Acadia

My husband and I will be traveling with the rest of my family to Acadia, ME this Summer. It is in my top three favorite places on earth! (Fort de Soto, FL and my home in New England being my other two)...

If you've never been I highly suggest making the trip! It is absolutely beautiful!! A National Park on an island off the coast of Northern Maine with hiking, boating, shopping, art, amazing food and lodging to anyone's liking! I grew up camping in Bass Harbor and the Headlight (Light House) was just a walk away. Balsam and salty sea water fills the air with a scent like no other place I've been.

Here's a few highlights that I always enjoy when visiting!

~Downtown Bar Harbor~

~Bass Harbor Headlight~

~Cadillac Mountain~

~Lobster docks in every harbor, so picturesque!~

~Jordan Pond (Famous for their lawn dining and POPOVERS! with jam~

There's my favorite beach, Sand Beach, which is known for it's small sand dollars! 

There's an amazing array of food, from the classic "Lobstah" shack to pub & grille to fine dining!

And the streets in the harbor towns are lined with galleries, boutiques, 

home decor shops, and fun souvenir stores.

Among my favorites...

This crazy-cool gallery showcases art work by artist Russell D'ALessio

LOVE! One of these days I want to splurge and buy a piece!!

And there's...

...for fun T-shirts and outerwear. Or for a sweet treat grab an ice cream...

Or head over to swanky Northeast Harbor and try baked goods from this amazing bakery!

Ohh man...

 So much to do and impossible not to relax! 

You'd love it!

And I cannot wait to get there! 

~Amy 

Oh, I'll leave you with this!...

Locally made and so delish! Especially as a float :)

I Love the Unexpected

I was driving home from work tonight feeling a bit exhausted and ready to take a break on my couch. Then to my right was this huge yard sale!...Needless to say I got this sudden burst of energy :) I mean, an unexpected yard sale?? On a Friday night?!! Yes please. 
I browsed a bit and saw several things that I loved but didn't actually need or have a place for. Then I came across this lovely lamp that's so sea-glassy and pretty that I just had to get it. It will soon light up our desk once given its proper shade. Take a look. (Bulb stands a teeny bit crooked but with its shade it shouldn't matter.)

I love the detailed brass feet..

There's a white marble block on the inside..

Needs a little love but you can't go wrong for 10 bucks! I'll most likely give it a drum shade to give it a more modern look. I'll post photos once it's found its place.

Thank you for stopping by, Happy Friday!

~Amy

Get the Look, photograph 4

Here's a look at the next photo...

And here's my take on it...

The Relic Trail

The Paper Jar

Lovely Home Idea

The Primitive Home

Megotaku

Irrenays Treasures

And for the ambitious....How about creating your own fabric headboard?!

Fabric Made

All from the Land of Etsy! 

~Amy

Sweet Girl

Some fun news that I have yet to share with my Etsy/Blog friends~

We're expecting a baby girl in November!! We're soo excited to say the least...And we're having a great time thinking of names and melting over ridiculously adorable girls clothes!!! We've already received all sorts of cute-cute outfits, dresses, and footed jammies...my favorite!! 

Thinking of her room, of course my mind went straight to vintage... 

So I've been collecting and compiling ideas, colors, and finds that have led me to a rosy peachy-pink theme with  accents of gray and various whites for coziness. On my to-do list so far: Painting...whether walls or furniture I have yet to decide, creating a vintage wall-art collection piece(s), sewing a liner for the quaintest vintage bassinet I found, and decorating the lampshade I got for a steal at IKEA (3.99...love it!). 

Lots to do and enjoying every second of it!

~Here's a peak at my overall inspiration and color palette...
sorry I didn't iron first :) 

I also want to throw in a bit of ikat or geometric 

flair for a modern touch. 

Something like these here:

Interior Luxeries

Have a great weekend. ~Momma

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On to the next photo... a sweet and simple cottage dining room! It has a great sea-side feel with its bright blue flooring and clean white walls. Take another look!

Rather than buying tiling as shown here, you could start with your existing floor, whether its bringing in a bright throw rug, tinting your wood floor with a stain,  or even painting sanded plywood with a durable paint. Against white walls you'll have the perfect backdrop for simple accessories and clutter-free simplicity.

We'l start with the big items. I love the distressed table! Its very rustic and adds character. Here's a couple really fun tables that would bring a little of this to your own space...

This classic farmhouse-style table pulls out for extra seating and has a super nautical sea-horse pattern in the center!

Or try a more elegant approach with this detailed Victorian-style table...

Le Chien De Creme

Next for chairs.... Go simple and modern as in the photograph or add a bit more detail. The great thing about your space is its YOUR space :)! And an added tip: Nothing brings in a cottage look like mix-matched chairs in the same color!

HOBO Interiors

Life In Stages

Montage Decor

Now for the real fun, accessories... We needs a display shelf, china, vases, and place settings...

I don't find a plate rack quite like this one on Etsy-Most are shabby or too small for the wall space. I suggest trying Ikea, Target, Crate and Barrel, or such stores to find a modern, clean lined over-sized plate rack. Then fill it with a modern retro set like such....

Wool Trousers

 Angelines Attic

Vintage Eye

Just a few things for the table top and you've got the look!

Shabby N Chic

Cinful Oldies

Mother Loving Vintage