Cape Cod Weekend | A Classic New England Clambake & Emma on the Beach

<br /><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRCYqMKQpX7-ttXAI39KBmoVtQXJ1PxCG91aWwiabxFg3eY1f7d4iTBBcWi5QIqfNS6avtoUDOCPYBLH49fY3E70HWmspuysMnCnubK__1XIJXNgAPm-Yv9Rwm9waQoWUmLHpKFHuzHfWC/s1600/IMG_6909.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRCYqMKQpX7-ttXAI39KBmoVtQXJ1PxCG91aWwiabxFg3eY1f7d4iTBBcWi5QIqfNS6avtoUDOCPYBLH49fY3E70HWmspuysMnCnubK__1XIJXNgAPm-Yv9Rwm9waQoWUmLHpKFHuzHfWC/s640/IMG_6909.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />**I'm re-sharing this post from our trip last Memorial Day Weekend to Cape Cod.  This year in our Cape Cod-style house we've hosted two parties and will have attended two others by the weekend's end of both new and old friends.  While I miss our vacation lifestyle with weekend excursions to fabulous New England locations, I love being settled into our new house in our "home" city.<br /><br />Emma's on Summer break this week, so my blogging might be sparse... but I'll be sure to take a lot of photos of our projects.  I hope you're having a great weekend!  <br /><br />Jenny<br />.....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSzrWhvpjI14B5mt5Zgmlbj4bmOPc1omH4wjOJ9CvG9JN1iDTk_efvdkBqdRacUgRLcnKThpJ7onwcZgZq8fSgqVTGfoIS_rii65DRyUd490_cOiqWZhJTkPkaBdo3C2sqGWqpkQMyUESa/s1600/IMG_7062.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSzrWhvpjI14B5mt5Zgmlbj4bmOPc1omH4wjOJ9CvG9JN1iDTk_efvdkBqdRacUgRLcnKThpJ7onwcZgZq8fSgqVTGfoIS_rii65DRyUd490_cOiqWZhJTkPkaBdo3C2sqGWqpkQMyUESa/s320/IMG_7062.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Last year when we first moved to the Boston area, we drove out the Cape to see what it was all about.  We came across the beautiful Chatham Bars Inn on our driving tour- it was picture perfect Cape Cod.  It went right to my list of 'musts' during our stay in New England.<br /><br />On Thursday last week I got the itch to get out of town.  I needed that feeling of freedom.  That mind clearing, its the weekend, free from the computer, free from laundry, give me a cocktail feeling that only a vacation can give you.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSNE-lqrkEUvjFOFxl_iIVoYf1QDAad80tEJ-CB_hWHKFopLAM11zf4uDIHl3Eon0GiTB3JVOC_ttk9BhLuLnOx68Vv4TDymRMyq_ELR7upyIttlXgNu9I-ZQQO92galPS0x-BrX_11dy/s1600/IMG_7056.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSNE-lqrkEUvjFOFxl_iIVoYf1QDAad80tEJ-CB_hWHKFopLAM11zf4uDIHl3Eon0GiTB3JVOC_ttk9BhLuLnOx68Vv4TDymRMyq_ELR7upyIttlXgNu9I-ZQQO92galPS0x-BrX_11dy/s640/IMG_7056.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />After a two hour drive we were transported to the grand and stately Chatham Bars Inn.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKU9IFDFleNx9FWa70ifheZlz1McZVqtLgoaF9xAKM-HxOFjBEvAxqsOg54bgRf3WFj161MHdsyYBbaV3-7QQJ3L9Tzmwy_NdROS76yhihyncncCUzdSjBG25DxDrmZgyqaopiP2pcyi-/s1600/IMG_7057.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKU9IFDFleNx9FWa70ifheZlz1McZVqtLgoaF9xAKM-HxOFjBEvAxqsOg54bgRf3WFj161MHdsyYBbaV3-7QQJ3L9Tzmwy_NdROS76yhihyncncCUzdSjBG25DxDrmZgyqaopiP2pcyi-/s640/IMG_7057.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />The moment we entered, I was taking design notes the entire time, noting fixtures, upholstery choices, drapes, the subdued color palate and the refined, yet comfortable feeling the rooms had.  I was thinking, "I would love for our future home to feel like this..." Then the inevitable day dreaming of our future 'perfect' home/life begins.  My mind starts racing- how I long for a stately home to fill with unique finds, comfortable furnishings and pieces full of character... budget?  What budget?  Ah, what a lovely life that would be.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOow2hycpWEQMQ6qDBLzJpFg-35FC3LLlQuSF41kUwIL4q4Cz72y628n7td-QiYKil3pBlRVkf4fOO2rpgHMFRFZOgsx9zFiTCgcvddfxzZeZemAWmd4zekIqKHPrmhlwRA4OuyQtrPe2P/s1600/IMG_7038.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOow2hycpWEQMQ6qDBLzJpFg-35FC3LLlQuSF41kUwIL4q4Cz72y628n7td-QiYKil3pBlRVkf4fOO2rpgHMFRFZOgsx9zFiTCgcvddfxzZeZemAWmd4zekIqKHPrmhlwRA4OuyQtrPe2P/s640/IMG_7038.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br />  <br />Then we step out onto the beach.  Restored.  My crazy head stops its babbling and I breathe.  Fresh. Ocean.  Air.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1eGGdn0LvL9WMyz4Ef9xGM-pE4uxatvOZxle7oj16aRoQXbst8ZfUoWwNqm7fj1x_hdfnu-3CZvZcMjKXhp-f9AY5wo2AJqg2Ledg0RQ_vdS1reP79C57UISdOqtTIerJYtshdPf7bsI3/s1600/IMG_6919.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1eGGdn0LvL9WMyz4Ef9xGM-pE4uxatvOZxle7oj16aRoQXbst8ZfUoWwNqm7fj1x_hdfnu-3CZvZcMjKXhp-f9AY5wo2AJqg2Ledg0RQ_vdS1reP79C57UISdOqtTIerJYtshdPf7bsI3/s640/IMG_6919.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I watch Emma smile at the wind in her face.   