Maria’s Covet Style

February 26, 2017 | Comments:

My friend Maria’s country house has a style that truly epitomizes who she is. Like her home, this guest bedroom embodies grace, charm and simple elegance. Just like Maria, its…

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Planning To Grow

February 24, 2017 | Comments:

Winter is a bit tough on this gardener, so I try and do as much as I can, as early as I can. As WFSB-3’s Better Living Lifestyle contributor, I…

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Fooling Mother Nature

February 22, 2017 | Comments:

One of the ways that I satisfy my craving for spring, is by forcing arching branches of forsythia to bloom indoors. At Connecticut Country House, towards the end of February,…

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Spring Has Sprung Indoors

February 20, 2017 | Comments:

Though the ground was blanketed with a thick layer of snow, it didn’t stop Scot Haney of WFSB 3’s Better Connecticut from stopping by Connecticut Country House. As their Better…

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Love You A Bunch

February 13, 2017 | Comments:

I’ve found at least a dozen different beautiful ways to look at and enjoy a dozen cut tulips. Placed in a simple glass vase, the look is uncomplicated and elegant.…

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Valentine’s Day Goodies

February 11, 2017 | Comments:

Showing those that you love how much you love them couldn’t be simpler, as I showed Scot Haney of WFSB-3’s Better Connecticut when he visited me at Connecticut Country House.…

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The Best Game Day Chili

February 3, 2017 | Comments:

My husband Murph is a fabulous cook. Regardless of season or occasion, he always has something delicious to bring to the table. He developed this wonderful recipe and I have…

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February Love

February 1, 2017 | Comments:

When the sky is drab gray and the frozen ground is cloaked with a thick mantle of snow, my mantra for getting through what feels like the longest winter month…

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Paris Match

January 30, 2017 | Comments:

As a designer and artist, I love artwork. Whether new or old (in some cases very old), the art that I find is usually unframed. While some would be dissuaded…

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Warm Wooly Mittens Giveaway

January 24, 2017 | Comments:

My friend Valerie makes these beautiful mittens! She starts with well-loved sweaters that are, in her words, “looking for a second chance.” Valerie washes, fluffs, and grooms them (“like a…

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Cu Around the House

January 13, 2017 | Comments:

Copper is one of those elements that can lend wonderful warmth to a country home. Whether highly burnished like a freshly minted penny, or naturally oxidized to a deep caramel…

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An Adirondack Inspired Country House Tour

January 11, 2017 | Comments:

I’m thrilled to announce that Nora Murphy Country House Style, Winter 2017 is here! Within its pages, take a tour of my dear friend’s, Valerie and Tim’s, wonderful, woodsy Adirondack-style…

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A Warm Welcome: Making Ice Hurricanes

January 4, 2017 | Comments:

We are taught that “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” right? Well, I think creating ice hurricane lanterns is the frosty wintertime version of what to do when the…

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Happy New Year!

January 1, 2017 | Comments:

New year, new Nora Murphy Country House desktop calendars! They’re free! Click here to download. If you like the dreamy frothy goodness featured for January’s calendar (and you’re in the…

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Build A Beautiful Party Cheeseboard

December 29, 2016 | Comments:

I can’t think of a soul who doesn’t like to see and help themselves to a beautifully presented cheeseboard. A collection of delicious nibbles – cheeses, crackers, fruit, nuts and…

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Bernadette’s Toffee Bars

December 20, 2016 | Comments:

Thanks to my beautiful French friend, Bernadette, we had the great pleasure of indulging in her freshly baked New York Times version of classic (and decadent) Toffee Bars! While these…

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Sea Bags Wine Bag Giveaway!

December 19, 2016 | Comments:

How great is this wine bag from Sea Bags! Handcrafted from re-purposed sails in Portland, Maine, I just love the bold and festive CHEERS graphic and the very clever recycled…

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Dressing Holiday Packages

December 16, 2016 | Comments:

When Tracy Furey, the Executive Producer for WFSB’s Better Connecticut asked me what I thought viewers might be interested in watching in December, I immediately thought of two things that…

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An Artist’s Table

November 16, 2016 | Comments:

For my latest segment on WFSB’s Better Connecticut, as their new Lifestyle contributor, I had a great time designing a holiday table with a beautiful autumnal look that’s just perfect…

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The Perfect Bow

November 3, 2016 | Comments:

A quick and easy lesson from “Slipcover Sally” Newhart demonstrates just how simple it is to tie bows that are consistent for all my freshly cloaked upholstery. To see more…

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Welcome November

November 1, 2016 | Comments:

Autumn leaves still clinging to their branches, offer a golden cast to the trees as the sun dips down earlier and earlier each night. The kitchen garden, after giving us her…

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Planting Bulbs For Home & Garden

October 29, 2016 | Comments:

Whether getting the gardens ready for spring or prepping for the holidays, now is the time to get planting for gorgeous blooms! I had a great time in the WFSB…

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