weekend in Massachusetts

Ready for my weekend in Massachusetts.
I have been traveling with this over nite bag since the late 80's. hmm...if this bag could talk.

The fall weather was perfect!!!

The lovely home that took me in for the weekend.
Many thanks to the Deasy familia.

(Melrose)

Rise and shine I have a city to explore.

Ena !!! the little hostess with the mostess.

The entire weekend she kept referring to me as 'That Girl' (she kept forgetting my name)
Ena's famous line all weekend" It's gonna rain in 2 minutes"

She is quite fashionable .

And boy does she love ladybugs.

Homemade brunch day 1

frittata, smoked salmon and potato pancakes

Waffle batter

Homade Brunch day 2
Chicken and blueberry waffles...yummy!
Made by the food fairy and Kori Deasy

On the road ready to explore.

Boston

Salem

I loved the colors of the leaves on this tree.

Another beauty.

Dinner and drinks at Mother Anna's Restaurant in Boston.

Holocaust Memorial.
(Boston)

The T
(subway)

Fanueli Hall

I love this sign! This was at bar/ restaurant in Boston

Boston Harbor

Hanging out with the Andersons and Deasys

Salem

Salem

Salem

Salem

Bewitch

A slice at the Upper Crust Pizzeria in Salem .

The highlight and main reason that I went to visit Massachusetts.
I went to see the exhibit Rare bird of Fashion -The Irreverent Iris Apfel.
87 ensembles on view from her closet including accessories.
You can read more about Iris Apfel at http://www.pem.org/

Peabody Essex Museum

I quickly took the following 2 photos before the security guy advised me that no photos were allowed.

Rare bird

The following was also on exhibit but in the children's section at the Peabody Essex Museum.

Future Christmas tree.

Tobin Bridge