All of those thoughts about needing, wanting, waiting for more seem distant, almost insane to think that they would make us... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1S9101WSojesfLYEr0To89LRl95Z_Se2ZVa0vjqQECE2bqcGoqBAVfoKh6SymlMiq71Mb9-3W70INYq0IbxIZxSKBf6oIwPUe2Rr_pfvZOAWSJvJpp7RyV30BVjQcgM5IIK6tyGZ4OD1/s1600/IMG_6921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1S9101WSojesfLYEr0To89LRl95Z_Se2ZVa0vjqQECE2bqcGoqBAVfoKh6SymlMiq71Mb9-3W70INYq0IbxIZxSKBf6oIwPUe2Rr_pfvZOAWSJvJpp7RyV30BVjQcgM5IIK6tyGZ4OD1/s640/IMG_6921.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Happier.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-b_Ech6KSzFEfsg76SlnONdwJ__i6-5OXVvu5mLMZwhEtVeKuupKBFxUGkNPY6hWsu-Isno-dnJIhjkV6UUuRhDPbz91HuOxAdH_EJGKG7Mtge_Zx2HZLPkD-i2W4LoiHrOYb8MddlqiN/s1600/IMG_6902.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-b_Ech6KSzFEfsg76SlnONdwJ__i6-5OXVvu5mLMZwhEtVeKuupKBFxUGkNPY6hWsu-Isno-dnJIhjkV6UUuRhDPbz91HuOxAdH_EJGKG7Mtge_Zx2HZLPkD-i2W4LoiHrOYb8MddlqiN/s640/IMG_6902.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />I think God for vacations...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHlIR0kKe1le8sC8rZ-vzVwp9OCw2s6UhBKHBU5nNXRqRwRdTqWpxkW2DHZ_YPagk93BJaI6GKLP1rkUaZvwqbKV8yfym_fCBu6-oJbu37JOZ8LZKGHMpICiilfkIbbOw4oa6zWLJWS-yq/s1600/IMG_6928.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHlIR0kKe1le8sC8rZ-vzVwp9OCw2s6UhBKHBU5nNXRqRwRdTqWpxkW2DHZ_YPagk93BJaI6GKLP1rkUaZvwqbKV8yfym_fCBu6-oJbu37JOZ8LZKGHMpICiilfkIbbOw4oa6zWLJWS-yq/s640/IMG_6928.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />...that remind us to breath.  And smile.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1rYCWKO9wcP1H6fFfvWu-MMx1m863aEK228V2pbXZIrPsrHAoiqlXDjSNHNxRNsE96eiBoFK_uDGle7DOtTjs_ndon_BuHBslYE8rzAayuBL-atd5Hoylyu2XpdTsOAbJBAV6k7R1zcqA/s1600/IMG_6934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1rYCWKO9wcP1H6fFfvWu-MMx1m863aEK228V2pbXZIrPsrHAoiqlXDjSNHNxRNsE96eiBoFK_uDGle7DOtTjs_ndon_BuHBslYE8rzAayuBL-atd5Hoylyu2XpdTsOAbJBAV6k7R1zcqA/s640/IMG_6934.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Maybe that is what vacations are for.  To get rid of the if, when, if only, then, then our lives will be perfect state of mind.  They wake us up- you're already there. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFMPaebzJQ4bJmMCsDLvzvWpI6Y0ALOUY0fL7tkQSvx5-vbMu7bNqlyr_D-WP9Dj0MUdwi8TPNvszMQOTSYGP8yE5R9NpAyiCxkmhz9tcGU-1kDcLaannpyuYZY6V3PHlIpTDZqnAYbB1/s1600/IMG_6962.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFMPaebzJQ4bJmMCsDLvzvWpI6Y0ALOUY0fL7tkQSvx5-vbMu7bNqlyr_D-WP9Dj0MUdwi8TPNvszMQOTSYGP8yE5R9NpAyiCxkmhz9tcGU-1kDcLaannpyuYZY6V3PHlIpTDZqnAYbB1/s640/IMG_6962.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy the ride.  And so we did...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21kmoIo0NDCWTcFVgaLl71bQPdqslKz88KgpfVr3ymMqe1MxXk53sggu-hpbbJGfedSjB65UsLCMdsgLAUcHqWvlyHV-PxE-dFPY1aAFFM3ddluCU1ocEFIzL-4iwKaD8LNAyDwvSBudF/s1600/IMG_6960.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21kmoIo0NDCWTcFVgaLl71bQPdqslKz88KgpfVr3ymMqe1MxXk53sggu-hpbbJGfedSjB65UsLCMdsgLAUcHqWvlyHV-PxE-dFPY1aAFFM3ddluCU1ocEFIzL-4iwKaD8LNAyDwvSBudF/s640/IMG_6960.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />At our first official clambake.  Clambakes hold a special place in our hearts.  You might remember that Mike and I have <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/06/entertaining-clambake-2010.html" target="_blank">hosted a clambake at our house</a> for the last 3 years... in our old backyard, back in the Midwest.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KZTxCQBFU7EijNs6IrrNgFUVI-4M1E6dQEGd3nroULVYLRzk7SvCrTtwkol5dUqMTihj5g66zokddl7xNMc5jSKvmwo7XeGjdIAdgsdTLpx8y19ToHKh98SH1nJGBUG5KWQN1QyrCAJB/s1600/of=50,590,442_20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KZTxCQBFU7EijNs6IrrNgFUVI-4M1E6dQEGd3nroULVYLRzk7SvCrTtwkol5dUqMTihj5g66zokddl7xNMc5jSKvmwo7XeGjdIAdgsdTLpx8y19ToHKh98SH1nJGBUG5KWQN1QyrCAJB/s320/of=50,590,442_20.jpg" width="320" /></a> It was our tradition.   Actually, it was my tradition... Mike was a only guest at my first clambake.  <br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search/label/clambake" target="_blank">Clambakes</a> throughout the years... <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1pKqm7uhTJuaoxgCkGDXii1mkj7VxWbGJgYtnLrSXwczCL8Uj4HaNAJ8P5s2vkArEOUawUCFij6BlxQI5dRYwGj06dXRYDDY3ACNhfVhLdAJozpcbQdLFBO5WE9piyJAtbZxN2mVBeOo/s1600/Clambake+group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1pKqm7uhTJuaoxgCkGDXii1mkj7VxWbGJgYtnLrSXwczCL8Uj4HaNAJ8P5s2vkArEOUawUCFij6BlxQI5dRYwGj06dXRYDDY3ACNhfVhLdAJozpcbQdLFBO5WE9piyJAtbZxN2mVBeOo/s320/Clambake+group.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdt1QY9oaHyrzud6lz4iGzcm-cw7RzDm5jgj7dVtraIYRKn0Z6LkiV-RDi43nwUVfSQxkgt314COLIStrwQDZHgRcRgp9_tAzIpx9UJCf2iip2p4Dg1PGOxVB3ZhTzOU5_sTEt4mJwuA/s1600/232323232%7Ffp-87%3Enu=323-%3E-%3C5%3E2;8%3EWSNRCG=3377786286338nu0mrj.