Hi Folks!
Well, the end of our time here in CT is coming to an end ~
a bittersweet time for us...
hate to leave my our hometown and family....
but
the anticipation of going home is always the sweet part.
Here are a few snaps that Hannah took for me when we were at The Country Mill on Friday last ~
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| Linda Manna's picture-perfect shop |
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| the porch of my dreams |
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| Old Glory |
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| a beautiful welcome to Linda's shop through her beloved little garden |
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| ok ~ so compared to Linda, I am a giant. I have to bend down to give here a squeeze, but a hug from my sweet friend is well worth the effort!! |
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| Linda prepared a wonderful spread for us with teas, lemonades ~ fruit salad and sweet treats :) |
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| here I am! |
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| Linda carries many primitive/colonial/country decor items in her shop, and she has always been true to her beloved community by sharing local artisans wares ~ |
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| I could have moved into this cubby/pantry filled with needful things ~ |
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| be still my heart ~ |
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| candles, lamps, textiles...pillows soaps and all kinds of good things! |
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| Linda behind her shop's front counter ~ |
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| signing one of my books for a friend ~ notice that Linda also carries beautiful jewelry too!! |
I am fortunate to have Linda as a true friend ~
her hospitality and personality are beyond sweet & I cherish her friendship.
If you get a chance to visit her in beautiful, historic Newton/Sandy Hook Connecticut,
please do ~ and tell her I sent ya!
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| pardon the knobby knees please ;) |
Hannah & I will be leaving CT on Tuesday ~
heading back home to Virginia where my true love waits for me...
and my kittens. and puppy....
donkeys, chickens.
sheep, peacock ~ guinea hens.
* Blessed be *
Lori
17 comments:
Hope you have a safe trip home, and that your book signing went well.
Mary Brown
Looks wonderful and sounds very rewarding for you. Soon, home sweet home...
Bobbi
You must have had a wonderful time, both with your family and at your book signing. I know Peter and the rest of your animal family will be happy to see you. Safe travels!!! Blessings, Sandra
What a wonderful store, wish we could have visited. We were less than an hour from Guilford when we went paddling off of Bluff point. You picked a beautiful week for a visit, we were out on the water, most of the time.
Debbie
Lovely photos at the Country Mill. I wish I could have stopped in. I will be visiting the shop again next Saturday when my friend visits again. I will look for your new book :)
Hannah has a good eye! But then how could she not with such a talented mother? Enjoyed all the pictures. Such a wonderful shop. I hope your book signing went well Lori. Safe travels home. Hugs, Lori
Really a perfect shop the house takesmy breath away!!! Also Isabella is a giant compared to me I have the same feeling but it's true friendsheep too.... Inside the shop is full of primitive treasures!!
Sweet friendships are a blessing. What a cute shop. Safe trip as you head back to the zoo. ;)
What a picturesque setting!! Looks like you could spend hours and hours in her shop!
I loved seeing the place you were doing your book signing at, i agree that nook space well ok the whole place i could stay in:). Safe travels back home!!
Carla
Hello :)
I look at your blog.
Not many understand English, but some associate.
You can not copy from you, because I threw on a translator.
Now, with the translator I want you to write, I admire the vintage shops. I also support you with your hand in the tradition of needlework.
Sorry understandably came as no writing in my language and the interpreter translated.
I cordially greet :)
Diana Polish (Europe)
What a wonderful shop! I'm sure you are anxious to get home to yours :) Safe travels for you and Hannah, hope to visit you soon!
What a wonderful shop! I'm sure you are anxious to get home to yours :) Safe travels for you and Hannah, hope to visit you soon!
I am so sorry to have missed your book signing,but as it happened, I had an eldercare issue with my Mom. I am overdue for a visit with Linda as well. I always send my son there when he is planning to buy a gift for me, and Linda is very helpful to him!
I so wanted to come down and meet you but just couldn't manage because of family needing my care. Linda is a dear friend and I am so glad you were able to have this event and as soon as Linda publishes the fall date, I hope to mark it off on my calendar! Prim blessings!
Wonderful shop! Thanks so much for taking us along on your visit back home.
Have a safe trip!!
xo
What a beautiful shop! And I wish I had knobby knees!!! ;)
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