Nectarine Blossoms

Nectarine Blossoms

Doesn’t this look like a painting?  I was so overwhelmed by the sea of nectarine blossoms on my Saturday walk that I felt transported to the French countryside.  Yet, I was only a mile or so away from home.  Now, if only I could figure 

Mount Washington Hotel

Mount Washington Hotel

After a beautiful, snowy drive through the north woods of New Hampshire, I was in awe as the view opened up to the majestic Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, the site of the historic United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference, commonly known as the Bretton Woods 

Massachusetts State House

Massachusetts State House

Have you visited your State House as a tourist lately?  Well, if not, neither have I, until this week when I completely enjoyed a legislative tour of the Bulfinch designed masterpiece built in 1798. Massachusetts is steeped in American history.  Admittedly, I felt a little 

Driving in the Highlands

Driving in the Highlands

I really love to drive, especially in another country off the beaten path on single track roads, and even more so when the car is on the left side of the road.  The whole driving experience feels so much more dynamic than my day-to-day errand 

Wedding at Notre Dame

Wedding at Notre Dame

On a recent trip to Paris, I came across a young couple who had just been married at Notre Dame.  What could be more classically romantic.    

Maison et Objet-Paris

Maison et Objet-Paris

Just a few inspiring images from one of my visits to Maison et Objet, Paris.    

Frosty

Frosty

Frosty glaze…ah, December is so lovely.

The Hebrides

The Hebrides

Have you been to the Hebrides? If not, put it on the ‘must do travel’ bucket list if you like the sea, sheep, rugged terrain and remoteness coupled with uniquely Scottish Gaelic charm.  It’s the perfect place for me and if I could figure out 

Oh Philadelphia

Oh Philadelphia

Have you been to Philadelphia recently?  You should go.  Take a weekend.   It’s a city steeped in historic significance, sophisticated, easy to navigate, full of fantastic restaurants, lovely parks with outdoor cafes  and great cultural venues. On my trip there this summer to bring home 

Rockport, Massachusetts

Rockport, Massachusetts

In a motivational dip last week, I hopped in the car and goofed off for the afternoon in Rockport, a quintessential New England coastal village complete with lobster boats, a beautiful performance center, shops, restaurants, little houses and a low key lifestyle.  I love it