One Peterborough gardener has created a colorful and lush landscape with a wide variety of plants.From her kitchen window, Laura Trowbridge of Peterborough can look out on her 165-foot-long, curving perennial border and beyond to the hills of neighboring Dublin.…
The New Hampshire chapter of the American Institute of Architects celebrates exceptional residential architecture.In its twenty-eighth year, the New Hampshire chapter of the American Institute of Architects' (AIANH's) annual Excellence in Architecture Design Awards Program provides public and professional recognition…
As the snow flies and temperatures drop, we in New Hampshire are reminded once again of the warmth of home. Aside from relaxing in an overstuffed chair by a roaring fire, few comforts match the feeling of a snug, well-made…
This reinvented kitchen includes custom features for five cooks and is decorated with a pop of red.An old adage warns about having too many cooks in the kitchen, but in the Hornung household in Brookline, the more cooks, the merrier.Two…
An old proverb states that "worries go down better with soup." Soup is the antidote for so many things-more than justwhen we are under the weather with a cold or flu. For my grandmothers, always having a pot of simmering…
Leaving the five-bedroom Exeter house where they raised their children wasn't easy, but one couple found home, sweet home intheir new, two-bedroom apartment in downtown Portsmouth.In today's fast-paced world, where a new job can uproot a family in an instant,…
This all-American fruit graces the holiday table, but here's to thinking outside the sauce.Thanksgiving without cranberry sauce? Simply unthinkable. The minute I spot bags of the shiny, pebble-size beauties in the supermarket, I know fall is really here and it…
The storefront of the Loft—The Music Hall in Portsmouth’s new entertainment space—is a beacon at night. Brightly lit, with its bar glowing neon-blue, it’s difficult to miss. “People walk down Congress Street and see the glow from the windows, and…
Cross the threshold into Diane and Mike Lo Ré's lovingly restored Queen Anne-style Victorian home, built for industrialist George A. Rollins in Nashua in 1891, and you will walk back in time.The Lo Rés bought the home in 1992 (it…
Homeowners take a North Country getaway back to its roots.While searching for a lakefront property in New Hampshire several years ago, Lou Kaucic came across a one-hundred-year-old house with striking, wide-angle views of Lake Winnisquam. "The first time I walked…
The Living with Craft exhibit, featured annually at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen's Fair in August, displays the unique pieces created by the league's juried members and is professionally designed by interior designer Alice LaPorte of Alice LaPorte Interiors,…
Photography by Greg WestFood styling by Leslie Ware July is national picnic month, and so it should be with the Fourth of July and all. It is so American, a duty of summer, and yet I wonder how many of…
It's no coincidence that the color blue plays such a significant role in a New Hampshire summer. After all, "Blue color is everlastingly appointed by the deity to be a source of delight," said John Ruskin, an English Romantic writer…
The current availability of retro and vintage appliances for the kitchen and bath is sure to gladden the hearts of design purists, the environmentally conscious consumer and those inclined to nostalgia. Whether you want original pieces, reproductions or the ability…
Even heaven on earth can benefit from added amenities.In the case of a Boston family's Monadnock Region retreat, what the owners added was water.While the family's property with more than one hundred acres in Peterborough boasted mountain views, luscious forests…
Even heaven on earth can benefit from added amenities.In the case of a Boston family's Monadnock Region retreat, what the owners added was water.While the family's property with more than one hundred acres in Peterborough boasted mountain views, luscious forests…
It takes a certain innovative perspective to look at a rusty child's bike seat and a heavy-duty car spring, and see art. Lee resident Jill Nooney added spindly metal appendages to this hodgepodge and Praying Mantis was born. She also…
New England's iconic stone walls are among the region's most distinctive features. To homeowners creating their own landscapes, a stone wall is more than a property border or retaining structure: it evokes another era, when craftsmen carefully constructed homes and…
Midnight suppers under the Tuscan moonlight during a family vacation inspired Kathi Keller to build a separate cucina—Italian for kitchen—at the year-round home she and her husband have on Newfound Lake.As Keller walked around Lucca with her family during that…
When a talented interior designer gets his or her hands on top-notch furnishings and decorative accents, the results can be dazzling. Such is the case with Living with Craft, an exhibition at the annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair…
Although steeped in lazy pleasure and natural beauty, summer is too short in New Hampshire. So now is the time to soak up every last juicy bit of it. And what better way to do that than by blurring the…
So you thought you had the garden under control and it was safe to go away for a few days, only to come home and find that the weeds had taken your garden hostage. Before you resort to weapons of…
When a talented interior designer gets his or her hands on top-notch furnishings and decorative accents, the results can be dazzling. Such is the case with Living with Craft, an exhibition at the annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair…
Most of us have strong, perhaps painful, memories of tequilas we tasted years ago. Many were as coarse as kerosene, and aspirin was usually served with strong coffee the next morning. That was tequila’s Stone Age.In the past fifteen years,…
For those who appreciate good design, one of the most satisfying aesthetic experiences occurs when a practical need is met using inspired, elegant architecture.North Hampton homeowners Jim and Susan Baldini’s recently completed carriage house is a case in point. When…
