In 2006, Portsmouth’s Music Hall was designated by the U.S. Senate as “an American Treasure” in the National Save America’s Treasures Program established through the National Park Service. Since then, the staff at The Music Hall has embarked on an…
While antiques are meant to be admired, they should also be used, says Judith Miller, author of more than a hundred books on the subject (see her recently published Miller’s Antiques Price Guide 2009 and Miller’s Collectibles Price Guide 2009)…
There are places beyond my indoor world as familiar, intimate and essential to me as my house. I walk, or simply stand, beside the flowing water of a brook-corridor immured by alder and silky dogwood, thatched by red maple and…
Interior design is more than how a space looks. Good interior design is about how a space makes you feel, according to muralist and designer Cyndi Pizzano of Pizzano Designs Interior Consulting in Exeter. While colors, architectural detailing and custom…
If you are struggling with a shady location or have a small in-town lot without much privacy, the garden options available to you may be wider than you imagined. In fact, author and landscape designer Robert Gillmore’s one-acre lot in…
While antiques are meant to be admired, they should also be used, says Judith Miller, author of more than a hundred books on the subject (see her recently published Miller’s Antiques Price Guide 2009 and Miller’s Collectibles Price Guide 2009)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Interior design is more than how a space looks. Good interior design is about how a space makes you feel, according to muralist and designer Cyndi Pizzano of Pizzano Designs Interior Consulting in Exeter. While colors, architectural detailing and custom…
In 2006, Portsmouth’s Music Hall was designated by the U.S. Senate as “an American Treasure” in the National Save America’s Treasures Program established through the National Park Service. Since then, the staff at The Music Hall has embarked on an…
If you are struggling with a shady location or have a small in-town lot without much privacy, the garden options available to you may be wider than you imagined. In fact, author and landscape designer Robert Gillmore’s one-acre lot in…
While antiques are meant to be admired, they should also be used, says Judith Miller, author of more than a hundred books on the subject (see her recently published Miller’s Antiques Price Guide 2009 and Miller’s Collectibles Price Guide 2009)…
When H. L. Mencken wrote, “A home is not a mere transient shelter: its essence lies in the personalities of the people who live in it,” he acknowledged one of the most compelling aspects of owning an old home—its history.…
Interior design is more than how a space looks. Good interior design is about how a space makes you feel, according to muralist and designer Cyndi Pizzano of Pizzano Designs Interior Consulting in Exeter. While colors, architectural detailing and custom…
While antiques are meant to be admired, they should also be used, says Judith Miller, author of more than a hundred books on the subject (see her recently published Miller’s Antiques Price Guide 2009 and Miller’s Collectibles Price Guide 2009)…
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…
Those of us who downsize our lives and move into smaller homes may find our space for gardening downsized as well. But don’t let a lack of room cramp your gardening style. A well-designed small garden can be every bit…
Until a few years ago, the organic wine selection was dismal, with Frey being the only brand available labeled as organic. Frey is still around and is still disappointing (at least it’s consistent). But now, spurred by the growing demand…
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…
Pancakes would lose their fan base, baked beans would not be taken seriously by New England cooks and sugar on snow would melt into oblivion if there weren’t any maple syrup. There are many North American Indian legends surrounding how…
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…
David Cedarholm, Durham’s town engineer, is passionate about rain gardens. On a stormy day—“the best time to see how a rain garden works,” he says— Cedarholm enthusiastically entices a visitor into the elements to see a sixteen-footby- ten-foot, stone-filled patch…
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…
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…
David Cedarholm, Durham’s town engineer, is passionate about rain gardens. On a stormy day—“the best time to see how a rain garden works,” he says— Cedarholm enthusiastically entices a visitor into the elements to see a sixteen-footby- ten-foot, stone-filled patch…
“Give a man a dog for the health of his soul.” So reads the word art painted high on a kitchen wall of the Browher family’s Meredith home that was chosen for as the 2008 Designer Show House to benefit…
A lamp is arguably the single most purposeful accent piece in a room, as it provides both function and fashion. Adequate lighting is not only essential to complete day-to-day tasks; it can also enhance a room’s mood—lights can be dimmed…
Good design should be recognized. That’s why the New Hampshire chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been holding an Excellence in Architecture Design Awards Program each year since 1983. And this year’s four residential entries shine. 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…
It could have been so simple: Find the house, endure the move, enjoy. But for one New Hampshire couple, that process wasn’t the right approach. Collectors whose interest in art evolved from a passing curiosity to a consuming passion, they…
On his way to begin an assignment in Ireland, John Russ fell in love with the Mount Washington Valley. A chef who had opened hotels in Dubai, Mexico, Germany and Thailand, among other places, for his Alabama-based employer, Russ’s job…
“Give a man a dog for the health of his soul.” So reads the word art painted high on a kitchen wall of the Browher family’s Meredith home that was chosen for as the 2008 Designer Show House to benefit…
When James Somes bought a stately nineteenth-century Colonial home and its accompanying carriage house, he intended to renovate both buildings to create office space on Portsmouth’s waterfront. And while the Colonial was indeed refurbished for business, Somes found himself drawn…
A lamp is arguably the single most purposeful accent piece in a room, as it provides both function and fashion. Adequate lighting is not only essential to complete day-to-day tasks; it can also enhance a room’s mood—lights can be dimmed…
One of my best friends once said, “Soup in a can should stay there.” I could not agree more. It is so easy to make a good soup, and once you do, you won’t reach for a can opener again!…
Good design should be recognized. That’s why the New Hampshire chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been holding an Excellence in Architecture Design Awards Program each year since 1983. And this year’s four residential entries shine. 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…
Behind every successful holiday event is a successful choice of drinks. There is a wealth of nominees that will easily enhance your holiday meals and gatherings. Wine, champagne and myriad alcoholic spirits are always good bets. Certainly, wine is the…
As a commercial builder, Tim Long knows the ins and outs of construction. When he and his wife, Maggie, built their third home in 2006, he knew what he wanted--and how to build it. “I’ve never wanted [another builder] to…
Making green choices can be complicated--and it gets even harder during the holidays, when we buy more and have less time to carefully consider our purchases. But it’s worth keeping in mind that Americans create 25 percent more waste between…
Holiday decorating enthusiasts rejoice! Prepare to be inspired for decking out your halls in seasonal splendor. A unique fundraising event—hosted by the Zonta Club of the Lakes Region—unites colorful and creative crafts from nearly sixty of the region’s top artisans…
In most households, visitors fall into one of two categories: There are “living room guests”—the more formal, pinkies extended, feet-off -the-furniture type of visitors—and then there’s the category known as “kitchen company.” John Tinios prefers those of the kitchen variety.…
If you’re tired of giving the same old holiday presents—a gift certificate, a box of chocolates, a fruitcake—this is the year to surprise friends and family with handcrafted works by local artists. Not only are these gifts the result of…
Holiday decorating enthusiasts rejoice! Prepare to be inspired for decking out your halls in seasonal splendor. A unique fundraising event—hosted by the Zonta Club of the Lakes Region—unites colorful and creative crafts from nearly sixty of the region’s top artisans…
