Author: John W. Hession, Photographer
Harvest of Hope With Josh Andrews Owner of New Hope Farm
A seasoned farmer puts down new roots in Lee
Intangible Expression with Hollis Heichemer
Artist Hollis Heichemer reveals the grounded beauty of New Hampshire in her work.
Weaving a New Chapter for Tribals: Rugs by Hand
Two sisters collaborate to bring hand-woven rugs and other unique textiles to Peterborough.
The Faces of Fine Furniture
Circle Furniture
Continental Flair for This Home in the Monadnock Region
Good decisions and attention to detail produce an elegant but livable home with the best view for miles around.
Kitchen Showcase: Elements of Style
Find a range of kitchens from family-friendly designs that handle heavy traffic to sophisticated enclaves perfect for entertaining.
The Scoop on Gelato
A cool idea to make gelato brings a bit of la dolce vita to Durham.
Garden of Delights
With Mount Monadnock in the background, this elegantly relaxed country garden blends color, composition and texture.
Gardeners’ Glory
A star of the Garden Conservancy Open Days Tour, this gem with nods to Monet’s Giverny features abundant perennials, unique trees, vegetables and much more set amid meandering paths that lead to a pond and a cozy teahouse.
A Space Apart
Reimagining a garage delivers a camp-like retreat for relaxed gatherings.
Lakefront Luxury
Perched on the shore of Lake Sunapee, a dynamic family retreat from a team of pros draws inspiration from the environment.
2024 Outdoor Design: Landscape Without Pool Winner: Lake Sunapee Retreat
Home Design Award Outdoor Design: Landscape Without Pool Winner: Lake Sunapee Retreat by Bonin Architects & Associates in New London, NH
2024 Historic Renovation Winner: Historic Weare Schoolhouse
Home Design Award Historic Renovation Winner: Historic Weare Schoolhouse by Inscription Architects in Weare, NH
2024 Small Home Design Winner (Tie): Alpine House
Home Design Award Small Home Design Winner (Tie): Alpine House by Sheldon Pennoyer AIA & Bridget Bittman Brock Assoc AIA in Concord
Fresh Off the Boat
Attention fish and seafood lovers: Living in New England will spoil you!
Gardens of Stone
Piles of granite collected over decades were the inspiration for creating “Wolfe Henge” garden, a setting full of of mystery and intrigue.
The Simple Life
This Intervale home is small in stature but big on modern features and energy efficiency.
The Beauty of Abstracts
Peter Anderson’s themes embrace landscapes seen from a variety of perspectives.
Family Comes First
Behind its stately brick facade, this Bedford home harbors serene, nature-inspired interiors designed to keep both parents and kids happy.
The Essence of Simplicity
Classically trained studio furniture-maker Brad Wolcott combines traditional techniques with a contemporary feel.
Framing A View
Boasting spectacular mountain views and cozy, rustic interiors, this vacation home brings a taste of the Adirondacks to New Hampshire.
Friendly, Not Fussy
A water-view house in Rye is intentionally classic and comfortable.
As Good as it Gets with Laurie Schive
There’s no cutting corners on bread at artisanal bakery Blue Loon as good as it gets.
Looking Ahead
After renovating a small home for retirement down the road, a builder and his wife offer the gem as an Airbnb.
Lessons in Innovation
For one family, home is a historic schoolhouse they renovated themselves.
An Old-Fashioned New England Christmas Dinner
Home cooking with Mary Ann Esposito of an old-fashioned New England Christmas Dinner with recipes to try this holiday season.
Bath Showcase: Soaking in the View
Today’s bathrooms continue to become personal retreats — relaxing sanctuaries where one can refresh and recharge while showering or bathing.
Kitchen Showcase: Cool, Clean and Elegant
No matter how big the house, the kitchen is where the family gathers. More families want kitchens that mesh with their lifestyles.
Pictures Worth a Thousand Words
Artist Adele V. Sanborn’s mixed media art with text reflects the way she sees the world — complex and ever-changing.
Jan Dean Makes a Historic House a Home
Jan and Jim Dean breezed into Durham, New Hampshire, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for the start of the 2018 academic year. Jim assumed his duties as president of the University of New Hampshire, and Jan hers as first lady.…
Simply Special
Built on the footprint of a mid-century cottage, a family’s Lake Sunapee retreat retains the charm of yesteryear blended with today’s comforts.
2023 Architectural Design: Traditional Winner: Big Grey Rock
Big Grey Rock, aptly named for the abundance of exposed granite ledge dominating the landscape, exemplifies environmental sensitivity, enhancement of the natural elements, and use of native and natural materials. Seventy feet above the water, the home offers predominantly southerly…
2023 Small Home Design Winner: Pike Brook Carriage House
The client’s primary home sits on a small lakeside lot with parking for only three cars. With children being married and grandchildren arriving, room for the growing three-generation family and a quiet place away from the din of lakeside living…
2023 Outdoor Design: Landscape Winner: Highgarden
The program for this home perched on the side of a mountain focused on maintaining and accentuating its panoramic views, creating an interactive landscape for gardening and outdoor hobbies, and maintaining accessibility to site features that allow for inclusivity for…
Sister Act
Conceived by two siblings with one shared vision, this energy-efficient lakeside camp offers simple but modern amenities for multigenerational gatherings all year long.
Gather Round the Charcuterie Board
What began as strictly meat-centric has become a host’s favorite way to serve cheese, veggies and dessert, too.
Environmental Studies
The natural world is the common denominator in Don Williams’s art, whether sculptural or functional.
Makeover at the Water’s Edge
By adding several key elements to a lakeside property, landscape designer Daniel Bruzga turned a ho-hum expanse into a stunning yard with easier access to the lake and seating areas for admiring the water view.
Working With Wood
Sometimes Shaker-style simple, sometimes provocative, Liz Grace’s handcrafted pieces express beauty in different ways.
Rebound and Rebuild
When a fire destroyed their longtime home, a Bedford couple and their design-build team met the challenge to create anew.
The Colors of Water
In a lakeside home, cozy and comfortable interiors are inspired by the natural world.
Christopher P. Williams Architects, PLLC
Since 1984, Christopher P. Williams Architects (CPWA) has been fulfilling architectural projects throughout New Hampshire and New England.
Bonin Architects & Associates
We believe in a collaborative approach to every project, working collectively and bringing an array of personal strengths and professional experience ensuring exceptional quality throughout the design process.
