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If it's foliage you want, you'll have to get out of Boston to see it.
There is a fantastic interactive map that can help you plan your trip around the foliage. We've used it for years and I think it is fairly accurate..
https://www.explorefall.com/fall-foliage-map
There will only be moderate color in Boston if you go during the dates you posted. Your best bet would be to start in the North (say Vermont) and then drive south. To avoid driving and parking in Boston you can catch the hop on - hop off bus that takes you to many of the best sites.
Thanks for all of the kind comments. Happy to see everyone and glad this provided some inspiration!
For anyone who would like to know where I found some of the items - the glass jar is from Target and I got a while back, however they still sell it. The little house I bought at Michaels and they still have it as well. It cost me 3.50. I already had the tree branch and some of the paper covered wire for the the little branches. The fairy lights are from Michaels as well. They have a huge sale of miniatures and I bought a few others I couldn't fit into my little glass jar. I even cut out a flying witch on a broom but it was too big to fit onto the tree as I would have loved that look. I might try again for a smaller witch. It was hard to draw and cut as it is so tiny.
The one thing I had a hard time finding was a base for the jar to sit on without slipping around. I had a ceramic plate that I turned upside down and used a plastic lid to a paint mixing container. I glued the plastic lid upside down to the plate and painted it and added some litle flowers and stems to hide the plastic part.
I got the inspiration from something I saw on Pinterest. You can do so many different things for any season or holiday and I lost myself in looking at all of the cute ideas! This was my main inspiration.
What Pal said re eyes.( doesnt show well here ) Tho this is a dog, quickly sketched by my friend, she gets the light in the eyes . KSWL!! I’m a huge admirer of all you take on….and learn so quickly !
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That is such a lovely sketch Marti! Your friend is very talented ❤️
I used to be hesitant to try something brand new for which I have no affinity or skills….. in my third act I have clearly lost that inhibition 😎
FWIW, a trick I learned many years ago is to turn your work upside down to check for symmetry, distortions, etc....
Jilly invited me first!
Too late - I already put in an offer. They are seriously considering it.
Lined up a gardener too. If he's anything like his photo in his online profile, I'll be one happy cottager.
A real friend would post a link to the gardener for research purposes.
I wonder if the site with the link D posted shows traffic. They’ll wonder why all these clicks are coming in from Houzz USA. :D
Alison, my DGS is about the same age as yours, and also in 2nd year of Engineering academy!
AND just got his permit!
Trail, that all looks so yummy! No wonder your grandson requests the pizzas!
My DGD graduated HS last May, and just began college. We bought her a laptop and she cried when we gave it to her. Just touched me so much! Then she sent us the sweetest hand written thank you note, and it said -- "I love you so much! You spoil me! That's what grandparents are for after all!
@pudgeder Does he also have a 6yo sister, 1 dog and 2 cats? LOL He is our first grand, and only grandson.
DH took this yesterday on his morning walk.
Thank you for sharing more pictures. We have yearly pics of all the grands with their backpacks and huge smiles! Always a joy. DGS saved his Dad 2 pieces and there’s 1 1/2 pieces for him today after school.
Love all the pictures!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
DD &family are in Blue Ridge for the holiday weekend. They always get in a ride.
Lennox 6
Vivienne 8
Gorgeous again!!
I did quite a bit of crocheting back in the day. My mom and daughter do beautiful work. What I know--it's not that easy!! Sure wielding that hook is easy enough, the specific knots/stitches are not rocket science but it's getting all the stitches to be the same size that's a skill!!! Great job Annie
Beautiful! Love the color.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, for sure. Also, there is a Duck Tour that is touristy, but fun--an amphibious vehicle that drives around Boston and then goes into the Charles River. The Freedom Trail is a red brick path on the sidewalk that takes you to all the historic sights and ends up at the Old North Church. I loved the Boston Public Garden. There are swan boat rides, and read Make Way for Ducklings before you go there. As you can see, I am a city girl. I can't help you with leaf peeping.
I found the Hop On - Hop Off bus to be an easy way to see Boston without driving everywhere or finding a place to park. We usually stay at the Fairmont Copley Plaza.
There is a great interactive map that predict fall color by date.
It's been pretty accurate. Boston would only be moderately colorful during those dates. You might see more spectacular foliage if you start in the north - say Vermont and then drive south.
https://www.explorefall.com/fall-foliage-map