Connecticut Hardscape Project Uses Granite to Reflect Home’s New England Roots

Connecticut Hardscape Project Uses Granite to Reflect Home’s New England Roots

For the complete renovation of her mid-19th Century home in Westport, Connecticut, actress, entrepreneur and lifestyle blogger Eva Amurri wanted to stay true to its simple New England roots — both inside and out. So, just as the mom of three retained mostof the original doors and hardware inside the home to blend old and…

Massachusetts Landscape Architect Takes Pride in Sustainable Design and Construction with New England’s Natural Stone

Massachusetts Landscape Architect Takes Pride in Sustainable Design and Construction with New England’s Natural Stone

Crisscrossing the landscape long before the Revolutionary War, stone walls are as classic to New England as church steeples and lighthouses, with a legacy that continues to this day. Hundreds of years after the nation gained its independence, walls crafted from native stone are still a traditional element in hardscape design not only in a…

Since Our Spring Vacations Turned Into Staycations, How About Some Backyard Inspiration?

Since Our Spring Vacations Turned Into Staycations, How About Some Backyard Inspiration?

We understand that responsibly hunkering down at home can be difficult. Why not give yourself a mental boost by envisioning all the improvements you’d like to make to turn your outside area into a place you never want to leave? There is no time like the present to get in touch with your area contractor…

Historic Connecticut Home Renovation Blends Old and New with Local Granite

Historic Connecticut Home Renovation Blends Old and New with Local Granite

From the moment she saw the historic Greek Revival home, built in the mid-1800s and set on an acre of property in charming Westport, Connecticut, actress, entrepreneur and lifestyle blogger Eva Amurri could see the potential. “We loved it from the second we saw it,” explained the mom of two young children with a third on the…