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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

Balsam Chandeliers  Every year, I deck out my chandeliers for Christmas with big boughs of freshly cut balsam. Armed with my trusty pruning shears, I head out to the back…

Ice Hurricanes  First impressions are everything! So for your holiday gathering, add sparkle to your frosty walkway by making your very own Ice Hurricanes. They’re impressive and so easy to…

Simply Rustic Pinecone & Twine Garland  There’s something so sweet and charming when I add these pinecone garlands to my roping of fresh-cut greens! So simple to do…  I take…

I’m an antique engravings lover. A sturdy old flat file of mine is filled with wonderful prints that await framing one of these days! The day finally came for my…

Flag Day’s all summer at Connecticut Country House. My Simon Pearce Westport hurricane was out on the dining room table, waiting to be filled with a big bouquet of flowers.…

Classic wrapping materials are essential. I always have on hand simple papers that mix & match no matter the season. I used these papers for my Nantucket-themed Christmas gift-wrap a…

Outdoor spaces need a little TLC too. Here at Connecticut Country House, our outdoor spaces are an extension of our indoor spaces. Right outside our Living/Family Room is the West…

Painted wood pieces work so effortlessly together, and grouped in odd numbers is usually best!

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…

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…

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…

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…