This small Cape in Connecticut was built in 1947 and, bless its heart, had seen better days. Athena Bohm wrote me about it, saying it had become "the worst house on the block." But after she spent six months remodeling it with the ... Keep Reading
Inspired by Turquoise: Ann Rae’s House in Connecticut
When I read the February issue of Better Homes and Gardens, the article about interior designer Ann Rae's house with the turquoise door is the one I kept returning to. I even cut out some of the photos and pinned them to the bulletin ... Keep Reading
The “Beetlejuice” House: Before & After Its Mod Makeover
Tim Burton's offbeat ghost story Beetlejuice took place in Connecticut, but it was actually filmed in East Corinth, Vermont. That great old house on a hill was just a facade built for the movie and later torn down. But when you watch ... Keep Reading
“Gilmore Girls:” Dragonfly Inn and Scenes from Stars Hollow
It would probably be an understatement to say that I'm a "Gilmore Girls" fan. I became obsessed with the show last year and ended up buying the entire 7-season DVD set so I can return to Stars Hollow whenever the mood strikes. There ... Keep Reading
“The Family Stone:” A House for the Holidays
The Family Stone received mixed reviews, but I liked it. Would I have enjoyed it as much if it hadn't taken place in this beautiful old house, however? Maybe not (ha). I tracked down the house where it was filmed in Connecticut, so ... Keep Reading