Stewarded by multiple generations of the same Connecticut family, the landscape at Stone Acres is a gracious reflection of the property’s storied past. Christian Careb was 15 years old when he landed his first job at Stone Acres, a gentleman’s farm in Stonington, Connecticut. The year was 1978, and Chris was just getting the hang […]
Looking to rest your head in the Ocean State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Rhode Island for 2015. BEST PET-FRIENDLY INN THE DARIUS INN, Block Island Dogs travel free on the Block Island Ferry, and island beaches are open to leashed puppies. But where will you stay? Easy! […]
The Center Lovell Inn, featured as our “House for sale” in 1992, is located next to Maine’s beautiful lake Kezar – but it isn’t the picturesque setting, or even the delicious bistro food that it’s famous for (though it’s certainly famous for those too). Rather, the Center Lovell Inn is known for how it has […]
This White Mountains home is on a high, open pasture just north of New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch. The view from up there is simply breathtaking! When we wake up in the early morning,” said owner Catherine Dowd to us during our recent visit with her and husband Jim Knee at their mountain home, “we’re always […]
Hartford Connecticut’s historic Bushnell Park Carousel celebrates 100 beautiful years. With both the Wadsworth Atheneum, the first public art museum in the country, and the Mark Twain House among its most popular attractions, Hartford, Connecticut, has long been a welcome home for both history and the arts. And in the heart of downtown, a hand-carved […]
There’s a new exhibit at Plimoth Plantation, a working bakery that will bring early American baking traditions to life. Located in the newly renovated Craft Center, the bakery (named the Plimoth Bread Company) is ramping up to offer fresh breads and pastries for purchase, tastings, workshops and classes. Plimoth has always had […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Bay State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Massachusetts. BEST SMALL-TOWN ART MUSEUM: STERLING & FRANCINE CLARK ART INSTITUTE, Williamstown Opening expanded facilities on July 4 this year following a multimillion-dollar renovation, the world-class Clark […]
A Providence designer turned a tiny, dilapidated 1800s house into a nautically inspired New England haven.
The New England village green is one of the region’s most memorable sights. We asked This Old House producer Bruce Irving to share his picks for the 5 best town greens in New England.
Looking to rest your head in Beantown? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Greater Boston for 2014. BEST HIDDEN-GEM B&B: TAYLOR HOUSE, Boston This stately Victorian in architecturally lovely Jamaica Plain feels worlds away from downtown hotels. It’s close to the neighborhood’s lush Arnold Arboretum, across the street […]
Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Connecticut for 2014. BEST HALF-PRICE HAPPY HOUSE: LITCHFIELD SALTWATER GRILLE, Litchfield Weekdays from 4:00 to 6:00, the lounge menu is half price for simple, fresh choices such as Prince Edward Island mussels, Caesar salads, and wedge salads with steak, tuna, […]
When my husband and I set out to restore an 1873 two-family house to the single it was originally designed to be, we faced two challenges. First, our budget, like that of many homeowners, wasn’t unlimited. Second, the house, nestled on a compact urban street near Boston, had undergone an enthusiastic 1980s remodeling, which, save […]
