Martha's Vineyard Vacation with My Family | New England Travel | Cape Cod

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYMyLerbh24KMJamh9CHrzlRLiQxVvAeicu-4QrmyJBAa88KZEgPXFjBAahGJ9nxOF6AGYC-ZG0qWsrLtHaG5mMyU-MNG6L5EQG8VADg2TvOIi-6PqfCNGql8yGhe3HXsAlfmY6M9Tmpy/s1600/IMG_1090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYMyLerbh24KMJamh9CHrzlRLiQxVvAeicu-4QrmyJBAa88KZEgPXFjBAahGJ9nxOF6AGYC-ZG0qWsrLtHaG5mMyU-MNG6L5EQG8VADg2TvOIi-6PqfCNGql8yGhe3HXsAlfmY6M9Tmpy/s640/IMG_1090.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6I1kZYF9LBhwK4ZHuiuh9NUwb3qnpLwlttHDOVLZJaCI4aoCoXqfL1Y_uEOqKq75EEYb6T2aI1FYQwAKCYm60qVPNW44nZhQaOUuXMjET10p6p-tTLhyphenhyphenwh9laCHwbJLBeauU7d-fb_LUR/s1600/IMG_1290.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6I1kZYF9LBhwK4ZHuiuh9NUwb3qnpLwlttHDOVLZJaCI4aoCoXqfL1Y_uEOqKq75EEYb6T2aI1FYQwAKCYm60qVPNW44nZhQaOUuXMjET10p6p-tTLhyphenhyphenwh9laCHwbJLBeauU7d-fb_LUR/s320/IMG_1290.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>My family came out to visit us in New England last week.  We decided that a trip to Martha's Vineyard would be a great place for them (and us!) to spend the vacation.  Mike and I have driven out to Cape Cod, but had yet to visit Martha's Vineyard (or Nantucket... still on the list!).<br /><br />The weather was a little gloomy, but the island was so so charming we hardly noticed... ok, we noticed, but we were at least pleasantly distracted by the cute little towns, beautiful picket fence lined streets, shake-clad houses, fresh seafood (at every meal), and the star of the show, the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/samanthas-farm-birthday-party-farm.html">sweet, crazy and adorable little lady, Samantha.  </a><br /><br />To the Steffens & Heneghan Family : Thanks for coming to visit - it was so nice to see familiar faces.  Maybe next time you visit we'll get five feet of snow!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgN4JtLOTgGFSC6g8SqBMDyuVT8ZmrhAcmF9VwFL_NATojbHvMv1dYBKvzdDFzIa_Yf051qPYEpJzMuTZ9_WKKfHDr9i6OlVTmS0Y45kWwB7GlKJz_I50P1RDLltvUCtExDWrHkUQnXHv/s1600/IMG_0997.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgN4JtLOTgGFSC6g8SqBMDyuVT8ZmrhAcmF9VwFL_NATojbHvMv1dYBKvzdDFzIa_Yf051qPYEpJzMuTZ9_WKKfHDr9i6OlVTmS0Y45kWwB7GlKJz_I50P1RDLltvUCtExDWrHkUQnXHv/s640/IMG_0997.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The path to the beach - I loved that Martha's Vineyard was so rural and rustic.  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4WMJ_qRF21gAR8Fwo2wZmXWmKFKHwzy2rfvN8gY2Zkp94JTjxKbk7_CGFlZK0gTSp1WBji11O0zmCN4r6oU51_EWPDXCtr86qFXP05Swvly3ga8vMO1PO87fXvcMGSeM51b_QO9TgMhg/s1600/IMG_1024.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4WMJ_qRF21gAR8Fwo2wZmXWmKFKHwzy2rfvN8gY2Zkp94JTjxKbk7_CGFlZK0gTSp1WBji11O0zmCN4r6oU51_EWPDXCtr86qFXP05Swvly3ga8vMO1PO87fXvcMGSeM51b_QO9TgMhg/s640/IMG_1024.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The first morning on the island, we headed to the beach - not ideal conditions, but the misty rain made for some great subtle muted colors.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRH2ORGPhlftdxzx6UDW6TYXg-vQPfIkMGyuYjiMSXSJ7DrRdBemqL9_g4NiSSqaI-lRIEl95lmcYasOc4k-EKesIJ-mYaB0nK4T9JXeOywCcRL7GMI4veCQUleNC9gsOEI9UtyYNZwJJP/s1600/IMG_1000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRH2ORGPhlftdxzx6UDW6TYXg-vQPfIkMGyuYjiMSXSJ7DrRdBemqL9_g4NiSSqaI-lRIEl95lmcYasOc4k-EKesIJ-mYaB0nK4T9JXeOywCcRL7GMI4veCQUleNC9gsOEI9UtyYNZwJJP/s640/IMG_1000.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mike dancin' in the rain... not really!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqVGjpy2YnTv1tbHBZHow8_TCurXRNGei_PqNGpsAKQrk0wQRPpXnCDJNFKtBghd8cE1T6CXS2P8LCNxm57wv3gJfNWHTlgBigdgc7fw809msfHFlqCbQupAteADvf9stsuQJq9Q4iaR1g/s1600/IMG_1010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqVGjpy2YnTv1tbHBZHow8_TCurXRNGei_PqNGpsAKQrk0wQRPpXnCDJNFKtBghd8cE1T6CXS2P8LCNxm57wv3gJfNWHTlgBigdgc7fw809msfHFlqCbQupAteADvf9stsuQJq9Q4iaR1g/s640/IMG_1010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I may have this shot framed - It is all of my favorite colors : Blues, grays, cream, neutrals.  