Style Snippets
Every season I create a Snippets board. This is the place where favorite tear sheets, postcards, textiles and miscellaneous bits and pieces get T-pinned to a large foam core board.…
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Out & About
September’s a great month for antiques shows! These two favorites are a must for September…Hope to see you there! Brimfield Antiques Show, Brimfield MA – September 6-11. http://www.brimfieldshow.com The Dealer’s…
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Nibbles & Sips
Give your cookie platter a playful, beachy look. Simply nestle nautical themed cookies in a bed of turbinado sugar. Found boxed as Sugar In The Raw, in the baking section…
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In The Garden
We go blueberry crazy this time of year at Connecticut Country House! These summertime treats are sweet, juicy, and full of nutrients. Talk about an amazing food! (A quick Google…
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At The Table
Whether seaside or tableside, nothing could be easier, or more natural than serving sea salt from found clamshells. These simple saltcellars can be placed at individual place settings, or using…
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Floral Note
Lacecap hydrangeas have a place in my heart and my gardens. I love how their open, loose, graceful flowers seem to float in the air, adding a touch of elegant…
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Using unusual artifacts as wall décor is just plain fun. I found this vintage oar on one of my trips to the Brimfield Antique Flea Market and fell in love…
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Out & About
When was the last time you made a sand castle? Channel the inner kid in you and go out and build one!
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Nibbles & Sips
Summer is big-time berry season in New England. One of my very favorite go-to desserts is my recipe for Farmhouse Blueberry Galettes. A galette is a free-form rustic tart, that,…
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In The Garden
I’m falling in love with hydrangeas all over again! Every time I’m on Nantucket I’m reminded of their gorgeous colors, voluminous blooms and old-fashioned charm. Here at Connecticut Country House,…
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At The Table
For me, everything in life is all about the details. Even when it comes to packaging something as utilitarian as napkins and utensils for an outdoor buffet, it’s so easy…
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Floral Note
Bring the outdoor garden inside! One of my best flower styling snippets, is to shop for an annual or perennial blooming plant that is almost at its full flowering peak.…
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Style Snippets
Does your home have a name? Giving your house a name gives it extra personality! Quarter boards are a great way to make it official. The Cozy House is the…
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Out & About
“A picnic is fellowship conveyed through food.” – Hilary Heminway I couldn’t agree more. Summer picnics on the beach are my favorite way to relax and spend quality time with…
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Nibbles & Sips
Whip up some frothy goodness! Strawberry Fool is an English sixteenth-century dessert that’s simply made up of crushed fruit folded into sweetened whipped cream. This different take on a dessert…
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In The Garden
“The fattest and most scrumptious of all flowers, a rare fusion of fluff and majesty, the peony is now coming into bloom.” –Henry Mitchell, American writer (1923-93) Plant a peony…
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At The Table
“I must have flowers, always, and always.” Claude Monet I so agree! Everything’s blooming outside, so why not bring the exuberance of the garden inside? Floral Ralph Lauren tablecloth and…
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Floral Note
The rhodis are in full bloom at Connecticut Country House, and all I can say is go big or go small! And this time I’ve opted to go small –…
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Style Snippets
Add a pop of fresh, bright color and pattern to your bed! A fabulous flea market find, this vintage quilt has much more personality than I’m usually looking for. But…
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Out & About
Go to your local nursery. Now that the perennial gardens are in full swing, it’s an ideal time to assess the state of your beds. This season, a couple of…
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Nibbles & Sips
My hay day of quiche making was back in the late 80’s when I was newly married. I’m amazed when I think about the great food that Murph and I…
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In The Garden
Despite the cold temps here in Connecticut, my rose shrubs are all starting to leaf out. Now’s the time to tidy them up by cutting them back. I cut off…
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At The Table
It was love at first sight when I walked into Home Goods. (Isn’t it always though?!) The “Irish Green” color on the rims, combined with a great effervescent texture, I…
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Floral Note
My Hens and Chicks were a gift from a dear friend this winter. Placed in a bright window, they’ve thrived with very little water. These easy care succulents, with their…
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Style Snippets
I love the simplicity of a Roman shade. I rely on this kind of a window treatment to filter light, add privacy, and “finish” a window. Roman shades are most…
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