RHONJ’s Dolores Catania Gives Update on Living With Boyfriend Paulie Connell

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania is used to sharing snippets of her life. And this time, she and her boyfriend Paulie Connell are giving a tour of their stunning home in the Garden State. And it’s stunning!

The home, once deemed as Paulie’s “sexy house,” now features touches of both of them and looks classy and inviting. The couple are also looking healthy and happy. Dolores recently underwent cardiac ablation surgery but is doing well and it shows. 

Dolores Catania has picked up a new habit while living with Paulie Connell

It looks like the road ahead is clear for the lovebirds. Paulie has finalized his divorce, Dolores is doing well healthwise and they appear to just be enjoying life. And sharing new habits with one another too!

The couple highlighted their gorgeous kitchen with marble countertops and a truly impressive wine wall. And an equally impressive high-tech coffee maker. While in the kitchen, they stopped to pour a drink. And Dolores’ choice of liquor may surprise you. 

“By the way, this is Gentleman Jack, in case you wanted to know,” she shared as she filled two glasses with the smooth Tennessee whiskey. “Yes, I’m a whiskey drinker now.”

Her hinting that it’s a new thing leads fans to believe that Paulie is most likely responsible for her new drink of choice given his Irish heritage. He was born and raised in Dublin before moving to the United States and making a home in New Jersey.

Dolores moved in with Paulie in 2023 and helped redesign the bachelor pad into a charming and stylish home for the two of them. She shared that she teamed up with Paulie’s favorite artist to help transform the cigar room for their first Christmas together. 

She gave the artist a photo of where Paulie grew up and a photo of him and the artist created a piece which Dolores calls, “All Roads Lead Back to Ireland.”

To complete the tour, the couple showed off their bedroom (“where the magic happens”) with floor to ceiling windows and a stunning bathroom. The final stop was the penthouse at the top with the outdoor rooftop lounge area.