I think the colors are very "New England-esque." <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4WMJ_qRF21gAR8Fwo2wZmXWmKFKHwzy2rfvN8gY2Zkp94JTjxKbk7_CGFlZK0gTSp1WBji11O0zmCN4r6oU51_EWPDXCtr86qFXP05Swvly3ga8vMO1PO87fXvcMGSeM51b_QO9TgMhg/s1600/IMG_1024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPb9Dt0lNU62Esxp0Ana2TCgV-l5xsBtt0oIhKjs2CU33nw8GqiTpvizVoxhJNygo4ZgMaOwPW4SU04ucsemUTjti_DSZl_GxSvBqKfaHTYLCnlaykWHr93PTZv7Ia-LY-fF1Awvjuwatb/s1600/IMG_1041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPb9Dt0lNU62Esxp0Ana2TCgV-l5xsBtt0oIhKjs2CU33nw8GqiTpvizVoxhJNygo4ZgMaOwPW4SU04ucsemUTjti_DSZl_GxSvBqKfaHTYLCnlaykWHr93PTZv7Ia-LY-fF1Awvjuwatb/s640/IMG_1041.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sand in my toes - I don't think I'll ever stop loving that!  These white jeans were my saving grace for the week - the only pants I brought along!  Of course, the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-weekend-mill-house-inn-new.html">j.crew papaya pashmina</a> always makes the trip.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRE357COesUYioL_9WiaL5OSN9Rftmp2KXFjPJk3gTBNvxPLSdnFYo1QRNbA8sYul9lBCcA11ze1tIkMPSk5ghjkyUAlQhp64I3bppcbNFuyGyaP_pF5YUt0uek3UnHSdYxPlha5LyILNN/s1600/IMG_1042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRE357COesUYioL_9WiaL5OSN9Rftmp2KXFjPJk3gTBNvxPLSdnFYo1QRNbA8sYul9lBCcA11ze1tIkMPSk5ghjkyUAlQhp64I3bppcbNFuyGyaP_pF5YUt0uek3UnHSdYxPlha5LyILNN/s640/IMG_1042.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUBn0g9sQfTAT4XBnru_rJe4kYJnm-LnauQP_L8GWk099RSIXMS0sMh9bvEg0DTQU8DAR48ygLxM5iU_zO6DOdRACn_ZDIf_Il-wNKcWzthOaaVjHvpMjo9Ab3N-HTZNzNgkhHPlfgH53/s1600/IMG_1257.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUBn0g9sQfTAT4XBnru_rJe4kYJnm-LnauQP_L8GWk099RSIXMS0sMh9bvEg0DTQU8DAR48ygLxM5iU_zO6DOdRACn_ZDIf_Il-wNKcWzthOaaVjHvpMjo9Ab3N-HTZNzNgkhHPlfgH53/s640/IMG_1257.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUxv4GX5SKfCWT3ULrQL0NE8YyVeSkh3IWdJ6QKKXhAn-dlyVY_kRtUkneJ-QY-eRMy4jFDLBDLF-YQGHIE297teyVAwb9jpOQjPq1IejBsCPKYGS-ydBjBhXJvgtYhHrkYBwilf0iPWc/s1600/IMG_0986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUxv4GX5SKfCWT3ULrQL0NE8YyVeSkh3IWdJ6QKKXhAn-dlyVY_kRtUkneJ-QY-eRMy4jFDLBDLF-YQGHIE297teyVAwb9jpOQjPq1IejBsCPKYGS-ydBjBhXJvgtYhHrkYBwilf0iPWc/s640/IMG_0986.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The resort we stayed at was perfect - classic Martha's Vineyard shake shingle sprawling resort in Edgartown.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtiJrcdqN-Wmt3h57V8X3yKsKEfzZTToCzTU7V8iDLhGdqjqEsa51F7LeYQWFkSSYFi3Bn_I6EdX8DS93iUZcTSZIoIz_fW5VC5cqnJv7gHvQhzpvy5nsZ5WSbTYri2Jz9swovH-Y-mQke/s1600/IMG_0922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtiJrcdqN-Wmt3h57V8X3yKsKEfzZTToCzTU7V8iDLhGdqjqEsa51F7LeYQWFkSSYFi3Bn_I6EdX8DS93iUZcTSZIoIz_fW5VC5cqnJv7gHvQhzpvy5nsZ5WSbTYri2Jz9swovH-Y-mQke/s640/IMG_0922.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This was the view we woke up to in the morning - the fog made everything very calm.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgN4JtLOTgGFSC6g8SqBMDyuVT8ZmrhAcmF9VwFL_NATojbHvMv1dYBKvzdDFzIa_Yf051qPYEpJzMuTZ9_WKKfHDr9i6OlVTmS0Y45kWwB7GlKJz_I50P1RDLltvUCtExDWrHkUQnXHv/s1600/IMG_0997.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqwQKwvOUajQ9XvNL-qH3-9D0z_TQHjRQWn7VdasElwptSzwVKqHlg7MpdGMOYcovvmG2FiKcefi03Fr6U8BVSy3o_wB6dR4uxCQ-TRVY3vNpNw0VsV1NAVzNKR2XS0UJCtVc3dy_9kNJ/s1600/IMG_1094.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqwQKwvOUajQ9XvNL-qH3-9D0z_TQHjRQWn7VdasElwptSzwVKqHlg7MpdGMOYcovvmG2FiKcefi03Fr6U8BVSy3o_wB6dR4uxCQ-TRVY3vNpNw0VsV1NAVzNKR2XS0UJCtVc3dy_9kNJ/s640/IMG_1094.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Samantha contemplating her next move...  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPyuyLrX5QLO2Z4GIcHIjwsJGyuas2D4OOlpN8sQAPP-y8KRx84XXm_NGDzoB1XDJDvfL7_2vqzKLqOwEOjTTGHonV8d8GCF6XqbwnF-d_7r4xfbV5pi4ceMePQ-v0EUQb2sbKR-A4VqN/s1600/IMG_1101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPyuyLrX5QLO2Z4GIcHIjwsJGyuas2D4OOlpN8sQAPP-y8KRx84XXm_NGDzoB1XDJDvfL7_2vqzKLqOwEOjTTGHonV8d8GCF6XqbwnF-d_7r4xfbV5pi4ceMePQ-v0EUQb2sbKR-A4VqN/s640/IMG_1101.