If you were reading design blogs a decade ago, then you probably remember seeing this classic country cottage. It first appeared in magazines like Martha Stewart Living, and then the photos spread to blogs. While I don't think I wrote ... Keep Reading
“It Was the Worst House on the Block:” A Small Cape Gets a New Look
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 team at ... 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 board ... 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 the ... Keep Reading
Byebrook: An Idyllic Country Home For Sale in Connecticut
Here's my dream house of the week--a lovely country home on 13 scenic acres in Weston, Connecticut. It's on the market for $8.995 million, which is, alas, an 8 and a 9 more than I have in my pocket right now. But hey, a girl can dream, ... Keep Reading