We humans seem able to slip into complacency with remarkable speed, adapting to—and tiring of—just about anything. I think this is why we enjoy weather so much in New England and why we find March particularly exciting. Winter really isn’t…
There are many shades of green for home décor. But for manufacturers of paint, window treatments, yard ornaments, carpet and knickknacks, the green they’re promoting is the environmentally conscious type. Jessica Barber of Interiors Green in Littleton notes the demand…
It’s the time of year when we yearn for all things green as the wintry landscape surrounds us in a white blanket. Our gardens sleep, put to bed until the next growing season. The dry, heated air inside our homes…
Home improvement isn’t something that only takes place inside—there’s lots we can do to make the outdoor spaces surrounding our homes more aesthetically pleasing, inviting and comfortable. For inspiration, New Hampshire Home has turned to Julie Moir Messervy, who will…
For those who appreciate good design, one of the most satisfying aesthetic experiences occurs when a practical need is met using inspired, elegant architecture.North Hampton homeowners Jim and Susan Baldini’s recently completed carriage house is a case in point. When…
We humans seem able to slip into complacency with remarkable speed, adapting to—and tiring of—just about anything. I think this is why we enjoy weather so much in New England and why we find March particularly exciting. Winter really isn’t…
If you've ever wondered how chocolate is transformed from the slightly bitter-tasting nibs of raw cacao into the fabulous delicacies sold by fine chocolatiers, you don’t have to go too far for your answer. According to national food critic Jeffrey…
There are many shades of green for home décor. But for manufacturers of paint, window treatments, yard ornaments, carpet and knickknacks, the green they’re promoting is the environmentally conscious type. Jessica Barber of Interiors Green in Littleton notes the demand…
Peter and Joann Wood’s Center Harbor home can be best described as idyllic. Its many windows offer breathtaking views of Squam Lake, and the house— surrounded by trees—provides a serene getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. The…
It’s the time of year when we yearn for all things green as the wintry landscape surrounds us in a white blanket. Our gardens sleep, put to bed until the next growing season. The dry, heated air inside our homes…
Home improvement isn’t something that only takes place inside—there’s lots we can do to make the outdoor spaces surrounding our homes more aesthetically pleasing, inviting and comfortable. For inspiration, New Hampshire Home has turned to Julie Moir Messervy, who will…
By Andi Axman | Photography by John W. HessionIn 2001, when buying nearly five acres in Gorham, Edwin and Victoria Giron agreed about almost everything. They loved the location just a few miles from the center of town, where Edwin…
By Anne M. Downey | Photography by Joseph St. PierreMany things about Diana and Mark Ginnard’s home in Amherst are unique: the architecture, the layout, the furnishings and the relationship Diana has with their interior designer, Diane Hughes. When the…
by Jenny Donelan / Photography by John HessionIn 1931, John P. Wright-grandson of the founder of silver-polish firm J.A. Wright and Co.-began building a six-thousand-square-foot estate on eighteen acres in Keene. Due to the ongoing Great Depression, there were several…
By Anne M. Downey | Photography by Joseph St. PierreMany things about Diana and Mark Ginnard’s home in Amherst are unique: the architecture, the layout, the furnishings and the relationship Diana has with their interior designer, Diane Hughes. When the…
by Jenny Donelan / Photography by John HessionIn 1931, John P. Wright-grandson of the founder of silver-polish firm J.A. Wright and Co.-began building a six-thousand-square-foot estate on eighteen acres in Keene. Due to the ongoing Great Depression, there were several…
Buried under layers of old paint, the decorative mural was uncovered last February in the dome at New Hampshire’s oldest theater, the historic nine hundred- seat Music Hall in Portsmouth. The Music Hall’s domed ceiling was a wreck, says Jeff…
Buried under layers of old paint, the decorative mural was uncovered last February in the dome at New Hampshire’s oldest theater, the historic nine hundred- seat Music Hall in Portsmouth. The Music Hall’s domed ceiling was a wreck, says Jeff…
By Robin Sweetser | Photography by Stan FryThe forty gardens spread over four neighboring properties that make up Pineview, the Peterborough home of Cheri and Stan Fry, are so noteworthy that they have attracted national attention. They’ve been featured on…
By Robin Sweetser | Photography by Stan FryThe forty gardens spread over four neighboring properties that make up Pineview, the Peterborough home of Cheri and Stan Fry, are so noteworthy that they have attracted national attention. They’ve been featured on…
Made from handsculpted, drymounted granite and durable woods, this two thousand square foot structure was built to last and designed to embrace its natural surroundings. Works of enduring architectural beauty take time—and teamwork. One collaboration of creativity, craftsmanship and, dare…
Made from handsculpted, drymounted granite and durable woods, this two thousand square foot structure was built to last and designed to embrace its natural surroundings. Works of enduring architectural beauty take time—and teamwork. One collaboration of creativity, craftsmanship and, dare…
An Energy Star-Rated Post-And_Beam Home In Bedford Also Gets High Marks For Designby Andi Axman | Photography by John W. HessionAlthough close to highways heading in all four directions, this handsome post-and-beam home is tucked into a wooded Bedford cul-de-sac,…
An Energy Star-Rated Post-And_Beam Home In Bedford Also Gets High Marks For Designby Andi Axman | Photography by John W. HessionAlthough close to highways heading in all four directions, this handsome post-and-beam home is tucked into a wooded Bedford cul-de-sac,…
To get to the Ledges—the Museums of Old York’s 2008 Decorator Show House on Gerrish Island in Kittery Point, Maine—you travel down a winding dirt road flanked by towering pines. The property’s eight acres are crisscrossed by stone walls and…