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Bikes are the preferred method of transport on the island.  This is my attempt at riding a bike and taking photos...<br /><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/AVvXsEg5ebjEVfPiKaUb9QLbhIUqWlx2HlLcyvArnLyWUfwFSrpTJcPZe1A8w7yp5B1D-B2YljjUFWIxeidFoI7LFql8A-iuhf9mfWwbRngLk6_gfUbfDUegqqhy_sj2I0ekfX-4dqgduaFGDJAk/s1600/IMG_1105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ebjEVfPiKaUb9QLbhIUqWlx2HlLcyvArnLyWUfwFSrpTJcPZe1A8w7yp5B1D-B2YljjUFWIxeidFoI7LFql8A-iuhf9mfWwbRngLk6_gfUbfDUegqqhy_sj2I0ekfX-4dqgduaFGDJAk/s640/IMG_1105.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Alpacas are the unofficial mascot of the island.  We all agreed that they are very curious looking animals!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhd4pfUN2xamK4UbHv0cyqZQCYX0i1s87Ql6pBzee0rDHq0PasExwLZJ5kD1N27L9ebP9OsRIi7bNS2iwguiWCmnbsPZtUHSOJAumrvypKaSTbXx9DXjpW8LCmplU6lpylVySGJkwXtZ0/s1600/IMG_1173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhd4pfUN2xamK4UbHv0cyqZQCYX0i1s87Ql6pBzee0rDHq0PasExwLZJ5kD1N27L9ebP9OsRIi7bNS2iwguiWCmnbsPZtUHSOJAumrvypKaSTbXx9DXjpW8LCmplU6lpylVySGJkwXtZ0/s640/IMG_1173.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Raising sheep has been a tradition on the island since it was settled in the 1600's.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUNxp1mB7ODcnJj2u5-SoVozs5mJdrCS1Adp3MHmDUyLRStNtfiEuip_IEVTHqXB8fDQYxdGo6xcIZCz-myaD7SrsQk3b4tVafGz3aLhWGnv-yL3HlnUIYnAeeRZA2UKGTmdWpJXBTnS1/s1600/IMG_1166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUNxp1mB7ODcnJj2u5-SoVozs5mJdrCS1Adp3MHmDUyLRStNtfiEuip_IEVTHqXB8fDQYxdGo6xcIZCz-myaD7SrsQk3b4tVafGz3aLhWGnv-yL3HlnUIYnAeeRZA2UKGTmdWpJXBTnS1/s640/IMG_1166.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiVDK5OeguPJOWBVWLwTJHDjH6up4DQv0ECJzDUv_oOe86pkO3KR890RiCFDXzhAf_gVqN-k7cRucXciYXXWQaO7c79Bf8PZlZPa7nZwKw2PLPHBT7tdxSAgw-aTmfJrG4of37fDMWCKIB/s1600/IMG_1128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiVDK5OeguPJOWBVWLwTJHDjH6up4DQv0ECJzDUv_oOe86pkO3KR890RiCFDXzhAf_gVqN-k7cRucXciYXXWQaO7c79Bf8PZlZPa7nZwKw2PLPHBT7tdxSAgw-aTmfJrG4of37fDMWCKIB/s640/IMG_1128.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />All of the streets in Edgartown were so charming - brick walks, white picket fences, and large trees.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6v5g3AjuUkR7VTh7l8zpX9kxzhXoplP9KkGcyUOpJEz7IIt3DbFNIOb0BS3jjmDKMeNgJi15dr3mE88msJi7WASwpZW5IfZWMFdsp5o5MuCqiYcwkx_sj5d3uYGYh_mWqko6szqKCHiSM/s1600/IMG_1111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6v5g3AjuUkR7VTh7l8zpX9kxzhXoplP9KkGcyUOpJEz7IIt3DbFNIOb0BS3jjmDKMeNgJi15dr3mE88msJi7WASwpZW5IfZWMFdsp5o5MuCqiYcwkx_sj5d3uYGYh_mWqko6szqKCHiSM/s640/IMG_1111.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Every single house was either white painted or natural shake shingles.  I couldn't get enough of them!  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIz5H6jrUMk56-zXLaadORay_B_IYOLiVzJmZEXNM8Gkc6BSLWCA2-HZsm1ob9fpkbliCm73FOODMbPCnfFWNY9uVoOxHlTnyCcbQl2fLv1JdSAaAphTeLQ6hhu4a-KuaTwuPxU2wxtYF/s1600/IMG_0918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIz5H6jrUMk56-zXLaadORay_B_IYOLiVzJmZEXNM8Gkc6BSLWCA2-HZsm1ob9fpkbliCm73FOODMbPCnfFWNY9uVoOxHlTnyCcbQl2fLv1JdSAaAphTeLQ6hhu4a-KuaTwuPxU2wxtYF/s640/IMG_0918.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This shake shingle house was tucked in on a little side street.  I love the simplicity of the structure and the brick drive.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1cIykT3tZmmfbw-0ljV5PiH32Hce9iDGph2ctdjRtNSuRHGT5wlbpcE4NHVBg9_cFU-hfvO_ADlkhhspB4-G_UIlrKR8MOA6VTmcNMc_e1Gr6izZSzwdeqRFOanLcMxm9ugWqXT2g03r/s1600/IMG_1114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1cIykT3tZmmfbw-0ljV5PiH32Hce9iDGph2ctdjRtNSuRHGT5wlbpcE4NHVBg9_cFU-hfvO_ADlkhhspB4-G_UIlrKR8MOA6VTmcNMc_e1Gr6izZSzwdeqRFOanLcMxm9ugWqXT2g03r/s640/IMG_1114.