New England Style Door Knockers

New England Style Door Knockers

During my travels, I am always on the hunt for antique homes.  It is one of those childhood passions that has stayed with me for over half a century (ugh, did I just admit that out loud).

While looking at and absorbing the design of a home, I also have an affinity for the smaller details.  The details that add character, charm, and a personalized touch to each home such as window boxes, lanterns, the number of panes in a window, down to one of the smallest accessories.... the door knocker. Something so small holds a very important role on each home and the reason one is added may be different for each homeowner.  It gives audible notice to someone awaiting entry, it's a decorative and personalized nod to the geographical area or passion of the homeowner, and some believe the scary faces of people and animals warded off evil spirits.

On this colonial home, in Newport, Rhode Island, the door knocker is super simple in style.

Kitchen and Copper Pots - Breakers - Newport - Rhode Island

Cooking with copper pots

This photo is from my visit to the Breakers, one of the grand mansions, in Newport, Rhode Island.

Showcasing a 21' cast iron stove, heated by coal, the kitchen is home to many copper pots and pans that hang from an oval pot rack.  At the end of the kitchen island, a stone mortar and pestle was used for grinding herbs, nuts, and other items used in preparing meals. 

Why cook with copper pots and pans?

New England style homes in Newburyport, Massachusetts

Please enjoy a few New England style homes found in historic Newburyport, Massachusetts. 

A beautiful antique center entrance colonial decked out the the Christmas holidays

New England Fine Living's Fall 2015 Magazine Launch Party

I know, I know!  I'm a little behind schedule (okay a lot behind schedule), but I am finally posting a few more photos of our fall 2015 magazine launch party. The photos were taken before our 70 or so partners and guests arrived.

The event was held in one of the beautiful model homes by The Residences at Turner Hill, in Ipswich, MA, available for sale at $1.9 million. 

The view was spectacular!

Farmhouse Country decorating in New England with a touch of southern style.

Design and Inspiration

By: Linda Smith Davis

Inspired by a photo of Grace Kelly in a red dress, lounging on a black and white sofa with yellow pillows, Kim wanted to create a space that was classic, fun, and fresh. 

The linen toile from GP & Baker keeps the black and white buffalo check from looking too country.  To tie the colors together, she added a yellow trim to the seating, and the ceiling was painted San Pedro Morning, by Benjamin Moore.  “Even on a snowy winter day, my house feels like the sun is shining!” says Kim. Photo By Emily O'Brien

In 2014, interior designer Kim Macumber and her husband decided to move to a smaller home after three of their four children were off to college.  With that decision made and plans set in motion, they both agreed to find a home that needed little to no work.