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="213" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488596443053478322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdt1QY9oaHyrzud6lz4iGzcm-cw7RzDm5jgj7dVtraIYRKn0Z6LkiV-RDi43nwUVfSQxkgt314COLIStrwQDZHgRcRgp9_tAzIpx9UJCf2iip2p4Dg1PGOxVB3ZhTzOU5_sTEt4mJwuA/s320/232323232%7Ffp-87%3Enu=323-%3E-%3C5%3E2;8%3EWSNRCG=3377786286338nu0mrj.jpeg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2g8muI6kkwZjPd0sm9hb7MdVb9omuPsrEXkEgZ_cksgr3Z0EzgTrF1wr34F83NmuF-8kjgaKbUoahfZBzPer3booK6NKgnJXDRilo19ZxfGGz1JoA1JhGzijSkl99ZGin2HWE1_kqBdfT/s1600/IMG_6953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2g8muI6kkwZjPd0sm9hb7MdVb9omuPsrEXkEgZ_cksgr3Z0EzgTrF1wr34F83NmuF-8kjgaKbUoahfZBzPer3booK6NKgnJXDRilo19ZxfGGz1JoA1JhGzijSkl99ZGin2HWE1_kqBdfT/s640/IMG_6953.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br />The Clambake of 2012.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8qO-I7IpengYtSVMTngU9dlnAJxET-bvijOl8vW3CJOJf6e32HHtNn5-BxzqfZZvWtEt5PoPl7ck4POiaPlrSzJUSEvHIgLRAGzCnzVO9a1kHnm5jX59lBsY9IAEKOaCZOt_A2qKnWJE/s1600/IMG_6974.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8qO-I7IpengYtSVMTngU9dlnAJxET-bvijOl8vW3CJOJf6e32HHtNn5-BxzqfZZvWtEt5PoPl7ck4POiaPlrSzJUSEvHIgLRAGzCnzVO9a1kHnm5jX59lBsY9IAEKOaCZOt_A2qKnWJE/s640/IMG_6974.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />It was almost surreal as we sat there feasting in the sand during sunset with living music playing, a bonfire roaring and lanterns lit.  We missed our friends that made those backyard clambakes so great, but loved celebrating our first clambake with Emma.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0M7EX0Pv6Dwx7Fc38jxbeuPdshjZi0CP16Xt6S4gv7p_NM0H7GNvv7Je07dLyklY-FNl5Ze3aWlvCcPBRTvXx5eAb71KRejWMir2eeqCxcXGrRsh0XjuruTtB6Buimaz-IppebT0RNAA/s1600/jenny+emma+at+clambake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0M7EX0Pv6Dwx7Fc38jxbeuPdshjZi0CP16Xt6S4gv7p_NM0H7GNvv7Je07dLyklY-FNl5Ze3aWlvCcPBRTvXx5eAb71KRejWMir2eeqCxcXGrRsh0XjuruTtB6Buimaz-IppebT0RNAA/s640/jenny+emma+at+clambake.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Surreal.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7CwZhdSKEO1W659utUL2eIBZtLob-171PjqNl3D_CM9G8ZJpZ5dD7mTwcsiYR99-wiiCeVi8V7kCH34fH9e3zONB1pg4qD8RFvYpGP-bS0CG2HFKTq4n0FfztqndHeZJAni6_Ez1_GUi/s1600/IMG_6970.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7CwZhdSKEO1W659utUL2eIBZtLob-171PjqNl3D_CM9G8ZJpZ5dD7mTwcsiYR99-wiiCeVi8V7kCH34fH9e3zONB1pg4qD8RFvYpGP-bS0CG2HFKTq4n0FfztqndHeZJAni6_Ez1_GUi/s640/IMG_6970.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Snuggled, getting ready to drift off...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRk7tRaHX6N_U5QuowtjYboJ8GqosxjtuNvqL1-39Axh5s1O2V_uXUl4efZwCMSRfoYOHl5CVgjfaaTzcw-TjNtQ1czMVDs-pqao4N3WohyMsyRsF4QjpZQuX9eYvjWY-3vYbIpxcmtTLu/s1600/IMG_6996.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRk7tRaHX6N_U5QuowtjYboJ8GqosxjtuNvqL1-39Axh5s1O2V_uXUl4efZwCMSRfoYOHl5CVgjfaaTzcw-TjNtQ1czMVDs-pqao4N3WohyMsyRsF4QjpZQuX9eYvjWY-3vYbIpxcmtTLu/s640/IMG_6996.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Enter: Daddy  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3dEfa0p9FxUV_bZTmd4LhTj7oWtOqlf1pEEy6tc11vvb7_IrtrEe7SkVBBXGGULxLKYNtviHvG_ab5_SpcfhyphenhyphenHzOiW1JrBXRfhEifLFICYKMCbwpy7uE01LOZXc-fjf8HYNyuNQEeLvG/s1600/IMG_6971.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3dEfa0p9FxUV_bZTmd4LhTj7oWtOqlf1pEEy6tc11vvb7_IrtrEe7SkVBBXGGULxLKYNtviHvG_ab5_SpcfhyphenhyphenHzOiW1JrBXRfhEifLFICYKMCbwpy7uE01LOZXc-fjf8HYNyuNQEeLvG/s640/IMG_6971.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />And time for s'mores.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2GiSs47bsCE4anMDAofY96uXzw0IvmxVMotpKZnZ7xrelqKpEV0ZDDSIMCjuOTIIe35qrD9_MTnAACe6uYyZ60qPWcpVPLFd3XoheKiD_x3Z2UVsvzju58uzCf5j_GdeIwUd93OWpyOHW/s1600/IMG_7002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2GiSs47bsCE4anMDAofY96uXzw0IvmxVMotpKZnZ7xrelqKpEV0ZDDSIMCjuOTIIe35qrD9_MTnAACe6uYyZ60qPWcpVPLFd3XoheKiD_x3Z2UVsvzju58uzCf5j_GdeIwUd93OWpyOHW/s640/IMG_7002.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />The view as we walked back to our cottage.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qq-jWB7wsYKkL3J5Hn9EhTTSF6H_kopFYdsYuKTynbOXoSXjhxIao116coRw_c8jvyLRKDbJ0CIsIbXWkPOtxA1-zBmWMXyMRqrbQy3Yj0dRhc_qiam-YFZH9Hp9WOh9lbgELcKDUFOX/s1600/IMG_6999.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qq-jWB7wsYKkL3J5Hn9EhTTSF6H_kopFYdsYuKTynbOXoSXjhxIao116coRw_c8jvyLRKDbJ0CIsIbXWkPOtxA1-zBmWMXyMRqrbQy3Yj0dRhc_qiam-YFZH9Hp9WOh9lbgELcKDUFOX/s640/IMG_6999.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /> A great weekend.

Cape Cod Weekend | A Classic New England Clambake & Emma on the Beach

**I'm re-sharing this post from our trip last Memorial Day Weekend to Cape Cod.  This year in our Cape Cod-style house we've hosted ...

