Walking through Freeport

I was away for most of Saturday and Sunday in Freeport, Maine. I had three hours to kill while hubby was at a seminar. Freeport has gotten so commercial but I was determined to find some typical New England pieces no matter what. I have to give the town credit for keeping the architecture true with the feel of New England. Even the McDonalds was in an old salt box house!  

Above is the restaurant we had dinner in and it was to die for, truly.

Blueberry glazed grilled salmon, roasted asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes!

I'll pretty much let the rest of the pictures speak for themselves with just a touch of commentary here and there.

Hopefully, I will get caught up with all of your blogs soon! 

The information center

forsythias!! I have missed them.

~baskets of freshly baked bread~

These two signs made me laugh. "When Pigs Fly" is the bread shop and upstairs is the psychic (where the forsythias are.)

A sign for me ;)

A tattered flag

The closest thing to a fine art gift shop. I found a hundred things I wanted to buy for friends! Very pricey but wonderful. Peek inside!!  

L.L.Bean, of course.

A sweet face and wagging tail

Another sweetie

Oh that Maine humor!

And finally, who knew?? I could have a new career!

Happy Monday everyone. Thanks for walking with me.♥

Cactus Monday: Autumn in the desert

I'm thrilled beyond thrilled to be back in New England for what promises to be the best colorful Autumn in years. I think the West should be able to celebrate the season for the same reason....COLOR!!!

IF : Forgotten

I've forgotten how something as simple as an old chair can remind you of a loved one from days gone by.

For Illustration Friday's prompt: Forgotten

acrylic on canvas, 4" x 6"

IF: Dreams of Paradise

I've always longed for a home of my own, specifically an old New England farmhouse with a few outbuildings and a large barn. I'd have as many rescued animals as I wanted without a landlord's interference. A big part of this fantasy would be to turn the barn into art studios and a gallery, but...every summer I'd have underpriveleged children taking part in a free art camp. Some kids can't even afford a box of crayons. This is so sad to me. I'd have volunteer art teachers and myself ready to open up a whole new world to these kids. Oh, I can just see their little faces light up! And at the end of summer we'd have a huge art show of all the kid's work with the proceeds to go into the 'Hearts for Art Camp' kitty. (That's after buying pizza and ice cream for all of the young artists!)

So, that's my idea of paradise. A happy home of my own to share with animals and young, budding artists!

watercolor, micron pens and acrylic paint on Canson paper. Click to enlarge.