A visit to the William Haskell House in Gloucester, MA

A visit to the William Haskell House in Gloucester, MA

This past October, my birthday was spent sleeping in a first-period colonial home that was once owned by my husband's 9th great grandfather and some of his other ancestors. The below link will take you to my new blog where you will be able to read about this amazing experience.


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Castle Hill Inn Newport Rhode Island

This past summer, I had the pleasure of staying at Castle Hill Inn, in Newport, Rhode Island.  I was invited to attend the Newport Music Festival and since my husband was not available to join me, I asked Lorna, a friend since childhood, to join me. Any pictures with me in them, were taken by her since I have yet to master the art of a selfie stick. :-)

Close to everything, but tucked away from it all with amazing water views:

Built in 1874, Castle Hill was first and foremost a summer residence before being converted into a private inn in the late 20th century.  Now part of the Relais & Chateaux family, Castle Hill Inn offers luxurious amenities, an attentive staff, gourmet meals and spa services.  

Honeymoon at theFour Seasons Resort, Nevis

I am now Mrs. Linda Davis!   

Eben House - A luxury inn in Provincetown, MA - New England

One of my writers had the wonderful opportunity to visit Eben House, a 1776 Home of Captain Eben Snow, that has been turned into a modernized luxury inn and I wanted to share her article with you, as seen in the fall 2015 issue of New England Fine Living magazine. 

Paradise in Provincetown

Written by Jessica Sacco for New England Fine Living 

A visit to the Hotel Viking in historic Newport, RI

I know this is quite a bit out of sequence, but during these hot summer days of summer, isn't it a bit refreshing to see a bit of snow? :-)  As I mentioned earlier, I am playing a bit of catch up on my posts that were unfortunately put on the back burner due to circumstances beyond my control.  But I always say... "better late than never!" 

On a chilly February evening, I jumped in my car and drove south towards Rhode Island so that New England Fine Living followers could enjoy a stay at the Hotel Viking for the weekend with me, while exploring Newport and some of the grand Newport mansions that were still open during the winter season.  

As luck would have it, my friend and photographer for our magazine, Emily O'Brien , was already in town visiting her family, so she got to take a few additional pictures of my visit.

Beacon Hill residents really know how to make a great first impression

It never seems to fail.  When I think I am going to have plenty of time to share tons and tons of photos with you, along with a lot of text, the sky opens up and I get inundated with work, but that's a good thing! So if I may, here is a small selection of photos that I would like to share with you.  They are unedited (some of the edited versions can be seen on my instagram page - newenglandfineliving), but I thought you would still enjoy seeing some of the streets and homes I was able to enjoy during a quick walk between appointments. 

When it comes to first impressions, in regards to your home, the front door can set the stage when greeting guests.  It also gives company a little insight to the homeowners personality.  With door after door, on Beacon Hill, I was able to see that there certainly are a lot of different personalities and design styles in the neighborhood. 

I love that the lanterns on Beacon Hill are on and glowing even during the day. 

Spring has arrived in New England

Spring has finally arrived in New England and I welcome it with open arms.  Our winter this year was not that harsh, and the snow storms were minimal, but I am ready for the warmth of the sun, walks around beautiful historic New England towns, and working out in our yard planning and planting new gardens.  

This photo is of a historic home in Concord, MA and I just had to take a snapshot of it during my walk.  It was so nice to see fresh flowers.

New England style homes in Newburyport, Massachusetts

Please enjoy a few New England style homes found in historic Newburyport, Massachusetts. 

A beautiful antique center entrance colonial decked out the the Christmas holidays

Visiting the Island of Nantucket and enjoying the Nantucket lifestyle.

In May, 2015, we visited the Nantucket Resort and the article ran in our summer 2015 issue.  Below are some of the late spring photos we took that did not go into the magazine plus some of the summer photos supplied by the Nantucket Resort.  Please enjoy

Heading south or an upscale island getaway

By Linda Smith Davis

Less than a two-hour car ride away, the ferry to Nantucket awaits. From Hyannis, one hour on the Hy-Line will land you on this island of choice for a few days of rest and relaxation. 

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We opted to take the Hy-Line ferry since passage from Cape Cod to Nantucket was only an hour, but if you want more time to relax and let your busy life slowly fade like waves in the distance, there is always the choice to hop on the Steamship Authority ferry.  

