Nibbles & Sips
There’s nothing like a berry smoothie in the morning to kick off the day, especially when berries and fruits are in season! Here’s my take on a gorgeous deep pink…
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Decorating
Next time you see beautiful sea fans, and stop to admire them, but don’t know how or what to do with them…try making them into Sea Fan Topiaries! All you…
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Pink is in! I’m attracted to every shade of pink right now. I see pink in my gardens and textiles, and they inspire me so. The collected parts of my…
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Gardening
The window boxes of Nantucket are so gorgeous and so inspiring every summer! These mini gardens are truly works of art. Look for my upcoming blog post in June to…
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Gardening
Let’s talk Autumn Clematis. This beautifully frothy and vanilla scented climbing perennial is a favorite! Unlike other Clematis that blooms in the spring and summer, this one is a late…
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For spring, it’s all about flowers and gardens and a whole lot of green. Create your own Snippets Board and see what’s talking to you this season!
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Cooking
A small wheel of Brie is usually on hand in my fridge – as well as multiple boxes of frozen puff pastry in the freezer. Why? I love having key…
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Gardening
I love my Fiskars! Other than my stash of orange handled scissors, I have fabulous pruning snips and floral snips to be my newest go-to snipping tools for harvesting herbs…
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Decorating
Now’s a great time to edit stuff! For me, the foundation of my spring into summer look starts by clearing the decks. I like to clear my surfaces and see…
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Brimfield’s coming! Brimfield’s coming! The most fabulous antiques show in New England opens next week May 9th! If you haven’t been, please go! There is literally something there for everyone!…
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Setting a spring themed table for Easter? Don’t just stop there. Look up! Create a lovely birds nest effect around your chandelier by simply resting a few freshly cut branches…
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Tartans are hot in fashion and so are soft, chalky pastel colors. Bring the 2 trends together for Easter with pretty, delicately shaded tartan dyed eggs! For a quick tutorial,…
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Decorating
Not just for Easter, but also for the entire spring season, these wild vine baskets echo the beautiful woodlands that surround Connecticut Country House, and do a wonderful job of…
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Cooking
It’s hard to say whether you had me at Bacon or Cheddar, in this recipe I’d say it’s a tie, but these Cheddar, Bacon & Fresh Chive Biscuits, made with…
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Gardening
Springtime tulips and hyacinths are a natural go-to for Easter decorating and gift giving. By simply taking market or nursery purchased bulbs, removing them from the confines of their plastic,…
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Have you ever had Easter Bark? Me neither! I found this unique and gorgeous white chocolate bark brimming with pretty pastel jellybeans and candy corn at Castle Hill Chocolate in…
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Decorating
This new, lidded seeded glass jar is the perfect catchall for displaying special little tidbits. Old photos, labels, Conor’s childhood handiwork, dried bits and collected mementos create a kaleidoscope of…
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The way I approach decorating is very much the way I dress myself – it’s all about natural, effortless style. I always go for honest materials and fabrics, as well…
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Gardening
Start your garden indoors. A few small pots of single color primroses you can pick up at the market, arranged in a metal tray add an instant touch of springtime…
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Entertaining
Pick a color scheme! When setting the table for a springtime brunch, I love a fresh color palette of white, greens, and soft pink. Everything from the plates to the…
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Gardening
OK, every one in the shower! That’s my rule of (green) thumb every winter for keeping my plants hydrated and happy. Every other week, all my plants (except for the…
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Cooking
Perfect with a cup of tea, this citrus take on French Butter Cakes will melt in your mouth! Orange Madeleines Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2…
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In The Garden
Get started on a plan. As seed catalogs come in, and as I poke around online, I’m intrigued by new varieties and names. I keep a sketchbook on hand exclusively…
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Floral Note
Make a fresh, modern statement. Two or three bunches of tulips from the market is an easy and inexpensive way to bring spring in! Give them a fresh cut when…
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At The Table
Scallops are in! Setting a buffet table with all white serving platters of various sizes is quite impactful. Now contrast them with unique scalloped edges and they’ll add so much…
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