Enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.

Imagine an atmosphere of warmth and welcome, both down to earth and elegant. It rolls with the seasons and has an easy grace. It makes you feel happy and creative, content and refreshed, surrounded by beauty and most important, at home. That’s Country House Style, and my online shop, Hunt Club, is where I curate collections for you that express the many ways you can add country house style to your home and make it feel like a year-round retreat!

Connecticut Country House Blog

May Calendar

May 1, 2016 |

“Every spring is the only spring – a perpetual astonishment.” – Ellis Peters – I’m always amazed how quickly time flies once spring has begun. Every day a walk around…

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Happy Walls

April 29, 2016 |

This is our Family Room – our kick-back, put your feet up, pull up a chair, TV watching, game playing, and spreading out family and friends hang-out. It’s a feel…

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Sarah P. Duke Gardens

April 27, 2016 |

My dear friend Marlana Semenza, a talented photographer and stylist in North Carolina, is always searching for new inspiration. She found a treasure trove at her most recent discovery, the…

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Vintage Flatware Find

April 26, 2016 |

When I’m out and about at antique shows, flea markets and tag sales, I’m always on the lookout for stray dishes, bowls, and silverware. I’ve found great bargains on incomplete…

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Fishin’ & Dishin’

April 23, 2016 |

One of my most cherished collections, these vintage fish plates are pure joy to build a table setting around. Each one, hand-painted and unique, depicts in beautiful detail, assorted fish,…

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Green + Brown = Black Gold

April 22, 2016 |

Compost. Black Gold. My Papa swore by the stuff. The heartiness and scale of his kitchen garden was proof positive of its miraculous powers. Like father, like daughter, when we…

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5 Lemony Snippets

April 19, 2016 |

I wish that you could smell this image! Nothing beats the bright scent of freshly cut lemons. A staple at Connecticut Country House, these beauties are incredibly useful in and…

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A Little Light Reading

April 17, 2016 |

Weekends are just the best! I hope that you’re able to carve out some time for yourself and sit down with our latest issue, Seasons at Connecticut Country House. Brimming…

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Jamie’s Spaghetti with Shrimp and Arugula

April 15, 2016 |

Being die hard Jamie Oliver fans, we recently pulled out our copy of Jamie’s Italy cookbook in search of a soul satisfying recipe to warm us up on a raw,…

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Cloche Quarters

April 13, 2016 |

I’ve always loved the romantic look of glass cloches in historical European herb gardens. From the French word meaning bell, cloche (pronounced klōSH) are a practical and beautiful way to…

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Balancing Act

April 11, 2016 |

When arranging accessories, it’s important to step back and take an overall look at “the big picture”. While styling the back entryway, I wanted something Spring-y to welcome all who…

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A Hunting We Will Go

April 9, 2016 |

Sunday, April 10th is opening day for the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, CT. Whether you’re a flea market aficionado or just a casual shopper, it’s always a…

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To Each His Own

April 8, 2016 |

Skip the platter at your next shindig and reach for a glass! A pretty way to present and serve up crudités at your next gathering is by putting your juice…

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Romance in Bloom

April 7, 2016 |

Set against a sparkling clear sky, a Saucer Magnolia in full bloom is a spectacular sight. One of the earliest trees to flower at Connecticut Country House, it’s covered in…

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April Showers

April 6, 2016 |

I’ve never met a tartan umbrella I didn’t love. Popping one open to fend off raindrops is a surefire way to brighten a dreary day. To keep them at the…

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