for dado & mama

retirement.  seems like an obsolete thought in this lifetime.  but I can hope that one day my mister and I can retire and be surrounded by tons of grandchildren, a beagle (mine) and a white little dog (his).  and perhaps live in something as lovely as this. 

 

 

 the space is confined, but perfect for two people and some pups.  and if our lovely kids move to here there or anywhere inside or outside of maine, we can hope in our home on wheels and be there for breakfast.  or perhaps lunch.   

I'm grateful, but ready..

we're having a phenomenal summer.  the weekends have been busy with adult and little boy fun, ice cream, bbq's with friends & family and some very nice walks with the boys.  however.. 
I'm looking forward to waking up to the smell of crisp leaves and a cool breeze.  chunky wool sweaters with oversized buttons, socks & scarves.  apple picking, pumpkins, the leaves crackling under footsteps, stews with warm crusty bread & hot chocolate with lots of marshmallows.  fall, my favorite time of the year. 

source http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/campus-jacket

source http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/katrine-cardigan

 

eats.

at the dentist today I was reading (well looking at pictures) from the portland mag: eat.  I love-love looking at pictures of food.  crisp white plates, colorful vegetables, a small nibble with big flavor on an oversized plate.  all asian dishes make me wish I was born in thailand to eat, see and smell that food always. 

this month's issue was of course delicious restaurants in maine.  there are 3 that really stuck out to me visually as well as atmosphere and menu.  here are the 3 places that are on my to eat list.  

east ender

lobster poutine!!

 frontier

long grain

dreaming of dresses.

I never liked wearing dresses or skirts or even shorts - now I cannot get enough of them in my closet.  I search for reasons to buy a new dress, scan website after website lurking for the 'one'.  My latest excuse for a new dress - mumford and sons.  so here are my dress contestants :

 I was just getting ready to order this one above - out of stock - pff.