Searching for some Christmastime in the city (tell me that doesn’t automatically make you hum the popular Christmas carol)? Look no further than Back Bay in Boston. Strolling up and down Commonwealth Avenue is an experience in any season. The brownstones are accented by gorgeous trees and window boxes in the spring, pumpkins in the…
Christmas in Connecticut is a magical time! There are holiday events throughout the state, light displays, theater performances, and so much more. Add holiday parties, shopping, and decorating, and you could easily spend 24/7 on Christmas, no doubt leaving you overstimulated, exhausted, and maybe even a bit bah humbug. If I don’t give myself some…
Over the last few years I have become enamored of the old industrial mill towns sprinkled throughout Connecticut and beyond, with names like Rockville, Unionville, and Tariffville. While most of these towns have fallen into decline with the shrinking manufacturing economy, some are thriving by attracting small businesses, preserving historic architecture, and creating a gathering…
With such a warm September here in Connecticut, until last weekend I could not even consider decorating for fall. Driving some of our local back roads I noticed others were finally hanging up their fall front door decor, placing mums on their stoop, and I even saw a pumpkin or two. Sadly pumpkins will have…
Originally published January 2016; updated September 2018 Over my time blogging and “Instagramming” (hey, the word is in Merriam-Webster!), I have enjoyed finding other blogs to follow that celebrate the New England region. I have a few favorites, and I recently asked my social media followers to share theirs as well. I am particularly interested…
What immediately comes to mind when you think about Salem, MA? My guess is you either think of Halloween, or witches. Am I right? If so, that’s not surprising! Salem has developed a devoted following over the years that centers around the celebration of Halloween, the Salem witch trials, and other supernatural adventures. That reputation…
