air quote garden

We have a very sad looking little side "garden."  I'm using quotes because I am the only one who seems to consider the area a garden of any sort.  Honestly, I just see what it could be...something that seems to be very difficult for others to visualize.  It is still super hot here.  So I am fantasizing about and pining for the day the hot weather finally breaks. When it finally does; hopefully you will find me in a garden space like one of these.

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reconsidering yellow

Historically, yellow isn't typically my favorite color.  It just doesn't grab me.  But I have to say, I really love these yellow accents.  They are fresh, inviting...and changing my mind about yellow.



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pop of pattern

Yesterday's pop of color really had me thinking.  Why not a pop of pattern? I might like that even better. Mixing patterns is a huge thing happening right now at home.  Maybe we'll get there later this week.  If you just want to try a little pattern; these are great inspiration.

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a little pop

I'm still into it: pop of color.  Maybe because I'm not ready to give up my current obsession with hot pink.  Maybe.  We completely skip autumn around here, so we can get a lot more mileage out of some brights.  It could also be the rainy weather talking. Either way, these spaces are super cute.

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humble uptown

There are few things as charming as a favorite moment captured on film.  Unstaged.  Unexpected.  Snapshots are adorable and often tell a story.  Your story.  I love them so much.  When the humble snapshot gets grouped with other humble snapshots...well, the look is not very humble at all.  When displayed in groups; some orderly, others more organic, the look is very chic and polished but with a warm, earthy undertone. 

All of these spaces are so welcoming.

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A closer look at Rita Konig's mantel; also pictured above.



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Drew Barrymore...



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Monhegan Island

Thank you for coming back!  Our summer travels are officially over...and everyone is back to school.  I tried to blog during our last trip of the summer.  However, we went somewhere in Maine without Wi-fi...and truthfully, electricity was kinda spotty.  So, now that we are back to the heat of Florida, I find myself fantasizing about being "cold" in Maine. 

If you have never had the pleasure; I highly recommend a visit to Maine.  One of our favorite stops was Monhegan Island. The 10-mile ferry ride to the island takes about an hour, but the views are so beautiful it seems like 10 minutes. Rocky shores, wildflowers and a stunning collection of classic shingled homes. There are only about 65 year-round residents, about 5 cars and many people remember when the island didn't have electricity. 

Artists were everywhere, standing at their easels; taking in the views.  Monhegan has a long relationship with artists and has been the part-time home of Edward Hopper, Rockwell Kent, George Bellows and Robert Henri.  One of Andrew Wyeth's descendants, Jamie Wyeth, owns a home on the southern shore formerly owned by Rockwell Kent.  Nearby Burnt Island, Allen Island and Benner Island are still owned by the Wyeth family.

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The rest of these photos were taken by me with my trusty iphone.

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Sleepy sleepy

It is almost lunchtime, and all I am thinking about is my bed. Having a very busy day, so won't be back to that cozy place for a while. In the meantime, going to pretend I am on each one of these beautiful spaces. Photos compliments of pinterest.

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