Interview with Glen Phillips
Our interview with frontman and singer-songwriter for the Platinum-selling, 90s alternative rock band, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Glen Phillips. You know the hits, “All I …
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Hotel Zero Degrees
This week’s “Getaway” brings us to Hotel Zero Degrees in Danbury, a mere 20 minutes or so from our respective homes. Regardless of the short …
Ellen Barrett – Salt of the Earth Yoga
Yoga instructor Ellen Barrett is exceptional in her field. Yogini and fitness video aficionado, we’re extremely lucky to have access to her classes in this …
A hike in Sherman
Last month we posted a feature on “A day in Southport,” situated at the very bottom of Fairfield County. Therefore, to keep things balanced, we …
Bistro Bridgewater
Bistro Bridgewater, housed within the Bridgewater Village Store, is serving wine, beer, and spirits, for the first time since the town went dry in 1935. …
The Pantry
The Pantry in Washington Depot lands firmly in the “Litchfield County institution” category. Celebrating 40 years in business, there couldn’t be a more warm and …
Sportsmen’s
Sportsmen’s in Bantam is another perfect example of why we started blogging about businesses, life, and people in Litchfield County. It’s a store that we …
A day in Southport
We spent “A day in Southport”…because, well for one, the Southport onion…and for two, Southport is a cute historical little hamlet with an easy to …
MOMIX – Behind the scenes
We couldn’t have been more thrilled to be invited to spend some time “behind the scenes” with the MOMIX dance company before their performance at the …
The Hotel Elysée
It had been much too long since our last “getaway,” so we decided on a quick and easy overnight stay and shopping trip to NYC. …
MilkCraft
The smell of freshly made waffle cones hits you the moment you near MilkCraft in Fairfield – and it’s heavenly! The entire scene – ice …
Tarry Lodge – Westport
Restaurant: Tarry Lodge – Westport, Connecticut When you are hankering for: Italian – with all the courses, as meals were intended. Antipasti, insalate, wood-fired pizza, …
Adam Broderick Salon & Spa
Winter blahs much? Us too. With the holidays well behind us, but the results of the cheese and wine diet still lingering, we decided a …
Fife ‘n Drum Restaurant & Inn
Restaurant: Fife ‘n Drum Restaurant, 53 Main Street, Kent, Connecticut When you are hankering for: New American, eclectic, seasonal, comforting food. A restaurant steeped in history (family run …
At home with Moses Pendleton
MOMIX is an internationally acclaimed dance company based in Washington Depot. We joined Choreographer and Artistic Director Moses Pendleton and Associate Director Cynthia Quinn at their …
The Little Guild
Everything is just plain better when you hug a dog or cuddle a cat (those with allergies, sorry, DNA). We decided to schedule a visit …
Onyx II Open House and Trunk Show
When Daniel Sanchez and James Michael Murphy at Onyx II Fine Jewelers invited us to join them for dinner at Good News Café to chat about a …
Kingsley Tavern
Restaurant: Kingsley Tavern, Kent When you are hankering for: “Creative, fresh food from local farms, and a great selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails …
Eyes on Litchfield
We popped into Eyes on Litchfield to say hello, and check out some frames. Having had a mutual heart fest on Instagram we felt like …
Unlocking Litchfield 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve done it again, only this time our Holiday Gift Guide has doubled in size! There are so many great options for shopping locally in …
At Home with Teresa Dufour
Teresa Dufour is the morning traffic reporter for WTNH News 8’s Good Morning Connecticut and co-hosts CT Style. We’ve been watching Teresa since 2006 when …
HVA 26th Auction Benefit
The HVA’s annual auction benefit raises funds to support the important work that the Housatonic Valley Association does for all of us here in Litchfield …
Jam Food Shop
Do NOT look at JAM’s Instagram account if you are hungry. Ok do, but make sure you know you’ll be going there soon! JAM Food shop, …
Tal Fusion Coaching and Life Design
Neither of us had ever been to a life coach before our session with Tal. We weren’t even sure what kind of issues people bring …
Interview with Author Martha Hall Kelly – Lilac Girls
Lora’s new sister-in-law, Esme, tipped us off to Lilac Girls, a novel by Martha Hall Kelly. She told us there was a strong link to Litchfield …
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