U-Pick Strawberries at oldest farm

In honor of the beginning of strawberry season in New England, I thought I would share a little about one of the oldest working farms in the United States; Lookout Farm in Natick, Massachusetts.

Located west of Boston, Minister John Eliot and a group of settlers paddled down the famous Charles River in canoes and made their home along the shores of the river. This group later established the farm in 1650.

Eliot and his community were friendly with the Native Americans who inhabited the area, which was known to them as “the place of the hills.” Today, this “place” is Lookout Farm.

And what a place it is! From strawberries, peaches, pears, to an abundance of apples and pumpkins in the Fall, this is the place for family fun. They have a fabulous garden center, animals for the kids, a burlap maze, and this adorable little train that takes you around the acres and acres of farm land on a hill.

If you live in the area, it's a fabulous day trip for the family. And if you are visiting, be sure to check it out!
U-pick strawberry season is open!
- A New England find.

Strawberry Stem Gem!

Well after a great weekend kick-off to the start of summer,
New England is also celebrating the beginning of Strawberry season!
Before you start slicing and dicing your strawberries for your fav dish today, take a look at this adorable little strawberry tool; the Stem Gem!

Such a cute little tool to remove the strawberry stems easily AND neatly so that the strawberries look whole in your selected dish! I know when I cut mine, I always feel that half of the berry is wasted because I cut too much off from the stem.

Just $7.95 from Stonewall Kitchen - A New England Find

"Wrapping" ahead for Spring!

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Spring is, well, almost here and TOP IT OFF is excited to announce their NEW preppy cotton cable knit wrap that can be worn 8 ways for 1 great price!
These wraps are just adorable to throw over a pair of jeans, casual pant or skirt. Perfect for a day shopping or lunching with the ladies! I like how it is offered in sizes for little girls and tweens as well. They come in such pretty colors and can be monogrammed too!

topitoffaccessories - A New England Find

Lounging...in Preppy Style

Well here is a great boutique in Connecticut featuring the most preppiest of styles in pajama and casual lounge wear.

The colors and trellis pattern designs are vibrant and so, so pretty. The pant set is adorable and looks so comfy to wear after a long day when you want to settle with a good book and glass of wine in front of the fireplace.

But, what really caught my eye was the good old fashioned "housecoat"!
Yes, remember the ones our grandmothers wore and perhaps our mom's did as well in the
stylish sixties era? These, however, are not your average housecoats! They are fun, preppy, and perfect to wear over the short gown or perhaps with a pair of yoga or lounge pants. I just love that you can throw it on and look so fab in the early morning hours while seeing husband off to work, making lunches and sending kids to school all while looking so preppy in that kitchen! What a way to start the day!

Check out the site; http://www.kmadisondesigns.com/

-A New England Find

Organizing...in Madras!

Well isn't January and our New Year resolutions always about cleaning and organizing? After looking at my little guy's bedroom this morning, I deeply sighed. Boys and clean rooms just don't mix. Time to clean out and make room.

So, I just discovered these adorable storage bags in LL Bean's spring introduction. Aren't these great looking storage bins for a mudroom or family room?

These would look perfect in his bedroom next to his bookcase to store the millions of Lego pieces, Lincoln Logs, Matchbox cars etc. Boyish and practical. I'm buyin' them!

Wrapping Tape

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Hello my blogger friends. Back Sunday night from visiting New Hampshire for Thanksgiving with family. It was a wonderful time being together. Jumped into the week and just starting to catch up on blogging. Such a busy time this is for all!

....and it's also that time where a corner of my dining room is beginning to transition

into"WRAPPING CENTRAL STATION!"

....dedicated to wrapping paper, boxes, baskets, tissue paper, bags, tags, bows, ribbon, colored pens, scissors and ..........tape! Not just regular "scotch" tape, but "A New England" tape! Yes, it's true, tape from New England!

TapeSwell Check out this festive and decorative tape to dress up a holiday bag, handmade card, solid color wrapping paper or even an envelope! TapeSwell has many other patterns available and will even create custom tapes for you!

Now, that's a wrap!

TapeSwell-A New England find.

Adorable Preppy Earrings!

I've been meaning to post about this Rhode Island company, but when I recently received an email announcing their new earrings, I couldn't resist.

This is a young New England company with a really fun line of small accessories in vintage preppy fabrics. They really do capture the fun, casual, laid back feel of New England preppy. You must browse kieljamespatrick for uniqe fabric knot rope bracelets for your tween or college bound hipster. The headbands are so adorable; a mix of vintage, preppy and Ralph Lauren looking fabrics. My tween has her eye on several.

But what stole my heart were the adorable earrings. How cute are these silk woven earrings with classic preppy New England motifs?

Kiel James Patrick - a New England find