Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Kickin' Back


Thank you for all your well wishes, chanting and candle lighting.  I was able to get
my building permit late last week which came at the perfect time to enjoy the weekend.

Blogging friend Flower Jane, hostess of the world-famous Flowers in the House party, 
was passing through town so Shelley and I gave a tour of our favorite Maine and Boston
haunts over the weekend.  Here are a few of the weekend highlights from Instagram.


Vintage boat fenders/bumpers at York Antiques in York, Maine.
When was the last time you saw mermaid boat fenders?



I'm a sucker anything with eagles too.



Great dragon chandeliers at Pier 77, Cape Porpoise, Maine.



There are so many pretty things at Snug Harbor Farm and not
wanting to  be repetitive, I'm finding it fun to find beauty in 
the things that many people wouldn't look at.



Stairs in the barn, Snug Harbor Farm.


Wall in the potting shed, Snug Harbor Farm.


Algae-covered pots, Snug Harbor Farm.



I love the variation of color in the succulents, Snug Harbor Farm.


Yellow golden pheasant, Snug Harbor Farm.



Trophies at Restoration Hardware, Boston.


Acorn Street, Beacon Hill, Boston.


George Washington, Public Garden, Boston.

I hope you all kicked back and enjoyed the holiday weekend.



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45 comments:

  1. JenSeptember 3, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    That must have been so much fun! Snug Harbor Farm looks wonderful, and I love the way you find beauty in unexpected places.

    Congratulations on getting the permit--that was fast!

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:04 AM

      Jen,
      You'd love it there; you should head north sometime and check it out. I can share all my favorite spots.

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  2. la maison LaFortuneSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Wow...that was a fast turn around for your permit, after such a relaxing weekend you must be ready to forge ahead and get moving again! Can't wait to see your progress :)

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:03 AM

      It was actually three weeks from time of submission for approval. Once the requested photos and the survey were taken in, they approved it on the spot. The delay stopped progress for a week and half but all's well that ends well. I'm eager to see progress too.

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  3. KarenaSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Steve you are a great tour guide and the timing was perfect. as the permit came through!
    A real treat to see those mermaid bumpers and no I'd never seen them!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Feature: Sigal Sasson Entrepreneur

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:41 PM

      A friend said they looked like the Starbucks logo which did cross my mind at the time.

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  4. Megan @ Restoring the RoostSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    I love everything you've captured! Sounds like it was a wonderful day! I can't wait to take a good long trip to visit the Maine and New England areas....someday :)

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:42 PM

      I think you have you hands full in the short term, Megan, but there are lot of great family places to visit in New England. I'm sure you'll love it.

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  5. webbSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Got to admit that I have newer actually seen mermaid fenders before. Glad you shared.

    Very jealous that you got to spend time with Flower Jane ... someday, I hope. I think she's on her way to the Big Apple for a celebration this week. Am filled with jealousy!

    Hope things pick up in the house this week.

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:44 PM

      I'm sure you two will get a chance to meet at some point. We talked about you--all good stuff! We're your ears burning?

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  6. Pigtown*DesignSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Lucky you, hanging with Jane!

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  7. Bethany [at] Powell Brower HomeSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    that darn pheasant would've been the highlight for me --- how BEAUTIFUL!

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:44 PM

      Did you see the back of it's next? It was even brighter in person.

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  8. Mark D. RuffnerSeptember 4, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    It looks as though you had a great weekend of retail therapy. Congratulations on the permit!

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      A little bit, Mark, but more window shopping and sightseeing.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Three cheers for the building department, so relieved that you got your permit.

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:47 PM

      I have to admit, I was a little nervous about the window and door changes in particular but I wasn't asking for a big change so I think they have bigger fish to fry.

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  10. DebSeptember 4, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Glad you got your permit and thank you for the tour!
    p.s. Do you need any beans yet??

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:47 PM

      No, I'm good. Still a little warm for a nice hot pot of beans.

