Newport With The Girls

Hello, dear friends.  I hope that you enjoyed your weekend.  We had some snow that turned into rain.  Great sleeping weather.

While the girls were home, the Mister and I took them to my favorite town, Newport, Rhode Island.  We ventured out on the day after Christmas and it was not crowded at all.  Guess everyone was at the malls.

We went to a different part of the downtown area that I had never been.  We found some great shops.  

This shop has beautiful things.  Can you see the adorable pooch in the window?  He was so friendly, unlike the miserable sales lady.

My buddy, Mary, tells me that the Tennis Hall of Fame is great fun.  We didn't have a chance to stop in this time, but I look forward to touring it on my next trip.

When ever I see a J. McLaughlin store, I think of my friend, Patricia from PVE Design.  She does beautiful paintings of their stores. 

I have a few pretty scarves from J. McLaughlin, but never thought of framing one.  Love it!

We celebrated #1's birthday a little early since we wouldn't be together for the big day.

To me, nothing tastes better on a cold day than french onion soup.  It did not disappoint.

Celebrating her bday with a few calories.

I think this is where #1 asked her Dad if he would co-sign on a credit card for her. 

This is a great shop, too.

Hopefully, the Mister is going in to buy me a mansion!

Newport has great antique and consignment shops.  I hit the jackpot when I found this needlepoint rug.  I have been looking for a large rug for quite some time for my dining room.  The one we have is too small.  Fortunately for me, there was not a spot on it and showed no wear and tear.  The store owner thought  that it may have been hung on a wall.  Fortunately, for the Mister, he managed to talk the price down!
  

Go Mister!  
More $ for Homegoods!!!  
He doesn't seem to see it that way....

Hope you have a great week!

Chili looking for New Year's treat.