Category Archives: Boston

The Calm Before the “Storm”

Posted on February 12, 2014 by FLG

The temperature and wind chill was below zero for some this morning, but that took second billing of what is to come. America’s Northeast is gearing up for another “weather event” – Winter Storm Pax. Depending on one’s location, some will see rain … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Landmarks, Travel, USA Destinations, Weather | Tagged Boston, Boston Public Garden, City Skylines in USA, Photos of Boston, Snow in New England, Weather in Boston, wind chill | 1 Comment

Sochi. So fun!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by FLG

Last weekend. TD Garden. Boston. That is where furrylittlegnome and fellow gnomes spent their Saturday watching Olympic hopefuls grace the ice pinning their hopes on flawless four minute performances at the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The goal? A win or second place finish would … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Sports, Uncategorized | Tagged 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Boston, Boston 2014, Brian Boitano, Dick Button, Events at TD Garden, Figure Skating, Gold Medalists in Figure Skating, Sochi, TD Garden, U.S. Figure Skating, U.S. Olympic Team, Winter Olympics in Sochi, Winter Sports | Leave a comment

Boston to New York

Posted on December 17, 2013 by FLG

Plane. Train. Bus. Car. There are ample modes of transportation for furrylittlegnome to choose from to get to “The Big Apple” this week. Pre-September 11th, flying was her first choice. The shuttle into LaGuardia was less than an hour. From … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Culture, Travel, Uncategorized, USA Destinations | Tagged Bus to New York City, Business Travelers, Hilton Hotels, Limoliner, Modes of Transportation, Travel between Boston and New York City, travel in the Northeast | 3 Comments

A Glimpse into the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner

Posted on November 14, 2013 by FLG

The year was 1990. Two men disguised as Boston police officers entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum telling museum guards they were responding to a call. Both security guards on duty on March 18th were handcuffed by the impersonators and … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Museums, People, Uncategorized, USA Destinations | Tagged Boston, Famous museums in the United States, Gardner Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, John Singer Sargent, Museum Heists, Museums in Boston | 1 Comment

The Day After Game Six

Posted on October 31, 2013 by FLG

It is a quiet, Halloween morning in Boston, Massachusetts. A little before midnight, New England and most of America, watched the Boston Red Sox end a ninety-five year drought at Fenway Park with a decisive victory over the St Louis … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Sports, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 2013 World Series, Baseball, Boston, Boston Strong, Fenway Park | 4 Comments

Justin Timberlake and Jay Z at Fenway Park

Posted on August 15, 2013 by FLG

The city of Boston was abuzz last weekend as two powerhouse musicians came to town to put on a little show at historical Fenway Park. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, furrylittlegnome was able to see “The Legends of Summer” tour at … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Entertainment, Landmarks, People | Tagged Boston landmarks, celebrities, entertainment, Fenway Park concert, Justin Timberlake and Jay Z, Summer Concerts, The Legends of Summer | 4 Comments

Preparing for the Fourth in Boston

Posted on July 2, 2013 by FLG

Posted in Boston, Holiday, Landmarks, Travel, USA Destinations | Tagged Beacon Hill, Boston, Fourth of July, Independence Day, July 4th, Landmarks in Boston, Photos of Boston, The Boston Pops, The Esplanade, the Hatch Shell, what to see in Boston | 10 Comments

The Little Boat

Posted on June 19, 2013 by FLG

Quelle Horreur! It was almost a month ago, the 20th of May to be exact, when furrylittlegnome stepped into the Petit Bateau store in Boston. She could not believe her eyes! The store was rearranged. Boxes were everywhere. Signs reading … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Fashion, Shopping | Tagged Children's clothing, clothing, European Clothing, Fashion, French clothing, French Clothing Brands, Karl Lagerfeld, Petit Bateau, Product of France, Shopping in Boston, Store closings, Style | 12 Comments

Almost One Week After The Boston Marathon

Posted on April 21, 2013 by FLG

It has been almost a week, a very long week, since two bombs exploded at The Boston Marathon and only a day since the entire world watched the arrest of “Suspect 2” live on television. This resilient city has started … Continue reading →