Maine, Maine, Maine

November 20, 2009

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John and I leave for Maine Monday morning and I’m ecstatic!  I’m pulling out my winter scarves and packing the new glittens I snatched up at J.Crew last week.  We’re filling our iPods with NPR podcasts (hours of This American Life archives—yippee!).  John’s parents live practically on the Canadian border so we’ll be breaking up the trip north by staying at charming, little bed + breakfasts on the way there and back.  I’m particularly excited for the historic Waldo Emerson Inn in Kennebunk.  Ralph Waldo Emerson’s great-uncle once inhabited the home (the oldest in town) and there’s a quilt shop in the carriage house.  I’m also eager to explore more of Portland.  My fascination with the city began when I stumbled across the Flickr account of artist/creative director Maria Alexandra Vettese.  Above and below, some of my favorite MAV images—talk about having an eye!  I’ll be posting more about MAV’s artistic endeavors this weekend… Such an inspiration!  XX Kate

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  1. Julia (Color Me Green) says:
    November 20, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    have fun, that is quite a trek for you. radio podcasts are the best for long car rides. and portland has such good restaurants and bars, please make sure you eat and drink well there! i spent a night there last summer that you can read about here: http://colormegreenanew.blogspot.com/2008/07/maine-part-i-night-on-town-in-portland.html

  2. the NEO-traditionalist says:
    November 20, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    Ohhh thanks Julia! You always give the best traveling tips!
    XXX Kate

  3. pillow mint says:
    November 20, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    lucky! lucky! lucky!
    enjoy! :)

  4. Liza says:
    November 21, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Here is a neat little store that I heard about from my friend’s blog. It is in Portland so maybe you can stop in along the way http://www.chelliswilson.com/art/come_darkness/01.htm

  5. Lindsay says:
    November 22, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    I love love love Maine (and Cape Cod and the Vineyard)!! Have a great time! And those photos are simply gorgeous!! The boat one is my fave.

  6. Rachel says:
    November 22, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    I love Maine and this post is so pretty.

  7. Stevi says:
    November 22, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    Have so much fun! Happy (early) Thanksgiving!

  8. jane says:
    November 23, 2009 at 4:50 am

    I hope you have a very happy trip – that inn looks just perfect, how wonderful. Enjoy yourself Kate! :)

  9. mary says:
    November 23, 2009 at 9:58 am

    Take lots of photos, especially of the B & B! Do you know which room you will have?

  10. the NEO-traditionalist says:
    November 23, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    Hi Mary! I think we have the “yellow room” — too cute. It will certainly help to break up the loooong drive. We’ll be in Portland tomorrow and Oakfield Wednesday. So excited! XXX

  11. Kristin says:
    November 23, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    Yay! What fun! We leave for GA tomorrow. I’m so stoked. Love that necklace!

  12. the NEO-traditionalist says:
    November 24, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Kristin—I loved the necklace too! Have so much fun in GA. I’ve never been, but have always wanted to visit Savannah and Atlanta. Someday! Safe travels!
    XXX