The Maine Event

Hello dear friends.  I have been MIA because I was in Orlando for a wedding.  It is nice to go away but even nicer to come home and see Chow and Chili and sleep in my own bed.  When we landed I received this text from Chow's babysitter.

When we got home, Chowdah blamed Chili even though its Chow's bed and she sleeps in a crate.  

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A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to go to Maine for an overnight stay with my bff, Anne, and her bff, Kathy.  Kathy needed to check out a venue for her daughter's wedding in Rockland.  I was so fortunate because Kathy grew up in Maine and knew all the greatest non-tourist spots.

It was kind of a grey, overcast day but that didn't effect our moods in the least.  Kathy and Anne go way back, and I enjoyed hearing their stories about all of their past adventures.

The first stop was Portland.  Kathy wanted me to see one of her favorite stores.

As soon as I walked into kcolette my heart began to go pitter patter.  I began to feel the effects of sensory overload. 

This beautiful ceramics line is called astier de villatte and is handcrafted in France.  Each piece is crafted in black terracotta clay and white glaze.  

Fabulous kitchen accessories and plate ware.

The most darling baby section!  My favorite are the animal heads.

Note to self:  tell the Mister to buy me a beach house so I can hang this beautiful whale over the fireplace in the den.

Kathy then took us to her favorite fish market.

The Mister would go out of his mind in this store.  There's nothing he likes better than a great fish market or butcher shop.  I'm fine with that.  As long as he stays away from porn shops.

Sea Bags is located on Custom House Wharf.  

The bags are made from recycled sail cloth, so they are durable and last forever.  

Each sea bag is meticulously designed, sewn, and finished by world class sewers, artists and graduates of top notch design schools.

Kathy was telling me that she knows of a bride who gave these bags to her wedding party.  Great idea.

This is one of the best places to get a great sandwich, according to our tour guide. 

I would like to tell you that I did not eat the whole sandwich, but that would not be the truth.  I ate every crumb.  The bread and meat were beyond delicious. 

I took some pics from the car.  Maine is a positively gorgeous state.

Anne and Kathy told me that Red's and Moody's Diner are very popular eating spots. 

We checked into the hotel and then did some shopping in Camden.

It is filled with great shops and restaurants.

I have noticed that the salt air does wonders for the flowers.  Maybe it will take away my wrinkles too.

Although the day was overcast, we decided to have dinner outside on the water.  We chose Peter Ott's which was quite good.  

Here's to a fabulous day with wonderful friends.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of The Maine Event where we come in contact with some very talented prisoners.

How's that for a teaser??

Until next time...