The Linen Closet Challenge

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 weather). This time, I'm going to use labels, hoping it will help maintain this newfound organization!

B.Y.O. Lobster Party

How about hosting a B.Y.O.L. (Bring Your Own Lobster) party? To help get you started, here are some random thoughts about selection, preparation and presentation of the lobsters.

Best of Summer 2009 (so far)

For me, summer provides so much inspiration for my home – from the colors to the casual feel. Guess I know why green is my favorite color. ;) So here are some photos I’ve taken this summer to visually illustrate what summer means to me.

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! I'm looking forward to Koty 2010!