Heart & Hand Embroidery: the Cutest Custom Embroidery
My son recently bought me a winter beanie hat from his college. I loved the thought, but I really wish ...
All My Resource Stories: Your Complete Guide to Central Massachusetts, through March 2026
I was just thinking–I wonder how many Resource Stories I’ve put together since starting my newsletter in 2023. I think ...
Worcester Art Museum + Arms and Armor Galleries
I asked Jay to write a story about our recent visit to the Worcester Art Museum. I wanted to highlight ...
Tattoo Regret? There might be a fix for that!
I love tattoos—in some cases they’re like works of art! Just not on me, ever. Just going from what I’ve ...
We Went Candlepin Bowling, of all things, at American Flatbread!
We recently went candlepin bowling, of all things, at American Flatbread at 85 Green Street in Worcester. It started because ...
Brookbound – A New Take on an Established Nursery in Westminster
I’ve been going to Brook Bound Nursery in Westminster since we moved in to town in 1997. Planting advice, houseplant ...
Free Holiday Light Displays in Central Mass
Sparkly lights are so much easier on someone else’s house! Check out this list of free holiday light displays in ...
Home Decor and Antiques Consignment Shops in Central Mass
On the rare occasion that you might see me out shopping, it’s likely at one of the many home decor ...
Thrift, Consignment and Vintage Clothing Shops in Central Mass
My first introduction to thrift, consignment and vintage clothing shops was one on Main Street in Gardner, according to a ...
You’ve Probably Never Heard of NARM, but it’s Pretty Exciting
Jay and I were recently in Newport for his birthday. If you’ve been reading my newsletter all these years, you ...
Secondhand Summit: Gear Up at Princeton’s New Retail and Service Business
There’s a new way to gear up for adventure in Princeton. Secondhand Summit officially opened its doors the weekend of ...
Check out the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail!
I recently met a lady at an open house who got me pretty excited about the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. ...