Pink and Blue Whale of a Dress!

A little preppy dress for the little modern prep! Just wanted to post about a fellow New Englander's cute Etsy shop, The Trendy Tot;

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6170472

featuring the most adorable made-to-order little girl dresses and other items. These A-line dresses are designed and ready to grow with your child a few seasons. Wear it now and when she is older wear it as a top with a t-shirt over leggings or jeans. How cute and practical is that? Check out their website; http://www.thetrendytot.com/ for your little one, a grandchild, or niece....-A New England find!

FORE! vs. STRIKE!

We had a wonderful Father's Day breakfast at our favorite spot in the town harbor.

Much discussion if we should keep our family plan to golf for the day. The cold, wet, misty rain and increasing wind drove our decision to cancel our scheduled tee time. Wouldn't be fun! Plan "B" brought us to a few crazy games of bowling! Much fun!If you golf, http://www.ameandlulu/ have fab golf accessories and I thought these preppy pink and green bowling pin earrings I found on etsy; oogieboogiebaubles, were a hoot!!

A space for Reflecting.....

I'm writing today in a somber mood. I have spent most of my day in a special place that brings peace to me. I lost someone very dear and beloved. I still hurt. I still grieve. I still miss that person. Today is the 1st anniversary. My family has been wonderful to me throughout this. They have been there for me. My special place started with church this morning. Peaceful.
Prayer is consoling. Next, I spent a good part of the day at a spot near the beach with a beautiful view. I wrote down thoughts in a journal. I wrote some notes to a few special people in my life. But most important, I was in deep thought about this person, who was so special to me. This person is at peace and looking down on me lovingly. I know that. I can feel that. Today was my day to stop, take a breath and just think. I hope you all have a special place for reflecting.

Boat lovin' Man!

...and one more idea for Father's Day...

these nautical chart tile clocks are handmade in Massachusetts. Many North Eastern coastal areas, the Islands and Florida are offered to be made as a nautical chart or tide clock. I have a chart clock of my town and have it displayed in our family room. Great for a den, office, enclosed porch.........Visit PicturePerfectGifts on Etsy.

"Tie one on" for Dad!

....Ok, there's atleast one tie planned for someone on your Father's Day list be it hubby, father, grandfather, uncle, etc. To kick-off summer and baseball season, the variety of MLB ties and sport-themed ties and bowties from Vineyard Vines are sure to be a hit....I love them!

The Sun is Finally Out Up Here!!!

The sun came out this afternoon! Glorious! I was out doing errends today and couldn't pass on these Sperry canvas boat shoes. I just love navy and kelly. I thought these were just too adorable! !

A "Belted Cow" for Dad?

...Are you still hunting for that Father's Day gift? Here's a good pick from New England; The Belted Cow. Handmade belts from Maine. Fun styles to choose from for the Dad who loves golf, lacrosse or other sports and also for the Dad who has a sense of humor and would appreciate the many choices of whimsical designs; http://www.beltedcow.com/ -A New England find!