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Thursday, May 19 - Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill

Betty-Jo, Carol, Louise, and Pat had a fantastic day in the city. It was the best weather I can remember ever having on tour day!  The clouds and breeze kept us cool, and there was not a single drop of rain.  We saw many, many gardens and also toured lots of first floors of the homes, as well as several "ribbon gardens" where you get to peek in through the entrance.  Our great day finished with a fantastic lunch at Betty-Jo's favorite lunch spot Figs!  We sat at the bar and had great service, pizza, and salads.  

May 14-15 - Brimfield Flea Markets

Pat and Carol had a fabulous day!  Weather was absolutely perfect for walking and browsing. We were on the hunt for a stool or two.  We found lots of stools, but none of them was quite right, so we're still looking, and if you come across one (or two), please let Pat know.  We had a great lunch on the way home at the Cedar Street Grille in Sturbridge - highly recommended! Pam and Jackie also had a wonderful day on Thursday!  Lots of shopping and Favorite idea:  rather than sit in traffic at the end of the day, take a break for beer and people watching, before shopping some more and hitting the road.

Thursday April 23, 2015 with Anita Shreve

Louise and Carol had a wonderful evening with author Anita Shreve.  The author gave a very interesting talk at the Wareham Public Library, followed by Q&A and a book signing.  It was fascinating to hear about her writing process and all the background investigating she does for each historical novel she writes.  Anita makes sure every detail, down to the smallest thing, is accurate - no easy task.  We got our books signed and then headed to the Kittansett Club in Marion for cocktails and dinner with Anita, where she spoke to us again. It was a fabulous event!  Favorite idea:  ???

2014

Weekly, usually Tuesday or Wednesday Morning, 9:00 - 2:00 - Open Weave Nantucket Baskets - Fall has arrived!  Let's get back to work on our baskets!  What day works best for you?  Meet at Carol's. Starting October 20 we will sometimes meet in the evenings :)

Thursday November 13, 6:00 pm - Mass Hospital School screening of Raising Matty Christian

Retail Therapy - HomeGoods/TJMaxx in Norwell - anyone want  to take a ride?  Last time I scored gray flannel Kate Spade flats and Prada sunglasses!  Would love a repeat performance.


Trip to D.E.L.S - Anyone interested? Open M-F 8am-4pm.





Painting Party - This could be us!  If anyone is interested in attending a painting party, let Carol know.  Muse Paintbar is opening this fall at Patriot Place.



Wednesday, December 3 - Christmas at the Newport Mansions -The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House are filled with thousands of pointsettias, fresh flowers, evergreens, and wreaths.  There are 28 decorated Christmas trees, dining tables set with period silver and china, windows lit with individual white candles.  All 3 houses will be decorated and open daily from Saturday, November 22, 2014 through Sunday, January 4, 2015.  The Breakers opens daily at 9am, The Elms and Marble House open at 10am.  Last tour admissionat all 3 houses is at 4pm, and houses and grounds close at 5pm. Leave from Carol's at 8:00am.

How about a weekend trip to NYC for theater and shopping?  Other ideas?

Thursday, September 4 - Pequitside Farm

Thursday, September 4, 8:15-8:30 - Pam, Betty-Jo, Kate, and Carol met at the barn at Pequitside Farm, coffee in hand, for dog walking, coffee drinking, and end of summer chatting.  Weather was perfect!  It was so nice to get together after not seeing everybody for much of the summer.  

