-scale beauty! Explore more of…
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Trending
Summer at Connecticut Country House is savored. It’s the time to relax and enjoy, like a reward for work well done the rest of the year. The scent of lavender…
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At The Table
A beautiful summertime entertaining moment is a vintage splatter ware tray filled with red, white, and blue Americana mugs set right down next to a pot of steaming hot clam…
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Cooking
Blueberries are such a summertime staple, and this awesome Blueberry Muffin Recipe that I found in an old Hay Day Cookbook is such a big hit here at Connecticut Country…
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Entertaining
I love to showcase what’s in season when I entertain, and strawberries are looking absolutely gorgeous and perfectly sweet right now! Fresh from my local farm stand, strawberries are simply…
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Gardening
As passionate gardeners, we are pleased to collaborate with the Garden Conservancy. This summer into fall, they feature Garden Conservancy Open Days, when you can tour private gardens from coast…
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Entertaining
I’d love to say it’s all in the thrill of the hunt – but it’s much more than that. Keeping an eye out for great things; it’s what I do.…
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Entertaining
Pansies On Ice I always ask myself “How can I elevate this _____ with flowers?” The blank can be anything: a place setting, a coffee table, the powder room, the…
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Floral Note
Spring Hostess Baskets When spring arrives, it’s time to gift growing things. So these rustic grapevine baskets purchased from Terrain, are simply fitted with recycled plastic containers and filled with…
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Gardening
A Gardener’s Hand Salve The outdoors are just as important to Country House living as the indoors are. I love the utter peace and joy that comes from spending a…
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Decorating
Clever Storage My Connecticut Country House was built in 1767, and is very short on closets. So for storage needs, it has to be practical and aesthetically pleasing! My go-to’s:…
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Out & About
Brimfield in May Get ready; Brimfield Antique Flea Market is coming soon in May! That’s right, the biggest outdoor antiques flea market in the world (and that’s a fact) kicks…
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Entertaining
Springtime Favors The first time I presented at the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, New York, I wanted to create a little something to give to each audience member after…
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Decorating
What a difference the change in season makes! Just a day ago, my landscape was saturated with thick snow, and all the more reason I anxiously welcome spring’s light, pretty…
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