As we think about hunkering down for impending fall, we experience a natural urge to organize. Call it “nesting” if you like. I find this organic urge more strongly in the fall than the spring. Maybe it’s because we get extreme seasons here in CT (and I tend to be a bit dramatic about the ...
B.Y.O. Lobster Party
It’s “Lobster Loop” time here in our town. Every year there is a 5K race through town with a big party put on by the middle school’s PTO. The best part (for me, at least) is the lobster dinner served at the local fire station. A huge crowd shows up! Tables are lined up cafeteria style inside ...
Best of Summer 2009 (so far)
August is knocking on the door, but I’m not falling for that old trick of preparing for a new school season just yet. It’s still summer according to my calendar and quite frankly, I’m not done with it yet! For me, summer provides so much inspiration for my home – from the colors to the casual ...
I’m so excited I could almost cook!
Seriously, this week’s reveal of the House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year for 2009 did not disappoint. Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) inspired a space I could easily learn to call home! Here are some of my thoughts about it: Pros: Belly up to the counter = fewer steps for cleanup, and ...
House Beautiful’s 2009 Kitchen of the Year!
The House Beautiful’s 2009 Kitchen of the Year inspired by none-other than the fabulous Ina Garten (a.k.a. the Barefoot Contessa). I just adore her! Your eyes will feast on all the fabulous furnishings, fittings and features of the 2009 Kitchen of the Year! To whet your appetite, visit House ...
Twentieth Century New England Charm
We live near the Farmington River, just next to a quaint little town called Collinsville. There is a wide bend in the river that serves as a beautiful backdrop to the eclectic culture of this little town. It’s a busy little town with lots of kayaking, cycling, arts, antiques and lots of history. ...
Rx for Hospital Room Decor
I spent four days last week at our local children’s hospital with my youngest daughter. She’s fine now, and we’re very thankful to the many folks that helped her to a quick recovery. But I’d be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to talk a bit about hospital room décor. Four days is a long time to ...
Bold and Beautiful Kitchen Appliances
When it comes to kitchens, are we playing it too safe? Whatever happened to big, bold color expressions right smack dab in the heart of the home? No apologies! For those with no fear of color, there is a company in Colorado named Big Chill, and they’ve made a business out of pairing modern ...
My Dream Kitchen
If I had my dream kitchen, would I cook better? ;) Who among us hasn’t drooled over a kitchen in a Hollywood movie, or taken mental notes of a friend’s to-die-for kitchen. I just wanted to share my ideas for my dream kitchen with you {sigh}. I call it “Modern Bungalow.” Now picture this (with ...
A Non-Princess Pink Room
Most little girls will want a pink bedroom at some point in their early lives. Here’s a redesign project where a four year old girl reached a compromise with mom. A pink room, but without any princess influence. Doable? Absolutely. For under $200? You bet. The strategy was to let pink be ...
Open letter to the current owner of my next home
Dear Homeowner, We've never met. And I don't know when we'll meet because we don't have current plans to move. But I've moved a lot (3 times in the past 11 years) and I've had it up to here (visual cue: hand above head) with DIY paint jobs gone bad. I won't even talk about wallpaper because ...
Update to The Bold Redesigner
You may remember back in March I rearranged my parents furniture (within reason) when I stayed at their home for a visit (no they were not there). Yes, it was bold. I blogged about it here. Well, since then, my Mom got inspired to do more (sorry Dad!). They moved more furniture around, and ...
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