I took this photo our first year in Maine. September, 2006. We knew it would be beautiful, but whoa! We had no idea of how drop dead gorgeous it was. We visited Port Clyde, Maine – then took a boat to Monhegan Island for 5 nights – then back to mainland and headed home. There was so much to see it was mind blowing. This was 18 years ago… I’m sure this scene looks just like this today.
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There is something so special about the ability for a plan to fit in its surroundings and blend harmoniously. This plan is a striking example! I live in an older neighborhood, and we are working with the city to maintain as much character as is possible while still making this a friendly place to live. I have nothing against modern plans, in fact I love them, but for infill in a neighborhood with older architecture I think it’s so important to blend (not look exactly the same, there is a difference). It’s nice when you can find a house plan that check that important box…
Continue reading “The Griffin House Plan by Allison Ramsey Architects!”First pictured as written in Eating Well. Second image in a pita. Same ingredients can be used. In the pita for this version I did not use chicken. The pita is still full of protein and veggies, so as a quick lunch this is the best! This is so similar to something we’ve been eating for the last few years now. At least one meal/day seems to be filled with hummus/pita/veggies. When I do add chicken to the mix, I usually just use olive oil/S&P. The additional spices in the Eating Well recipe were nice as was the lemon. This recipe is bursting with flavor as well as numerous health benefits. (Recipe link below) – I always make a recipe the first time as written and another time or two before writing my Sticky Note version with the changes I made and ways to simplify the process. They will be strikingly similar, either way, you can’t lose. Absolute heaven in each bite – you will long for this day after day. Trust me.
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This is such a striking and happy painting. This artist captured the joy, the emotions! The laughter, the sweet child, the laughing women – all fabulous. Add in a bit of the unexpected such as a bird on the table and what a painting! Now, who painted this? #doyouknow
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Stunning, isn’t it? This photo was taken a while ago when we were in Michigan. When I drive this relatively long stretch as a passenger, I’m usually taking photos, a lot of photos. A few will turn out. I love the trees in this shot. There are only a few. This is a lakeplain prairie. If you have never heard of such a thing, take a quick peek and discover what that is. Beautiful yes, but this area holds memories, ha ha – (This is a photo from a year or two ago, we aren’t in MI now)…
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Charm, and oodles of it. This plan is a delight. It’s not always easy to find a house plan that will fit seamlessly into an established neighborhood where the hope is to have the character flow and not stand out. This house plan looks like it could have been built long ago. This porch, it’s a dream!
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This striking flag was on view at the Charleston Airport (not sure if it’s still there). For those of us who were on this Earth on September 11, 2001 you will remember this day. You will remember exactly where you were standing and what you were doing when you heard the news.
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Can you guess the artist? It’s Monday and I thought I would give you an easy one to jump start your week, ha ha. Note: signature edited. This artist has their own distinct style don’t they? This was fabulous to see at the Detroit Institute of Arts a while back. This painting is no longer on view, it was a private collection piece passing through.
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This arrangement was absolutely beautiful. My husband sent it to me for our anniversary and weeks later (yes! WEEKS!) it was still stunning. There are flowers and there are FLOWERS. These flowers opened even more so, it was absolutely incredible to watch…
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Some of the most beautiful things on this planet come from nature. The shocking beauty is overwhelming. How can there be so many different species of flowers and plants so stunning? How can there be so many different types of birds, bees, butterflies, etc.
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Because sometimes life makes us step back, take a break and rest. No matter if we want to or not. 🌱
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My husband said this painting reminds him of our time at the Island Inn during dinner while eating by himself while I was outside taking photos of the most stunning sunsets you can ever imagine. The beauty of their sunsets defy logic. Who could resist? I was only gone a minute or two (I wasn’t the only one!) ok, maybe 3-4 max.
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I love having a flower, usually popped into a small jar, on my kitchen window. Often it’s a flower that broke off while changing water and giving a fresh cut, but sometimes it’s there just because. The light streams in and the setting against the large live oak trees is magical. The bright yellow makes you smile each time you walk past.
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Moser Design Group. Fabulous house plans. Classic design that looks gorgeous most anywhere it’s built. I live in an older neighborhood and what’s built around us matters. Infill, size, mass, scale – it makes a difference. It’s what keeps your neighborhood’s character that in this day and time is extremely hard to do. Depending upon the neighborhood, these homes look like they would blend well and fit in nicely. Good design always matters.
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Every once in a while a book comes out that is so special I just have to share with you. I haven’t read a book by Kristin Hannah in the past so this was a treat. Her writing flows so well, from the first page you are drawn in and there is no hope of escape. This book is on my “To Re-read” shelf (one day). There are only a handful that makes it to that coveted spot.
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