Paperwhites

Paperwhites

My paperwhites are in the finest showy state today.

Cogswell’s Grant

Cogswell’s Grant

Noodling around the north shore of Massachusetts last weekend I spent a few minutes at Cogswell’s Grant in Essex.  This is an all time favorite place for me. Quiet, serene, gorgeous and simple.

Sea of Poinsettias

Sea of Poinsettias

On a recent trip the local garden center I was overwhelmed with the poinsettias.  Although I tend to like all things white as my first color choice, I was so taken with the rush of color that I had to snap the sea of red 

The Mayflower

The Mayflower

As part of my recent visit to Plimoth Plantation, I climbed aboard a replica of the Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts.  I was immediately struck by the size of the ship.  It’s not that big.  So imagine for a moment, leaving everything you know and 

Thanksgiving Reminder-Plimoth Plantation

Thanksgiving Reminder-Plimoth Plantation

There have been many moons since I was a girl scout and visited Plimoth Plantation.  So, given the time of year it seemed fitting that I should visit again to put me in the proper frame of mind to consider exactly what American Thanksgiving is 

Winston Flowers-Boston

Winston Flowers-Boston

One of my all time favorite florists is Winston Flowers of Boston.  Although I have a strict rule about no holiday imagery until 2 weeks prior to the actual event, I have to bend the rules a bit in this case.  On my visit there 

Plymouth Rock

Plymouth Rock

First step to a new life, worn, yet solid-a symbol of starting anew while embracing the old. The rock itself isn’t really very big in size, but oh so, very big in the measure of meaningful and purposeful beginnings.  

Doors of Boston’s South End

Doors of Boston’s South End

The South End is one of my favorite Boston   neighborhoods.  Complete with handsome brownstones, narrow streets lined with majestic old growth trees, and grassy parks offering a bit of green in a historic, urban environment.  The doorways give a hint to the formality of an 

Antique Quilts

Antique Quilts

This past weekend I attended the newly reorganized Ellis Boston Antiques Show at the Cyclorama at The Boston Center for the Arts.  The show was a fantastic venue to indulge in ogling over antiques that I covet, but honestly can’t afford for the most part.  

Di Gilpin

Di Gilpin

On a recent visit to Scotland I made a point to spend some time with the amazingly talented, knitwear designer, Di Gilpin.  I first met Di on the Isle of Skye several years ago where she had a lovely, rustic cottage shop in what seemed