Recently I enjoyed a lovely visit to Cogswell’s Grant in Essex, Massachusetts. One of Historic New England’s Massachusetts properties, it is a beautifully situated, antique colonial farmhouse, chockfull of American folk art collected by Betram and Nina Fletcher Little during their lifetimes. The interiors offer …
A visit to the Eustis Estate in Milton, Massachusetts has been on my to-do list for quite sometime. Historic New England has preserved this landmark property designed by William Ralph Emerson. I finally made it there on a hot, summer afternoon and enjoyed the coolness of …
Gloucester, Massachusetts-A recent visit to Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, an Historic New England property far exceeded my expectations to be wowed. A somewhat understated, stone house built in 1907, set on the rocks at Eastern Point overlooking Gloucester Harbor- it truly does not disappoint. The summer …
Living in eastern Massachusetts, I am in close proximity to bucolic Martha’s Vineyard and yet I don’t get there very often. When I do go, I make promises to myself that I will return soon. It really is quite perfect- an island – that alone …
A charming, waterfront town on Penobscot Bay with a vibrant downtown, Belfast is walkable, comfortable and full of interesting architecture, art and history in a very relaxed, low key setting. I happened upon their Classic Small Boat show as a part of the Belfast Harbor …
I love ferries. This is one of my favorite views as the Nantucket bound ferry departs Hyannis Harbor.
On a recent visit to Rockland, Maine I noodled about on the breakwater hoping to reach Rockland Harbor Breakwater Light. The waves crashing up on the rocks as the tide was coming in made for slippery footing and soon to be treacherous conditions. I chickened …
On a beautiful, Sunday afternoon last weekend I noodled south to charming Bristol, Rhode Island for the British Motorcar Festival-a low key, laid-back car show featuring some fantastic cars on the scenic grounds of Colt State Park overlooking the ocean. I love cars. Always have. …
Over the winter holidays, I spent a few days in London. The past few visits have been busy with work, or just passing through, but this trip was more touristy, hitting some of the big venues. The mobs were a bit challenging, but the easy …
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches I am mindful of Ireland. Yet, the celebration of all that is Irish here in the US is a big stretch from my thoughts of Emerald Isle. Have you been? If not, put it on the must-do list. It’s lovely …