Category Archives: Street

Need a (small) dog?

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Emily Gianquinto

Early this morning, I was returning from a midnight airport pick up. I got off the highway at Flatbush Ave, turned onto Brookfield Street, and stopped the car. A small furry animal was trotting along slowly in the street. At … Continue reading →

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Just a Short PSA

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Emily Gianquinto

Live in Hartford learned over the weekend that the famous New Haven Cupcake Truck will be in our fair city TODAY and TOMORROW, for two hours each day during the Big East tournament. That gives you four full hours to … Continue reading →

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White Wicker Bassinet

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Julie Beman

A shaft of feeble light catches the curve of the white wicker bassinet, and a dim shadow rises and falls on the wall. The bassinet rests among boxes overflowing with bright games and children’s clothing. It stands next to an … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Owning a House

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Emily Gianquinto

I’ve now been living in my house for a month. Time flies! I love the house, I really do. And I’m slowly working to make it my own by hanging pictures, finishing my unpacking, and in the near future, re-painting … Continue reading →

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EmGee Buys a House

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Emily Gianquinto

  Back in April, I wrote this about my criteria for a house: A house with character, meaning older, with historic touches like great woodwork, hardwood floors, beautiful colored glass windows, built-in cabinets, unique railings, carved mantels. At least 3 bedrooms … Continue reading →

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Woof!

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Emily Gianquinto

              Meet my furry house guest, Shadow. He’s been living with me (and terrorizing my cat) since Monday. His visit means that I’m wandering around downtown a lot more than I usually do. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Hartford’s Big Bang: The Connecticut Science Center

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Julie Beman

      Many thrilling things happened this past weekend, one of which was “Out of this World,” the Connecticut Science Center’s Pre-Opening Celebration which was held on Saturday, May 30. liveinhartford and realhartford were recognized as members of the … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Science Center Pre-Opening Celebration

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Julie Beman

       

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Only one day left!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Emily Gianquinto

As some of you know, I’m a big fan of Knox Parks Foundation. The non-profit’s most visible contribution to the community is probably those lovely flower pots that go out all around the city in the spring, beautifying streets and … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Hartford

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Emily Gianquinto

For the past few months, I’ve been thinking about starting to look for a house. I’ve been keeping an eye on a few real estate sites, slowing down when I see “for sale” signs, reading mortgage and real estate agent and … Continue reading →

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