I thought a peaceful photo would be nice today… Monhegan Island, Maine. Absolute beauty!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
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It’s the little things in life…
Monhegan Island, Maine is an island rich in history. There are so many beautiful sites to see, the ocean, cliffs, artists painting, birds, flowers, and of course… the butterflies… they seem to be everywhere!
Have a wonderful weekend, get out and enjoy the beauty all around you… notice the little things that make you smile. Be grateful for them… Life on earth is a short blip on the radar screen… savor it…
Prayers of peace go out to our Monhegan friend, Scott and to his family…
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Beep beep beep… I interrupt House Plan Thursday for this important announcement… Colin Page Show…
Colin Page – SPATIAL PERCEPTION / Greenhut Galleries
May 2 – June 1, 2013
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 2, 5-7PM
Artist’s Talk: Saturday, May 11 at 1:30PM
Ok… I’m teasing you with only three paintings… Click HERE to see the entire show online… in case you can’t be there… but if you can… GO! I am blown away by the quality of work in this one show. Remember, you have until June 1, 2013 to see the show in person! Look at these paintings… stunners, every single one. Look at that brushwork, those fabulous colors, the composition… wow!
If you are in the Portland, Maine area, stop by the Greenhut Galleries, located on Middle Street. Colin is an immensely talented (and down to earth) award winning artist and his work continues to grow, just when you think it can’t possibly be any better he adds a twist. I love that! Try not to miss the gallery talk scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at 1:30PM. I’ve never had the opportunity to be there in person, but I have listened to Colin online, and he’s FABULOUS! Trust me, you’ll want to be there!
If you can’t make it to the show, check out his website, it’s a good one, and definitely read his Journal… Colin is full of fabulous work, and his thoughts are wonderful to read through… check it out! One more image to entice you…
Here’s a blip about Colin, in case you aren’t familiar! This is from the Greenhut Galleries email of Colin’s show:
Catch you back here tomorrow!
(All Photos via Colin Page)
A Carriage Ride in the #1 Tourist Destination in the World… Charleston, SC!
Charleston, SC. What a fabulous city to visit! Most seasons have fabulous weather… there is so much to do and see it will boggle your mind. Food. Boy do we ever have the food, as well as the #1 Restaurant in America! History, culture and the arts… we are heaven on earth for those of you out there who adore art, dance, theatre, concerts, etc. We are people who get out and move. It’s no wonder that Charleston, SC was selected as the #1 TOURIST DESTINATION IN THE WORLD! The. World. Yep, you got it. People from all across the world visit Charleston and love it. This is the second year that Charleston has been voted the #1 tourist destination in the country. Last year we were number 3 in the W O R L D ! Now… Numero Uno folks!
Read more about this in a past post of mine…
A cool website to check out is Charleston Area Convention and Visitor Bureau – when you get to their site you’ll see different videos of Charleston that you can choose from, and they are magnificent!!
Remember, I’ll be back to normal posting next week with HOUSE PLAN THURSDAY… Enjoy your day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
Sanders Hot Fudge Cream Puff… oh paleeeez!
You know how it is when you have something on your mind and it won’t go away? Like a song… or a commercial (even worse) or Sanders Hot Fudge Cream Puff… oh my gosh. How I wish I could get to a Sanders right now and make myself happy, ha ha… I remember Sanders when I was a kid growing up, what a treat! A few years ago my mom, sister and I went to Mackinac Island for a getaway… and Sanders was there! What a surprise! Is there something from your childhood that you remember that instantly makes you smile! Savor those memories!
For those of you who got out and ran the COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN, WOOHOO! I congratulate you! I think you deserve an ice cream… wish there was a Sanders here, but we have plenty of great ice cream shops… enjoy!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Hiking the Appalachian Trail… do you know what a JUJU is?
An image from Jessie Campbell’s blog “AN EXTRAORDINARY HIKE“
Jessie Campbell, this former Monhegan one-room school house teacher is currently hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT). WHAT??!! I know! Holy Cow!