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Bedford Post Inn | Our Trip to New York | Travel

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hEKqKVx1U7myem-9NWThedNSiJBT9-aC51vlQNTsSl-aSWuaTqws9fv59Ufbono5acQQ2ppnj9-_AHkW2fS21GJOJE8J6xIitsWb_lsc3UKPymkWU6G6zDK_X5pq6Yrq1cMAXLrlGayt/s1600/217370_214893161855504_214585711886249_825896_2316439_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hEKqKVx1U7myem-9NWThedNSiJBT9-aC51vlQNTsSl-aSWuaTqws9fv59Ufbono5acQQ2ppnj9-_AHkW2fS21GJOJE8J6xIitsWb_lsc3UKPymkWU6G6zDK_X5pq6Yrq1cMAXLrlGayt/s640/217370_214893161855504_214585711886249_825896_2316439_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />When I scheduled this trip down to New York for a Martha Stewart packed 3-day trip (<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search/label/Martha%20stewart%20trip">click here for all of my posts about the trip</a>!), I knew exactly where I wanted to stay.<br /><br />I've been anxious to visit at <a href="http://bedfordpostinn.com/">The Bedford Post Inn</a> ever since I saw it featured on The Martha Show.  Owned by Richard Gere and his wife, Carey Lowell, <a href="http://bedfordpostinn.com/">The Bedford Post</a> is a luxurious, cozy 8-room inn just 30 minutes north of Manhattan in Westchester County. <br /><br />Our stay at The Bedford Post was everything I'd imagined it would be - luxurious, cozy and pampering.  It felt like staying at a lovely country inn... that just happened to be incredibly restored and designed with reclaimed wood, soft muted interiors, and rustic embellishments.  It was a feast for design inspiration! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKj4YO8-QhP4ZDnwu6q7lwLo7dppJv59ekAAuupzkT7RzoQPOv3_ma5mgPXL4u6yn4oTRInBrQHEc4BShQE40PLBse5acOZznTpmpsEeaGruvRaL8tVhG_N5cKGufwbP9B8eB4hVNqygte/s1600/IMG_7301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKj4YO8-QhP4ZDnwu6q7lwLo7dppJv59ekAAuupzkT7RzoQPOv3_ma5mgPXL4u6yn4oTRInBrQHEc4BShQE40PLBse5acOZznTpmpsEeaGruvRaL8tVhG_N5cKGufwbP9B8eB4hVNqygte/s640/IMG_7301.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We arrived at 9pm from a long drive and walked into this perfect little foyer.  My eyes couldn't stop - I think I even instantly got out my camera.  I adore the natural bare wood, heavy bronze hardware, and stunning fixtures.<br /><br />Beyond the beautiful setting, the staff was graciously accommodating.  We arrived later than planned, so they arranged for our dinner from the "Barn" restaurant on the property to be ready and waiting for us.  Now that is service!  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIVIkQO9ZCCaoUX0mJzPTmCYJFJGe3bic7u6w4t6AOta3CFTTJWn3U1ye8FNo7R74ojRmlEIFfK6eLVkUj7xb4_N0nQnkMeRKaRllkY07igCNjlGCzbZON5olzY6abRo0-x8MkzR68B2n/s1600/IMG_7134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIVIkQO9ZCCaoUX0mJzPTmCYJFJGe3bic7u6w4t6AOta3CFTTJWn3U1ye8FNo7R74ojRmlEIFfK6eLVkUj7xb4_N0nQnkMeRKaRllkY07igCNjlGCzbZON5olzY6abRo0-x8MkzR68B2n/s640/IMG_7134.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU6ooJ2TE5AEUwWyhHIQdtHZ99wTy1An1yh90N0bLgKPjybYp406oohyphenhyphen16shPBmfCewiGY-s4DjY7HaNkUycn_1FT2H43bGirf2ay9iGDQMWR1BXFZXqpwdbL9fMtD0Sebu0h1e4Qrfg88/s1600/IMG_7136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU6ooJ2TE5AEUwWyhHIQdtHZ99wTy1An1yh90N0bLgKPjybYp406oohyphenhyphen16shPBmfCewiGY-s4DjY7HaNkUycn_1FT2H43bGirf2ay9iGDQMWR1BXFZXqpwdbL9fMtD0Sebu0h1e4Qrfg88/s200/IMG_7136.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Our room was incredible.  It was located on the second floor, tucked in the vaulted ceilings of the old farmhouse, which gave it dramatic slopping ceilings and exposed original beams.<br /><br />Yes, those are fresh baked cookies from the inn's bakery waiting for us on our bed... just exactly what this pregnant lady needed after traveling.<br /><br />I was taking mental (and digital) notes of all of the color and material choices.  Notice the wall color - the softest whisper of blue.  I'll be calling them for the exact color soon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3WFivWMdv-62c5HspSUYu1gtjViAaiUgAd4UP9TPUDkxF1wL1Hc3lqxd3fE72IS_NxNPdI47L8IN_vx71FWEvoWQYoVEoGDFvHu3D7Yr_jxGxA6Vc7oqzL_a0w9FW3OmI2BW7dQPFOCl/s1600/IMG_7133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3WFivWMdv-62c5HspSUYu1gtjViAaiUgAd4UP9TPUDkxF1wL1Hc3lqxd3fE72IS_NxNPdI47L8IN_vx71FWEvoWQYoVEoGDFvHu3D7Yr_jxGxA6Vc7oqzL_a0w9FW3OmI2BW7dQPFOCl/s640/IMG_7133.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The space was very cozy and lofty - every detail was perfect.  Aren't the beams beautiful?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydvfFes628hebFbjF8N1a7XogKAOkNog5GjmvBBgY-q0OJXAqyFu6PpXPc1nwyTaeOfarCYRIrI3x-gCsO-O11yU2emppgzOE9KLltk-qAP9WgFLZy0f6GcLXo8Xh-8BrOaBc2_Cx_Qok/s1600/IMG_7141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydvfFes628hebFbjF8N1a7XogKAOkNog5GjmvBBgY-q0OJXAqyFu6PpXPc1nwyTaeOfarCYRIrI3x-gCsO-O11yU2emppgzOE9KLltk-qAP9WgFLZy0f6GcLXo8Xh-8BrOaBc2_Cx_Qok/s640/IMG_7141.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Ahh, the bathroom!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHSwyr6zPc434sFqZEp1_2OZV61N2ByUEQzQRnbs1oPNH1RWCFpct0x5vNaV3NMKO9_iXJRH2z09s1C441TGYq91cOfIjGzMCB-UMHrd8_ykLfD4veZ0iaio_lku5M0Xz8ZijFK0FGr2s/s1600/IMG_7123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHSwyr6zPc434sFqZEp1_2OZV61N2ByUEQzQRnbs1oPNH1RWCFpct0x5vNaV3NMKO9_iXJRH2z09s1C441TGYq91cOfIjGzMCB-UMHrd8_ykLfD4veZ0iaio_lku5M0Xz8ZijFK0FGr2s/s640/IMG_7123.