131 Mt. Vernon St. is the former address of Henry James, who once referred to Mt. Vernon as "the only respectable street in America." James is one of my favorite American writers and critics, so I had a bit of a moment seeing his home. Can you tell how excited I was?
Outfit Details: Sunnies: Ray-Ban (Husband's); Earrings: Gift; Blazer: Vintage J.G. Hook (thrifted); Cardigan: Gap (outlet); Button-down: Vintage; Thrifted; Skirt: Old Navy; Tights: Gap; Boots: Charlotte Russe; Purse: Vieta; Gloves: Banana Republic (outlet)
Next, we visited the former home of Robert Frost, which is also located on Mt. Vernon Street. Truth be told, Frost isn't a favorite of mine, but I do respect him and think it's pretty cool that he lived in Boston.
Last, we saw Louisa May Alcott's house at 10 Louisburg Square. I have such a sentimental attachment to Alcott, as Little Women was the first novel I read on my own as a child.
I adore the cobblestone in Louisburg Square, which is one of the most desirable places to live in America (or so I've read). John Kerry lives here too, but of course I can't find his address. Maybe I'll just creep around more often in hopes of spotting him.
Other celebs - past and present - have/had homes in Beacon Hill, but finding their addresses can be tough - I assume because the city wants to keep its tour guides in business. Do you know of any other worthwhile homes to visit in the area?
little women was the first novel i read as well! i'm also crazy about literature, and i'd love to have a master's on english lit someday...
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ReplyDeleteGreat outfit and it looks like you had a fantastic outing!
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Adorable photos. Love all the color in the outfitt. Bold move.
ReplyDeleteYour blazer looks so appropriately academic for this post! When I was in Louisburg Square there was a group of school kids taking a tour. The teacher pointed to one of the houses and said that the author of the children's picture book "Make Way for Ducklings" (Robert McCloskey) lived in one of those houses.
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I love this! Especially Louisa May Alcott's house - that was also one of the first books I read on my own as a kid (I think Treasure Island was the first though) and I re-read it about 4 months ago.
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So fun, even if it is dorky :) Love that red blazer...looks great!
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We did the same Mt. Vernon st. stroll - so lovely to go see, isn't it?
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Love the background and your colored outfit. The red blazer with the plaid and yellow vest is so bright and fun.
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This is such a cool post! Not only do you look adorable in all of your bright colors but it's so neat that you took pictures in front of these writer's former houses that played a part in your education! You look sooo cute!
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Love that red blazer! Cobblestone is so beautiful isn't it?! I love it, and it makes me want to curl up with a blanket and read Pride and Prejudice. However, it does really hurt to walk on, so I guess I'm glad it's not everywhere :)
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love the colors togheter!
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I love your outfit! Its so fun and colorful. And that seems like a really cool place!
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Oh my gosh you seriously look adorable...I never would have put that sweater with that checkered shirt under but it looks SOOOO darn cute!
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I love your look here Hannah! So bright and fun, and all the layering you did just works so beautifully!
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How fun! You look gorgeous too! I love your whole outfit! XO
ReplyDeleteI love the red blazer... I wish I could be a great thrift shopper like that! :)
ReplyDeleteUmm I believe Mr. Tom Brady and Gisele Brady lives around there. :)
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I LOVE these! Beacon Hill is definitely one of my favorite neighborhoods in Boston, if not my very favorite :) I'll have to go hunting for these homes next time I wander around it. And you look just adorable as always!
ReplyDeleteWhat a trendy nerd you are! I actually have never ventured out to Beacon Hill area, I know GASP. I think it was because cobblestone and stroller didn't go well together. Now that the kids are older I might give it a shot ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is really stunning! I had no idea these great people had homes in Beacon Hills... thank you so much for the virtual tour and education! ah, you look like a very pretty and stylish nerd that has a fantastic style and picks out the cutest clothe :)
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love all the colors! great outfit :)
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ReplyDelete1. I love this tour!
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3. Those colors look amazing on you!
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I had no idea Louisa May Alcott lived in Boston - very cool! And love your bright plaid/cardigan/blazer layering!
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ReplyDeleteLOVE your layering here, absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love the bright contrasting colors you pull off here, and the way your hair falls down in a romantic girly way.
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