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Following in their Footsteps

When I’m not busy working, remodeling our 1834 home, entertaining guests, or traveling to refined historic destinations, you will find me in some of New England’s oldest graveyards, buildings, towns, and villages.

Why? That’s easy; my husband and I are following in the footsteps of our ancestors. We are tour New England coastal towns and the New England villages they helped settle. Ben and I love visiting the homes they once lived in, seeing where they worked, and learning about their role in history.

This falls under my version of New England Fine Living.

Following in their footsteps

NEW ENGLAND FINE LIVING’S HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE IS ON INSTAGRAM

Almost daily, we are busy sharing photos of New England style homes, gardens, destinations, and sometimes my personal shenanigans on Instagram

My latest finds at a resale shop. Two leather Chippendale chairs by Hickory Chair and an antique box that has a soft-worn patina that stopped me in my tracks. Once again I purchased them for resale, but they look perfect in our great room. It’s
My latest finds at a resale shop. Two leather Chippendale chairs by Hickory Chair and an antique box that has a soft-worn patina that stopped me in my tracks. Once again I purchased them for resale, but they look perfect in our great room. It’s a curse I tell you! After 30+ years of doing this professionally, you’d think I would have learned by now. Well at least I’m finally furnishing our house even though we’re still in the remodeling stage. Maybe I’ll find something I like better and these will end up being available this fall 🙃. #newenglandstyle #traditionalstyle #charmingcolonialhome #charmingandelegant #hickorychair #lindadavisgrandunionstyle #newenglandhome #oldworldcharm
Am I asking too much to be called Her Ladyship in my own home? Having Lords and Ladies as ancestors, I don’t think I’d be asking too much 😁🤣. Imported from England, I’m giving this Bone China coffee mug a test run for my “so
Am I asking too much to be called Her Ladyship in my own home? Having Lords and Ladies as ancestors, I don’t think I’d be asking too much 😁🤣. Imported from England, I’m giving this Bone China coffee mug a test run for my “somewhat secret-for-now”. #herladyship #newenglandfineliving #newenglandstyle #grandunionstyle #charmingandelegant #charmingcolonialhome
Insert “Life is Good” motto here. My Mr. is enjoying the view with Willow after a day of golf, while sipping beer from a cut crystal glass. ( Me: glad the glass didn’t slide off the arm of the chair 🤣 ) #lifeisgoodtoday #newengland
Insert “Life is Good” motto here. My Mr. is enjoying the view with Willow after a day of golf, while sipping beer from a cut crystal glass. ( Me: glad the glass didn’t slide off the arm of the chair 🤣 ) #lifeisgoodtoday #newenglandfineliving #countrysideliving #countrysidelife #labradoodlelife #husbandlife #simplepleasures
When you take a wrong turn, then realize it was meant to be. #barnlove #historicbarn #morganhorsebarn #countrysideliving #newenglandbarn #newenglandfineliving
When you take a wrong turn, then realize it was meant to be. #barnlove #historicbarn #morganhorsebarn #countrysideliving #newenglandbarn #newenglandfineliving
Last night I found myself cutting and collecting flowers from the gardens, before a heavy wind and rain storm arrived, to create some quick arrangements. What a treat it was to wake to the scent and sight of flowers placed all over the house; if I ha
Last night I found myself cutting and collecting flowers from the gardens, before a heavy wind and rain storm arrived, to create some quick arrangements. What a treat it was to wake to the scent and sight of flowers placed all over the house; if I hadn’t known better, I would say a flower fairy worked its magic while I slept. #flowerfairy #newenglandfineliving #countrysidelife #flowersofinstagram #charmingandelegant #newenglandstyle #traditionalinteriors #newenglandfineliving #neflstyle #charmingcolonialhome #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #slowliving #historichomes #antiquehome #mycountryhome #countryliving #countrylivingmag
If you’re looking for us, we’re most likely sitting in one of our outdoor spaces. Trust me.. the mosquitoes looked for us and found us right away. #outdoorspaces #outdoorroom #gardenspaces #newengland #stonewall #gardengate #countrysideli
If you’re looking for us, we’re most likely sitting in one of our outdoor spaces. Trust me.. the mosquitoes looked for us and found us right away. #outdoorspaces #outdoorroom #gardenspaces #newengland #stonewall #gardengate #countrysidelife
A 2021 peony and Groton House kitchen flashback. The hundreds of peony blossoms @sugarwood1790 , including the 100 year old peony plant I’ve been moving from home to home since I was a child, are just starting to bloom! I can’t wait to s
A 2021 peony and Groton House kitchen flashback. The hundreds of peony blossoms @sugarwood1790 , including the 100 year old peony plant I’ve been moving from home to home since I was a child, are just starting to bloom! I can’t wait to share what the gardens look like in a day or few. I will be collecting some in the marshmallow stage to save in the refrigerator to bloom a little bit later. #peonies #peony #peonyseason #newenglandfineliving #newenglandgardening
