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
New Houses Being Built with Classic Style in New England
One of my favorite kinds of houses are the new-old ones. You know, the ones that are built for today's families but look like they've been a part of the community for decades (or centuries). I'm always excited to come across a builder ... Keep Reading
A Look Back at the Stratford Inn from the TV Sitcom “Newhart”
The sitcom Newhart ran on CBS from 1982-1990, fueling my fantasies of moving to Vermont and running a Bed & Breakfast someday while writing books in my spare time, just like Dick Loudon (Bob Newhart) did. When I was on vacation in ... Keep Reading
A House to Die For: “What Lies Beneath”
Scary movies just aren't my thing, but I made it all the way through What Lies Beneath, simply because I couldn't take my eyes off the house. It was pretty fabulous. Too bad it wasn't a real house and is no longer standing. Let's take ... Keep Reading
Diane Keaton’s Yellow House in the Movie “Baby Boom”
I have a weakness for romantic comedies from the '80s, and Baby Boom with Diane Keaton is one of my favorites. One of the stars of the movie is the charming yellow house she buys in Vermont. I was excited when a reader sent me photos of ... Keep Reading