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Every time I set foot at White Gate Farm I promise myself I’m going to return weekly instead of semi-annually. It’s far enough off my beaten path that I don’t get over there much. But here’s the thing: it’s so worth the excursion! Not only is it a  Read more

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February break is coming soon... and we can all only stay cozy for so long. The key to getting through winter is finding FUN things to do out and about, here are some things nearby for you and your kids to enjoy. Read more

I’m a late-comer to Washi Tape. But the rest of the world seems to know about this fascinating product from Japan that allows you to stick anything anywhere with no harm to the wall or image. What is it? Painters tape in pretty colors. While I was  Read more

Wherever Suzette and Arturo Franco-Camacho go, I follow (Roomba, Suburban, Tacuba Tacobar), mainly because they serve up fantastic food and a fresh concept every time. Waterhouse is no exception, a witty take on a traditional New England seafood  Read more

Once upon a time, the elves at The Florence Griswold Museum had a brilliant idea. "Let’s invite artists to create fantastical fairy houses and strew them on the grounds of the museum," they mused. Little did they know that fairies, not unlike cupcake Read more

I absolutely love the Annual Reader’s Poll. After doling out my two cents all year long, it’s great to find out what you think AND I always discover some new “bests” to check out. Here are the 2012 winners.  Read more

Pam could be a Walter convert. Her hair is fragile and distressed (her words, not mine) and Walter Porta, owner of W, is applying all manner of curative treatment to improve the texture of her hair. The salon is famous for Balayage, a rare French  Read more

Big news this week! I'm collaborating with Saybrook Country Barn on a contest to win a $250 shopping spree. All you have to do is "like" both our facebook pages and you're entered to win. Encourage your friends to enter, too and gain more entries.  Read more

You cannot rush through Weekend Kitchen, or you'll miss all manner of lovely trinket or vintage salt cellar hidden amongst the Staub, Reidel and Emile Henry. This visit, I fell for their assortment of cleaning brushes from Burstenhaus Redecker made  Read more