Brimfield in May Get ready; Brimfield Antique Flea Market is coming soon in May! That’s right, the biggest outdoor antiques flea market in the world (and that’s a fact) kicks…

Look out and look up! Especially when the trees are bare, winter is a great season to take a stroll through Central Park in NYC and discover all the beautiful…

I’m a big fan of Sea Bags, a company based out of Portland, Maine. I love everything they make from recycled sails, but it’s their Sailor Knot Coasters that my…

Looking for some holiday inspiration? The simplest thing to do is to just take a drive! I love tooling around historic districts taking in all the beautifully dressed front doors.…

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…

When was the last time you made a sand castle? Channel the inner kid in you and go out and build one!

“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…

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…

In the weeks ahead, The Coop, a.k.a. our Master Bedroom Suite, is getting an interior makeover. We’re painting over the soft coffee-colored Bennington Gray for a brighter, whiter French Canvas…

My career is the story of my passion for interior design, classics, and great new ideas, starting with my studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, where I…

While I adore the beauty and spirit of the beach in the summer, I relish the peace and tranquility it offers during winter strolls with my dear pup Fiona. It’s…

Looking for some holiday inspiration? The simplest thing to do is to just take a drive! I love tooling around historic districts taking in all the beautifully dressed front doors.…

Strawbery Banke Museum’s Candlelight Stroll in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, shows off thousands of decorations that have been hand-crafted from natural materials grown in the museum’s gardens. Flickering wood-and-glass candle lanterns,…

As the gardens die back, the temps go down, and daylight gets much shorter, it’s a great time to get out and find a gallery or museum that keeps the…

Ancient headstones always fascinate me. Love reading the names, dates, and wonderfully haunting parting words. For Halloween, find your own local creepiness. Here in Connecticut, there are so many –…

Ancient headstones always fascinate me. Love reading the names, dates, and wonderfully haunting parting words. For Halloween, find your own local creepiness. Here in Connecticut, there are so many –…

Whether it’s a road not taken, a path not walked, a shop not poked around in, or a garden undiscovered, wherever you are, get out there and discover the autumnal…

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…

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…