Archive for the ‘Out and About’ Category
February 6th, 2009 by by
Norman PemperValentine’s Day is upon us and if you are looking for something unique and beautiful, you need to check out Cedar Grove Gardens in Dorchester. This beautiful shop is full of curios from around the globe. You can find the perfect gift here for your sweetie!
We were lucky enough to find this place when our daughter’s school had a fundraiser there. And I was absolutely thrilled! From hand-made soaps and candles, to decorations, unique tea sets, Chinese calligraphy brushes, old-fashioned toys, and, lest I forget their speciality, fresh flowers!
When you are looking for something different and want to make it special, stop by. You won’t believe how beautiful their store is. The staff is amazing and their flower arrangements are uncomparable. Check out their website!
Norman Pemper
February 6th, 2009 by by
Norman PemperFor those Boston Red Sox fans, today is a special one! The truck that brings all of the Sox gear down from Fenway Park to Fort Myers, Florida for Spring training, is parked outside Fenway.
What does that mean? Despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction, Spring, really is right around the corner.
Norman Pemper
Marketing & Development
Norm@HomesInBoston.com
November 30th, 2008 by by
Charissa PemperAm I going to need to start a new blog category just for local wildlife sightings? I’ve been seeing groups of wild turkeys around the area, but this was a new one for me…
I was driving along Centre Street in Milton near Fontbonne Academy, when I noticed an animal start to cross the street, then jump back as the car approached. As I slowly drove past and got a closer look (it was only about 10 feet from the car at this point), I realized it was a coyote! Come to find out there were 2 of them, one gray and the other brownish.
I waited until they had gone back up behind a house and were out of sight. When I started to turn around in the next driveway, what should I find myself face to face with? You guessed it. One of the coyotes had come back down next door apparently thinking it would avoid the meddling humans and head across the street.
A neighbor told me that both of these coyotes have been hanging around the neighborhood for about a week now. Every morning around the same time they come down from the same area, cross the street, head back through the fields behind one of the houses, and eventually loop their way back around the neighborhood and back across the street again. Amazing!
Charissa Pemper
Lic. MA Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®
Charissa@HomesInBoston.com
November 19th, 2008 by by
Charissa PemperSomething pretty amazing is happening in Dedham. Despite the economic downturn that most retailers are facing, Dedham is going to be the home for a new 675,000 sq. ft. shopping plaza called Legacy Place.
Located on Rte. 1 where the old Dedham Showcase Cinema was located, the Legacy Place plaza will feature a contemporary blend of fashion, restaurants and entertainment. In addition, it will house the world headquarters for National Amusements and its signature theatre concept, Showcase Cinema de Lux. And with more than 90% already leased, and amazing convenience to the highway, this is sure to bring shoppers from all over.
The list of stores already signed up is impressive, to say the least:
- 344 Three Forty Four
- Aldo
- Ann Taylor Loft
- Anthropologie
- Aquitaine
- Au Bon Pain
- B. Good
- Baby Gap
- Banana Republic
- Bath & Body Works
- bebe
- Borders
- City Sports
- Claire’s
- Clarks
- Cold Stone Creamery
- Company C
- Fossil
- Free People
- Gap
- GapBody
- GapKids
- Giggle
- Glee
- Green Tangerine Spa & Salon
- Gymboree
- H&M
- Johnston & Murphy
- Justice
- Kings
- L.L. Bean
- Legal Sea Foods
- Levi’s
- Lucky Brand Jeans
- Lucy
- lululemon athletica
- Lunette Optic
- Magic Beans
- Merrell Shoes & Apparel
- National Amusements Headquarters
- National Jean Co
- Nike
- P.F. Changs China Bistro
- Paper Store
- Papyrus
- Qdoba Mexican Grill
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Showcase Cinema de Lux
- Starbucks
- Stil Hus
- Stride Rite
- Sunglass USA
- Thom Brown Shoes
- Urban Outfitters
- Victoria’s Secret
- Whole Foods Market
- Yankee Candle
- Yard House
Opening: Summer 2009
Charissa Pemper
Lic. MA Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®
Charissa@HomesInBoston.com
November 19th, 2008 by by
Charissa PemperThe Holidays are right around the corner and if you are looking for the not-so-normal shopping in Boston, then there are a few places that are absolute musts.
Newbury St.
“Boston’s most enchanting street. Eight blocks filled with salons, boutiques, and fabulous dining. Boston’s Newbury Street has something for everyone.”
In the heart of the Back Bay, Newbury st. boasts some of the finest shops and boutiques in the world. A beautiful melding of 19th century ambiance and modern culture, Newbury St. is the ultimate city shopping experience.
After a tiring day scouting the various boutiques, you can just sit down and sip your favorite coffee along one of the al fresco coffee shops. Wear very comfortable shoes when shopping here because you don’t want to miss the fun of shopping two to three days in a row! This street used to be part of the Boston Harbor until it was filled in. If you are having a bad hair day, then visit one of the premier salons before going on a shopping spree.
Prudential / Copley
The Shops at Prudential Center and Copley Plaza (attached by an above-ground pedestrian walkway) have been identified as one of the top destinations for shoppers in Boston. It is the epicenter of consumer goods in the city. It has more than 75 establishments with well-known names as Saks Fifth Avenue, Lacoste. Club Monaco, Barneys New York and Tiffany & Co.
The Wrentham Village Premium Outlets
45 Minutes from Boston, the Wrentham Outlets are an astonishing series of name-brand outlet stores offering great deals. It is an huge place, with Gucci, Cole Haan, Movado, Williams-Sonoma, Yankee Candle, Kate Spade, Hugo Boss, Banana Republic, Barneys New York, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Elie Tahari, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sony, Williams-Sonoma and about 160 more…
Filene’s Basement
The famous Filene’s Basement is still going strong. This store houses high-end name brand clothing at much discounted prices. Every year they have their annual Wedding Dress event, which will be held in February ‘09, where hundreds of brides-to-be vie (or fight) for unbelievably discounted name-brand wedding gowns.
Located in the heart of Downtown Boston in the Downtown Crossing area. Don’t expect tea and concierge service here though. It really is a basement, and actually abuts The MBTA’s Orange Line, which is really the best way to get there. You can literally get off the train and walk into the store.
Charissa Pemper
Lic. MA Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®
Charissa@HomesInBoston.com
October 13th, 2008 by by
Charissa PemperIn my profession, I drive around quite a bit. I have never seen so many wild turkeys (and I’m not talking about the whiskey) ever before! I come across them sometimes in Newton and Brookline, but even those cases were relatively infrequent. This year has been a completely different story.
I’ve seen a rafter of more than 20 in Brookline, so far this year, a gang of around 10 in Milton, the same in Newton, then I across a small family in Hyde Park, wandering the streets. All of the neighbors came out to check them out as they wandered from yard to yard. I’ve had pictures sent to me of enormous numbers traipsing through neighborhoods.
I don’t know if their numbers are up and/or if their food supplies are down and they need to search further, but they certainly are fun to see in the city.
I just hope they have the sense to clear out before Thanksgiving!
Charissa Pemper
Lic. MA Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®
Charissa@HomesInBoston.com