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The claw-foot tube was such a treat.  We stayed two nights and I took at least two bubble baths.  <br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JeVbIrKhvRrNkxHzP5Ejz1Nh_RSE7Ey5L5dD1iONKnYl7n-5cO8dKVNvdLcNqn0gTVV7bSp0IVOAChOQ3GfV_uMd_ErpYlMmLEcwSWynOUVUlpZCzcsAsrgakHN1xqcjuEZuh-lzv_V0/s1600/IMG_7126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JeVbIrKhvRrNkxHzP5Ejz1Nh_RSE7Ey5L5dD1iONKnYl7n-5cO8dKVNvdLcNqn0gTVV7bSp0IVOAChOQ3GfV_uMd_ErpYlMmLEcwSWynOUVUlpZCzcsAsrgakHN1xqcjuEZuh-lzv_V0/s640/IMG_7126.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Look at the beautiful mosaic pattern on the marble floor.  Subtle touches such as this that make the inn so unique and special.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8rMEikF_VZyptbiKShlvevw5_uwLwnttbFa5ZPXirRWTx3HvPAEhU_3UMWw367Rx2bZ-MLmch1Tmj1FqhfER4r3A9jYDgkIml6YiBnf2dxjd7HFQrHsabCJDjMK9MCSxQeH-x7jqPMn8/s1600/IMG_7128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8rMEikF_VZyptbiKShlvevw5_uwLwnttbFa5ZPXirRWTx3HvPAEhU_3UMWw367Rx2bZ-MLmch1Tmj1FqhfER4r3A9jYDgkIml6YiBnf2dxjd7HFQrHsabCJDjMK9MCSxQeH-x7jqPMn8/s640/IMG_7128.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />I love, love, love the light blue vanity - another shade of blue.  I am thinking it would make a great DIY project for my next dream bathroom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UeWNAfNWK9SaMiDDJYB3Ca7vDaJFvIG5xhAILWionNirBx8lnFFDvjMK42rxGKDOI_OLps_caMY-N23wOM_RO_s-66FShgIBi_v9Kr-gs0xdfYwFmN1Rl0G-tpxo5wPlMjqWvbs4Jk7k/s1600/IMG_7130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UeWNAfNWK9SaMiDDJYB3Ca7vDaJFvIG5xhAILWionNirBx8lnFFDvjMK42rxGKDOI_OLps_caMY-N23wOM_RO_s-66FShgIBi_v9Kr-gs0xdfYwFmN1Rl0G-tpxo5wPlMjqWvbs4Jk7k/s640/IMG_7130.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The walk-in shower was amazing - it was the size of my current kitchen and had two shower heads.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SL9uGlavkgqZiyMBxopnNR6Z3bjT-kpLsmfwiNzzwrcEDQlyQU1arPQILhNAq48uwskZrDX-1lHfuPKUSbqOF0QWUAVszFxo254cV-Qh5rY-Ki-KwVp9nc-4emX_xhefCrIhG1DzC8-3/s1600/IMG_7285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SL9uGlavkgqZiyMBxopnNR6Z3bjT-kpLsmfwiNzzwrcEDQlyQU1arPQILhNAq48uwskZrDX-1lHfuPKUSbqOF0QWUAVszFxo254cV-Qh5rY-Ki-KwVp9nc-4emX_xhefCrIhG1DzC8-3/s640/IMG_7285.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This was a comfortable little sitting room just off of the foyer.  I really like the grey linen sofa (the coloring is a little off in my photo) and pale blue chairs.  I thought the teal painted rustic tables were a great eclectic touch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qg7go2iLDzIpmOVChCk2ergQrPn5dMBqNtZN6ZGWPSHZaO6kgNTUcd4paF24SIygnJM6fhhsoq_na6nE-WuJE-5vuH3cae1XWmp0g7zwXpKNE7JtskOSPf14G7YoI390LL2hCfcgKkyd/s1600/IMG_7290.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVB7Q8r-JKKquHogRBf5-f6MInmGSKZI9K4oEIvwMGBV15vU34BN5PFTHBYzJeHc5DcfPLKjGZ8RqGuTUe7v6bcEl9Af3QgX8fp-nP65wDPbS7mV5Lizgs5BDvhNJShVMG3xZwf3QWytou/s1600/0020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVB7Q8r-JKKquHogRBf5-f6MInmGSKZI9K4oEIvwMGBV15vU34BN5PFTHBYzJeHc5DcfPLKjGZ8RqGuTUe7v6bcEl9Af3QgX8fp-nP65wDPbS7mV5Lizgs5BDvhNJShVMG3xZwf3QWytou/s640/0020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This was the front garden that lead to the restaurant. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIsQ7OR2XVTh6iK7ZbpTxBIHqt0ZchcOY0VwI9PI4ZGN9DYc80EmPP1SzWgNsERpxGw1WC7Zkv_0cGUMdCaqTlJvFpUSrAvnytZ7WQNkuDJT9pljR-ntxWcf13KvfSU9xPajMdYLJt5xZ1/s1600/IMG_7242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIsQ7OR2XVTh6iK7ZbpTxBIHqt0ZchcOY0VwI9PI4ZGN9DYc80EmPP1SzWgNsERpxGw1WC7Zkv_0cGUMdCaqTlJvFpUSrAvnytZ7WQNkuDJT9pljR-ntxWcf13KvfSU9xPajMdYLJt5xZ1/s640/IMG_7242.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Isn't this pool amazing?  I'm convinced that Mike and I could build something similar ourselves... right?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0p7PFUhnJsq-YyYPJqWwgdYFWQ8AwBEL8iHHv7gKVlYwiUxYNkVGrTPILh0lpFBaWKlb2W6rXKuF3avv25vxp1WMbook_50VWqInED11FbQ8mJHl9cUdsGrUGwe5mCmXm9LueUzJdVSW/s1600/IMG_7246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0p7PFUhnJsq-YyYPJqWwgdYFWQ8AwBEL8iHHv7gKVlYwiUxYNkVGrTPILh0lpFBaWKlb2W6rXKuF3avv25vxp1WMbook_50VWqInED11FbQ8mJHl9cUdsGrUGwe5mCmXm9LueUzJdVSW/s640/IMG_7246.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Oh, the parties I could throw in here!  It is the perfect setting for an after dinner cocktail and dessert... perhaps s'mores?!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpunkXts9780Qz8MUFEt7I11KrYi5lsHnY9PV0DxSDF5TpQI9JLYs-0KYQ9IbbxkXR7orO0trhJTOYlZX14r_oV2u6mGdUxrau5Mw5OklFF85Rvhb9W0RFspG5LrruxkAbKbiMmnLwGaJN/s1600/IMG_7254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpunkXts9780Qz8MUFEt7I11KrYi5lsHnY9PV0DxSDF5TpQI9JLYs-0KYQ9IbbxkXR7orO0trhJTOYlZX14r_oV2u6mGdUxrau5Mw5OklFF85Rvhb9W0RFspG5LrruxkAbKbiMmnLwGaJN/s640/IMG_7254.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Another fun spot of blue.  I really like all of the lanterns and hardware on the property.  So rustic.