The following is reposted from Amanda Williams’ Scribbles and Schemes blog: When my friend, Holli Banks, publisher of my local bimonthly magazine, The Somerville Scout, approached me about helping with their first annual holiday gift guide, I was thrilled. At last, my penchant for shopping locally could be put to good use! Scouring my neighborhood squares…
On May 6, the League of American Bicyclists honored Somerville as a “bronze-level” Bicycle Friendly Community. One day later the New England Bicycle Expo (NEBE) arrived at Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave). Exhibitors included bike-related businesses and organizations from all over the United States. Of course, Scout immediately took an interest in the…
A little piece of Providence, RI makes its way to Somerville this Saturday from 3pm-7pm when the Providence Rock and Roll Yard Sale hits Union Square. The Yard Sale, a market of vinyl records and DIY handmade goods, is organized and promoted by Chris and Jennifer Daltry of What Cheer Antiques and Vintage. For the…
Looking for the perfect quirky accessory to add to an outfit? New hand-crafted knick-knacks for empty shelf space? Some one-of-a-kind artwork to liven up your living room? then you should head over to Union Square tomorrow for the Boston Handmade Somerville Marketplace. From 3pm-7pm, the marketplace will feature work by New England artists, craftspeople and…
Fall is upon us, which is bittersweet, to say the least. On the one hand, this summer in New England was incredibly short. On the other hand, it’s fall! Leaves. Sweaters. Apples. Light jackets. Warm beverages. Root vegetables. Sensible shoes. The change in temperature, coupled with a closet re-org, reminded me that I bought this…
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