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRRNgVldK405GYsQdTATdOXbuJf8D_6i1ms8MH3Ut4TPYLibfH-x3VVPqJ490SS9QdhAB4FJEwR1VEk-_TJfCuTYECpYSEzBufd0Q_f34QwiF1A8kIDZpKJ52ydI5nSfjyaGyoAV9_grk/s1600/IMG_1122.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRRNgVldK405GYsQdTATdOXbuJf8D_6i1ms8MH3Ut4TPYLibfH-x3VVPqJ490SS9QdhAB4FJEwR1VEk-_TJfCuTYECpYSEzBufd0Q_f34QwiF1A8kIDZpKJ52ydI5nSfjyaGyoAV9_grk/s640/IMG_1122.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif1lOnNUrVX1Th1YkRqZ-E-vNtvXkNJulWf5dU9pRXOKA1Nt6fmdrp5mq-ZfZJsbKVQFEYkcfj0iVPcfTil3gVREaV1x673985JWVVl2dGHRa5czo49xeBSh1v5XaIYFmePHIgtPyOMk3L/s1600/IMG_1117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yuqhTjJAvWXB5YgL8BIj-kou1eXURSUOSWQqjrRtqJqebjQHYEEvuspr1mmeC899aIQ7Jqpu1fK107BKijYzul57snyVuqaCU68oULtzdSwrJRyLzrXEwsGich2NCWkkFQUmdxPEIKWB/s1600/IMG_1119.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yuqhTjJAvWXB5YgL8BIj-kou1eXURSUOSWQqjrRtqJqebjQHYEEvuspr1mmeC899aIQ7Jqpu1fK107BKijYzul57snyVuqaCU68oULtzdSwrJRyLzrXEwsGich2NCWkkFQUmdxPEIKWB/s640/IMG_1119.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTc2PBz_6tC7wplO4W30rdQZokDyfz5qGtpgihJqGXy-smlilAa-RDVL1BSABFVKcGzLqsug_lBrnWBqjsIJaf_fXGlZzBunMKoeIgBjxDZdQrzt0qiZh8hCsCw1YtSpjBuzefOdnftqCO/s1600/IMG_1142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTc2PBz_6tC7wplO4W30rdQZokDyfz5qGtpgihJqGXy-smlilAa-RDVL1BSABFVKcGzLqsug_lBrnWBqjsIJaf_fXGlZzBunMKoeIgBjxDZdQrzt0qiZh8hCsCw1YtSpjBuzefOdnftqCO/s640/IMG_1142.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6G-CLZLf_-snjttoM-2TZqAChTHZ00jXZtn2dOl8deqzU6ubpz7ivxEqxEOsNHFETyKt_1zr504hFuxmAHZOuKMl_3UIIHmwKagucRXsC1wRrvlVoD3eVWCTQoriH2Thhnqfb973dYlUq/s1600/IMG_1229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicl5UExStSk3gjcxJgwTu5t26kvhnAI81mymcRx3s3k7oZr50BFxVHMcAMdRFg6iEG_OBKRAwllm4_UtYThZ44eRRzE7Np_BCM0VimTlgrJRYKaNb_z26M102cUdPRD2UUQieABncjnoRZ/s1600/IMG_1143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicl5UExStSk3gjcxJgwTu5t26kvhnAI81mymcRx3s3k7oZr50BFxVHMcAMdRFg6iEG_OBKRAwllm4_UtYThZ44eRRzE7Np_BCM0VimTlgrJRYKaNb_z26M102cUdPRD2UUQieABncjnoRZ/s640/IMG_1143.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNcs8uvkRPOMv7f-bpWQZQ7VAWR2hZWQ-x7ZFQoVHTTjTkHvlXBd0Ly9YcZ6UEmMpmCyUeTd0LSvnyUd3ze-TIAIMMSWhEuwGa1aFbYssaO-IjkrYS_jCwnwMPLv23fQCzeWK04seP5_fr/s1600/IMG_1148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7KjQWjbuf9hqG78TEKWErrr9Ik-vvDzHeQ8NbYFoqGuRLQVUc_6zYtJSmalJVFk6UyusNv8E5uFKQXS-ugozfuy9yDbD3lcQILJ5EJdSeYncs1499FY97rpqythhQd52u_saEDbNkc-I0/s1600/IMG_1235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7KjQWjbuf9hqG78TEKWErrr9Ik-vvDzHeQ8NbYFoqGuRLQVUc_6zYtJSmalJVFk6UyusNv8E5uFKQXS-ugozfuy9yDbD3lcQILJ5EJdSeYncs1499FY97rpqythhQd52u_saEDbNkc-I0/s640/IMG_1235.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4Ukvfj18ca74XQq_0nSmOv46OLSCFh_-kFsDAFQTOxZGFdHpqzBd3kWX9JPEzAceGdHPtE4n-Fha_7IJHKWzv949jYDMcEmwRs_vnquYqrd_4Tt7e_LRNF53B78lQimUqY4YsgI8a8sa/s1600/IMG_1236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4Ukvfj18ca74XQq_0nSmOv46OLSCFh_-kFsDAFQTOxZGFdHpqzBd3kWX9JPEzAceGdHPtE4n-Fha_7IJHKWzv949jYDMcEmwRs_vnquYqrd_4Tt7e_LRNF53B78lQimUqY4YsgI8a8sa/s640/IMG_1236.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQiy4q7YxNn9J7mJyutbvJXzeSH0OCwdxLekwiqUOY9n8KLDO4LCOXBaCsuI9VyW_gb-fmrReAvlIyog6A1XUCvG-LnnGlNmX6xe7QlEhKSHNkxNn66LAjjtci7KN6m2NSspBieeBdUfox/s1600/IMG_1195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQiy4q7YxNn9J7mJyutbvJXzeSH0OCwdxLekwiqUOY9n8KLDO4LCOXBaCsuI9VyW_gb-fmrReAvlIyog6A1XUCvG-LnnGlNmX6xe7QlEhKSHNkxNn66LAjjtci7KN6m2NSspBieeBdUfox/s640/IMG_1195.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill : "Sam, what does a dog do?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sam : "Heh, Heh, Heh" (panting with her tongue out)</div><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/AVvXsEjWkxNOeRE2zE6ge7mXOrsvTFIzZtJg-usgUqSWLRnVD7yyvBiHmnLnvlm4pCdaJHdVx8jAnXneTf-FqKjwBEIc-PSRBvfdszjvud-lp2WxBU6ibwuAak-kT3eF0x57bkWQd5PkdvMWvCTD/s1600/IMG_1196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkxNOeRE2zE6ge7mXOrsvTFIzZtJg-usgUqSWLRnVD7yyvBiHmnLnvlm4pCdaJHdVx8jAnXneTf-FqKjwBEIc-PSRBvfdszjvud-lp2WxBU6ibwuAak-kT3eF0x57bkWQd5PkdvMWvCTD/s640/IMG_1196.