Everything New England

09/29/2026

If you've been dreaming of visiting or owning a place in Maine, you'll want to get to know Tides to Pines (and the two hospitality-driven women behind this new vacation-rental company).

Meet two hospitality-driven Maine women who are creating curated stays and taking a deeply personal approach to caring for vacation homes, their owners, and the guests who enjoy them.

07/31/2026

How is it nearly August?! Squeeze all you can out of the eighth month of the year with my guide to New England events and travel deals:

August in New England is many locals' fave, and Yankee's guide to the best events, travel deals, and things to do gets you in on the fun.

07/23/2026

This is more than a made-in-New-England story. I hope it inspires you to be open to collaborations in unlikely places. And to chase your dreams!

The Patsy Kane line of nautically inspired New England jewelry has a deeply intriguing origin story and even deeper roots in the region's jewelry-making traditions.

07/21/2026

Who's in for the Renys Challenge?

07/07/2026

Keep the America 250 vibes going in this spectacular Massachusetts small town.

This welcoming rural community less than 40 miles from Boston traces its independent spark and can-do spirit to the earliest days of the American experiment.

05/09/2026

Come write with me on Cape Cod next weekend!

Wellness and Writing go together! Join Kim Knox Beckius, , travel editor at Yankee Magazine, on May 15-17, for self-discovery, social connection, and creativity, all postmarked from Cape Cod. Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, , is the "write" place, and this spring is the "write" time to be mindful, reflective, and have some lighthearted fun putting pen to pretty notecards and paper. Enjoy nourishing meals, special experiences like a floating sound bath, and the deep satisfaction of reconnecting with others… and with yourself. Register with the link below!

📸: Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

https://www.oceanedge.com/wellness-retreats/write-place-write-time

04/29/2026

More about my weekend in Massachusetts with soon, but you HAVE to see this stunning meal designed for my visit. Talk about eating the rainbow! And all the more scrumptious following a walk around their on-site farm.

04/19/2026

The Housatonic Valley Association has invited me to host this free outdoor writing session, and YOU are invited to spend a phone-free hour getting back to nature, movement, and making words with a pencil or pen. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-breathe-write-a-guided-journaling-workshop-at-topsmead-tickets-1987098564297?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/17/2026

More of my favorite scenes from celebrating the opening of with the ever-stunning and her celebrity friends (and my favorite media darlings).