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuL47N9kow4IejjKlEDfj88QLN8x26h0ccvSydaPB8f7U5T-xujGKOJzUSdN1UsoYmdHSDeczcLRUHnFSUPIXkRlpsskUabOaD4_pp4nYPfygiSFUx26VQv2DICXZ5UQY0Yo-KsNEa8w9F/s1600/IMG_7263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuL47N9kow4IejjKlEDfj88QLN8x26h0ccvSydaPB8f7U5T-xujGKOJzUSdN1UsoYmdHSDeczcLRUHnFSUPIXkRlpsskUabOaD4_pp4nYPfygiSFUx26VQv2DICXZ5UQY0Yo-KsNEa8w9F/s640/IMG_7263.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Inn features two restaurants - a very casual "Barn" and a more special "Farmhouse."  The menus feature Farm to Table fare focusing on local ingredients.  Both restaurants have received superb reviews... worth a trip to Bedford on their own!<br /><br />This is the entrance to the Barn.  I think sitting outside in the summer would be so great.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJy-99hRj7KvnEw3cmmNi9lJ6OmfBMNP6mYzGOlka5p8UhQDwwj5mC-WZ4CQzZocdF5RRMdLjBKy81XRUiqXdYkiDYFc-cUqPwHZcWKJX9aClrZfFszdROwOtIzveNUCS2wIt6CWjxlSJ/s1600/IMG_7267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJy-99hRj7KvnEw3cmmNi9lJ6OmfBMNP6mYzGOlka5p8UhQDwwj5mC-WZ4CQzZocdF5RRMdLjBKy81XRUiqXdYkiDYFc-cUqPwHZcWKJX9aClrZfFszdROwOtIzveNUCS2wIt6CWjxlSJ/s640/IMG_7267.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Inside the "Barn," the restaurant is very casual and rustic - don't you love the stone fireplace?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfz_NIJ6r0asCJYdXAW8AeAxhhlNnqYgoHqiSkr4jt81Up6PYuIM8CRleSFQSw5R6_1oPaXHeVqrmn2nu-YpdcEJ0K49mk3qdBt8AEolUO5Bf7L4dHRKa4QcZRInk3XoSNUNJpg0TRFdIN/s1600/IMG_7333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfz_NIJ6r0asCJYdXAW8AeAxhhlNnqYgoHqiSkr4jt81Up6PYuIM8CRleSFQSw5R6_1oPaXHeVqrmn2nu-YpdcEJ0K49mk3qdBt8AEolUO5Bf7L4dHRKa4QcZRInk3XoSNUNJpg0TRFdIN/s640/IMG_7333.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We had a really great dinner.  Mike had "Johnboy's Chicken" and I had the most amazing burger with a pepper relish and fontina cheese.  For dessert I had an unbelievable chocolate gelato with peanut butter mouse and peanut brittle crumbled on top.  Oh wow...  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrjmu_4WBrww_9a4QQk63pEQEI9MOiJA0GSDqqolusriBKFKJxVaLZcyz6_l4Dp2yeHiz3F2sqLCZozZqaaQJww15mJIZRYydKz3PYeKPK-iNI9w9gMjvZdxPyPub4REu3oUDp6OKHUpzX/s1600/IMG_7347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrjmu_4WBrww_9a4QQk63pEQEI9MOiJA0GSDqqolusriBKFKJxVaLZcyz6_l4Dp2yeHiz3F2sqLCZozZqaaQJww15mJIZRYydKz3PYeKPK-iNI9w9gMjvZdxPyPub4REu3oUDp6OKHUpzX/s640/IMG_7347.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />In the morning, the Barn serves house-made pastries, muffins and scones.  Many of the Bedford locals stopped in for their morning treat - we found that the Inn was quite famous in the area for its baked goods.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I'll be making my own version very soon, hoping to relive our stay at <a href="http://bedfordpostinn.com/">The Bedford Post Inn</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks to everyone at <a href="http://bedfordpostinn.com/">The Bedford Post Inn</a> - we had an amazing stay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To see all of the details from our <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search/label/Martha%20stewart%20trip">Martha Stewart trip to NY</a> (including a personal tour of the offices, and a party at Darcy Miller's home...) <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search/label/Martha%20stewart%20trip">click here</a>!  </div>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbo2qXiT-8K5-fYgUNXuWkEBhJgC0L_7cJ8kt09vCIOTgsKYQgnASOJDnX6IiYesszWroX48uLDVfr6Sl7SMaVawQLCBhMedvWXEO77tlikSACSxJdLDrf3n-OOJKw80Vf4j4-BTbUq2GX/s1600/IMG_7161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbo2qXiT-8K5-fYgUNXuWkEBhJgC0L_7cJ8kt09vCIOTgsKYQgnASOJDnX6IiYesszWroX48uLDVfr6Sl7SMaVawQLCBhMedvWXEO77tlikSACSxJdLDrf3n-OOJKw80Vf4j4-BTbUq2GX/s640/IMG_7161.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />East Hampton Weekend Getaway  <br /><br />Over the weekend, Mike and I went to East Hampton with his parents for a little relaxation and exploring.  The little town is like something out of a story book - charming homes, picket fences, historic sites, stunning beaches, immaculately kept landscaping, abounding with nature - we spotted deer at least 5 times.  <br /><br />Posts from Our East Hampton Weekend : <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pLeDKdgi1lI4iFgitAIgP2SodlAikYU2vuhKxPwBpDx4ixYftfT-m3f4L3bRI1eQK-ag0Ylm-uyHNDvBN0tXoasPYa_o170gE7OVCYSbKMMooBlb_dNx5prpSwvEUsASmmYe9PN09kh0/s1600/IMG_7152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pLeDKdgi1lI4iFgitAIgP2SodlAikYU2vuhKxPwBpDx4ixYftfT-m3f4L3bRI1eQK-ag0Ylm-uyHNDvBN0tXoasPYa_o170gE7OVCYSbKMMooBlb_dNx5prpSwvEUsASmmYe9PN09kh0/s200/IMG_7152.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-weekend-barefoot-contessa.html">We even spotted The Barefoot Contessa and drove by Martha Stewart's Lily Pond home.</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbexvta8SSw_yxryQyJVVpDSsk-9PNKZj_xyL9aPoT8dw1aGKw6dRFdER3eus2xABjVdK5RjQKfiZBUxJBQ65wgITpH6VLfE4MCLbkZP1fXy1gHlnl2etcmkcLXO0h5sDlO4UAaiuCM-U/s1600/IMG_7000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbexvta8SSw_yxryQyJVVpDSsk-9PNKZj_xyL9aPoT8dw1aGKw6dRFdER3eus2xABjVdK5RjQKfiZBUxJBQ65wgITpH6VLfE4MCLbkZP1fXy1gHlnl2etcmkcLXO0h5sDlO4UAaiuCM-U/s200/IMG_7000.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-beach-early-morning-walk.html">Our early morning walk on the beach with Mr. Darcy.