A little New England design inspiration by @charleshiltonarchitects . #architect #newenglandarchitect #newenglandstyle #newenglandinteriorspecialist #newenglandfineliving #elegantspaces #newenglandarchitecturefirm #newenglandinteriordesignfirm #tradi
A little New England design inspiration by @charleshiltonarchitects . #architect #newenglandarchitect #newenglandstyle #newenglandinteriorspecialist #newenglandfineliving #elegantspaces #newenglandarchitecturefirm #newenglandinteriordesignfirm #traditionalrooms #classicrooms
Horacio Haskell, an adopted ancestor with a made up name, was moved to the dining room for awhile. He requested a better view of the outside. #antiqueoilpainting #newenglandinteriordesign #newenglandstyle #newenglandinterior #newenglandcharm #antique
Horacio Haskell, an adopted ancestor with a made up name, was moved to the dining room for awhile. He requested a better view of the outside. #antiqueoilpainting #newenglandinteriordesign #newenglandstyle #newenglandinterior #newenglandcharm #antiquecolonial #antiquehome #antiquehomedecor #newenglandhomeandgarden
A little interior inspiration from Maine House Interiors ( in Australia ). Photo via @mainehouseinteriors #elegantinteriors #classicinteriors #traditionaldecor #lookslikenewengland #newenglandfineliving #mainehouseinteriors #historicinteriors
A little interior inspiration from Maine House Interiors ( in Australia ). Photo via @mainehouseinteriors #elegantinteriors #classicinteriors #traditionaldecor #lookslikenewengland #newenglandfineliving #mainehouseinteriors #historicinteriors
✔️ - Flagpole bracket installed. It only took me forever to decide where to put it. #grandunionflag #newenglandfineliving #redwhiteandblue #oldhouselove #antiquehome #countrylife
✔️ - Flagpole bracket installed. It only took me forever to decide where to put it. #grandunionflag #newenglandfineliving #redwhiteandblue #oldhouselove #antiquehome #countrylife
Where’s Waldo? Or should I say… Where’s Willow? Photobombed yet again. Do you see her on her long leash? Yesterday we enjoyed a beautiful walk in the woods to find and cross a footbridge in New Boston, NH, then popped into the loca
Where’s Waldo? Or should I say… Where’s Willow? Photobombed yet again. Do you see her on her long leash? Yesterday we enjoyed a beautiful walk in the woods to find and cross a footbridge in New Boston, NH, then popped into the local village store to grab a Strawberry Shortcake ice cream popsicle from the cooler (my childhood simple pleasure). #newboston #newenglandfineliving #finelivingmoments #redbarn #slowliving #slowlivingforlife #lifeinthecountry #monadnockregion #newenglandlife
I would look forward going into to work each morning if my office building had this entrance. This is classic New England charm if I do say so myself. #peterborough #newhampshire #oldbuildinglover #newenglandcharm #frontentrance #frontentry #newengla
I would look forward going into to work each morning if my office building had this entrance. This is classic New England charm if I do say so myself. #peterborough #newhampshire #oldbuildinglover #newenglandcharm #frontentrance #frontentry #newenglandliving #newenglandfineliving #brickbuilding #newenglandarchitecture
Ask me if I turned my car around to look at this home and take in its architecture. Nahhhh… no need to ask; we all know I did! 🤣. #monadnockregion #eleganthome #eleganthomes #newenglandfineliving #oldhouselove #countryestate
Ask me if I turned my car around to look at this home and take in its architecture. Nahhhh… no need to ask; we all know I did! 🤣. #monadnockregion #eleganthome #eleganthomes #newenglandfineliving #oldhouselove #countryestate
Another garden area I have yet to tackle off the back of the house. This space, enclosed by three gates, is going to be my little pocket garden. I just need to watch the sun pattern and see what type of plants and what color scheme I will be doing.
Another garden area I have yet to tackle off the back of the house. This space, enclosed by three gates, is going to be my little pocket garden. I just need to watch the sun pattern and see what type of plants and what color scheme I will be doing. Any suggestions? #pocketgarden #gardendesign #newenglandfineliving #thisoldhouse #antiquehome #newengland #interiordesigner #gardengate #historichome
On the lookout for squirrels, chipmunks, turkey, deer, bears, or anything else moving. #oldhouselove #oldhousecharm #historichomes #newenglandfineliving #labradoodle #newenglandcharm #countryhome
On the lookout for squirrels, chipmunks, turkey, deer, bears, or anything else moving. #oldhouselove #oldhousecharm #historichomes #newenglandfineliving #labradoodle #newenglandcharm #countryhome
Well, we did it. We took off the shutters and I trimmed down the boxwood as much as possible. Do you remember I did a photoshop of what it would look like? We were convinced our house needed the change after our recent Cape Cod vacation (now on my Y
Well, we did it. We took off the shutters and I trimmed down the boxwood as much as possible. Do you remember I did a photoshop of what it would look like? We were convinced our house needed the change after our recent Cape Cod vacation (now on my YouTube channel). We’re keeping the shutter dogs on for now, a woman can always change her mind you know. #circa1790 #thisoldhouse #oldhouselove #newenglandfineliving #newenglandhome #historichome #historichouse #newengland #historichome #historichomes #newenglandliving #newenglandlife
