Monday, April 30, 2012

up north




Over the weekend we took a quick trip up north to see about a house. And I was able to explore our new town for the first time. It may seem strange to say (given that I have spent a lot of time in Maine), but before Saturday I had never actually visited York. The sea shimmered under bright, sunny skies, and the lilacs were laden with purple blossoms. Maine at its best. No doubt we will spend many hours exploring this strip of coastline over the years, and the subtlety of the place will reveal itself slowly. But these first images are pure light and color.

This is how York greeted us.
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    The little man loves lighthouses! How fun that will be--can't wait! ~MIR

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  2. AnonymousMay 1, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Put me down for a visit May of 2013
    - because my hat boxes and steamer trunks are already packed. KDM

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  3. JanetMay 1, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    MIR ~ and lots of rocks to climb on!

    KDM ~ I'm putting that down in ink.

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  4. The Down East DilettanteMay 1, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    And I'm dropping by for a drink when KDM visits :-)I'll bring a good bottle.

    Seriously, what an adventure---I love exploring the various Yorks---many wonders, scenic, architectural, historical. And so conveniently close to Boston, the wonders of Portsmouth (you've gotta go see the smalt room at McPheadris-Warner) And gee, little more than half an hour from the restaurants of Portland...this is going to be too much fun!

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  5. home before darkMay 1, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Welcome home.

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  6. GretchenMay 1, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    So very excited for you and the gentleman as you take off on this new adventure. I can't wait to see what your life in Maine brings and will live vicariously through your pictures until we come to visit. Maybe we'll have to time it with KDM - already looks like you have quite a party planned then ;)

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  7. Reggie DarlingMay 2, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    I love these photographs. Maine is such a wonderful state, so full of majestic, scrubbed beauty. RD

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  8. ArchitectDesign™May 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Gorgeous -I can't wait to see where you end up!

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  9. Style CourtMay 3, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Ditto Stephan. Like I said in April, Janet, I can't wait to see what new things you'll share with us.

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  10. Style CourtMay 3, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    p.s.

    Loving the clear red!

    xo
    Courtney

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  11. smrMay 4, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    whaT A beautiful looking place,love the red house.

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  12. mamma in columbusMay 4, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    fantastic! crisp and clear and fantastic.

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  13. Emile de BruijnMay 18, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Belated congratulations on your impending move into this beautiful realm - you must be very excited.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 13, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    I love the seaside... Take a look at this piece, inspired in the sand. http://www.brabbu.com/rugs/sandstorm.html

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  15. janet gordonJuly 14, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Congratultions on your upcoming move! I'm looking forward to all the great Maine-centric posts I know you will make!
    My favourite state, but of course we in Nova Scotia are sisters and brothers across the Gulf of Maine - I love the light in the Atlantic Northeast!

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  16. JBRAugust 13, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Please tell me we haven't seen the last of your blog!

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