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  11. MerlinSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Now...how does one get a permit for that golden pheasant....yowser! franki

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:48 PM

      I never thought about needed a permit. They said it was from China. I wonder if they make an noise like roosters.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Amazing photos as usual! You sure do have to seem to have some great shops in your part of the world. Was delighted to see what looks like an Australian flag behind the trophies at Restoration Hardware - our flag is very similar to the New Zealand flag so its hard to tell without seeing all of it. But it makes me feel as though I am on the tour with you and your Friend. What a delight Snug Harbour is and THAT pheasant! My goodness. Best wishes for your reno, I'm positive it will be stunning. Regards, Tricia.

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      Thanks, Tricia. I was wondering that was an Australian flag but didn't consider the N.Z. one was so similar. I'm glad you felt you were on the tour. It makes me happy to share my little piece of the world with the rest of the world!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Great news about the building permit. Go forth and renovate!

    Spud.

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  14. annieSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    It's all in the details Steve. I love those stairs too.

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:58 PM

      The stairs were in the barn, not really a public part of the farm but I snuck back there to share them. Glad you can appreciate them.

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  15. My Little BungalowSeptember 4, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Hey Steve, you know how I spent my weekend (oh well), but boy, how I'd love to be able to hop on a plane and visit your neck of the woods, maybe with a personalized tour of your favorite antiques shops and garden centers. I could really use a break!
    Claudia
    P.S. Glad you received your permit last week. Progress!

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  16. AmeliaSeptember 5, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Congrats on the permits, that must be such a relief now you can move on. That's great that you Shelley and Jane got together! Isn't that cool? When I went to Spain in June and met Alicia from Prunus I was so excited. Really nice tour of Snug Harbor Farm, that pheasant defines the color yellow!

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  17. An Urban CottageSeptember 5, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    We had a really nice day. It was fun.

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  18. flwrjaneSeptember 5, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    We had a wonderful day. It's so nice to relive the memories through your pictures.

    Bet you're having fabulous weather now that I've left town....

    xo Jane

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

      The weather wasn't wonderful but it didn't seem to impede the festivities.

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  19. Cindi MyersSeptember 5, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    How cool to actually meet some Blogger friends!
    Sounds like you all had fun.
    I'm a bit of a hermit and a tad anti-social but it would be kinda cool to actually see that my blogger friends exist! LOL!
    Very nice photos, you have such a great eye.
    Of course I LOVE the pheasant. I might "pin" him for inspiration for illustration. :)
    I'm glad your got your permit sooner rather than later.
    I bet your cats will be glad when this adventure is done!

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:02 AM

      I'd love to see what you do with the Yellow Golden Pheasant.

      The cats aren't minding the construction at all. They're kind of like "Oh, hammering again?"

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  20. Woodside ParkSeptember 5, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    I'm so jealous. You are always at Snug Harbor. Did you pick up any topiaries? BTW, I heard that Bob Withington Antiques is closing up and moving to FL.

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    1. An Urban CottageSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:04 AM

      Loi,
      I'm lucky is just over an hour away. Yes, I heard that Withington is closing in November but that he'll still be doing some shows. Not sure if that means Brimfield. I'll see if I can find out.

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  21. WindlostSeptember 6, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    What fun. So glad you got out and about!! :)

    xo T.

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  22. Taylor GreenwaltSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Congrats on getting your permits...so glad you were able to meet up with some blogger friends...I bet you had a great time!

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  23. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    How did I miss this? Great shots as always. Get moving on that kitchen! We are all dying to see it... ;-)

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  24. The Impatient Home BuilderSeptember 9, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Yay on the permit! You'll be happier with level floors.

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  25. designchicSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    So glad you got the permits..full steam ahead!! It must be so fun meeting blog buddies...hoping to do so at the High Point Market in October!

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  26. Jeanne HenriquesSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    This all says Bowerbird to me! Back soon with the recipe for Pad Thai....

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