On a recent visit to Rockland, Maine I noodled about on the breakwater hoping to reach Rockland Harbor Breakwater Light. The waves crashing up on the rocks as the tide was coming in made for slippery footing and soon to be treacherous conditions. I chickened …
On a beautiful, Sunday afternoon last weekend I noodled south to charming Bristol, Rhode Island for the British Motorcar Festival-a low key, laid-back car show featuring some fantastic cars on the scenic grounds of Colt State Park overlooking the ocean. I love cars. Always have. …
Craving some sun on this first day of spring. This little yellow scooter I spotted last summer parked in front of the Chatham Beach & Tennis Club definitely gives the right vibe.
Over the winter holidays, I spent a few days in London. The past few visits have been busy with work, or just passing through, but this trip was more touristy, hitting some of the big venues. The mobs were a bit challenging, but the easy …
After enjoying some amazing, sticky toffee pudding while visiting London over the Christmas holidays, I had serious cravings upon my return and decided to make to my own. It has been several years since I made it and the last experience doing so was a …
A short trip this summer to Kennebunk and Wells, Maine yielded such a potent mix of beautiful seaside vistas, salt marsh farm views, gardening shops and some very interesting art. I truly enjoyed puttering around at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, a National Estuarine Research …
On a quick trip through Vermont recently, I hoped that I would have enough time to visit at a new, much-talked-about lifestyle destination shop, Farmhouse Pottery in Woodstock, Vermont and so very glad that I did. My visit to Zoe and James Zilian’s workroom-studio-shop was …
Last Saturday I made a beeline road trip to Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk, Maine. The farm has been on my must-go-to list for quite sometime. The additional lure was a reception with one of my favorite potters, Frances Palmer, and an opportunity to shop …
Although most visits to a cemetery involve a good deal of somber emotion and sadness, they are also some of the most lovely parks to enjoy. As I look to stay away from cars splashing me while walking on a rainy day, I find the …
Haven’t done much painting lately aside from my kitchen walls and woodwork here and there which does not allow for much escapism except for a tea break every so often. The views to the sea in Newport, Rhode Island have inspired me to pull out …