The screened-in porch is quickly becoming my favorite place in the house. There is a wonderful breeze that seemingly passes through the room at all hours – even on the hottest, muggiest of days and evenings. In the morning I stumble out in my pj’s to enjoy my espresso there. At night, I do the [...]

  Posted by Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo / Dream Decorating and The Country House and Uncategorized

I have lived in New York for most of my adult life. Before that, I lived in Chicago – which again, gave me an urban/city feel. One thing you miss out on when you live in a city is grilled food and the act of BBQ. Did you know that due to fire codes it’s [...]

  Posted by Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo / Nesting and Uncategorized

I may have mentioned that the Mr. has his very talented friend here at The Country House helping me along with the renovation project. He is a stone mason, an electrician, a woodworker, a gardener, a carpenter, and generally quite versed in all things related to home care. He has been our saving grace!During lunch [...]

  Posted by Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo / Good Find and The Country House and Uncategorized

On Tuesday, we arrived at The Country House closing and had the wonderful opportunity to meet the couple who owned the house before us. As you may recall, a few weeks ago I met the lovely Lady of the House at the home inspection. Remember how I wanted her to be my Connecticut BFF? Well, now [...]

  Posted by Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo / I love this and Personal and The Country House and Uncategorized

{Above, quite possibly my last bunch of peonies for the season – they were good ones, lasted over a week and a half!} It’s closing day on The Country House. The car is packed with our mattresses, bedding, a Nespresso coffee maker -there’s no Starbucks for at least 30 miles!- and my work clothes. I [...]

  Posted by Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo / Personal and Uncategorized