When a drive by photo catches just half the house, it’s still worth it. Home of the Duxbury, MA historic society. #oldhousecommunity #duxbury #duxburyma #newenglandfineliving #historichome #historichouse #newenglandhome #newenglandstyle #oldhou
When a drive by photo catches just half the house, it’s still worth it. Home of the Duxbury, MA historic society. #oldhousecommunity #duxbury #duxburyma #newenglandfineliving #historichome #historichouse #newenglandhome #newenglandstyle #oldhouselove #oldhouselife
Simple perfection in East Dennis.
Simple perfection in East Dennis.
This home in Chatham, MA had me at hello. There is just something about white homes with black doors and shutters that speak to my historic home soul. But check this out… the front door is white with a black-framed storm door. 🥰 #newenglandfi
This home in Chatham, MA had me at hello. There is just something about white homes with black doors and shutters that speak to my historic home soul. But check this out… the front door is white with a black-framed storm door. 🥰 #newenglandfineliving #oldhouselove #capecod #capecodhome #chatham #chathamma #newenglandhome #newenglandlife #newenglandliving
My latest finds at a resale shop. Two leather Chippendale chairs by Hickory Chair and an antique box that has a soft-worn patina that stopped me in my tracks. Once again I purchased them for resale, but they look perfect in our great room. It’s Am I asking too much to be called Her Ladyship in my own home? Having Lords and Ladies as ancestors, I don’t think I’d be asking too much 😁🤣. Imported from England, I’m giving this Bone China coffee mug a test run for my “so Insert “Life is Good” motto here. My Mr. is enjoying the view with Willow after a day of golf, while sipping beer from a cut crystal glass. ( Me: glad the glass didn’t slide off the arm of the chair 🤣 ) #lifeisgoodtoday #newengland When you take a wrong turn, then realize it was meant to be. #barnlove #historicbarn #morganhorsebarn #countrysideliving #newenglandbarn #newenglandfineliving Last night I found myself cutting and collecting flowers from the gardens, before a heavy wind and rain storm arrived, to create some quick arrangements. What a treat it was to wake to the scent and sight of flowers placed all over the house; if I ha If you’re looking for us, we’re most likely sitting in one of our outdoor spaces. Trust me.. the mosquitoes looked for us and found us right away. #outdoorspaces #outdoorroom #gardenspaces #newengland #stonewall #gardengate #countrysideli A 2021 peony and Groton House kitchen flashback. The hundreds of peony blossoms @sugarwood1790 , including the 100 year old peony plant I’ve been moving from home to home since I was a child, are just starting to bloom! I can’t wait to s A little New England design inspiration by @charleshiltonarchitects . #architect #newenglandarchitect #newenglandstyle #newenglandinteriorspecialist #newenglandfineliving #elegantspaces #newenglandarchitecturefirm #newenglandinteriordesignfirm #tradi Horacio Haskell, an adopted ancestor with a made up name, was moved to the dining room for awhile. He requested a better view of the outside. #antiqueoilpainting #newenglandinteriordesign #newenglandstyle #newenglandinterior #newenglandcharm #antique A little interior inspiration from Maine House Interiors ( in Australia ). Photo via @mainehouseinteriors #elegantinteriors #classicinteriors #traditionaldecor #lookslikenewengland #newenglandfineliving #mainehouseinteriors #historicinteriors ✔️ - Flagpole bracket installed. It only took me forever to decide where to put it. #grandunionflag #newenglandfineliving #redwhiteandblue #oldhouselove #antiquehome #countrylife Where’s Waldo? Or should I say… Where’s Willow? Photobombed yet again. Do you see her on her long leash? Yesterday we enjoyed a beautiful walk in the woods to find and cross a footbridge in New Boston, NH, then popped into the loca I would look forward going into to work each morning if my office building had this entrance. This is classic New England charm if I do say so myself. #peterborough #newhampshire #oldbuildinglover #newenglandcharm #frontentrance #frontentry #newengla Ask me if I turned my car around to look at this home and take in its architecture. Nahhhh… no need to ask; we all know I did! 🤣. #monadnockregion #eleganthome #eleganthomes #newenglandfineliving #oldhouselove #countryestate Another garden area I have yet to tackle off the back of the house. This space, enclosed by three gates, is going to be my little pocket garden. I just need to watch the sun pattern and see what type of plants and what color scheme I will be doing. On the lookout for squirrels, chipmunks, turkey, deer, bears, or anything else moving. #oldhouselove #oldhousecharm #historichomes #newenglandfineliving #labradoodle #newenglandcharm #countryhome Well, we did it. We took off the shutters and I trimmed down the boxwood as much as possible. Do you remember I did a photoshop of what it would look like? We were convinced our house needed the change after our recent Cape Cod vacation (now on my Y When a drive by photo catches just half the house, it’s still worth it. Home of the Duxbury, MA historic society. #oldhousecommunity #duxbury #duxburyma #newenglandfineliving #historichome #historichouse #newenglandhome #newenglandstyle #oldhou Simple perfection in East Dennis. This home in Chatham, MA had me at hello. There is just something about white homes with black doors and shutters that speak to my historic home soul. But check this out… the front door is white with a black-framed storm door. 🥰 #newenglandfi