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sam cracking herself up!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4xJyLca3ZNn-ROLPQTtjo2UqoA8SS27Tdv-OEUjUcLNBIUtIHugTDhhVqH7mtZjCYei8L-3AS7S-MTbXVWRGGhJ7jj_EpYrBdf9_ZcyjX8zZP2VbK-BiNYQQVFC79BLV5mz8T_h31Tk1/s1600/IMG_1197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4xJyLca3ZNn-ROLPQTtjo2UqoA8SS27Tdv-OEUjUcLNBIUtIHugTDhhVqH7mtZjCYei8L-3AS7S-MTbXVWRGGhJ7jj_EpYrBdf9_ZcyjX8zZP2VbK-BiNYQQVFC79BLV5mz8T_h31Tk1/s640/IMG_1197.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sam being silly...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BoF62QIiVd0GeAAfDUp61vpk3cfBONltq3OR1TmOicDoklId8xv3xVD5L5x6I6hqr5I2At15Ne-0p2bBkdQkbFCstaWTFOUj-Y9tXupQD95y39IJZQ3nbPrrw9FWsTa-nLviNCMIQmP7/s1600/IMG_1200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BoF62QIiVd0GeAAfDUp61vpk3cfBONltq3OR1TmOicDoklId8xv3xVD5L5x6I6hqr5I2At15Ne-0p2bBkdQkbFCstaWTFOUj-Y9tXupQD95y39IJZQ3nbPrrw9FWsTa-nLviNCMIQmP7/s640/IMG_1200.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sam cracking up again... wish I would have recorded her giggle.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLETUKiS9AXxbexbG0Z7qRKayxATTKENGwXTw8PDlcOCNs01ALiAA9o7QtRzO8Se7y_tb26i6rews5lnbI6iTLW1RfxE88b_zJOOLHiAB-yrmpSZ-gLT_FeXA61m90nwQeNZuVO6ey91cn/s1600/IMG_1204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLETUKiS9AXxbexbG0Z7qRKayxATTKENGwXTw8PDlcOCNs01ALiAA9o7QtRzO8Se7y_tb26i6rews5lnbI6iTLW1RfxE88b_zJOOLHiAB-yrmpSZ-gLT_FeXA61m90nwQeNZuVO6ey91cn/s640/IMG_1204.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnjo0rSPO-jRxPS6huocpw_Ey8M-iuZm5yryjCBOgsrjxnwqzYDZ7FBbBOHUMtZWH7Z81_sb2KbopnUcLGJfKNOAO2D-oIUjvjKsAntE4u1ExuMG8_fZT4fqwjFdn4aIR6WhvSPkjPqDQq/s1600/IMG_1204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>Quite the little entertainer!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihaPw0m7-HhPyzl3R-3t15ltzXz7TUzj0jQLaB0aBwqySUFfKN7AnuIGYvjENdA_3TqbJllQKhmzk42oUT74UeliVEe67cZqnrhUJBS_xbMd_S_ifvW9SuNDF04DFI3Yhav3kjLu_LXuxs/s1600/IMG_1251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihaPw0m7-HhPyzl3R-3t15ltzXz7TUzj0jQLaB0aBwqySUFfKN7AnuIGYvjENdA_3TqbJllQKhmzk42oUT74UeliVEe67cZqnrhUJBS_xbMd_S_ifvW9SuNDF04DFI3Yhav3kjLu_LXuxs/s640/IMG_1251.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />For our last night, we went exploring to the fishing village of Menemsha.  It was less polished than Edgartown where we were staying - this felt like a real fishing village untouched by time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtbEwpi1w7Sg0x4loRyMetc-Lj4yfiZK9FA0WtXfXCEvUoPD5230OzDzo56MO2zh6DDcovobDGb04JwLxSh1VEFbUDgrVKT-sEyW8pdfdTyCsxfsq_R97IOJa2GKNF5O1904hCLq93iae/s1600/IMG_1261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtbEwpi1w7Sg0x4loRyMetc-Lj4yfiZK9FA0WtXfXCEvUoPD5230OzDzo56MO2zh6DDcovobDGb04JwLxSh1VEFbUDgrVKT-sEyW8pdfdTyCsxfsq_R97IOJa2GKNF5O1904hCLq93iae/s640/IMG_1261.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Menemsha area is known for the Home Port restaurant.  A simple, BYOB, fresh lobster shack.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKhYb7SpmRcyCVMKlNrl8tafqa6A8KPHBDKOIxREcltKEJ4Pug4RAyrPxy2ua2d0BvR2pd3ztG7UPw-C2ThA5TzGUkWeIfj7wh5j78eteLlQj5AxsaLOrbgpAHG2Oq5AQMVo7ynFvZe1V/s1600/IMG_1276.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKhYb7SpmRcyCVMKlNrl8tafqa6A8KPHBDKOIxREcltKEJ4Pug4RAyrPxy2ua2d0BvR2pd3ztG7UPw-C2ThA5TzGUkWeIfj7wh5j78eteLlQj5AxsaLOrbgpAHG2Oq5AQMVo7ynFvZe1V/s640/IMG_1276.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Getting ready to feast!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbsnqp18JXKvfIOWVyHrJiAUMEWV5QC19TWKtM9GDiJYKvYXt9WMEtb7JslAM9dhCQxXX_ZMvUSPcex-a-Pi7kbqhH5wF8lxHdiIi6tIQNJ7_-3CrSpHZ9kJrYS_Eeqaaqz65TbWMEKzKz/s1600/IMG_1287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbsnqp18JXKvfIOWVyHrJiAUMEWV5QC19TWKtM9GDiJYKvYXt9WMEtb7JslAM9dhCQxXX_ZMvUSPcex-a-Pi7kbqhH5wF8lxHdiIi6tIQNJ7_-3CrSpHZ9kJrYS_Eeqaaqz65TbWMEKzKz/s640/IMG_1287.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks again to our family for coming to visit - we love you! </div>