</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj766iDRmC-KX-jKnFQm0lANSrCq5sCJw7IbS-WIbLlSj7gwoK5dRur4p3M9euja5f7iU60Acxn6n00HhnQzpKLDsIvvDyoI2HOp4MVTPr4gIM5SIw5PcaK0baqrI6MfLOjf2TwvHMoChyphenhypheny/s1600/IMG_6963.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj766iDRmC-KX-jKnFQm0lANSrCq5sCJw7IbS-WIbLlSj7gwoK5dRur4p3M9euja5f7iU60Acxn6n00HhnQzpKLDsIvvDyoI2HOp4MVTPr4gIM5SIw5PcaK0baqrI6MfLOjf2TwvHMoChyphenhypheny/s200/IMG_6963.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijC9xRxeE1N2sLPh40Pv7DgAhX2ElPsagKWxlt7bv5zWwDOThFkmDD6ZN4Zu_oV49sgAs3Hu0Y0y6nrfj4_4whxug95z2JaKATqgqOiYXaa0c_cZJSJT4rIpijpKg9-WvgzxQBPZFb8Xiw/s1600/IMG_7137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-weekend-around-town.html">The beautiful homes and charming town of East Hampton</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuVmx-VpX3nYocyNT0_Xo1blkbpG2ExItPliDN8-vR1vsAtvTzuldkg3u8ltnbGvBl55LEic1yVYxuQHEy76dJb_u03zOf_JyGIHb8fG_xmc2LiNp34LVfTL0ycvQG4_swHA9c0_zdKJe/s1600/IMG_7170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuVmx-VpX3nYocyNT0_Xo1blkbpG2ExItPliDN8-vR1vsAtvTzuldkg3u8ltnbGvBl55LEic1yVYxuQHEy76dJb_u03zOf_JyGIHb8fG_xmc2LiNp34LVfTL0ycvQG4_swHA9c0_zdKJe/s640/IMG_7170.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We wanted to take Mr. Darcy with us, so we searched high and low for a 'dog-friendly' hotel.  Joy, my mother-in-law, stumbled upon <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millhouseinn.com%2F&rct=j&q=the%20mill%20house%20inn&ei=jCuRTdylJo6y0QGZlt3XDg&usg=AFQjCNH8_hjO95FEv_M5_23_lzOr5IfMew&sig2=Aao72i4MvcU0pdc8I2fEcA&cad=rja">The Mill House Inn</a>... it was perfect.    It was a bed-and-breakfast located right on Main Street.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGM7zLuVA0VrA0Rrtoa22YsGckKRTm5n1EalOtoGmHY9MH28X0rtApO2neB-Pr7cBuHWxlVIytOBgDd2jBw74x8YNeLslUkwxlh9QzVVhsyBZNn0wsLZnK7rlbhKbtinfAzlW4zzH4umC/s1600/IMG_7080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGM7zLuVA0VrA0Rrtoa22YsGckKRTm5n1EalOtoGmHY9MH28X0rtApO2neB-Pr7cBuHWxlVIytOBgDd2jBw74x8YNeLslUkwxlh9QzVVhsyBZNn0wsLZnK7rlbhKbtinfAzlW4zzH4umC/s640/IMG_7080.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The rooms were so calming... I loved the decor.  I've changed (back) my thoughts on all white painted furniture.  The walls were a soft neutral warm grey and so were the floors!  I can't wait to paint some floors!  I'd love to do a grey and white checkered painted wood floor.... that's for another post. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.millhouseinn.com/main_pages/rooms/beach_hampton_suite/beach_hampton_suite.htm">Here is a link to the Inn's webpage with our actual room. </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13rI97xvalCn7_z6n3CWAY21ic56GKWImW8eB7d1hagz_mKFgSsiXlBj8dToLHZnmz4j9_TDR2ZXcZvWYL1syMshbJ5DRp3EWjBXYBibecbrrAafm1IRn-yubRNEHrvjctcUhakjLPq1c/s1600/IMG_7085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13rI97xvalCn7_z6n3CWAY21ic56GKWImW8eB7d1hagz_mKFgSsiXlBj8dToLHZnmz4j9_TDR2ZXcZvWYL1syMshbJ5DRp3EWjBXYBibecbrrAafm1IRn-yubRNEHrvjctcUhakjLPq1c/s640/IMG_7085.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The suites were gracious and comfy - I like the frosted french doors leading into the sitting area.  Again- note the painted floors. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieeMf7HzIf8nntBLUZGbYWIotDk6qLkFX5b2u0pu0kYlOAHHcyoDU1O_X8VHaAjtM6OPrNMf4_Xj1s4xOK69ARGCJTr9mOGpcM2FvJVa4HycilWJUjkqiLwWLktUHjR58fQdlysyPzFm39/s1600/IMG_6959.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieeMf7HzIf8nntBLUZGbYWIotDk6qLkFX5b2u0pu0kYlOAHHcyoDU1O_X8VHaAjtM6OPrNMf4_Xj1s4xOK69ARGCJTr9mOGpcM2FvJVa4HycilWJUjkqiLwWLktUHjR58fQdlysyPzFm39/s640/IMG_6959.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />We had an air-jet giant tub... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSA7isjwmY4GQdJWp4lvcCIlLuLBMTqifXCzFtkiYMPUkVFzpdWEg8ouQT24vYvUiBnLCAhsBUt6M00j2tQOtEKbvlvgsY6UK1wj-N9iwWIxssD2G7vqOxaDfycb4mWzEdhNwrGcVYF66e/s1600/IMG_6954.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSA7isjwmY4GQdJWp4lvcCIlLuLBMTqifXCzFtkiYMPUkVFzpdWEg8ouQT24vYvUiBnLCAhsBUt6M00j2tQOtEKbvlvgsY6UK1wj-N9iwWIxssD2G7vqOxaDfycb4mWzEdhNwrGcVYF66e/s640/IMG_6954.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />And an equally amazing dual head shower - I love the wooden stool in the shower.  It adds a great natural element.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdh-i_94fkzQ143D2spvielF6iPCAv49qVgBQ7ccdjioKCvhPVJzppFdiRw-IS1XZ-JtSf4QQSy3YQI-I-9xk0B9UskSw1HRfsC9oNtEbYmTwyfuKvj0jaA5EGXq0RFQjZVENq7nonv37n/s1600/IMG_7084.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdh-i_94fkzQ143D2spvielF6iPCAv49qVgBQ7ccdjioKCvhPVJzppFdiRw-IS1XZ-JtSf4QQSy3YQI-I-9xk0B9UskSw1HRfsC9oNtEbYmTwyfuKvj0jaA5EGXq0RFQjZVENq7nonv37n/s640/IMG_7084.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />It was amazing to be able to have Mr. Darcy with us for the weekend - where he was not only "allowed" but welcomed.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwpdXs9mIaYgNxIWwaEiyeB8rmbdqIop6PCka_-V4IuCVBkiRnBApbi1f9wU-ClqoFtTIsvSKoIPEUtc3vEghIbGJ2adRshPxx8-d-GaZflkj8D1KxyBZToSYoc0WlrDKhfQfsLdUYB1O/s1600/IMG_6944.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwpdXs9mIaYgNxIWwaEiyeB8rmbdqIop6PCka_-V4IuCVBkiRnBApbi1f9wU-ClqoFtTIsvSKoIPEUtc3vEghIbGJ2adRshPxx8-d-GaZflkj8D1KxyBZToSYoc0WlrDKhfQfsLdUYB1O/s640/IMG_6944.