Photo Credit: Auberge Collection, Mayflower Inn and Spa This May, when our youngest graduates from The Gunnery, our rhythm of monthly trips to Washington, Connecticut will change. For the last five years, this corner of storied Litchfield County has been woven into our family’s life, and we can’t think of a more beautiful place to […]
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When we were living in Montana, we’d visit family in Florida during the children’s spring break each March, and stepping off the plane felt like stepping into a steam room. Not only was the heat a shock to the system, but the humid air made it feel all the more oppressively hot. It would take
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In our house, we honor the tradition of cocktail hour. And fabulous hors d’ouevres are as essential as our libation of choice. On commuting nights, admittedly, fresh food can be a challenge. We have a few standard items that keep well in the pantry/freezer/fridge that are a lifesaver to have within reach when you arrive
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If you’ve ever forgotten to pack—or run out of—a trusted beauty product at your country home or on a rural vacation, you know finding a stand-in at a moment’s notice isn’t always easy. The closest Target to our family’s upland home is a dreary 45-minute drive, Ulta and Sephora are each over an hour away in
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