At Home in the Treetops
A family didn’t have to move far to design the perfect house for retirement and a new generation of family members.
Author: John W. Hession, Photographer
A California-Style Home
A homeowner’s renovation and one-of-a-kind décor gave new life to a Hollis house.
Celebrate the Holidays with Flowers
Florals accented with a little bling make this time of year especially festive.
A Home Built for Entertaining
A well-built home gets a sophisticated makeover, thanks to the talents of two New Hampshire designers.
A Cultivated Greek Revival
This well-traveled couple used their bicoastal sensibilities and collections to restore a historic home in Francestown with European flair.
A Labor of Love
Concord architect Sheldon Pennoyer took on a new client—three generations of family members—to design an addition to his in-laws’ mid-century modern home on Squam Lake.
A Bright New Future for a Classic Home
Superb craftsmanship and skillful planning finesse a successful renovation.
Gifts from Your Kitchen
Delicious homemade presents make holidays extra special.
Santa’s Sugar Cookies
Makes about 2 dozen (depending on the size of the cookie cutters) It is not the holidays without sugar cookies all dressed up in a shiny glazed icing. 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tablespoon…
Christmas Bears
My children have fond memories of making little bears from sweet bread dough at Christmastime.
The Hospitable Home
Renovating the kitchen, family room and upstairs baths made a world of difference for a Bedford family.
A New Museum Exhibition Sheds Light on an Old Sect
Photographs, archival footage, documents, furniture and handmade goods showcase the Shakers, who created their unique communities more than two centuries ago.
Focusing on Essentials
In Portsmouth’s Victorian neighborhood, a busy family finds that minimalist design is just right for them.
A Kitchen That Feels Like Home
The focal point of the rustic but elegant space is the forty-eight-inch, six-burner range that’s set into a fieldstone wall
A Dual-Duty Dream Kitchen
Carolyn had two goals for the kitchen: a bar area where guests could gather apart from the food preparation area and a second kitchen island
A Kitchen With A View
The focal point of Michael and Jackie Craven’s sunny kitchen is hard to miss.
In Touch with Wood
New Hampshire Furniture Master Ted Blachly takes cues from individual pieces of wood for his graceful designs.
Falling for Pumpkins
These fruits of the vine are versatile and spice up recipes for everything from soup to dessert.
Spicy Chicken with Pumpkin
Perky, bold and spicy, this chicken and pumpkin dish goes together quickly.
Pumpkin and Squash Creamed Soup
Pumpkin and squash are in the same family; combine them to make this velvety textured soup.
The Faces of Lakes Region Beauty
Stephens Landscaping Professionals
The Faces of Mortgage Lending
Kennebunk Saving's Residential Loan Officers Kalina Lesseva, Alex Brockway, Bryanna Thibault
The Faces of Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Inspiration
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery
The Faces of Lively Spaces
TMS Architects
The Faces of Fine Craftsmanship
Northcape Design
The Face of Art in Architecture
Marcus Gleysteen Architects
Updating A Lake House
Paula Daher, of Daher Interior Design in Boston, helped homeowners refresh the look of their home on Lake Sunapee.
All About the View
Chuck Simpson designed an impressive landscape for a spectacular Amherst property.
Living Large On A Small Footprint
A New England couple renovates a cozy cottage for lakeside living.
Art in Bloom
Robert Jensen inspires those who attend his July workshop at The Fells to make unique and beautiful floral arrangements.
An Impressive House
If you haven’t yet been there, put the historic Rundlet-May House in downtown Portsmouth on your list of places to visit this summer. Its gardens are splendid.
The People’s House for Two Centuries
Celebrate the bicentennial of the New Hampshire State House in June.
Italian Potato Salad
No cloying mayonnaise masks the flavor of this Italian potato salad that is a perfect picnic partner.
Dad’s Bacon-Wrapped, Cheese-Stuffed Hot Dogs
You have been warned: you will not be able to have just one.
Reflections on Memorial Day
Make your holiday memorable with these recipes!
A Concord Church Converts to Luxury Homes
Thanks to a creative team—lead by developer Jon Chorlian and architect John Jordan—a Concord house of worship gets rave reviews for its second act as home to ten families.
The Joy of Bread Making
Transform simple ingredients into many different, delicious forms of comfort.
A Grand Show House
Interior designers worked their magic on one of Nashua’s architectural beauties for a good cause.
A Garden with a Spectacular View
Thanks to great design and lots of TLC, a Sunapee landscape has matured into beautiful spaces with prolific gardens.
An Artful Transformation
With help from Leslie Rifkin, A Bedford family redesigned their home to reflect their lifestyle.
Connecting Past and Present
Thanks to Sheldon Pennoyer Architects in Concord, homeowners were able to marry a historic home to a new building and create a modern-style, award-winning New England farmhouse.
The Perfect Blend
Interior designer Emily Shakra combined old and new with mid-century pieces to reflect her clients’ style.
Chowders and Bisques— Simple and Elegant
Add bread and salad, and you have a perfect winter meal.
Uncommon Conifers
Lyons Family Nursery in Newbury specializes in exceptional, field-grown trees in a variety of sizes and colors.
A Magical Renovation
A Seacoast couple transforms a former summer retreat into an imaginative home whose style is inspired by rustic Adirondack camps.
A Historic Holiday Show House
New England designers showcased their talents at The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens last holiday season and will do so again in November.
Italian Cookies for the Holidays
Making these sweet treats extends the season and provides unique gifts.
A Nostalgic Kitchen Where Everything Has Its Place
Alan and Lorraine Paul’s warm, cottage-style kitchen evokes nostalgic memories of summers on Squam Lake and cooking with family. The mahogany cabinetry—including the stove hood—was designed by Sue Booth, of Vintage Kitchens in Concord. From a whimsical cookie jar to…
Carving a New Niche
Accomplished furniture maker David Lamb was commissioned to make a frieze from local wood.
A Home Kitchen for a Professional Chef
Patti Dann, owner of vegan bakery Café Indigo, recently installed the kitchen of her dreams at home.
