This past weekend our little family went on a last minute, quick getaway to Newport, RI which is about a 1 1/2 hour drive from home. Normally we head over to our place in Maine for quality time together, but this weekend I wanted to change things up a bit. Plus, the weekend weather was unseasonably gorgeous (60’s during the day) so this gave me the perfect excuse to plan something extra fun.
Here are some favorite Newport highlights beginning with a stroll past historical sights on the way to the wharf for lunch.
Lobstah lunch and a warm cookie…good thing we did some more walking later.
Back at the inn…serenity and a smile.
Saturday Sunset
Sunday morning walk. Throughout my solo walk there were church bells ringing through the air…peaceful tunes filled the streets with songs of promise.
Newport mansion tour at The Breakers
Cliff Walk
Birds always know of the best spots…I just follow…
…and watch…and wonder.
BTW, if you’re still in crafting mode, I’ll be back on Wednesday with another holiday project. Thanks for the visit!
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Hi Becky! Great photos, I’ve never been to that part of the country before, so thanks for sharing! It looks like the weather was lovely! (it was really windy here, so I couldn’t get outside) I really like that patina door handle and the photo of the ocean through the swirly metal thing. I can’t wait to see what project your working on next ! See you Wednesday!
November 15th, 2010
it looks like the perfect setting for time with the family and stunning views.
November 15th, 2010
My hubby has been, but I haven’t yet ;-D Gorgeous photos, inspiration at every turn~ Thanks for sharing your trip; Love all the old homes and wrought iron and pretty doors! Great photo of Brook~
November 15th, 2010
Such beautiful pictures and the “lobstah” to die for! I grew up in Annapolis and all my sailing friends were always racing from Annapolis to Newport. I never got to go though. These photos are so pretty. We really need to plan a New England family vacation. I’d love to explore. Have a great week.
November 15th, 2010
Becky, gorgeous photos! Don’t you just love New England!!
One of my favorite places!
Hugs, Diane
November 15th, 2010
Dear Becky,
Those pictures are so calm and happy! I have had minimal experience with New England and wish I could had more. My husband did a fellowship in Boston two years ago and we spent four months enjoying the areas around but I still do not feel I have enough. It is so different from the Midwest but all have their pleasures. Today our pleasure is snow 😉
Hugs,
Suz
November 15th, 2010
such wonder filled images of what looked to be a beautiful day in the land of colorful doors..thanks for taking me with you on this getaway through these amazing photos
November 15th, 2010
What wonderful photo’s and I just love that yellow door. What a happy way to enter a home.
love me 🙂
Can’t wait to see what to next crafty project is.
November 15th, 2010
Becky,
oh how i love all of these pictures ESPECIALLY that yellow door!!!
i WANT a yellow door!!!!!!!
and the door handle …. loving that too.
i had to giggle because i took so many pictures of doors and door handles when we went to italy….i was a little obsessed with them!!
so happy you were able to have a little get away with your family and the weather and the sunset and the birds and that DELICOUS lunch (mouth watering….how good was that?!?!)
sending you a squeeze
oxoxoxo
k
November 18th, 2010
so so beautiful. when i saw the door knob, i gasped- so lovely.
xo
November 20th, 2010
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