Lucky me, I accidentally took a photo of the Google Map on my phone when I was looking to see how close we were.  We're almost there!

Christmas in Boston MA New England

I wanted to share these photos of Boston during the Christmas season.  They are unedited and out of order, but I wanted to make sure I got them up to enjoy before Christmas arrives, which is in a few days.  

I love this photo.  I just wish I was able to ask all of the car owners to move their cars :-). 

Visiting the Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Located on Huntington Avenue - Boston Massachusetts, the Museum of Fine Arts ( mfa boston) is one of the world's most comprehensive art museum that entertains over 1 million visitors a year. 

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and Old Hill Burying Ground, Concord, MA

Did you know that Concord, MA has their own Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with famous writers and poets buried there?

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery - Bedford Street, Concord, MA

Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, Sleepy Hollow has an estimated 10,000 gravesites, including those of Nathaniel Hawthorne (The Scarlet Letter and House of Seven Gables) - Ralph Waldo Emerson - Henry David Thoreau - and Louisa May Alcott (Little Women) to name just a few.

Below are a few photos of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and Old Hill Burying Ground.

Visiting Kennebunkport in Autumn

One of my simple road trip pleasures, is to take a stroll to help bring me back into the moment and clear my senses.  On this particular night, I ended my work day in Kennebunkport, Maine. 

As I stepped out of my car, I was caught off guard by the unexpected Autumn chill in the air due to the setting sun. It was then I wished I had packed gloves and a warmer coat for my walk.  That wish and chilled feeling soon faded once I became embraced by the smell of salty air and an amazing blaze of color in the sky.   This is fall in New England.

Misselwood Concours d'Elegance Classic Car Show, Beverly Farms, North Shore Coast, Massachusetts

Misselwood Concours d'Elegance, New England's Premier Classic Car Show & Concours d'Elegance

New England Fine Living magazine is a proud media sponsor of the 2015 Misselwood Concours d'Elegance premier classic car show.  Over 100 beautiful vintage and classic cars, from all over the country, have been entered for judging, with more classic cars available for viewing in the public parking area.  

A stroll down Chestnut Street, Salem, MA - Classic New England style historical homes

Whenever possible, I make time to walk around the historic towns I have come to love or find during my travels.  While in Salem, Massachusetts, for a business meeting, I made sure to schedule time for a walk down Chestnut Street.  Not only does a walk clear my senses, it rejuvenates my soul.  

These classic New England style homes have been lovingly preserved by their owners or by historical preservation groups.  

Luxury home for rent - $40,000 a week - Edgartown, MA

Yes, you read the title correct.  This beautiful luxury estate, located in Edgartown, MA, can be rented for a mere $40,000 a week.

A $350 Million Dollar Renovation and Expansion for Harvard Art Museums

This glass ceiling, that creates a pyramid shape, covers the 1927 Fogg Museum Building in Cambridge. The updated 204,000 square foot space houses seven levels, a new gift shop, cafe, and 300-seat theater.

Open seven days a week, Harvard's 250,000 piece art collection will be one of the country's largest collections to go on public display.

Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Photo Via Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Located on Huntington Avenue - Boston Massachusetts, the Museum of Fine Arts ( mfa boston) is one of the world's most comprehensive art museum that entertains over 1 million visitors a year. 

Since it's doors opened to the public July 4th, 1876 (the nation's centennial), the Boston Museum of Fine Arts has shown nearly 450,000 works of art.  This wonderful museum of art offer modern art, contemporary art, fine art, and historical art by painters and artisans from all over the world.

Nestled among the art and design in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, four dining venues, including a wine bar, are available with seasonal menus and locally grown ingredients.  The New American Café was named one of the best museum restaurants in the US by Food & Wine in January 2014.

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A visit to the San Francisco Decorator Showcase

Well this was a surprise, I just found this post that was not made public for a few years, so I figured I would still share it.  Here is a little information about a press trip to the San Francisco Decorator Showcase is just what the doctor ordered

Aruba is for lovers and also mothers!

I've heard the expression Aruba is for Lovers, but since I went on this vacation with my mom, and not my Dushi, (Dushi means sweetheart in Papiamento, Aruba's  native language) I created my own tagline "Aruba is for Mothers"..