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Display Name: 1871 in CT
Member Since: 2/23/11

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I love houses like this... but I hope they used some energy-efficient windows. Those original light-filled modern homes were built at a time when energy was practically free


Paul & Jackie's Modern Rochester Ranch
House Tour
8/30/11 2:02 PM

Yay! Some of my favorite spots made it to the list!

I buy and sell regularly at the Elephant's Trunk in my hometown of New Milford, CT. It's one of the best flea's I've ever been to, and it's every Sunday (but go early--it wind's down just after lunch).

I used to be a tour guide at Van Cortlandt Manor. It's beautiful early-18th-century Dutch home right on the banks of the Hudson River. You'll see the other (non-British) side of the history of this region of colonial America.


United States of Design Road Trips: The Northeast
7/12/11 12:06 PM

I agree with theami: I'm a fan of the Garden Photo of the Day. There are no lengthy articles --just bite-sized blog posts containing fun collections of garden photos, many of which are submitted by readers. This post is one of my favorites: Woolly thyme like tumbling water


Which Gardening Blogs Are On Your Must-Read List?
5/31/11 1:57 PM

The little glow-in-the-dark gentleman on the bookshelf is Señor Misterioso. I'm not sure if he's still available anywhere, but he guides me through life from the dashboard of my car.

http://www.mcphee.com/senor/stories.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/blaidd/sets/72157594505703290/


Mary Roach's Nest: The Curious Charm of a Writer's Pad
House Tour
2/24/11 1:53 PM

That tape looks pretty cool--I was guessing you were going to say it was striped fabric pinned to the walls. I'd love to hear how it's holding up. Some types of masking tape can get quite brittle after time. Plus, if you leave the tape on for more than a few weeks it can be tough to pull off...just something to think about.


Home Projects for Renters: Reversible Wall Decor
2/23/11 12:42 PM