Striking a cord

This particular room I find myself attracted to for various reasons. First, I do love a good country house. This home decorated by Henriette von Stockhausen is no exception. One should see the classical façade, its grand hallway and grounds, however, I’m particularly taken by the cheerful sitting room. I love how the art is displayed (Robert Kime picture rails of course!), the gorgeous ottoman clad in a Jasper textile with its collection of books, the Jamb chimneypiece — it is all truly a delight for the senses without overwhelming, as some grand estates can.

To see more of this home, visit here.

Photography credit: Paul Massey

Interior Design: Henriette von Stockhausen for VSP Interiors

PRE-ORDER

One of the small joys in my life involves books. I don’t have the time or frankly the mental space at the end of a long day to pour myself into the lonely stack of novels at my bedside, but I can devour coffee table books, no problemo. In fact, when we renovated our home, I was sure to have some proper bookshelves constructed to house my evolving collection.

And thus, with a new year here, I am back at my coffee table book procurement, to include a few exciting pre-orders I’m sharing below. I adore those moments where I can sit with a glass of wine and leaf through each page. Here’s to more joyful moments, this year and always!

Veere Grenney’s highly anticipated “Seeking Beauty” arrives in May. Purchase here.

Gil Schafer’s “Home at Last” debuting February. Purchase here.

Having a Holiday

Merriment is underway in Rhode Island! Figge Floral came to deck the halls, party planning has been green lighted and despite the occasional and expected panic moments, spirits are high. It’s a particularly special holiday this year as our son is very engaged in all things Santa Claus and Christmas. It’s truly so joyful to see the magic of Christmas through his eyes.

I wish you all a lovely holiday season with your loved ones. Thank you for the continued support of all things C&C.

Holiday Musings

Thanksgiving week has arrived. I do love this time, when things start to feel cozier, the home begins to sparkle with decorations and early evening candlelight, food prep begins, along with that frenzy some of us can’t seem to stay away from. We plan to celebrate the holiday locally with family and then head north. As a family this marks the time where we begin to spend more weekends up north, questing for snow.

This cushion cover arrived today for a personal project and I am always taken by the packaging from Antoinette Poisson. A joyful moment!

I wish you all a wonderful holiday.