My house is colorful. I have blue, green, purple, pink, some red … and I’m always attracted to color, whether it is bold and bright or peaceful pastel. Not that I don’t enjoy reading all the white, chippy blogs and admire the talent it takes to pull together a look using only textures! But I was content to admire from afar and…
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Britain, and two days later, on July 4, 1776, the Congress ratified the document so eloquently written by Thomas Jefferson, at once declaring independence and establishing a new nation: “these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States … And for the support of…
I was sure my friends would be tired of seeing posts of Weatherstone, Carolyne Roehm’s lovely house in Connecticut, but so many requests for more photos have come along that I decided to take you for a last little “wander” through the grounds. Walls, fences, and vistas are so glorious! Please sit back and imagine strolling about this lovely property.…
It’s here! Summer Picnic Season! Mr. Fun and I started ours out on a glorious, windy day with a trip across Long Island Sound to Block Island, picnic bag in hand. Just off the tip of Long Island, New York, Block Island is actually part of the state of Rhode Island. Yes, lots of islands here! It’s a bit farther…
“Eat dessert first.” This excellent advice comes from the beautiful and multi-talented Jacqueline of Purple Chocolat Home, and is the title of her new cookbook. I was the lucky winner of a copy and I’ve been enjoying not only dessert but also the other goodies she has collected in it. I love reading Jacqueline’s blog, where she might take us on…
~~ covered bridge with ice on mill pond ~~ Old Sturbridge Village ~~ It’s June and during the last month we’ve had a few trips to the seaside for rejuvenating infusions of salty air, so when I opened my files of Traveling Tote photos I was surprised to find that this session of outings began with a cold, snowy day, just three…
Carolyne Roehm has several delightful homes and judging from her books and website I know I could move into any one of them and be very happy. That’s not going to happen, but when I had the pleasure of visiting Weatherstone, her home in Sharon, CT, for the fundraising event, Trade Secrets, I couldn’t decide whether to focus on the gorgeous…
“It’s as simple as this: a garden is like love. As with amour, a garden is a place you venture into with hope, energy, excitement, enchantment, and the greatest of expectations.” — Carolyne Roehm, At Home in the Garden Yes, I did venture forth on Sunday with such feelings as I visited Carolyne Roehm‘s Connecticut estate, Weatherstone, as part of the…
Spring has sprung here in the Northeast and that is good news for all secret garden lovers! The northwest corner of Connecticut, known to the world as Litchfield County, is full of exquisite homes of all styles tucked into the hillsides: small cottages with cottage gardens to match, farmhouses with orchards and fields, and stately colonials with elegant spaces to rest…
The first day of Spring, 2016 ~~ growing up in our house we celebrated it on March 21, my dad’s and my grandmother’s birthday! (imagine getting your first baby (named William) as a birthday present!) In the eyes of my grandmother my dad, even fully grown, was her baby boy and he always tolerated her motherly attentions, which I constantly remind…