Nubble Lighthouse

Nubble Lighthouse, York Maine

 

My sister and I recently took a boat ride from Ogunquit, Maine to York. The highlight was viewing the Nubble Lighhouse just as the end of summer sun peeked through the clouds. Labor Day weekend well spent.

Alexandre von Humboldt

The tall ship Alexander von Humboldt sailing in the Balitic Sea near Kiel, Germany (via www.newyorkpost.com).

Portland, Maine

Je T'aime

La Mer

Hiscock Gallery UK

Salt Water

Little Shark

via ...

my--little--getaway.tumblr.com

Low Tide

Portsmouth, NH
May 2012

Fisherman Gathering Nets, Maine

Fishermen Gathering Nets, Maine

Photograph by Luis Marden

"On a boat cruising down east, sardines are scooped out of the holding seine at Eastport at dawn. 'Sardines' may be any of several species of fish; in Maine they are usually small herring. Fish are penned in nets until the boats are ready to load. The fish are taken a short distance to canneries which work round the clock, according to the time of the catch."—Luis Marden

via National Geographic



Newburyport, MA

Newburyport, MA is such a charming little town north of Boston. The shops, restaurants and coastal charm are abundant.

Newburyport, in the off-season is such a sleepy little New England town with a ton of character. I have yet to visit during the summer tourist season.

One of my favorite places to get my shop on in Newburyport is Oldies. It's a vintage shopper's paradise!!



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newburyport,_Massachusetts



Sea Salt Soap

I'm obsessed with my new Swedish Dream Sea Salt Soap.



Love the packaging too!!







Sammy Seagull

Sammy Seagull

By, Wayne Pate

Harriet Beecher Stowe

The Great Island

Welcome To New Castle

Piscataqua Cafe

http://www.visitnewhampshire.com/new_castle/

New Castle, New Hampshire (AKA "The Great Island") is one of my favorite places in the world. I would LOVE to live on the island some day. It's a small, salty New England town with such amazing views and landscape.  New Castle is the smallest town in New Hampshire, but in my opinion the most lovely.

http://town.newcastlenh.org/pages/index

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Castle,_New_Hampshire

 

The Wentworth By The Sea Hotel provides amazing historical accommodations right on the water. This place has a colorful past and a great place to stay if visiting the area.

http://www.wentworth.com/

Anchors Away

Madewell Anchor Belt

http://www.madewell.com/index.jsp

Sail On

Grey Beach

Grey Beach

Mike Barr

Charles River

I love the spring time in Boston. Everything seems to come to life again. Water sports are in full swing and the city is a great back drop for all the nautical activity!

Edward Ardizzone

From ... Little Tim and The Brave Sea Captain

by, Edward Ardizzone

New England Boiled Dinner

There's nothing quite like a bunch of root vegetables and corned beef with seasonings all boiled together to form a perfect Sunday meal.

Of course, I had to serve it all with some of my homemade soda bread and a Newcastle. I think I gained about 10 pounds this past weekend but it was worth it!

Irish Soda Bread

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

This year, I decided to bake Irish Soda Bread for the first time ever. It came out great as a huge surprise to me. Usually when I attempt to bake it turns into a disaster.

I started by adding all of the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

I used Baleine sea salt (my favorite) as apposed to kosher table salt. Either kind of salt would work well in this recipe.

Next, I added my liquid ingredients.

I kneaded the dough on a lightly floured surface.

I brushed the loaf with a mixture of melted butter and buttermilk and then popped it in the oven for about 50 minutes.

(You can tell I don't bake often ... I had to use a Pyrex because I don't own a cookie sheet.)

Irish Soda Bread!

Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup buttermilk

DirectionsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 30 to 50 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

Nautical Hangbags

K. Slademade Nautical Clutch

Fleabags

Tory Burch Nautical Tote

Kate Spade Hit The Dock Rudy Handbag

YSL Roady Printed Canvas Schoolbag

Miele Bianco Stripe Fold Over Clutch