Beautiful Beacon Hill - Take 1

Hello dear friends.  I hope that you enjoyed your long weekend.  My holiday began a little early this year.  My new bff, Anne and I headed to one of the prettiest parts of Boston, Beacon Hill, for the Garden Tour.  We met one of the Sudbury Sweethearts, Kathy there.  

We lucked out with a beautiful day.  It was a not too day - not too sunny, not too warm, and not too cold.  The perfect day to take in some beautiful gardens.   

We walked through Boston Commons, the oldest park in the country.   Not only is the oldest, it is definitely one of the prettiest.  We were there early - with the Swan Boats resting before the crowd arrives in a couple of hours.

This sculpture is called Make Way for Ducklings based on the beloved children's classic.  Anne told me that the ducklings are known to dress for the occasion.  That day the feathered flock were featuring red noses for what else?  Red Nose Day.  

The flower boxes on our way were stunning.

I spy Angelina Jolie or a very hot, trophy wife...

We saw quite a few furry friends on our way.  These two were much better behaved than someone else I know...

Some lines were longer than others but they moved very quickly.

One hostess gardener had a couple of these darling Quimper planters hanging.  I wanted to grab one so badly, my hands itched.  But I had to be well behaved in front of my ladylike friends.

Note to self:  next time, don't try to be fancy.  Wear tennis shoes.  Btw... I never saw so many Tory flats in one place in my whole life.  It must be required wear for the Beacon Hill Garden ladies. 

This is a photo of what the enclosed garden looked like last winter.  Thanks for throwing my post traumatic stress disorder into full throttle! 

I had been searching nurseries near and far for blue hydrangeas and now I know where they all went.

This garden featured 10 "Chanticleer" pear trees pruned up to 7 feet.  Can you imagine being the gardener here?

One nice garden hostess set a pretty table which added grace to the luscious space.  The chairs looked pretty inviting as well.

I can never resist a basket of flowers on the front of a bike.

If I lived in the city, I would like to live across the street from this darling shop.  

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We met the lovely Dolley Carlson who was autographing her latest novel.  Think Downton Abbey in the heart of Boston. It sounds right up my alley.

We had a fabulous lunch at this tres chic eatery.

We clocked over five miles that day.  I feel thinner already.  It was a classic day with wonderful friends.


Until next time...