Top it off with texture. The simplest and most effective way to fill a void over a large piece is to add large scaled baskets. The larger the better! And…

A communal feeling. Pairing like hues and textures, like my bird’s nest collection and a wonderfully ancient hand woven grass fan, can truly complement each other and create an interesting…

Create a big effect.  Setting up my hutch in the Dining Room of our new Country House was a little challenging, because I’m still working on the overall look for…

Dress up a glass hurricane and chunky pillar candle with a couple of handfuls of shells! This little detail is incredibly simple, yet brings a seaside vibe to the table.

Add a layer of warmth to your bed by topping it with a cushiony, cottony Dominique matelassé coverlet and pillow shams. A timeless classic from Ethan Allen, the raised design…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

CCH is filled with simple, bite-size style and decorating tips, because I believe everyone is entitled to live beautifully, comfortably, and happily. To me, this is what interior design is: helping…

There are so many shades of white paints to choose from! One of my faves, is a beautiful, creamy white one, that I chose to cover my Summer Room walls,…

Country House Style is not only for the eyes – but also for the nose! One of my favorite Paris flea market finds, this tomato red painted antique tole bread…

Apples are an understated, and inexpensive styling secret. I especially love how they bridge the seasons of autumn and winter. Buy a big bag or two of bright red apples…

I love mixing quintessential country pieces for added textural interest. My old unfinished quilt topper makes a fabulous option to a traditional tablecloth, while the old rush seated chairs add…

Great little finds at the dollar store really dressed up the old front door at Connecticut Country House. Read about it here:   https://noramurphycountryhouse.com/magazine/autumn-2014/country-house-halloween/CHHalloween_NN2/#.VjFj68vODWc   Happy Decorating!

Great little finds at the dollar store really dressed up the old front door at Connecticut Country House. Read about it here:   https://noramurphycountryhouse.com/magazine/autumn-2014/country-house-halloween/CHHalloween_NN2/#.VjFj68vODWc   Happy Decorating!

A simple tablescape gets a pop of color and texture with the addition of a single head of ornamental kale or cabbage. Placed in a sculptural container, this ruffled beauty…

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…

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…