East meets West in printmaker Matt Brown’s New Hampshire studio.
Living
I have an entire tote filled with family linens and doilies, many of which I do not use. I hate the idea of them sitting in storage, so I brought them out to see if I could repurpose any of them. I discovered a few things: I have more doilies than I thought; my relatives […]
Modern-day convenience meets old-fashioned charm. How one Maine couple turned a 1984 house into the antique home of their dreams.
But now the seventh generation of the family that has always owned this property—one as historically important as, say, the Granite State homes of Daniel Webster, Franklin Pierce, and Robert Frost—has decided, reluctantly, to put it on the market…
How To
Stamped Cookies
May Day and Mother’s Day are perfect opportunities to try this “food as art” project called Stamped Cookies. In essence, they are shortbread cookies imprinted with a rubber stamp. There are “official” cookie stamps that you can buy, which cost extra and create a more uniform, picture perfect design for your cookies. Using rubber stamps, however, yields a […]
We all know that plants are visually appealing, and can add color, structure, balance, and even fragrance to the home. Houseplants have been credited with making a house feel “homey” and cheerful and have even been known to elevate moods in some people. In fact there are many ways that plants contribute to good health […]
Gardens
Long-Horned Beetle on Rose
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some spring-related crafts. Easter provides a wonderful opportunity to explore new DIY projects. For most people, egg decorating is at (or near) the top of the list, and it seems there are a-million-and-one ways to decorate Easter eggs. Over the years, I have experimented with some of […]
Most people are aware that certain vegetables, such as celery, onion, and lettuce, can be regrown from kitchen scraps, but did you know that ornamental plants can be grown from kitchen waste as well? Most kitchen-scrap plants begin sprouting within weeks, and the source material is literally at your fingertips. Why not dig out your […]
How To
Make Fabric-Wrapped Bangles
Warmer weather is quickly approaching and although it’s not quite flip flop season, it is not too early to get started on wearing spring- and summer-inspired accessories. It’s so easy to make fabric-wrapped bangles, which remind me of days in the sun! If you already have a set of bangles, you can repurpose them for this […]
Do you live in a drafty old house? Historic-homes expert Sally Zimmerman shares her tips for making old houses energy efficient.
Curious about historic paint colors? Learn more about period paint colors in New England, from Colonial paint colors to Victorian paint colors.