Shade Loving Plants and Flowers | my two front door urns planted with kong salmon pink coleus, sweet potato vine and xtreme orange impatiens | Got shade? I absolutely love living in a neighborhood that has a lot of mature trees. The trees provide a wonderful canopy of shade that protects us from the hot…
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…
Fall Curb Appeal
Happy Friday! I’m brimming with excitement today. We are headed to The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze this afternoon and I can’t wait to experience it for the first time. It is obviously a popular place since tickets are sold out and get this, a couple got engaged there earlier this week! The groom-to-be had a…