Spring

It's still pretty wintery looking outside but Spring is almost here :) 

are you ready?

Thankful

This song has been resonating in my head today( maybe because George was playing it when I came downstairs this morning) I thought you might like to click on it while viewing the photos. They are all from our little town of Old Saybrook.

We came thru Sandy very well only minor damage. We don't live far from Long Island sound but not close enough to get flooded. I hadn't been able to write a post until now, not because of lack of power. We only lost it at home for a day and not at all at the work. I just couldn't take my mind off the people who have lost so much especially the ones in and around NYC and Jersey coastline. I know you have heard it all on the news and seen it on TVso I won't repeat it. Lets just say it's overwhelming and heartbreaking X 100.  I wish so much I could go there and help. Makes me want to not open the shop and go and see what I can do. Puts everything in a different light.    Things that you thought were so important now seem silly. 

I've been thinking a lot about our lives and wanting to make changes. Simplify. I thought I had been doing that little by little but I want to even more. I'm not even sure how to do more....or should I say less. It's funny where life takes you. You wonder how you got there. Is it where you want to be? 

Well for now I have to get back to work......

see what I mean:)

Miss you all and sorry for my lack of visits

1- 5 photos from NBC Ct news 

here

The last 4 are mine , and the last two are from my instagram file

Real Estate Dreams

 This morning I was cleaning up junk mail when I ran across a home and garden flyer from this Spring. I rarely look at the real estate ads but one looked different then the rest.

I thought ok for 2.5 mil I have to check this one out.

I love the openness and volume of this space. The furniture is not my taste but you're suppose to ignore that right?

what do you think of the dark beams? would you be tempted to paint them?

 Oh that stone wall and cluster of birch trees. 

( there is no longer a link to this home. I was asked to remove it)

This was one that is in Old Saybrook on Main street. I've always admired this house. It's a bit more reasonable at 1/5 the price of the other. A completely different style and more my liking.

 It would show so much better if it was furnished but I like the chandelier. 

We're not in the market for a house.

It would make such a great shop though.

  I told George that the thing I don't like is the kitchen and the baseboard heat.

He said what difference does it make....?

we're not buying it.

Party pooper!

but he's right I have enough to do....

what am I thinking? 

errr 

do you think I should check it out? just maybe look in the windows?

no one lives there, I think?

I believe this home is still for sale but I was asked to remove the link to it. 

Sorry

Going to the Post Office can be fun

My friend Kathleen stopped by to see me at work just as I was running to the Post office to send off some  JDL magazines. She had some time to kill so she came with me. I know how could she resist a trip to the P.O? :)  When we were driving back I asked her if she wanted to stop at one of my favorite antique malls in town. Maximus   One of my favorite booths is Mimi's who used to own Fenwick Cottage in Essex.

After closing her store she decided to keep a small booth just to give her a creative outlet.....and as she puts it her "feet" still in the biz. My favorite was that little secretary in the corner. Very sweet with lots of little cubbies and great little details. Only the first 2 photos are from her booth. I should have taken more....oh well next time

The old chippy blue beige piece was interesting and well priced but it was too primitive for me. Maybe it was the way they accessorized it? Filled with all white ironstone it could look so different. Do you ever feel like you want to move merchandise in their booths? This could look so much better here! I don't, but I so want to. Like I think I know better then them.....what nerve!

Oh then suddenly as we were walking out I saw Luna's the new frozen yogurt shop. Everyone in town has been there but me and hubby....and Kathleen. One thing that this town loves is Food!!! but at least it's healthier....right? it yogurt! forget all the fattening toppings you can add. wink   It was delicious and the girl at the counter was very friendly and helpful as we stood there like dopes not knowing where to look first. She gave us samples too... 

I ended up with some mango combo.....I forget what else. 

SO YUMMY

{ all photos taken with my iphony and on instagram}

Instagram love

Have I told you how much I Heart Instagram

Actually I just started it recently and don't have a lot of photos yet. I'm often late to the game on the in thing. 

I was late to Pinterest too. 

Besides all the great effects you can get it's the instant gratification that I like. No having to get the big camera out, manually focusing that I need to do these days...( yep it's still giving me trouble)  I really want to get the new Nikon D800. It's been on my radar since last year but didn't come out until early this year.  I was beginning to think it was a urban myth with 36.3 Mp.!!!!!!!!

It's my dream camera.....heck lets face, it's everyone who likes to take photos "Dream Camera". I've had a good talk with myself and decided to go with a more reasonably priced one....what that will be I still have no idea but I think I will stick with Nikons. I still think they have the best lenses and that's really what matters. 

 Until I decide I will leave you with images of my new timewaster  obsession.

Huge leek blossom. Petey likes to run around with them in his mouth. 

Back of one of the perennial houses....A no admittance greenhouse which is why it gets out of control.

I hate bittersweet!!!!!!

I came home early one day to watch Junk Gypsies on Saturday at 7 pm 

Love that show....thanks Debbie 

Yes that is a metal pull up bar on the left that hubby installed last year.

I'm not happy with it but whatcha gonna do? 

See that scratch on his nose???

Yes this little girl did that. 

When she's not giving him the WHAT FOR she's loving on the corn silk and will jump in the box of veggies we bring home most every night. 

Did I mention we sell the best corn in town?

Bliss

New ribbon as it was being unpacked. Gosh still haven't gotten those priced. Trying to stay on top of new merch coming in.....but not doing a very good job with it. The gift shop isn't open now but I need it to be by Fall. 

Saw this on our walk last night. George told me to leave it:) 

Of course I did!

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Rambling thru Old Saybrook, CT.

In reviewing these photos from Sunday when I got an hour away work makes me

realize what a beautiful little town Old Saybrook is. Sometimes I  just need a reminder. It's quiet most of the time except in the Summer. The population doubles then but we locals are used to it. It's what you have to expect in a town along Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River. I think we are descendants of fish....we are all drawn to the water. George and I don't actually go to the beach or sail or boat but I have always lived near the water and can not imagine living anywhere else. The thought gives me a panicky sense. Like a little claustrophobic. I need a way out! Not that I could swim to safety or anything so it really makes no sense at all. I digress. 

Every year I try to check out Pat's from Headlines ( a hair stylist in town)  She always has such an impressive window box and always in whites, blues, pink and purple. She buys all her plants from us. And yes that's me in the reflections. Now if you think you really missed something you didn't. Maybe someday I'll show myself more.....or not.

 I'm supposed to be making blueberry muffins for hubby.

No none for me I'm on a 1200 calorie diet getting helped by an app called My Fitness Pal. It's easy, you just enter everything you eat in your day and it keeps track for you. It will scan any bar code on a product. It's been 3 weeks and I've lost 7 lbs. I haven't had a swim suit in years and threw away the ones I thought I might someday fit into again. Maybe this will be the year I buy a new one....of course by then their won't be any left in the stores. 

x

Carole