In “New England Under Glass,” Tovah Martin took everything we love about the New England landscape and captured it in a series of lovely terrariums. While searching for terrarium accessories, we came across the work of Dave Camber of Creative Laser Design in Lyndonville, Vermont. Dave is an engineer, but his passion is model trains; […]
Living
Inspired by the flora and fauna around us, Dedham Pottery designs are imaginative and distinctive.
Flowering houseplants are a sure pick-me-up during the long, grey months of winter. Not only do they add a splash of color, but the subtle fragrance they emit can also brighten the mood of a home. People tend to avoid flowering houseplants because they fear that blooming plants may require special care and extra attention. […]
Apple grower and writer Michael Phillips is the author of The Holistic Orchard. He lives in Groveton, New Hampshire. Here he shares his expert advice on how to prune an apple tree. Tree pruning is a skill that’s never completely mastered. Just ask Michael Phillips, a longtime orchardist who’s been grafting and growing apple trees […]
How To
Decoupaged Hearts on Stones
New Englanders tend to be fond of collecting natural treasures from their outdoor adventures. Smooth round beach rocks, sea glass, and drift wood are examples of things we tend to pick up and bring home with us. Although these natural collections are beautiful on their own, you can actually transform many of these items into […]
How To
Connecticut Tornado of 1989
Yankee Classic: July 1990 The dogs knew first. Ivan and Merle, Charles and Mable Besozzi’s two big, black English retrievers, had been restless all the day of July 10, 1989. “The dogs never settled down,” Mrs. Besozzi said, “and they’re very gentle and very smart. They sensed something.” By late afternoon Ivan and Merle were […]
Gardens
Trapp Family Lodge Tulips
May at The Trapp Family Lodge
New Englanders know that the hands-on growing and nurturing aspect of a garden is virtually out of the question during the long, cold winter months. However, a window view of a garden that’s been spiffed up for winter can offer hours of enjoyment. A visually inspiring winter garden scene is a sight to behold which […]
How To
Make Tissue Paper Valentines
Handmade valentines have become a lost art. Although it’s convenient to buy mass produced valentines, many people still prefer, and treasure, the handmade ones. I love the simplicity of these tissue paper valentines– they’re created from a few easy-to-find materials and can be made fairly quickly. The end result is a valentine that can be […]
Rid your home of germs using lavender water, an all-natural and time-tested disinfectant. Follow our recipe to make your own batch. If you’re looking for a natural way to fight household germs, try lavender. In ancient Rome, people added lavender to the water at public baths not only for its relaxing qualities but also to help […]
Put a little New England charm under the tree with these locally made treasures.
Before reaching the driveway, we caught a glimpse of our destination through a break in the trees. It was there in a sunny clearing, just beyond a brook. It was a bigger, more impressive-looking house than we’d expected. And, except for trim, it was all clear-stained wood. Although we already knew it had been built […]