Country Perfection in Connecticut...

Architectural designer Nancy Fishelson transformed this 1975 clapboard house in Woodbury, Connecticut into an open and airy country gem. I love the pulley lights, antique dish rack and absence of upper cabinets in the kitchen.

Upstairs, Nancy combined 3 small rooms in order create a spacious master bedroom with an on-suite bathroom. My favorite architectural features in this house have to be the rustic exposed beams and authentic pine flooring. I also love the creamy color palette on the walls and the juxtaposition of old and new throughout the house.

A few personal highlights...

Images Courtesy of Country Living

Obsession of the day: Butcher Block ...

There's no denying my love affair with the country chic look which probably explains why I love butcher block so much. It adds an element of natural, rustic charm that is at once elegant and casual. Butcher block is way less expensive than any other counter top treatment and is available in a wide array of colors and wood species. It is beautiful when used on a kitchen island, table or even on a strategic work area within your marble/granite counter top.

Artisan Kitchens LLC

Buckminster Green

Soorikian Architects

Jennifer Baines Interiors via Houzz

Jenny Leasia Design via Houzz

Donna Griffith Photography via Style at Home

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