Sustaining a Family Cottage
Although I came of age in the late 1960s and early 1970s, I have always thought of myself as a child of the Depression. My Depression-era mother schooled me in saving anything that could be used again and making do…
New Hampshire Home - March-April 2020
Carrying on Traditions
Alice Ogden has a national following for the baskets she makes from black-ash trees harvested near her Salisbury home.
Excellence in Small Home Design Honorable Mention: Sandwich Residence
Michael Hawkes, of Acorn Deck House Company in Acton, Massachusetts Builder: Al Seeley (978) 263-6800 www.deckhouse.com Interior design: Frances Hodges, of Frances G. Hodges Interiors in Dover (603) 986-2245 www.francesghodgesinteriors.com This…
2020 Excellence in Small Home Design Winner: Bear Notch Camp
Bob Butcher and Peter Wobber, of BEAM Construction Associates, Inc. in North Sandwich (603) 284-6187 www.beamconstructionassociates.com The Bear Notch Camp is an 830-square-foot, off-grid, two-bedroom, one-bath home. It is part of…
2020 Excellence in Remodeling/Renovation Winner: Red Cottage
Patty Cooke, of Wentworth Style, LLC in Wolfeboro (603) 515-1171 wentworthstyle.com The design team faced the challenges of keeping the character of this vintage waterfront cottage while taking advantage of views.…
Building Sustainability
A net-zero home builds on old traditions with new technologies for future generations.
Cultivating a Taste for Herbs
For a very special farm-to-table lunch and a tour of beautiful gardens, visit Pickity Place in Mason.
Crafting A Downtown Home
After the renovation, There are still elements of the dry-goods and hardware stores that were once housed in this historic Portsmouth building.
Celebrate International Women’s Day
Connect to other cultures by preparing these delicious recipes.
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a custardy and savory tart that originated in the French Lorraine region.
Mimosa Cake
This impressive-looking but easy-to-make torta mimosa is made to honor Italian women on International Women’s Day.
Traditional Greek Salad
This easy-to-make Greek salad is not only colorful, but also full of flavor and high in healthy doses of vitamins.
2020 Home of the Year Winner: Monadnock Retreat
Michael Hawkes, of Acorn Deck House Company in Acton, Massachusetts Builder: Rick Despres (978) 263-6800 deckhouse.com This home has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, thanks to the handcrafted, caseless mahogany…
2020 Excellence in Outdoor Design Winner: Timber Hill Wedding Venue
Scott Blundo, of Rustic Stone & Garden Design, LLC in Moultonborough (603) 393-0749 www.rusticstoneandgarden.com The site for this wedding venue was rocky, with magnificent views of farmland,…
2020 Excellence in Kitchen Design: Renovation Honorable Mention: Bedford Elegant Kitchen
Denyne Sanville, of Denyne Designs LLC in Dunstable, Massachusetts (978) 846-3046 denynedesigns.com The homeowner wanted a large, open-concept kitchen with multiple zones for cooking, prep and cleanup, as well as large…
