Boston, MA

So, as I mentioned earlier, we just got back from a trip to New England, stopping for one day/night in Boston, and then continuing on to Martha's Vineyard for a family reunion. All I can say is that I must have lived in NE in a previous life. I was in absolute heaven! Oh, and the weather was perfect - unseasonably warm for late September.

Okay, so on to some inspiration... John's cousin (whom we stayed with) took us on a tour of the downtown area, including the harbor. While walking past some of the old, grand rowhouses bordering Boston Common on Beacon Hill, he pointed out that some had the original window panes with the historic rose-colored glass. Neat, huh?

I was really drooling over these spectacular homes... I wonder which famous families or celebrities live in Beacon Hill now? Does anyone know???

And check out this beautiful garland of ivy... I looked at it pretty closely, and it appears somewhat simple to achieve, but I don't know..?

More inspirational shots of Boston...




I love the true, gritty history in this one below... what an amazing cemetery, right in the heart of downtown.

More images of MV / lots of shops to come .... hold tight!

(images by RowHouse)