One afternoon during my first week in New Hampshire Mahoney had called from Oklahoma and I was gazing out the back windows, describing the wilderness — the trees, the pond, the view. Suddenly I shrieked! Turkeys! Wildlife! We had actual…
I come from the generation that gets many of its best ideas and memories from TV. So it may not be surprising that when I think of this season, I think of John-Boy Walton and his grandpa, wearing homemade scarves…
What is an eye? A strange device, A bit of film and nerve, the first camera, A wonder steeped in mystery, Recording scenes and filing prints in cabinets of the brain. From “Windows of the Soul” by Grace Seaton Thompson…
As winter temperatures descend and winds escalate, the salad days of patio and terrace dining give way to the cozy glow of firelight and twinkling candles. It’s the time of year for intimate dinners for two in quiet surroundings, for…
What’s for dessert this Thanksgiving? How about traditional homemade pies you can simply order and, in some cases, have delivered? While you focus on the turkey, someone else can slave over the pastry and peel all those apples. Here are…
The magical qualities of fabric and yarns have always called to Nicole Chazaud Telaar. Previously, as a commercial textile artist, Nicole was a bit removed from the process of fabric creation. Her pattern sketches were printed or woven in mills…
I woke up this morning and the newspaper was still filled with the same old stuff. Iraq was in turmoil, New Orleans was a pile of rubble and the levee around the Federal Treasury had been breached from so many…
Sarah Hale’s Thanksgiving Wish Consecrate the day to benevolence of action, by sending good gifts to the poor, and doing those deeds of charity that will, for one day, make every American home the place of plenty and rejoicing. These…
Revelation from Rita As I watch the morning news of Hurricane Rita plowing her way through the Gulf Coast towards Texas and Louisiana, I was writing in my journal. I wondered which would be worse: the hurricane or the political…
Parties come in all styles and sizes, and the best are memorable for guests while still enjoyable for hosts. As the holidays arrive many of us want to pull off the perfect gathering despite the hustle and bustle of the…
Funny how life works. If it weren’t for a bed and breakfast that Ray Boas, a book dealer, and his wife, Cathy, stayed at while looking to relocate to Walpole, they might not have been inspired to have a Rufus…
A hurricane has brewed for two years in the worldwide Anglican Church. It has exhausted its front-page news cycle in the U.S., but has been gaining speed and power overseas and threatens to make landfall with devastating impact in the…
What better way to give your home a fresh look than to invite a show house committee (with an army of designers) to have their way with every room? Abigail and Peter Douris did just that with their seaside cottage.…
You can just tell. The tomato skin is vibrant red, the corn husk isn't dry, the cucumbers aren't shiny - the vegetables were locally grown. They may not be perfect - a little spot here and there - but they…
The colors of fall seem glow brighter when seen from the window of a vintage train.
Whether it's lifestyle or looks, no matter how much we want to change it's easy to be stuck in a rut. but what might happen if a team of experts focused their attention on someone who needed a little push?…
About the Author He - or she - proposed, and you answered in the affirmative. Congratulations! Now’s the time to bask in the romance, and enjoy the first phase of your new life together. But soon, you’ll need a response…
About the Author Choosing your Maid of Honor isn't as simple as it looks. Nowhere else in your wedding planning is it easier for vexing problems to turn up! Why? Because the Maid of Honor’s duties are often vaguely defined,…
About the Author Whether you're planning a wedding, or attending one, gift-giving plays an important role in the "big day." Here are some guidelines to help answer some questions on this part of the wedding process. FOR THE WEDDING GUEST…
About the Author Does it seem like the phrases "ecology" and "wedding" could hardly have less in common? With the average wedding costing well over $20,000 today, one would think so. And yet, the "green" or ecologically-friendly wedding is gaining…
About the Author He's popped the question. You've chosen a date. And now, you're swimming in a sea of euphoria with no horizons. Good thing, too, because there are literally a thousand things to arrange before the big day. You…
We asked the dentists of the state who they would recommend to someone seeking a top dental specialist. Here's who they named in seven specialty areas. The top five dentists in each category are listed. The dentist with the most…
Our editorial calendar, which includes our monthly and seasonal themes, is available here. Articles typically run 1200 to 2000 words and we feature lifestyle, home, cuisine, adventures and other compelling topics of NH human interest. Last Laugh and Capitol Offenses…
Ranch homes are ubiquitous on the suburban landscape but they need a little love and a lot of updating to create contemporary spaces.
You can find examples of "The Best of New Hampshire" in every city town and borough, and sometimes even a thousand miles away from New England. That's where we "discovered" Valerie Beach (pictured here), a national champion arm wrestler (and…