Martha's Vineyard Vacation with My Family | New England Travel | Cape Cod

My family came out to visit us in New England last week.  We decided that a trip to Martha's Vineyard would be a great place for them (a...

Read more »

Jill's House | Living Room Design Board | Home Design

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tkeieUD0ynx8bniNSkJmDwAzrq7-BSjGfWp7I_i0AJpXxuOJHtBw6XswDWKUqLOwSag9JXU2dkL_OB6-hrCPPf_ooxhuDkPUmmv9WxM7kRRdobhUMy5qfLvx2YhSWNV7K3p2UmDe5Wyl/s1600/living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tkeieUD0ynx8bniNSkJmDwAzrq7-BSjGfWp7I_i0AJpXxuOJHtBw6XswDWKUqLOwSag9JXU2dkL_OB6-hrCPPf_ooxhuDkPUmmv9WxM7kRRdobhUMy5qfLvx2YhSWNV7K3p2UmDe5Wyl/s640/living+room.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>As I've mentioned before, my sister and her husband are building a custom home.  I've taken on the task of assembling some design/inspiration boards for them.<br /><br />The first room to tackle is the first room you'll see when you enter their home - the living room.  They are striving for an elegant, yet comfortable and livable space.  This isn't going to be a room that the 'hang out' in every night, but she doesn't want it to be a room that is 'off limits.'<br /><br />Sofa - <a href="http://www.leeindustries.com/productdetail.asp?Group=Upholstery&Category=Sofas+%26+Loveseats&id=108073093136029145000099130207007092167046149040000065110011162191220220145153115085238122140064008085190226029225217145238081050160063250191098185136246060174010054035187055116089153015134198254228096155033028175023185204186075126000142152251016248250003173251236089213069213227073134085027199206211101206174142125115045066151007216080165067016129225165121058205161044104175048025223085051095140077020032032136091225225199236222068252062212088002095037074139234142206208095213147075006178079163252219139041246183239114168080041074212011161061106004072116013239021207156156165242210029001180170214208067246077249230041186217118009126">Lee, upholstered in a Belgium oatmeal linen</a><br />Wing Chairs (2) - Ballard Design, upholstered in <a href="http://www.bberger.com/fabric/detail.cfm/id/1003-14">BBerger Cheshire Wool Plaid in Smokestack</a><br />Lighting - <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=425">Circa Lighting in Pewter</a><br />Rug - <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/thema-rug/rugs/all-rugs/42899">Grey Natural Undyed Wool Rug from Ballard Designs</a><br />Walls -<a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/white-tie/colours//fcp-product/102002">Wooden Raised Paneled Walls painted in Farrow & Ball White Tie</a><br />Library Shelves - Custom built with Library Ladder<br /><br />.

Jill's House | Living Room Design Board | Home Design

As I've mentioned before, my sister and her husband are building a custom home.  I've taken on the task of assembling some design/in...

Read more »

Kitchens | The Most Amazing Kitchens | Kitchen Inspiration for Classic & Functional Spaces