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />Our room had a stuffed dog toy (we got to keep!), plush dog bed, treats, dog bowls, and pet accessories there waiting for us.  They even made him scrambled eggs for breakfast... I know, amazing.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk0zsaXutgsv6-t4EDmA_1YqgDBNhZSdqpA9OtnPhSKj9KhzTmxKh2XNlMW5nuReSiLooxAZypWb5RBE_YpNLBZIYU_zOzZsbfxlJCbvv8TlLY-6JZNGmBt2vNbc8tnLbu6Clj83Yd8Qh/s1600/IMG_6950.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk0zsaXutgsv6-t4EDmA_1YqgDBNhZSdqpA9OtnPhSKj9KhzTmxKh2XNlMW5nuReSiLooxAZypWb5RBE_YpNLBZIYU_zOzZsbfxlJCbvv8TlLY-6JZNGmBt2vNbc8tnLbu6Clj83Yd8Qh/s640/IMG_6950.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I always love a well-stocked (free!) mini-fridge.   Oh, and we got to keep the steel water bottles.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8vnAQFyE5CLQ7ZYyHKsCaaAkp7Idz14Zs5uEDYERb_k-JIHqX_355xXoPawSQLPQr4l1CdACxP1jkKKGJbV3U0xz0Wv-TxkR61GZ1GL3xPIA1nt0YqQLil6fxVM61C9FSy3CZ0BzazZQ/s1600/IMG_7052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8vnAQFyE5CLQ7ZYyHKsCaaAkp7Idz14Zs5uEDYERb_k-JIHqX_355xXoPawSQLPQr4l1CdACxP1jkKKGJbV3U0xz0Wv-TxkR61GZ1GL3xPIA1nt0YqQLil6fxVM61C9FSy3CZ0BzazZQ/s640/IMG_7052.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Mr. Darcy thoroughly enjoyed his post beach bath in the giant tub... I think we've finally spoiled him.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicuVUux85wylIHuSsfPD99Swei64-3qqHsaMdYZsf1pQBcdC4Zy70dfBleKLvmu42Dc75hxw-jam35cUHsuPbaGrLmdxvWkxI2U0iQp6dYMEOfbcHeFH3-D3VKjxQJxiIfsG1V9pWynxjy/s1600/IMG_7171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicuVUux85wylIHuSsfPD99Swei64-3qqHsaMdYZsf1pQBcdC4Zy70dfBleKLvmu42Dc75hxw-jam35cUHsuPbaGrLmdxvWkxI2U0iQp6dYMEOfbcHeFH3-D3VKjxQJxiIfsG1V9pWynxjy/s640/IMG_7171.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The front porch - love the lanterns. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYmDasTrryl1CrNokXVwN7srS4Y0XuKf5OzYNr7muuJNZdexScsOS_Bp5ou1qBx6r6oHA7D0TlkzEouUjVsiiwIKEEo9e_Y-BC_eXsUZTK0gyy1PvYQ83n-e6o5aDN3OQfbK8Sn9dupIY/s1600/IMG_7056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYmDasTrryl1CrNokXVwN7srS4Y0XuKf5OzYNr7muuJNZdexScsOS_Bp5ou1qBx6r6oHA7D0TlkzEouUjVsiiwIKEEo9e_Y-BC_eXsUZTK0gyy1PvYQ83n-e6o5aDN3OQfbK8Sn9dupIY/s640/IMG_7056.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The entire house was beautiful - the breakfast parlor stayed open all day (and night) and was fully stocked with homemade cookies, snacks, juice, tea, coffee, gourmet treats, etc. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK3lEZ1Jn7BiuuaSOeEzT3nzwXe6AgkQGGVKSMCSl1iAd5pErZ2RKP4Ap2b5PuulHA1EpTy2-nEE80gBiH0GMwPHn-_8JQEQd8xtJVgtGrk0wK2fGMi8I4177ziTna_XNVsGbCZWd0azG9/s1600/IMG_7057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK3lEZ1Jn7BiuuaSOeEzT3nzwXe6AgkQGGVKSMCSl1iAd5pErZ2RKP4Ap2b5PuulHA1EpTy2-nEE80gBiH0GMwPHn-_8JQEQd8xtJVgtGrk0wK2fGMi8I4177ziTna_XNVsGbCZWd0azG9/s640/IMG_7057.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I've got something in mind for those double under-cabinet refrigerators... project time. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFKUwqCgtit41DjAPKKdRnlyugw91_r7FsOxFlFTf1CnLqQ-ki3yK0x0QF9jNSPKRxtLKTCUt7mX38kocBB6zOXskO4S1NZ-I9oNZVek-PMUq4DzovXjNjz-cRJKzB8nJDo-pXB-32V9o/s1600/IMG_7175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFKUwqCgtit41DjAPKKdRnlyugw91_r7FsOxFlFTf1CnLqQ-ki3yK0x0QF9jNSPKRxtLKTCUt7mX38kocBB6zOXskO4S1NZ-I9oNZVek-PMUq4DzovXjNjz-cRJKzB8nJDo-pXB-32V9o/s640/IMG_7175.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The fresh baked cookies were an afternoon ritual for us - these are the boxes we packed for the trip home. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijC7Bdx1Pp2DCtQbwDhakoeVhZdLfP3B-oceWqDbp8mk3C8R3jfnsdsgl3YP50U28D8E3FZ5Pt8f_Vbz57CZzELd6LGV4pbW9iMajlM9G5thlpNeTkvcnRElx4mS4OP5sJkfzNI0oyQB1i/s1600/IMG_7071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijC7Bdx1Pp2DCtQbwDhakoeVhZdLfP3B-oceWqDbp8mk3C8R3jfnsdsgl3YP50U28D8E3FZ5Pt8f_Vbz57CZzELd6LGV4pbW9iMajlM9G5thlpNeTkvcnRElx4mS4OP5sJkfzNI0oyQB1i/s640/IMG_7071.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />And the breakfast... it. was. unbelievable.  The breakfast was served in the breakfast parlor, or you could have it ordered to your room.  They started with serving fresh squeeze orange juice, coffee, toasted brioche, butter and jam.  Then... they brought out a family style fruit tray with mango, papaya, berries, pineapple - it was lovely.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSux9oLACjI-OtpWSVf96qbmeq0QKNNPSWo7x5MGzJgH3yV3UfjAoGWSar8d9CzyTcclCHND1PZHQuyXnGOfBvfvjS36s9n2w63pLHJcgtExYk-zMkmaJlP49U61M8ixkIHsKorx2IBbDb/s1600/IMG_7072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSux9oLACjI-OtpWSVf96qbmeq0QKNNPSWo7x5MGzJgH3yV3UfjAoGWSar8d9CzyTcclCHND1PZHQuyXnGOfBvfvjS36s9n2w63pLHJcgtExYk-zMkmaJlP49U61M8ixkIHsKorx2IBbDb/s640/IMG_7072.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Katie and Leah, this pic is for you... me enjoying a piece of papaya while wearing my jcrew papaya cardigan and scarf.  Couldn't help myself.<br /><br />Everyone else, please ignore my the non-existent makeup and hairdo.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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