Last week I had the pleasure of exploring the Nashoba Valley area (and beyond) with my mom. She’s an artist and the area is culture-rich so we treated it as a mini artist retreat, exploring sculpture gardens, sketching, and enjoying wine at the local vineyards. Because, you know, wine is an essential part of the…Read More
New England
Beauport Hotel, Gloucester
It may not seem like it, but spring and summer are around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about warm weather getaways. Last weekend Elissa of Style Wire and I spend a night at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester. It’s a beautiful property and less swarmed than the Cape or Martha’s Vineyard. Plus,…Read More
Nautical Necessities
The weather in Boston has been unseasonably warm (thanks, Global Warming!) so I’ve been taking the opportunity to use the last of my light weight outfits. This pattern mixing ensemble is one of my favorites. It feels a little bit New Englander, a little bit Parisian, and a whole lot of ladylike. All my New…Read More
Portland, Maine Travel Guide
Two weeks ago I fled the daily grind to Portland, Maine with Greyhound and saw a whole different side of the city. The Maine hub is devastatingly hip, with a growing foodie scene, art on every street corner, and craft breweries for days. It blends historic charm and contemporary amenities in the same wonderful way Boston does….Read More
Portland, Maine // Greyhound Bus Lines
This month I’m partnering with Greyhound Bus Lines to highlight easy, affordable fall getaways. Last week I ventured to beautiful Portland, Maine. It’s only a 2 hour bus ride from Boston’s South Station, and the route also hits Portsmouth, NH and Wells, ME (Ogunquit area). At such a short drive, Portland could be a day…Read More
24 Hours in Arlington, Vermont
Saturday I headed to Arlington, Vermont for a wedding. I was in the quaint town less than 24 hours but it was enough to be awed and humbled (again) by Vermont’s natural beauty. The drive from Boston alone was like the b-roll of a movie’s dreamy vacation scene. Farms full of livestock, bright red barns,…Read More