I'm dreaming of a White Kitchen... white painted cabinetry, and white carrera marble, that is.  This week, I went to the Boston Design Center - a.k.a. interior design mega world of Boston.  Upholstery, bolts of fabric, framed prints, mirrors, and fantastic kitchens.  My favorite showroom contained two kitchens that I completely fell for.<br /><br />My design strategy for a kitchen is pretty simple.  It is not a space you decorate.  I don't like patterns, bright colors or anything that isn't functional.  For me, a kitchen must look and feel functional - like a workshop.  It must look clean and uncluttered, it must have a big island, and it feel inspiring to you.<br /><br />KITCHEN #1 : Classic Cream with Butcher Block, Glass Front Cabinets, and Rustic Accents <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3k4teQ-M-O3OCwUQGj_fGR0Zs_ACZ4837svz_DmXrCVUwoL0QsvfTqSCHTeu22XeaihWUpySzYIAWhcJBMAJYlx4i1P0nuvIqf14Y9pJqynuBwgQyqxTQnztPYAn4IRQQzcAqjos-H7-C/s1600/IMG_8428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3k4teQ-M-O3OCwUQGj_fGR0Zs_ACZ4837svz_DmXrCVUwoL0QsvfTqSCHTeu22XeaihWUpySzYIAWhcJBMAJYlx4i1P0nuvIqf14Y9pJqynuBwgQyqxTQnztPYAn4IRQQzcAqjos-H7-C/s640/IMG_8428.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm going to have Mike make a mini version of this island for our new house - it is going to house our built-in refrigerators.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIL8P4B8NG7AXAXVM3VasAs49cwNnYVsu2_ctXdf0ipY8jFRrg44oJAeyA2s9ku3-RJsnH-ibjTuEU0EtB7UApTAnIeVICnyyZF2ycCRguZMCogbOSZmoWisBcsyvI2CQCvj3Xdp9zIJs/s1600/IMG_8424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIL8P4B8NG7AXAXVM3VasAs49cwNnYVsu2_ctXdf0ipY8jFRrg44oJAeyA2s9ku3-RJsnH-ibjTuEU0EtB7UApTAnIeVICnyyZF2ycCRguZMCogbOSZmoWisBcsyvI2CQCvj3Xdp9zIJs/s640/IMG_8424.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love the shinny nickel plated hardware - very classic without being trendy. <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/AVvXsEjZk3bSRFbPvYXkFU2VYRXvxVcgTWgZT7owADWazB9Yoz3TzGI31g-HWI2clgA8JLwnMZXCLc_3-3nG3unTAV8ZMOLBQFGTBZ0jdsqF68WsvB0HMRa14gFPUWy-hfr8bo4c3fh3q0ocid4G/s1600/IMG_8422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZk3bSRFbPvYXkFU2VYRXvxVcgTWgZT7owADWazB9Yoz3TzGI31g-HWI2clgA8JLwnMZXCLc_3-3nG3unTAV8ZMOLBQFGTBZ0jdsqF68WsvB0HMRa14gFPUWy-hfr8bo4c3fh3q0ocid4G/s640/IMG_8422.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Again, I like the polished nickel fixtures - especially this raised faucet.  I love the butcher block counter with the apron front soaking sink. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2ohzPvcRMO5h34QalRdILpeKRCnGRorFxkHOGQ-cDbzt3MQR-BLx4L-fPOZpJxmrO0E2A34dc7Lwf5o2bxztiAFd8vOXmAEn7swquS3fRhhsW31M31REvkcG76Re5m74kHN3PTEtMykR/s1600/IMG_8421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2ohzPvcRMO5h34QalRdILpeKRCnGRorFxkHOGQ-cDbzt3MQR-BLx4L-fPOZpJxmrO0E2A34dc7Lwf5o2bxztiAFd8vOXmAEn7swquS3fRhhsW31M31REvkcG76Re5m74kHN3PTEtMykR/s640/IMG_8421.jpg" width="386" /></a></div><br />Another shot of the display cabinet - this shot also shows the grey paint on the wall.  This is a similar color to what I had on our Fairway house.   I love the old-fashioned clasps on the upper cabinets.<br /><br />KITCHEN #2 : Old Fashioned Classic <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgVW6rsMGDG6o7U7n_YhoMYogr2aI5zRH_0woBEwTbLojxgJtXkD4iVcavkXVTihyphenhyphenK1KtcTQ3CeCXcnOvjVxfOh6YqfSsGEtJdDzjVwsli4tPItV3nFycXdeHXmWJX2L33qhokVqxXbhl/s1600/IMG_8419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMvuNlGD8bfP8pJ6TKXRD_Wkc8dRmsHMwNaK_XFsjQvJXH2cCvH4lAPWvqsFO7kHiRUQCJZ3X8Nu5HYT6j0E0S61Ui8mDsCktqhy6IyT11v7mMEkY7OFTHfBpAxKQ745m7YuHcTxKV58k/s1600/IMG_8430.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMvuNlGD8bfP8pJ6TKXRD_Wkc8dRmsHMwNaK_XFsjQvJXH2cCvH4lAPWvqsFO7kHiRUQCJZ3X8Nu5HYT6j0E0S61Ui8mDsCktqhy6IyT11v7mMEkY7OFTHfBpAxKQ745m7YuHcTxKV58k/s640/IMG_8430.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />This kitchen reminded me of Martha Stewart's Skylands kitchen in Maine.  The wood gives a feeling of warmth and it feels like it has been there forever - a good sign that it will not soon go out of style.  It feels like a kitchen built in the 1920's out of which the staff cooks grand meals for the family of the house. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWezKmT0CpBcGfhZja1pGtRu3QRFontH8fL4W1JMpEM8n75YMAPY3A_-nN6T7gfuuBkC4OQoGUaXM8JNiUsgyike0s6aebyfWlrat-SCYn95bwYuFu1vW-9oq6OhLBD-2VV9XuNt9KLlAG/s1600/IMG_8418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWezKmT0CpBcGfhZja1pGtRu3QRFontH8fL4W1JMpEM8n75YMAPY3A_-nN6T7gfuuBkC4OQoGUaXM8JNiUsgyike0s6aebyfWlrat-SCYn95bwYuFu1vW-9oq6OhLBD-2VV9XuNt9KLlAG/s640/IMG_8418.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There was a built in butcher on the island above either warming drawers or refrigerator drawers - I forgot to look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgVW6rsMGDG6o7U7n_YhoMYogr2aI5zRH_0woBEwTbLojxgJtXkD4iVcavkXVTihyphenhyphenK1KtcTQ3CeCXcnOvjVxfOh6YqfSsGEtJdDzjVwsli4tPItV3nFycXdeHXmWJX2L33qhokVqxXbhl/s1600/IMG_8419.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgVW6rsMGDG6o7U7n_YhoMYogr2aI5zRH_0woBEwTbLojxgJtXkD4iVcavkXVTihyphenhyphenK1KtcTQ3CeCXcnOvjVxfOh6YqfSsGEtJdDzjVwsli4tPItV3nFycXdeHXmWJX2L33qhokVqxXbhl/s640/IMG_8419.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br />Double thick marble - I don't know if I am a fan of this "fancy" beveled countertop, but it is probably well-suited to this grand kitchen. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TfaEjtg2ZdECnWqe8Nv6SgSJ__vZWBk_Bi8W_7dlDO1NO_IMWic7LJT2ac-3LrK1XuQ4eV4W9eUCDyXvCof4dJTl3S6qQrUnzA0k5P2SAPrW6VPERmgnPg7yXlpvHMsCjeL9a45192w1/s1600/IMG_8415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TfaEjtg2ZdECnWqe8Nv6SgSJ__vZWBk_Bi8W_7dlDO1NO_IMWic7LJT2ac-3LrK1XuQ4eV4W9eUCDyXvCof4dJTl3S6qQrUnzA0k5P2SAPrW6VPERmgnPg7yXlpvHMsCjeL9a45192w1/s640/IMG_8415.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />This is built like an old refrigerator - old school icebox style.  See this article on <a href="http://www.themarthablog.com/2011/01/the-skylands-kitchen-a-most-functional-space.html">Martha Stewart's original icebox at Skylands.  </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudoGuB5C5JsZEHj7XtQmtSGGeuFEC6chhrek7itwr3_NXGmm8z-ZKF7Q9peFcLw4guPciOgKOYcx48FZBD0ltB2voUfXHyBU41piR6qY2VEwqFiRfCimGKGYfSuq83JH9nwp9c-ww8v_i/s1600/IMG_8416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudoGuB5C5JsZEHj7XtQmtSGGeuFEC6chhrek7itwr3_NXGmm8z-ZKF7Q9peFcLw4guPciOgKOYcx48FZBD0ltB2voUfXHyBU41piR6qY2VEwqFiRfCimGKGYfSuq83JH9nwp9c-ww8v_i/s640/IMG_8416.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />This is the subzero refrigerator and freezer. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5FrgcFZVx4Rnf0QrCydz8YCMngT8ceaqJzk9ZkMbC0C1iiqUOLfkJnfjhLzMUDTXuVn9gSlWEOOW1VjSBTjpqWhOFPN2tRy9OSizNWN8Ax7qG3q_v9p6CKnfTR8ewHv_N4WVw1ZlNrq4/s1600/IMG_8412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5FrgcFZVx4Rnf0QrCydz8YCMngT8ceaqJzk9ZkMbC0C1iiqUOLfkJnfjhLzMUDTXuVn9gSlWEOOW1VjSBTjpqWhOFPN2tRy9OSizNWN8Ax7qG3q_v9p6CKnfTR8ewHv_N4WVw1ZlNrq4/s640/IMG_8412.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br />The island is a display and work area.  Can you imagine turning out pies and sugar cookies on this thing during the Holidays?  You know it is a good kitchen if it can conjure up visions of Holiday baking.   One problem - I don't like the light fixtures.  Sorry - the only bad thing!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNWVkLxiC12go5sEP8_rWUr4iIeVwyPKl0hG8SsD2tIbqZFOmZx70ykeJSKEbXL6JavaXdGN64Pr2eM9GswMqU7VC4pT9J1AoWsBuYAVKBmM0dnL2yZSUs6SZ_l33VREoQeO9rqtH5wej/s1600/IMG_8414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMU5c1cSawWwz8NOnbEvU4QqJ_K6Dmk7zdwGkbKDCOQGRQaPqppIXnH435m73uliyR0-bTkk-5LxhnH8hqpKTmSp6V4pXiq2TGNekq02YWg6QNf45B0LTkLs3paWzkg-sXqf_Y0JQUB0W/s1600/IMG_8413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMU5c1cSawWwz8NOnbEvU4QqJ_K6Dmk7zdwGkbKDCOQGRQaPqppIXnH435m73uliyR0-bTkk-5LxhnH8hqpKTmSp6V4pXiq2TGNekq02YWg6QNf45B0LTkLs3paWzkg-sXqf_Y0JQUB0W/s640/IMG_8413.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br />The magnificent range and hood.<br /><br />Share links to your favorite kitchens!

