At The Table
I love creating and setting a “happy” table. One of my favorite short cuts to achieve this look, is to use sunflowers. In keeping with their casual good looks, I…
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Floral Note
It’s zinnia time! I just love the vibrant and colorful blossoms of this American plant of the daisy family. Whether making a big impact in one spot, clustered in bunches,…
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Style Snippets
These are not your Grandma’s embroidered pillows. They are a far cry from the badge earning projects of your youth. These are colorful, whimsical, polar opposite of stodgy, pillows from…
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Out & About
Nothing like a gorgeous summer sunset to end a perfect day! My Boys are silhouetted against a backdrop of hot searing reds, molten oranges, and fiery yellows, as the sun…
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Nibbles & Sips
One of our favorite recipes, and a big hit at Connecticut Country House, was inspired by the fabulous guacamole made tableside at Rosa Mexicano in NYC. We make ours at…
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In The Garden
The Kitchen Garden at Connecticut Country House is growing like gangbusters. We’re harvesting a bumper crop of lettuce by the basket load. Salad anyone?
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At The Table
When prepping for a get-together, I pull from cabinets and drawers throughout the house, laying out all possible candidates for setting beautiful, seasonally inspired tables. This time of year, I…
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Floral Note
When creating a beautiful bouquet, I love the strength of this monochromatic green on green combination. This bunch of Lady’s Mantle is the epitome of summer.
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Style Snippets
Our Family Room at Connecticut Country House is a palette play of neutrals. The sun-faded khaki slip covered chair and ottoman get a fresh country punch of color with the…
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Out & About
Looking for a day, or two, trip? Whether by boat or land, visit one of my very favorite places to be, the quintessential village of Essex, Connecticut. Take a peek…
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