“ With the New Englander, resident, expatriate, or descendant, the charm of New England does not have to be stated. It is chiefly quality rather than condition, and does not come easily within the limits of spoken or written words”. - George French. An except from a circa 1911 Boston Chamber of Commerce book.
As a prelude to the Hallmark Channel showcasing the Charlotte Inn in a Godwink Christmas, here is beautiful photographic tour of our visit to the Charlotte Inn, in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard. One of New England’s iconic luxury inns.
In the summertime, downtown Portsmouth is busy, especially with tourists, but in the winter, storefront windows are decorated with holiday finery, shoppers enjoy popping in and out of quaint boutiques, and the Christmas decorations on many of the antique homes is simply magical.
A visit to Wickford, Rhode Island during the Christmas holiday. A quaint New England waterfront town full of antique homes and quaint shops.
A photo tour of the doors and homes of Beacon Hill dressed for Christmas in New England
A New England luxury travel destination. It was 2016, on a chilly November day, when I first visited Ocean House. I was driving along Ocean View Highway, the coastal route to Watch Hill, RI, and I was looking ahead on each twist and turn in the road looking for the iconic yellow building I kept seeing in photos.
History and photos of one of Salem’s historic homes - The House of Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts
During the cold winter days here in New England, I like to revisit and share some of my summer travel photos. This is the sunken garden at Highfield Hall in Falmouth, MA, which is located on Cape Cod.
New England lifestyle brands and products for your home, entertaining, and travel.
The General Artemas Ward Museum in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
A list of Mayflower passengers and some well known descendants. Are you possibly related?
A Christmas weekend on Cape Cod in Osterville, MA
Foliage to Feast - places to eat in New England during the fall season
An old New England home - our overnight stay in a first-period home, The William Haskell House in Gloucester, Massachusetts which is also an ancestor of my husband.
A video walking tour of Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA
A visit to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts
An Introduction to the Art of Living with Relais & Chateaux
New England Fine Living visits Castle Hill Inn, Newport Rhode Island
After enjoying a gourmet lunch on the porch, over looking the tree tops, I have pulled together a list of items to help you duplicate the look.
A visit to Boston Magazine's Design Home.
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Hi! I'm Linda Smith Davis, Curator and founder of New England Fine Living’s Independently published print magazine and website.
As a deep rooted new englander I truly enjoy sharing my passion for New England’s Refined side as-well-as its natural beauty and charm. while here, Please enjoy some of the photos and stories I have gathered for you including New England’s antique homes & timeless traditions. Add to that A dash of home and Garden topics, entertaining ideas, and upscale travel destinations. All brought to you by NEFL contributors and me, your personal fine living muse.
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When one passes Old City Hall in Boston, I feels more like you’re in Europe than in Boston; I cherish living in New England even more, and I think these photos prove my point.