Kitchens | The Most Amazing Kitchens | Kitchen Inspiration for Classic & Functional Spaces

I'm dreaming of a White Kitchen... white painted cabinetry, and white carrera marble, that is.  This week, I went to the Boston Design C...

Read more »

My Favorite Appliances | Budget Friendly & Great Looking | Affordable Commercial Looking Appliances

<div class="zzz_imgzoom" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; position: relative;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcLgZsZDk6n6-h3nhTAsBcf-RJPzSWIY5TfwJjnNDt6ae6bcQR0CulAYiQ2SAmEMkBEMp-kT-X8cIA7GrfTYsXSsuZkhEuF-y06YtuvyMRMpMkWzz9F-lWfuDaiR-C0uIsYsnLUyFN-Qx/s1600/02279523000-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9-k06Maha8PTnyRbOnjwD-4-APKKK-cViOPz_YpI1QwNsCtXZwPxueaQK8FqUmYEQDl1zYJuuH5A7NpQXC0PfkyhDVXmCHDIX3FQtgkYgnhAd4MAUcr6RFy2nV-VNZ2i8QFz2qEUcTun/s1600/farmhouse-sink-rohl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9-k06Maha8PTnyRbOnjwD-4-APKKK-cViOPz_YpI1QwNsCtXZwPxueaQK8FqUmYEQDl1zYJuuH5A7NpQXC0PfkyhDVXmCHDIX3FQtgkYgnhAd4MAUcr6RFy2nV-VNZ2i8QFz2qEUcTun/s400/farmhouse-sink-rohl.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXiuq1KhuS3GOzvHNqhPldRLMYRu4vCOfEQuG6yX4xyHiyZgaUrXutywimJopeQzI0d_ATwOjE3wifJccVot72R28-BkkvTuSIO70-Yp7F5C02lh5I48hzpDDVVEeDTV4FvxgDf4_n0tt3/s1600/15462_d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div> As mentioned before, I'm helping my sister put together her new custom home.  In this post, I've compiled some of my favorite elements that I think make a great kitchen - for function and asthetics.<br /><br />Above : I love farmhouse apron front sinks.  While I love light blue, I don't know if I would paint my cabinets blue... unless it was a little cottage or beach house - that would be perfect.   I also love this polished nickel elevated faucet. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswG9VArEcj5b0XS5ecve7vPWGz4Ox0fjad57s6iD0FjrIKCEoOqx3H86BekmShqOeOgKhi30B-pPAEnW-JlTiK1Nbbd68N53kJWfHRk0vR-_nX5DL64Vi8MFNm9Cxfo4dh_L7O_f7scHv/s1600/04640483000-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswG9VArEcj5b0XS5ecve7vPWGz4Ox0fjad57s6iD0FjrIKCEoOqx3H86BekmShqOeOgKhi30B-pPAEnW-JlTiK1Nbbd68N53kJWfHRk0vR-_nX5DL64Vi8MFNm9Cxfo4dh_L7O_f7scHv/s640/04640483000-1.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really like Sear's Kenmore Pro line of appliances.  I think they have the "Viking" look and functionality without the price.  This refrigerator is a major refrigerator.  The tiles are fantastic, as well as the commercial kitchen look - it will be a long time before this goes out of style, if it ever would. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcLgZsZDk6n6-h3nhTAsBcf-RJPzSWIY5TfwJjnNDt6ae6bcQR0CulAYiQ2SAmEMkBEMp-kT-X8cIA7GrfTYsXSsuZkhEuF-y06YtuvyMRMpMkWzz9F-lWfuDaiR-C0uIsYsnLUyFN-Qx/s1600/02279523000-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcLgZsZDk6n6-h3nhTAsBcf-RJPzSWIY5TfwJjnNDt6ae6bcQR0CulAYiQ2SAmEMkBEMp-kT-X8cIA7GrfTYsXSsuZkhEuF-y06YtuvyMRMpMkWzz9F-lWfuDaiR-C0uIsYsnLUyFN-Qx/s400/02279523000-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlyuxc6M5ettmyBi_U_Om0MWV3yFrSbpjd_ldPLXQJUQIfG_AO0lRRn9qq_JS7C75klElGJ_ZhYVLFr5TjiZhwzF2AtQBd-Pm9iAH8uHw0wXgGfLoAh5OGsDC9_Ccdbo4Zd0FmI6-hzVC/s1600/10048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't think you have to have matching brand appliances for your kitchen, but you do have to be careful with stainless steel.  Different brands contain different qualities of metals that make them look different "colors."  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I happen to LOVE this Sears Pro range - it is big, but not too big, it is commercial looking, and it is all stainless - no black or red knobs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHlt6ON-rJcOOkJnZbbUvcJbIDu1MJCbp6k7qL7P4ZiZrVGn3pQR7FtsrpMrj8SBn8ULeNjqYjxSqbijRrRUT2wlLCS2QQISgEMMW55cWxKq1HPQqMGjBu2sk6ScffD6xBYlSJs9Uw6qTL/s1600/02242003000-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHlt6ON-rJcOOkJnZbbUvcJbIDu1MJCbp6k7qL7P4ZiZrVGn3pQR7FtsrpMrj8SBn8ULeNjqYjxSqbijRrRUT2wlLCS2QQISgEMMW55cWxKq1HPQqMGjBu2sk6ScffD6xBYlSJs9Uw6qTL/s640/02242003000-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>And the matching double ovens... yes, I would do full range and oven with a set of double ovens.  Have you ever baked cookies?!?!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you have a favorite appliance/brand?</div>

My Favorite Appliances | Budget Friendly & Great Looking | Affordable Commercial Looking Appliances

 As mentioned before, I'm helping my sister put together her new custom home.  In this post, I've compiled some of my favorite eleme...

Read more »