We ran across Jessie’s blog and have been addicted to it ever since. Jessie is a gutsy girl who has done lots of research to determine exactly what to pack, how much weight to carry, etc. Her story is fascinating. Her blog has lots of photos and videos, she talks about the different people that she meets along the way. And let me tell you…. this has restored my faith in humanity. People ARE good. You wouldn’t believe it! I highly encourage you to check it out, I think you will quickly become as addicted to this blog as I am! This is a serious exercise in patience, strength and faith for sure! This is a six month adventure. Can you imagine??
Another photo from Jessie’s blog… these aren’t easy conditions that she’s hiking in… I mean LOOK AT HER HAIR… IT’S FROZEN! She has run into some cool people that are so wonderful! Check it out!
Hey, before Jessie left, she asked if people would send a JUJU… (this is so neat, JUJU is a gypsie or jungle word for LUCK or MAGIC) – If you could write Jessie an email (islandteach@gmail.com) filled with words of encouragement, support, jokes or a simple YOU CAN DO IT. She says to feel free to include photos, song files or anything that would lift her spirits in case of bad weather, blisters or whatever else may come up in this six month period. In the SUBJECT line of your email put AT JUJU (Appalachian Trail Juju).
Then simply type your words of encouragement and/or attach anything that you think may help. She’ll save these AT JUJU email’s for when she really needs them. Talk about words of encouragement! This is so cool and only takes you a minute. Also, if you include your address she’ll send you a postcard and let you know how she’s doing! (Read Jessie’s post about JUJU HERE)
Here’s a short blip about Jessie from her blog:
I am a former one-room school house teacher who spent the last five years living ona kick ass island off the coast to Maine. I love my life, my family, my friends… and most of all… my dog. I have been planning this AT hike for the last six years so this adventure will literally be a dream come true and I plan on making the most of it.
Personally, I’m looking forward to the book as well 
Catch you back here tomorrow!
I bet you would like this about now…
Did you set your clocks forward an hour last night? I’m thinking this breakfast (from the Marston House in Wiscasset, Maine) looks pretty darn good about now… hot biscuits, homemade granola, fresh fruit, fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee, ahhhh, COFFEE!! Go grab a cup! Have a great day!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Bring on the sunshine!
Monhegan Island, ME Sunflower…
T.G.I.F.!! Am I right? I’m happy that it’s Friday.
I’ll be back to regular posting next week… have a great weekend! High 60′s and sunny this weekend, what’s not to smile about??
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Yesterday the preview… today the GOLOGIC 1,000 sq ft awesome floor plan, photos included…
You remember yesterday I posted this home built by GOLOGIC Homes, it’s gorgeous (too see more photos of the interior click HERE…)
You can also see this home in FINE HOMEBUILDING magazine… Here’s the article!
I like this floor plan… it’s nice and open with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom… how sweet it is!
I’m still a bit under the weather so to speak, so I’m going to keep this short… have a great day… check out their website! http://www.gologic.us
Catch you back here tomorrow!
GOLOGIC 1,000 sq ft plan, too cute!
Taking a sick day, so read this from the GOLOGIC blog…
Isn’t this the cutest? And super green as well, green as in no electric bill green… whoa!
Build Like This: A Simple Approach to Building a Super-efficient House
by GOLOGIC HOMES
Mar 5, 2013
This month GO Logic is featured on the cover of Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s special winter issue focusing on Energy Smart Homes.
GO Logic’s 1,000-square foot, one-bedroom, two-bath residence, House on a Knoll, in Bath, Maine – completed back in 2011 – was among the homes featured in the publication.
The article discusses six key elements to building a super-efficient home: insulation, ventilation, windows, air-sealing, thermal bridging, and thermal mass.
The highlighted pre-designed home demonstrates how this approach toward high performance works hand-in-hand with comfort, flexibility and aesthetics at a low cost.
To read the entire article, check out Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s Winter special issue on Energy-Smart Homes, or get a preview of the article here.
1000SF Exterior
Photos courtesy of Brian Vanden Brink.
This post was from GOLOGIC Homes blog (click HERE)…
