What do you know about Charlestown, one of Boston’s many neighborhoods? Take a virtual tour with me, and learn just enough to be dangerous! Some Basic Charlestown History The oldest neighborhood in Boston, Charlestown was originally a separate town laid out by engineer Thomas Graves in 1629 to ready it for settlers coming from England….
Vermont is known for its skiing during the winter months, but after some half-hearted efforts in my younger years, I would much rather sit inside the lodge by the fire, cocoa in hand. So is there any reason to endure the cold Vermont temperatures and mounds of snow if you aren’t taking advantage of traditional…
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…
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…
As luck would have it, I was recently invited to be a guest on GoLocalLive in Providence, RI to speak to host Molly O’Brien about the genesis of The Front Door Project. While nervous for my first broadcasted interview, I was thrilled for the opportunity and decided to give myself a little extra time to familiarize…
As a lover of historic architecture, imagine my delight at being invited to stay at Saybrook Point Inn’s new guesthouse, the recently opened Tall Tales. My husband and I made the short trip to Old Saybrook on a Friday afternoon, ready to relax and enjoy this quiet seaside resort and spa. Tall Tales is a…
