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…

I can never resist gorgeous tulips, and now’s the time of year when they’re plentiful and just so beautiful!  At my local market, I deliberate on color, and choose a…

I adore flowers of all kinds, but it’s the flowering branches that always make my heart sing. Quince branches kick off the spring season here at Connecticut Country House. I…

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…

Banish winter doldrums by potting up some amaryllis bulbs! In addition to having big, showy, beautiful blooms in six to eight weeks, the process of watching them grow is magical…

Simply the best thing to decorate with is what’s in season. Flowers are my usual go-to, but fruit from a local farm stand, when presented on a woven tray or…

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…

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.…

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 –…

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…

Interior design sounds…imposing to a lot of people. If you think design is beyond you, I have one question: Do you like fresh flowers? Of course you do! Cheerful or…

In January, my paperwhite population ebbs and flows. While new batches of bulbs have been potted up in hopes of encouraging a spring-like state of mind in February, the holiday…

Making the best use of what’s in the gardens is truly the Connecticut Country House way. Right now, perfect for the holiday, in all its red berry glory, is a…

During the holidays, and year round, my Felco pruning shears are my go to, must have tools. I always keep two sizes at hand, #4 & #6, for any plant/flower…

Add pops of pumpkins and gourds to a display of redware. The color and pattern combos always bring autumnal warmth and personality to my Thanksgiving décor!   Happy Styling!

“Mums” the word! At Connecticut Country House, mums are just as at home inside as they are outside. I love bringing them indoors – they last longer and extend our…

“Mums” the word! At Connecticut Country House, mums are just as at home inside as they are outside. I love bringing them indoors – they last longer and extend our…

Time flies. Before you know it, the Holidays are upon us. Lay in your supply of paperwhite bulbs now, for potting up over the weeks to come. You’ll have plenty…

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,…

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.