New England

2011 Fall Photo Contest Winner

Owl’s Head Overlook in Groton, VT by Kevin Armstrong This photo really drew us in with its strong composition, and we love the depth and the vastness of it. The tones, while moody, are quite beautiful and the quilt-like canopy pulls the viewer into the scene while drawing the eye to the texture of the […]

Vermont

Finding Christmas Spirit in Vermont

We all want snow right now, even if only for a few days. When snow falls in mid December, the child in us that hides as a grownup most of the time, feels safe to emerge, to want to play outside, and look skyward with our own children searching for the magical sleigh. But nowhere […]

New England

Best New England Romantic Inns

With so many candidates for the best New England romantic inns, we offer a short list of cozy spots that are sure to thaw hands and hearts.

Rhode Island

John Brown House Museum in Providence, RI | Local Treasure

John Quincy Adams once declared it “the most magnificent and elegant private mansion that I have ever seen on this continent.” Even by today’s standards, the John Brown House is impressive: a three-floor Georgian estate anchoring the southern end of Providence’s historic College Hill neighborhood. The tourists who gather for a glimpse of its opulent […]

New England

Holiday Gift List: Wrap Up an Outdoor Adventure

In just a couple weeks, Yankee Magazine’s January/February issue will be on newsstands. It’s a not-so-serious guide to loving winter and includes 43 reasons to embrace the season. This issue resonates with me for many reasons, primarily because I love everything about snow. Plus, who wouldn’t welcome a good excuse to eat doughnuts? (Reason No. […]

Rhode Island

Our Lady Of Good Help Church

This is the church next door to our home. It always looks beautiful, but even more so when the snow is falling. In New England you never know when the snow will fall–this photo was taken in late October, but reminds me of a beautiful Christmas scene.

Rhode Island

Sunset

This is a sunset taken at Charlestown Breachway, Charlestown RI

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