Enamored by Newburyport

Hello, dear friends.  I hope that you are enjoying your weekend.  Yesterday, I spent a magical afternoon on the Cape with some new and old friends.  I can't wait to tell you about it.

  Last weekend, the Mister and I took a day trip to Newburyport.  

Here's your Geography lesson for the day.

Newburyport is a small coastal city 35 miles Northeast of Boston.

It is quintessential New England.

I agree... a girl can never have too many scarves.

One of our first stops.  We have to keep the pooches supplied with their antlers.

The Mister hit a homerun with his lunch choice.  The food and service were stellar.  

The Mister had the best Arnold Palmer he's ever had.  When we asked how they made it, the waiter told us that they fresh brew the tea.  Hope he's not expecting this kind of service at home!

No day trip is complete without the Mister popping into the nearest bakery.

Love the skinny people tee shirt!

My three favorite food groups:  beer, wine, and penny candy!

The shop keepers are very friendly!

We have a thing for Stonewall Kitchen products.

How cute are these plates?

This reminds me that I should have planted my paperwhites 3 months ago.  Last year's sproutings didn't bloom until Easter.

Craft challenge of the day:  

What would you do with a lobstah trap?

That is, except catch lobstahs.

This place was chock full of plenty of treasures. 

I thought this was a clever idea.

My palms still sweat when I see electric typewriters.  I have PTSD from those wicked timing tests at Katie Gibbs. 

A good time had by all!


Until next time...

George Disario

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The Friday Files

Hello, dear friends.  TGIF!  I hope that you all enjoyed your week. I thought that I would do some personal shopping for you today.  I will begin by highlighting a few of this year's selections from Neiman Marcus 2016 Fantasy Gifts.

If you love slumber parties and appreciate luxury, this gift is for you.  The slumber party is held at Neiman's flagship store in Dallas.  You and eleven (or ten, if you invite me) of your BFF's will be treated like queens with monogrammed PJs, champagne, cocktails,  gourmet appetizers while indulging in facials and makeovers.  You can watch fashion flicks in your plump twin beds and giggle the night away.  

For a mere $120,000.00 this special night could be yours, and it's a sure guarantee to make you the most popular girl in your 'hood.  

And yes, I'm available.

Hello, Mister, are you listening?  Instead of a new iPad, I would like you to buy me this gift of a lifetime.  It is a walk on part in the hit Broadway musical, Waitress.

I know it's $30,000 buckaroos, but don't worry, I will get the money back after I am discovered by a big Hollywood agent.

After I am discovered, Mister, I will buy this little gem for you.  It is a week of luxury living at three, count 'em three, English estates.  All I need to do is borrow $700,000.  I'll pay you back when I get famous.

  

NM

In the event that I don't get discovered and your budget is a bit smaller like mine, you can indulge in these Waffle Cone Shot Glasses for $28.00.  

On to my girl, Oprah and her Favorite Things.  I don't know whether you know this or not, but the Big O and I have a lot in common.  We both love carbs and hate to work out.  I chose a couple of items at the lower price point of her list because chances are you spent most of your dough at Neimans. 

tuvalu

The Mister loves to concoct side dishes and desserts in small serving ware like these.  I may or may not have ordered some of this stoneware for him.  I can't say because once in a blue moon he gets bored enough on the train to read my blog posts.

Amazon

According to Oprah, these biscuits bake up to be moist yet crumbly and taste homemade.  I'll take her word for it.  This is a great gift to bring to your hostess if you are staying overnight.  Maybe she'll get the hint that you like warm biscuits with your fresh squeezed OJ in the morning.

LuMee Case

These phone cases come with a built-in front facing LED light that provides a soft, warm glow for all your selfies.  This is a great gift for the selfie-obsessed millennial in your life.

Not so much for me, though.  I'll wait til they come out with a skinny and wrinkle-free lens. 

Amazon

I'm sure that there is a reason they call Biggies Toasted Almond Toffee Crack.  I'll bite.

Amazon

Oprah and I love pasta.  A pot and strainer all in one?  This goes under the category of why didn't I think of that?  I could have made beaucoup bucks and bought my own way onto Broadway. 

Frontgate

STOP THE BUS!

SOLD!

If Chili doesn't wear this, I will.

Oreo

Three words...

It's about time.
Seven words...
Again, why didn't I think of this?

Really?  
I don't get it.  
His manager deserves an award for capturing this cover and title for The Rock.

Hey Rock... can I have your agent's digits?

Juan Diego Botto

Good Behavior

Hey, People people... this guy's got my vote for next year.

When my girls were little, we watched Beauty and the Beast constantly on the VCR.  I know all the words to the songs by heart.  So I am hoping when the new movie is released that the theaters will do a sing-along edition.

For some reason, my girls don't think that it's such a good idea.

As if it couldn't get better, this handsome Downton alum is playing the Beast.  Be still my heart.

The Mister and I are four episodes into The Crown. 

It is a royal hit at our house.  I wish it would never end.

I mentioned a couple of reasons in this week's Hodgepodge as to why I blog.  There is one that I neglected to mention.

Sometimes you get free stuff.

A couple of weeks ago, I  photographed a booth with stunning wine bottle lanterns that I found at the Christmas Market.  

Todd, from Word Couture wrote me a note and thanked me for mentioning his company in my blog.  He asked for my address and the next week this lovely lantern arrived in the mail.  I love it and it looks so cute on our bar.  

Amazon

Kathy Kelada sent me an email asking if she could send me an autographed copy of her new book.  Be The Shoe is not only chock full of inspiration, but it is beautifully illustrated. 

Kathy uses shoes as a metaphor for life.  It provides women with a fresh perspective on their lives.  There are 14 shoe types, and the reader decides which one applies to them.

Not only does this gem of a book enable you to find your own shoe type, but it also helps you to analyze the people around you.

Although I wanted to be the sexy strappy sandal, it turns out that I am classified as the furry boot.

Sista... you are the low-heeled boot.  
Now you have to buy the book to found out why.
Kathy's website can be found here.

Has anyone started their Christmas shopping yet?


Until next time...

I need to hire Chili's stylist to do my next makeover!

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