The Pink Veranda

I just found this picture from my trip that I took to Boston this summer. I did end up taking at least one picture that is not of a potted plant!  I forgot about this cute garden statue of a lab.  I'm sure the home owners have a great sense of humor and of course they love dogs.  I could see our Henry peeking his head through the fence so he could greet everyone who walked by! Who doesn't like a friendly puppy even if it's just a statue :)

I've been sorting through all of the pictures that I have taken this summer.  From vacations, family visits, a wedding and pictures I have taken for this blog, I have a huge digital file. Here are a few from my trip to Boston that I would like to share. I took a walk through the Beacon Hill section of the city while visiting Miss North. If you've been there you know that the architecture is beautiful. Mostly brick Federal and Greek revival style homes line "the hill".  The historic neighborhood streets are cobblestone and even though the residence live in a city they seem to find a way to show off their green thumbs. Container gardens are popular here. I must have taken dozens of pictures on my walk that day, but not your typical tourist shots, just pictures of a city dweller's version of a garden.  I guess I am a gardener at heart too :)

Did you know that New England is the USA's largest consumer of ice cream?  If you're ever in the Boston area, you should take a trip to my favorite spot, Richardson's Farm in Middleton, MA.  They churn their own ice cream from the milk of the many dairy cows they have on site.  Order a generous portion of the creamy treat and stroll around back to look at the very cute calves and their moms (pictured below). Yesterday I was having a snack at Bread and Butter in the North End of Boston. Their bathroom had a fun bovine wallpaper that I would love to use if I ever opened my own ice cream shop!