Dedicated autumn enthusiasts. You know the type. You probably even have one in your family; most families do. Maybe it’s even you. The people who simply can’t wait for summer’s bright humid days to transition into crisp air with crunching leaves underfoot.  The friend who sports graphic tees with pumpkin spice lattes and sayings like […]

A well-planned Thanksgiving menu is top-of-mind for holiday hosts. Traditional, family recipes populate courses from aperitifs and appetizers to pies and puddings. To showcase all the drool-worthy dishes set out to enjoy, why not spice up the day with an artfully arranged tablescape? After the all-important flavors, your table arrangement is runner up at bringing […]

Ahhhh, the many delights of summer living. For many of us, it provides time to visit our favorite places, see our favorite people, and engage in our favorite activities. From days by the water to memorable gatherings, the adventure is everywhere. Digging into this season of sunshine can also mean embracing the summer vibes in […]

With some of the oldest houses in America, locals from Southern New Hampshire and Vermont have an edge at achieving that modern farmhouse style that’s become so sought-after. Built as early as the 1700s, with 16-inch-wide, original, pine flooring and hand-hewn beams that look more at home in a barn, these houses have character in […]

Halloween in New England is and always has been a wicked big deal. I like to think we in the Monadnock Region take it up a notch and celebrate the spookiest season with a passion that surpasses pumpkin spice.  From our traditional pumpkin festivals and local pumpkin chucking to endless corn mazes and haunted hayrides, […]

I don’t think there’s anything more classic New England in summer than a comfortable, well-designed porch. Thoughtful touches blend the indoors and outdoors, transforming how you live all season long. (I even know people who sleep on their porches well into autumn!)  But at this time of the year, when the hot August sun beats […]

What if every time you walked out your back door, it felt like a vacation? For many of us, the pandemic shifted our thinking about the value of investing in our backyards. Not surprisingly, spending more time at home has helped us prioritize re-energizing our spaces. If your yard is in 24/7 staycation mode, you […]

The really great thing about farmhouse garden design is that there are virtually no set rules. Non-fussy, relaxed, welcoming and playful all come to mind when I think of classic New England farmhouse style. Farmhouse gardens tend to be more informal. And they are allowed to evolve not only within a season but across the […]

Long before crocuses emerge from still frosty garden beds, garden lovers everywhere are dreaming about what they want their garden to become in the coming year. But after seeds and plants have been ordered, many of us are left twiddling our green thumbs waiting for temps to warm up.  Buzzwords like cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, […]

As seen in Elf (Enjoy Life to the Fullest) Magazine, produced by The Keene Sentinel. Beyond designing a home that feels warm and attractive is the art of creating a space that invites conversation. You can probably picture a house you always love to visit, a place that holds lots of memories. Of course, it’s the people that […]