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She swam in the river, she sang with the birds
Rockport, MA. August, 2014.
Stay there, I’ll be coming over
Pretty jewel-colored kayaks, all lined up and ready for an adventure. Rockport, Massachusetts. August, 2014.
House by the sea
Do you dream of a house by the sea? I do. A cozy little cottage made of stone or covered in weather-beaten shingles. It would sit on a hill, surrounded by a lush garden full of herbs and over-grown flowers. The air would always be just chilly enough to need a cozy sweater, and you could drink your tea, and look out over a…
It’s Friday, I’m in love
Hectic weeks can be exhausting but so rewarding! I spent a few days traveling in the Midwest for work, and now I’m back in California for another west coast wedding! I just love it here so much and I’m happy to be seeing so many friends and excited to spend a little time exploring Venice Beach, before heading up to Monterey. California, I just…
Merrily merrily merrily
Can I row away in one of these brightly colored boats? Rockport, August 2014.
Old Burying Ground
A rainy afternoon visit to the Old Burying Ground in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The beautiful carvings on these old slate tombstones, some of them over three-hundred and fifty years-old, are straight out of an Edward Gorey storybook.
The Clam Box
Traveling to Massachusetts in the summer means fried clams and onion rings, and for the Mister, no place place sings their siren song sweeter than the Clam Box in Ipswich, Massachusetts. As a teenagers, he and his brother had jobs as onion boys (onion ring makers), and even now, whenever we visit someone working in the kitchen recognizes him.
Wanderings: The North Shore
The Mister grew up on the North Shore of Massachusetts and we went for a little family visit this summer. I love the rocky, marshy coastal communities in the area, especially in the warmer months. I’d be content driving from little town to little town, picking up sea glass, and eating fried clams and lobster. I’ll be sharing photos from our visit over the…
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