Affordable Outdoor Lighting Getting our deck ready every summer is a labor of love. There is a lot of bleaching, scrubbing and power washing involved – but it is totally worth all the elbow grease. As soon as everything has been cleaned and the cushions get put out, I begin a daily ritual of slipping outside with my morning…
Summer Inspired Deck
Summer Inspired Deck | my pumpkin pie on the deck enjoying some lemonade | My entire family and I spent our free time last weekend getting the house ready for summer. We started by power washing our home then we swept cobwebs, cleaned windows, scrubbed away mildew, pulled weeds, edged and mulched garden beds, and cleaned the…
Near & Far Aid 2016 House Tour!
Near & Far Aid 2016 House Tour The Near & Far Aid 2016 House Tour is one of the Connecticut Events that holds a special place in my heart because it resonates with two interests in my life: the importance of community volunteerism and my love of interior design. As a past president of the Junior League of…
Colonial Connecticut Home
Colonial Connecticut Home The Washington, Connecticut, home of designer Philip Gorrivan; his wife, Lisa Rossi, and their two children. The house, which was built in 1840, was moved to its current location in 1955. Colonial Connecticut Home Elle Decor is among the top home decor and design magazines, so when I came across a recent…
Dreaming in Turquoise
I know. GORGEOUS, right. Just look at the window treatment with the pom-pom fringe, isn’t that fabric to die for? With all the lovely snow this weekend, our pace at home slowed down considerably. Sports events were cancelled and no one wanted to be on the road which meant that I was able to indulge…
