“So, What Ever Happened to Your Book?”

“So, What Ever Happened to Your Book?”

As many of you might recall, in early 2017 I announced that I would be working on a book of my photographs featuring homes and buildings from every state in the New England region, throughout every season. Things did not go quite according to plan, and so many people have kindly followed-up to see where…

The Old-Fashioned Charm of the Gingerbread Houses on Martha’s Vineyard

The Old-Fashioned Charm of the Gingerbread Houses on Martha’s Vineyard

Sitting at home on day three of a nasty cold, suffering from a case of the winter doldrums, has me thinking about summer and our annual vacation to Martha’s Vineyard. August can’t come soon enough at this time of year, and it’s fun to daydream about one of my favorite places on the island. Magical….

A Cotswold Village in Connecticut: Avon Old Farms School

A Cotswold Village in Connecticut: Avon Old Farms School

Updated March 2019 “This place means peace to my soul.” ~ Theodate Pope Riddle Working in Simsbury and Avon, CT for almost twenty years combined, I learned many different routes to and from my home in West Hartford. The most direct route was over Avon Mountain which could be treacherous in the snow and ice, so my preferred…

9 Random Facts About Hartford’s Municipal Building

9 Random Facts About Hartford’s Municipal Building

Updated February 2019 On a recent unseasonably warm, sunny winter day I spent an afternoon in Hartford visiting the Wadsworth Atheneum and strolling through the surrounding neighborhood. Right next to the Atheneum is the Hartford Municipal Building which I hadn’t paid close attention to before. Nine random facts, in no particular order: When it opened…

Back Bay in Boston: It’s Christmastime in the City

Back Bay in Boston: It’s Christmastime in the City

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 CT: Festive Main Streets for a Holiday Stroll

Christmas in CT: Festive Main Streets for a Holiday Stroll

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…