autumn in Boston

Halloween in Boston starts early, especially in Boston's south end. This artistic display is in front of the Five Seventy Market on the corner of Tremont and Warren street. The south end has a large population of young families with small children so All Hollows Eve is a magical time for the neighborhood.

South End Experience

As you stroll into the South End from Back Bay there is an energy of understated creativity. It is an area where local artists create and sell contemporary art, unique retail stores are plentiful, and extraordinary restaurants are on every corner. From the Back Bay T station to Harrison Avenue there are contempletive public spaces that invite you to enjoy a reflective moment. Ambling toward Tremont Street, you encounter a multitude of stunning architecture, and if you look down side streets, you can catch a glympse of private gardens.

This little public garden is on Dartmouth St., just down from Columbus St. Perfect for reading the newspaper or to enjoy a quiet moment before you enter the thick of the South End.



Retail

Wild Indigo

Wild Indigo, 53 Dartmouth St., is one of the new shopping experiences in the South End. The owner and buyer extraordinaire, Christina Murphy, sells an array of local and international designer dresses and coats. Christina is an artist in her own right and sells her work in the shop. She brings a twenty first century energy to the South End retail experience. When customers purchase garments at Wild Indigo, they are buying a contemporary work of art. Check out the web site at http://www.wildindigoboston.com/

Boomerangs-Special Edition

This resale clothing establishment comes with exceptional service. The owner know her inventory and if you shop there once, she will know what pieces will interest you. They have a variety of clothing appropriate for the young professionl to the artistic personality seeking a unique piece. If you are on a pudget, this is an excellent place to shop. There are several locations and all proceeds go to Aids Action. Visti their web stie at http://www.shopboomerangs.org/.

Welcome Fellow Bostonians and Visitors

I started this blog to share my experience of Boston. My fascination with Boston's neighborhoods and culture began during my graduate studies at Boston College and continues today. My hope is that the reader will be inspired to explore Boston on foot, by bicycle, or trolley. As I bring my perspective to this blog, I hope the reader will leave comments and open an on-going dialogue. We have a fabulous city, let's explore its character and experience its inhabitants.