I took advantage of a gorgeous New England fall day to take a day trip to Portsmouth, NH as there were still two Historic New England homes that I had yet to visit. The Jackson House, located just a block or so from downtown, was a great way to start our day! Historical Highlights The…
The Oceanic Hotel & The Isles of Shoals: Serenity found Seven Miles off the New Hampshire & Maine Coast
My family and I have rented a beachfront house in Salisbury, Massachusetts since I was in high school, and ever since we have been looking at the Isles of Shoals thru binoculars, wondering what was there. We’ve done our google searches to satiate our curiosity, but every year we would sit on the shore and…
The House of Seven Gables: 1668 Salem Seaside Mansion
My first visit of 2021 was to The House of Seven Gables in Salem, MA. Salem is obviously well-known as the home of the Salem Witch trials, but I’ve learned so much since starting this project about the importance of the Salem Harbor and just how much wealth came to the state of Massachusetts because…
The Mount: Mansion & Grounds that Inspired Edith Wharton
As part of our recent weekend away to the Berkshires in Massachusetts, my husband & I stayed at the Seven Hills Inn which was right next door to The Mount. I found the two locations separately, but was thrilled to see that they were literally next door to each other! Not only did we thoroughly…
Seven Hills Inn: Farmhouse, “Cottage” and Inn in Lenox, MA
My husband & I celebrated our 10 year anniversary this year, and instead of our planned trip to Tulum, Mexico we thought heading out to Western Massachusetts for two nights seemed like a more sensible and safe way to celebrate. The leaf peepers were already packed up and home, but the weather forecast showed almost…
Beauport, The Sleeper-McCann House: Seaside Mansion of America’s First Professional Interior Designer
After what seems like eternity, I was finally able to visit Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House! It is one of only a handful of historic homes that are currently open for tours at Historic New England, and I was so happy to see it on the list! This was an amazing one to get back into…
The Omni Parker House: Longest Operating Hotel in the United States
Boston is less than 40 miles from my home, so typically if we want to spend the day or go to an event there it’s easy enough to make the drive in & out (minus the ridiculous traffic that occurs at every.hour.of.the.day). But, my friend was celebrating a big birthday and I knew driving wasn’t…
Nichols House: 1804 Beacon Hill Townhouse
I visited the Nichols House prior to popping the champagne for a friend’s birthday this past weekend. A hidden gem located on Beacon Hill just behind the Massachusetts State House, this house somehow blends in yet stands out among the rows of pretty brick townhouses that make up the famous neighborhood. I love a Boston…
Thursby House: Steamboats, Orange Groves & Manatees in 1850’s Florida
Hello, friends! The holiday season has let go of its hold on my attention & time, and I’m back and ready to dedicate more time into this project! Just before the holidays, my husband and I were able to take a quick weekend trip down to see his parents who live about 45 minutes east…
Framingham History Top 10 Exhibit: How much do you know about your hometown?
One of the biggest takeaways from this project is just how embarrassingly little I know about the town I live in. Thanks to public schools, I know a tad more about the town I actually grew up in, but I know not a darn thing about the historic homes, churches or buildings that I drive past…
