Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich Sliders
Why wait until after Thanksgiving to enjoy a turkey sandwich with all of the fixings when you can make up and serve Thanksgiving turkey sandwich sliders as part of the meal? I did just that when entertaining a crowd for a Thanksgiving brunch.
Roasted Red Potatoes With Rosemary
As part of a holiday meal, mini roasted red potatoes, with diced rosemary, was prepared in advance giving time for the flavors to meld together.
Candle Snuffers - A Functional Accessory
For those of you who have dealt with spattered candle wax on walls, mirrors, and furniture tops, you're not alone! I for one am guilty of blowing out candles then having to go back and clean up the wax droplets that I caused.
Redecorating a Guest Bathroom
When we first moved in, this first floor guest bathroom was covered in a red wallpaper with white and pink cherry blossoms. Pretty? Sure it is, but it’s not my style, so I proceeded to remove it without a plan of action.
A Halloween Costume Party in our New Old Home
Each year, for almost my whole life, I have hosted a Halloween party of some sort. Sometimes they are at our home, while others have been hosted in old mansions or inns. This year, the Mr. and I hosted a Halloween costume party in our new old home.
Simple fall touches - Mini pumpkins on our white New England picket fence
Adding mini pumpkins to a white fence is a simple and easy way to add touches of a New England fall to your home.
You know fall in New England is coming when the Fatwood arrives.
It’s the simple things that make me happy, including a box of wood!
How to make metallic pumpkin topiaries with funkins
When I posted my most recent photos of these New England style fall pumpkin topiaries, I only had two showing since I thought the three I had made for our previous home would overwhelm the portico, but once I added the mums, the three worked perfectly.
The Charm of New England
This morning, the book I grabbed off my shelf is a 1911 Boston Chamber of Commerce book, by George French, and I loved how he described the charm of New England.
In New England, Fall Front Door Decorating Is Underway!
Our New England fall front door decorating is underway and I am so excited to share even though it is not done yet.
Ocean House - A New England Luxury Travel Destination in Watch Hill, Rhode Island
A New England luxury travel destination. It was 2016, on a chilly November day, when I first visited Ocean House. I was driving along Ocean View Highway, the coastal route to Watch Hill, RI, and I was looking ahead on each twist and turn in the road looking for the iconic yellow building I kept seeing in photos.
New England style recipe for a petite loin roast
The perfect New England style recipe for a petite loin roast that I must say came out amazing!
Putting down the phones and turning off the television for a game of chess (or checkers)
You know the saying, those who play together, stay together! Why not pull up a chair and play a game of chess or checkers and enjoy some quiet time with a loved one or friend.
No more dark spaces or ugly nightlights
We tested the Snap Power Guidelight and were thrilled with the amount of light it gave off in our dark hallway.
A New England recipe - Strawberries and Cream Shortbread Cookies - With White Chocolate
A New England recipe using fresh native strawberries. After my third attempt, I was successful in creating a strawberries and cream shortbread cookie recipe that I find simply melt in your mouth amazing!
Our garden takes center stage with its black metal fencing.
A decorative and functional modular black fence around our garden takes center stage in our back yard.
One of the cherished homes on historic Main Street in Essex, CT is for sale.
I have seen this home from the outside and it was featured in our magazine, but most of the inside decor was left to my imagination. Now that it is for sale I am able to share some photos of the interior with you.
Look out lawn, here I come!
How many women do you know that say they were excited to see a Scotts Lawn Mower show up on their doorstep? Well I was and here’s why!
Saying goodbye to a carpet runner
The time has come to pull up the hallway and stairway runner. And let me tell you, it is not an easy task if the carpet installer did a proper job and this one was done right!
Go ahead they like it! Prune and trim your basil!
Why do you need to trim basil. Well there are a few reasons.