I thought I'd start my day by getting the fabric store out of the way. I wanted to find a few options for the roman blinds in my living room. I intensely dislike shopping for fabric because I always quickly get overwhelmed. I can always find fabrics I love for "somewhere" but never the perfect fabric for the project I'm focusing on. So after leaving Freddy Farkel's in Watertown with a headache, the temperature was up to 50 degrees so I decided to go for a walk in Boston.
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I drove into the city which is 3 1/2 miles from my house, parked and decided to walk toward Charles Street. On one side of Charles Street is the Boston Public Garden...
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...where I found the Witch Hazel in bloom...
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...and on the other side of Charles Street is The Boston Common, one of the country's oldest public parks. It's 50 acres of open land dating back to the 1630s.
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Facing the Common along Beacon Street, sits this row of mansions enjoying the obstructed rays of the spring sun.
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And just ahead are the shops of Charles Street...
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...where there's always a little something for everyone. After being cooped up all winter, it's nice to see shops moving back out doors.
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How about a few spring flowers?
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I think I'll stop into a few of the area's many antique shops...
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...but maybe before I start, a little treat for energy.
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What will I find?
Ahhh-Beantown-it doesn't get much better. Before you know it the lilacs and peonies will be blooming!
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I so miss Boston! What a beautiful city. And I get so overwhelmed in fabric stores too. It makes my head spin! Happy Boston spring to you! Trina
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