2013

Wednesday November 13, 8:30-12:30 @#185 -  Open Weave Nantucket Basket Class - bring your current project!  A twilight tour will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and a daylight tour Sunday, Dec. 2, from noon to 4 p.m. This year’s tour focuses on one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods – Thomas Park – an enclave of distinctive 19th century homes atop Telegraph Hill. The area also is known as Dorchester Heights.  For more info visit: Catholic Charities Christmas House Tour Six stunning homes will be decorated, each with a different theme. Five of the homes were built as single-family homes in the late 1800s – an 1863 Carpenter Gothic, an 1870 Italianate Second Empire, an 1875 Second Empire, an 1885 classic Victorian and an 1890 Colonial. The sixth home is a youngster, built in 1992. Just two of the elegant houses have been converted to condominiums. Read more: Labouré Center Christmas house tour is Dec. 1 and 2 | Boston Homes Prime Real Estate Boston MA http://wickedlocalbostonhomes.com/2012/11/boston-real-estate/laboure-center-christmas-house-tour-is-dec-1-and-2/#ixzz2DFMsenjy Follow us: @WLBostonHomes on Twitter Read more: Labouré Center Christmas house tour is Dec. 1 and 2 | Boston Homes Prime Real Estate Boston MA http://wickedlocalbostonhomes.com/2012/11/boston-real-estate/laboure-center-christmas-house-tour-is-dec-1-and-2/#ixzz2DFMbJeRe Follow us: @WLBostonHomes on Twitter This year’s tour focuses on one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods – Thomas Park – an enclave of distinctive 19th century homes atop Telegraph Hill. The area also is known as Dorchester Heights.  For more info visit: Catholic Charities Christmas House Tour Six stunning homes will be decorated, each with a different theme. Five of the homes were built as single-family homes in the late 1800s – an 1863 Carpenter Gothic, an 1870 Italianate Second Empire, an 1875 Second Empire, an 1885 classic Victorian and an 1890 Colonial. The sixth home is a youngster, built in 1992. Just two of the elegant houses have been converted to condominiums. This year, the Christmas tour committee, headed by Michele Hart, has encouraged homeowners to decorate their homes with a theme in mind, and they embraced the idea. From Dickens’ Tiny Tim’s words, “God bless us, every one,” Irving Berlin’s “Dreaming of a White Christmas” and the centuries-old Christmas carol, “Joy to the World,” the themes also interpret a Seussical Christmas, Christmas in the City and Bringing in the New Year.” Tickets for the twilight tour are $60 and will include a complimentary glass of wine and a cup of chowder at one of three local residents. The Old Town Trolley will provide transportation to the various homes from the Iron Workers Local No. 7 union hall at 195 Old Colony Ave., where parking is available. Tickets for the Sunday tour are $25 in advance or $30 if purchased on the day of the tour. The trolley will leave from the Labouré Center at 275 West Broadway, which has limited parking, and from Castle Island, where there is plenty of parking spots. Read more: Labouré Center Christmas house tour is Dec. 1 and 2 | Boston Homes Prime Real Estate Boston MA http://wickedlocalbostonhomes.com/2012/11/boston-real-estate/laboure-center-christmas-house-tour-is-dec-1-and-2/#ixzz2DFMbJeRe Follow us: @WLBostonHomes on Twitter A twilight tour will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and a daylight tour Sunday, Dec. 2, from noon to 4 p.m. This year’s tour focuses on one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods – Thomas Park – an enclave of distinctive 19th century homes atop Telegraph Hill. The area also is known as Dorchester Heights.  For more info visit: Catholic Charities Christmas House Tour Six stunning homes will be decorated, each with a different theme. Five of the homes were built as single-family homes in the late 1800s – an 1863 Carpenter Gothic, an 1870 Italianate Second Empire, an 1875 Second Empire, an 1885 classic Victorian and an 1890 Colonial. The sixth home is a youngster, built in 1992. Just two of the elegant houses have been converted to condominiums. This year, the Christmas tour committee, headed by Michele Hart, has encouraged homeowners to decorate their homes with a theme in mind, and they embraced the idea. From Dickens’ Tiny Tim’s words, “God bless us, every one,” Irving Berlin’s “Dreaming of a White Christmas” and the centuries-old Christmas carol, “Joy to the World,” the themes also interpret a Seussical Christmas, Christmas in the City and Bringing in the New Year.” Tickets for the twilight tour are $60 and will include a complimentary glass of wine and a cup of chowder at one of three local residents. The Old Town Trolley will provide transportation to the various homes from the Iron Workers Local No. 7 union hall at 195 Old Colony Ave., where parking is available. Tickets for the Sunday tour are $25 in advance or $30 if purchased on the day of the tour. The trolley will leave from the Labouré Center at 275 West Broadway, which has limited parking, and from Castle Island, where there is plenty of parking spots. Read more: Labouré Center Christmas house tour is Dec. 1 and 2 | Boston Homes Prime Real Estate Boston MA http://wickedlocalbostonhomes.com/2012/11/boston-real-estate/laboure-center-christmas-house-tour-is-dec-1-and-2/#ixzz2DFMbJeRe Follow us: @WLBostonHomes on Twitte

November 29 to December 15 - Festival of Trees at Elm Bank sponsored by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.



Thursday December 5 - Community Garden Club of Cohasset Christmas House Tour

Saturday December 7 - Concord Museum Holiday House Tour -  Seven of Concord's most beautiful private homes will be professionally decorated in the holiday spirit by interior designers.  Guests will visit the ground floor rooms.  From Colonial to Vistorian to Shingle Style and more, each house will be decorated in a different holiday theme. Tickets may be may be purchased online, at the Museum, or by phone through December 5:  $45, after December 5 or day of tour $50.  No refunds, no photography.  Tickets and maps must be picked up at the Museum day of tour.


Saturdays in December - various house tours - check them out here 

March 12-16, 2014 - Boston Flower and Garden Show






May 12 to October 8 - Green Animals Topiary Garden, Portsmith, RI?  Open May 12 - October 8, 380 Cory's Lane, 401-847-1000, admission $14.50 

Mon Nov 8 - Boston Magazine Design Home 2012

Monday, November 8, 9:30am  Boston Magazine Design Home 2012, a custom-designed luxury residence within the sanctuary of Cowings Cove, a private community in Norwell, MA.  Open House Tours will allow you to roam throughout the home spending as much time in each room as you wish. During the Open House tours, rooms will be staffed with volunteers trained on project and design overview as well as general information about participating vendors.  Tickets $25.  Open October 24-November 12.  Sun & Mon 10-4, Tues & Wed Closed,  Thurs 10-8, Fri & Sat 10-4. GPS Directions: 206 Summer Street Norwell, MA. Turn onto Cowings Cove at the corner of 206 Summer Street, follow signs for Design Home 2012 Parking.  So far we have Pat, Pam, Louise, and Carol attending.  If Kate's not going, we'll leave from Pam's. 

