Monday, January 19, 2009

A Walk in the Snow

This was a snow storm I really enjoyed...closed the store very early, went home and Adele and I took Maggie, all decked in her "flower-power" attire on a lovely walk around Strawberry Banke & Pierce Island. George Washington had a fort build there (he spent a bit of time here) and it is a backyard treasure. Enjoy the pic's from my neighborhood in Portsmouth, NH.


She loves bounding in the snow - big time!




A picture of my neighbor's house on the point.


A sea captain house that house been turned into a local museum. In the summer we have antique furniture exhibitions here. Detail like this rarely exist on homes today. Sad.


The old Governor's house. Just beautiful.


Part of the local Lobster fleet.



Another 200+ year old sea captain house on the water.



This house is from "The Hill" - a cluster of houses that range from the mid 1700's to the 1850's.





Hey, where's the car?


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13 comments:

  1. Linda MerrillJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    I love Portsmouth! Those old Federal buildings are just fantastic. I lived in Newburyport for a couple of years in a 200 yr. old Federal building - I miss the house and the town. And being able to run up to Portsmouth easily!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Beautiful homes and photography. Thanks for taking the time to share such a lovely place.

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  3. Topsy TurvyJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Beautiful snow pictures! And Maggie looks so adorable in her sweater.

    -Lana

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  4. J.CovingtonJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Thanks Lana & Mimi...a fresh snow fall is just fun, it's later when it loses the charm!

    I love Newburyport Linda. And the Federal there are fabulous - so much better than Portsmouth, but then we weren't a shipping capital like it was down there.

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  5. katiedidJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    What a wonderful walk you had! I love your Maggie....(I am partial to the name since I have a daughter named Maggie). The house on the point is breathtaking. :) Thanks!

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  6. Pamela Terry and EdwardJanuary 20, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    What a beautiful walk!! I'm with Maggie...that looks like so much fun!! Do send some snow this way, please!!

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  7. Velvet and LinenJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    What a beautiful neighborhood!
    The image of your neighbor's house on the point
    is just lovely. Maggie is adorable. She looks like a wonderful walking companion!

    xo
    Brooke

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  8. KristenJanuary 20, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Just came across your blog. Love your piece on the Atlanta gift show. I'll check back often! Thanks
    Kristen

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  9. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutJanuary 20, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Oh...the allure of fresh clean snow...and sneaking away for a walk in it. Beautiful!

    The house on the point is just stunning. Well, all of them are gorgeous. And Maggie? As pretty as a fresh daisy!

    Enjoy your snow...may it stay fresh and lovely!!

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  10. CourtneyJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    What a beautiful and charming area! It looks so picturesque, and your Maggie is precious.

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  11. AcornmoonJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    it looks like your dog stole the show.

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  12. J.CovingtonJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Thanks for the sweet comments everyone...and of course any cute dog in pink is going to take the blue ribbon!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous photos. I would love to go there, it's breathtaking.

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