Thankfully merry and cozy
Found the early cinnamon brown chintz quilt – with the allover pheasant pattern – folded in a basket at the bottom of the linen closet.  I thought it would bring a…
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French Apple Tart – Take 2
A “Happy Thanksgiving” e-mail yesterday from a really lovely lady, Julia, inspires today’s posting. We met a year ago, just before Thanksgiving, when I showed her the blog I was…
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Beautiful self-serve
About a year ago, I took a good hard objective look at my dinnerware – especially my serving pieces. Â They were all over the place in color and style. Â Quite…
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Hello Monday!
Azaleas blooming in Connecticut – in November? Â That’s right. And in my powder room, to boot! I have a pair of freaky miniature Azalea topiaries that bloom twice a year…
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Holiday Into Winter Decorating: Amaryllis
As a rule of thumb, I love to use nature – in some form – in decorating throughout my home. And the beauty in decorating with nature is that I…
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Quiet and cozy
On the 6th day there was light. Â Hurricane Sandy packed a huge punch, but fortunately our loss of power was the very worst of it. Â So needless to say, I…
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Zooming in at the Met’s New American Wing
This was no ordinary day trip to Manhattan. Â One of my best friends, Erin (yes, this is the same Erin of Erin’s Zucchini Bread fame, July 19th posting) and I…
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Hello Monday!
Pumpkins and mums – the expected and ordinary fall fare that can be used in an unexpected and extraordinary way. Â As you come inside Connecticut Country House, I’ve created…
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A smashed and roasted potato kind of day
It’s a gray rainy day here in Connecticut. Â I was just about to put my finishing touches on my autumnal decor story, when I decided to switch gears to something…
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Simply monogrammed
Whether you’re a fan of fanciful curlicues or crisp uniform lines – there’s a monogram out there for each of us. Â I guess, depending on my mood, and the nature…
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Hello Monday!
My thinking of dressing for fall goes way beyond my love of chunky sweaters and nubby tweeds – it’s more about dressing up my home; inside and out. And just…
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Inspire me
There is an on-going brainstorming session going on within a party of three  – that would be me, myself and I.  I have a lot of creative ideas, and I…
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Hello Monday!
I think I cut the largest bouquet ever this weekend – it stood almost 4 feet tall! Â In a teeny-tiny way, it reminded me of a wee smaller (and wilder)…
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A well-worn welcome
It’s one of my secret weapons in my arsenal of decorating tips – small old Oriental carpets. They’re true classics – with a relaxed attitude. Keeping my eyes peeled at…
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Setting the stage
“You can create the most beautifully designed room, but if you don’t light it properly, it doesn’t matter how beautiful it is – no one can truly appreciate it.”  I’m paraphrasing one…
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We’ve come a long way baby
Earlier this week, I changed my profile photo on face book to our latest family photo. Â I couldn’t believe all the great feedback that generated! Â It really made me think.…
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Hello Monday!
So what if we were to hook up ‘Flower Power Monday’ with ‘Quotation Therapy’? Â Well maybe it would help us kick-off our week with a bouquet of beauty for our…
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Shaker apple pies
Happy Friday! Â I was thinking that if you’re picking apples this weekend, and you liked my last posting featuring really good pie crusts, then you may want to try this…
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Favorite pie crust recipe x2
This week on Facebook, my friend Stacy (a self-proclaimed forager of fabulous vintage “finds” and shop owner of  Meadowsweet Vintage in Philadelphia – a must-stop – online or in person),…
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Nora’s ‘Brimfield’ snap shots
Happy Friday! Â Last minute change in plans on Wednesday opened up my day yesterday to take a run up to the Brimfield Antique Show, in Brimfield, Massachussetts. Â In less than…
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Kicking off a new season
Here at Connecticut Country House, we’re sad to see summer go – but have to say that we are really excited to kick-off the new fall season ahead!  We’re transitioning our…
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Last salute to summer – in a bowl
To me, corn and lobster say “summer”. Â No actually, the more I think about it, they yell “summer”! Â They are at the height of their delicious goodness all on their…
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Quotation therapy
“Have nothing in your houses which you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” William Morris (1834-1896)
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There once was a girl from Nantucket
She was the first piece of “real art” I had ever acquired. Â She was a gorgeous nineteenth century little girl beautifully painted in rich pastels – and at the time…
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Cape Cod garden tour
Back from our annual pilgrimage to our beloved Cape Cod – the place where our family really kicks back and relishes every minute of keeping it simple. Â Lots of beach…
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