A few months ago I was contacted by Country Home magazine to see if my parents would be interested in sharing their Vermont farmhouse for the Winter 2019 issue. They were on board, a date was set, and so I traveled to Vermont for the photo shoot. Vermont hadn’t had any snow since December but the day before the shoot, several inches of wet snow fell turning Vermont into a winter wonderland. While I tried to prepare my parents for…
One of the questions I get asked most often, is “what do I put on my empty walls?” First of all, there’s nothing wrong with some empty wall space. In fact, it’s often a good thing! But a home devoid of art can feel a bit soulless. You don’t have to have a lot of money or a large collection of art, but it should be meaningful. I would rather see a blank wall than something randomly picked up at…
Living in Santa Barbara, our autumn changes are subtle. Different plants are blooming and occasionally we get a cool fall like day. But nothing compares to the drama of leaf season in New England…Vermont to be specific. I’m fortunate enough to have my parent’s sublime farmhouse to visit. This is quintessential New England complete with warm cider donuts, the scent of fireplaces burning, and of course the color of those glorious leaves! My first day was spent antiquing and looking…
By far one of my most popular posts and highly pinned images, is my parents breakfast nook in their Vermont farmhouse. I am often asked questions about it, so I’ve updated my blog post from a year ago with more facts, sources, and dimensions for those of you who are interested in maybe adding a nook to your own home! Here it is……
There is a reason people flock to Vermont in late September and early October. Mother Nature puts on a show of color against a background of vintage homes and buildings that is spectacular. I took in the beauty from my parents farmhouse and our day trips to Chester, Weston, Queechee, and Woodstock. Here are a few postcard pretty pictures from Vermont……
Summer in Vermont is so green and lush that it’s easy to see why its nickname is the Green Mountain State. It was an education for me to see my parents field being mowed, tedded (fluffing the hay), and then baled. And of course there is antiquing and seeing what new projects my parents are working on at their farmhouse. Sharing a few photos from a fun filled few days……
My love affair with Simon Pearce started 30 years ago when I was given six small hand blown glass bowls as a wedding gift. Years later when those much loved bowls went missing after a catered event, the wonderful people at Simon Pearce remade six more just like them. No small thing since those bowls had been discontinued for years!…
Since posting photos of my parents Vermont farmhouse, I’ve fielded questions about the vintage lighting in their kitchen and entry hall. In the center of Manchester, Vermont is a gem of a shop chock full of everything from lights that owner Brad Andres customizes for his clientele, to all manner of quirky interesting finds. Green Peak Elements is also a veritable gold mine for those seeking antiques and collectibles!…