Wednesday, October 24 - Junior League Show House

Pat and Carol had a great day at the Junior League Show House in Newton.  There were 35 local design firms who donated time and materials to transform the Potter Estate on the grounds of the Jackson-Walnut Park School.  

Tuesday October 16, 2012 - Chic2Chic

We took a ride to Foxboro and checked out Chic2Chic.  This consignment store was loaded with merchandise today.  Dropping items off is easy - you just leave them at the consignment counter in the back of the store where they are bagged and tagged with your number.  Once the items have been reviewed, you can log in online to see what was accepted.  You can also log in online to see how much $$$ was credited to you as your items sell.  The store was loaded with handbags today, priced from $5 to over 100.  Lots of fakes and some genuine!  Check out a few photos here.

July 30- August 3 Martha Lawrence Basket Workshop

For the past thirty years, Martha Lawrence has been creating lightship baskets. Her work is found in collections both in the United States and abroad and was selected to be in a Smithsonian exhibition of American crafts at the 1996 Olympics. The 1990 publication of her book, "The Lightship Baskets of Nantucket," established her as an authority on historic and contemporary baskets and is considered today to be a definitive publication on lightship baskets. In addition to creating baskets, Martha teaches workshops at art associations and basket gatherings around the country.

Thursday June 21 - Derby Street Lunch

Carol and Bizzie had a great lunch at Burton's and got all caught up with news and shopping!  Perfect day.

Thursday, May 17 - Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill

The Beacon Hill garden tour is always good, but this year was exceptionally great!  Great weather, great friends, and great gardens and homes made the day really special.  Even the guidebook was better than ever.  We liked that the map was large enough to read without glasses, and that the ticket was on the back cover so we didn't have to juggle two separate booklets.  Betty-Jo, Carol, Kate, Louise, and Pam all had a wonderful time walking up and down Beacon Hill. Check out our photos.   Favorite idea(s):  boot scrapers on steps, and a closet made into a desk. 

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 21 Cypress Road

Louise, Kate, and Carol went out to the latest flip in Wellesley to see the "before."  Another amazing Canavan project!  The photos say it all!   Favorite idea:  plant rescue!

Friday Dec 9, 2011 - Brockton House Tour

The Brockton Garden Club did a great job decorating for this tour.  The original owners built a small house for themselves behind the main house which they gave/sold to their daughter and her family.  The house(s) were well decorated and there were lots of references in the main house especially, to the shoe business so prevalent in Brockton history.  Favorite idea:  trees made from plastic bags and chicken wire.

Tuesday November 22 - Bread Swap

The bread swap at Kate's was a huge success. Everyone got lots of tastes with delicious coffee, and took home a nice variety to share at their Thanksgiving dinners.  Favorite idea:  make small size breads so you can share lots!

Thurs Nov 3 - 21 Cypress Road

Betty-Jo, Pam, Pat and Carol got a sneak peak at Kate and Joe's latest project in Wellesley. We enjoyed meeting the homeowner (seller) Margaret and getting all the inside information about the home from her - from the gum wood trim to all her paintings. Margaret invited us to come back again anytime.  Favorite idea:  a small room that starts out as a nursery and years later makes the perfect studio.

Weekly Basket Classes

Nantucket Basket Classes are continuing for the next few Tuesdays 9:30-12:30 at Kate's home. Classes are taught by Tim Cavanaugh. Cost is $20 per person, and you can provide your own materials or purchase a kit. Everyone is having a great time and making some beautiful baskets. Open to new and experienced weavers. Call one of us if you are interested.  Favorite idea:  twill patterns.

Thursday October 20 - Fuller Museum Basket Exhibit

Betty-Jo, Louise, and Carol saw a beautiful puppy named Charlie at Betty-Jo's home, and then went to see some beautiful baskets at the Fuller Museum in Brockton. There were 35 pieces by invited artists and 35 juried pieces. The baskets were unique and contructed from all sorts of materials, including zip ties! Photos of a few of them are here. Favorite idea: basket shoes!

Monday October 10 - Rags to Bags

Everyone who participated loved this event! It was a lot of fun to make the bags, and it felt really good to use up fabric scraps that were small and insignificant, yet too pretty to be pitched. This project was the perfect solution! It reminded me of my grandmother who was the original recycler - she made braided rugs out of old wool clothing, reused the wax paper bags inside cereal boxes to store things, put oval patches on jacket elbows, and never bought a pad of notepaper because she reused envelopes and the backs of greeting cards and such for her grocery lists and notes. Favorite idea: work like an assembly line - first cut all pieces, then sew all sides, then all handles, etc.