The Shitty Committee Meeting

The first thing I did when I got home was to call

a BIG MEETING with the SHITTY COMMITTEE that lives in my head

We talked everything over....

I am moving to Maine.

This is a new beginning in a new environment...

to say the least.

I have always wanted to live there and so I will.

AND....I will get to be with my Mom.

A Gift!!

Now I have to figure how to get the few things that I will keep up there.

I am terrified to drive a UHAUL truck to Maine,

but it is my only option at this point.

Any ideas for moving or raising money?

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Witness - Roseta Santiago

The FINE ART of Roseta Santiago featured this week at Blue Rain Gallery.

You really don't want to miss this show!

Witness.

Lazy Afternoon

For Roseta Santiago's Bio - CLICK HERE

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The Show; Witness by Roseta Santiago

Open Mon - Sat 10 am - 6pm
Closed Sundays

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Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
(505) 954-9902

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The Great Races

This is the oldest day-sailing Windjammer Schooner.

At 91 years old she is harbored in Camden Maine.

She is also on the Historic Registry!!!

What is a Schooner? click here

For me.....

I have been drawn to sailing and riding all my life.

Horses & Great Sailing Ships

have always taken my breath away.

Here in Maine there is much of both!

I look forward to attending horse shows here.

Maybe I will give 'UP & DOWN' horse back riding lessons 

for the timid

and the emotionally challenged.

I could do that!!

I plan on sailing as well,

and getting a small sailing dinghy like the one below.

That is what I learned on when I was 8 years old.

It's not fancy but it will take me to where I want to go.

Away

and alone with nothing but the sound of wind and the sea lapping against the boat.

I could even sail to one of the thousands of tiny islands around the coast of Maine.

Every week there is another sailing race for the 2 & 3 masted schooners.

I am still 'DOWN EAST' { in Maine }

it is paradise with it's mountains, meadows, rivers, lakes and of course the magnificent ocean.

Below there is a video to watch if you are interested.

It will show you how crazy crowded it gets when there is a sailing event here.

Normally....

it is not that maddening here.

You can watch this video taken in Boothbay Harbor

I send all my blogging buddies my love.

It has been a journey up here with my MOM.

But she is starting to recover.

xox

•  Windjammer Races

                           

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Fried Clams in Port Clyde Maine

It was a rainy and cold day....

I am driving to my favorite spot.

Here we are in Port Clyde.

My favorite general store until 

'Linda Bean' bought it.

{of L.L.Bean Fame}

She has made some changes .....

and who really likes anyone messing with history.

My mom is in that champagne Subaru.

This is Subaru country.

Maine is beautiful even on dreary days.

BTW

This is the place you catch the ferry to go to Mohegan Island.

{http://www.monheganwelcome.com/}

If it weren't rainy and cold....

we would be sitting here.

Another fantastic dining experience.

Fried Clams!!!

I can't wait to move up here.

I will be up here until July 3rd,

hopefully by them I will have a job and some idea of where I will live.

Pray for me!

please?

*cuz I am scared

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Uptown Studio in Rockland Maine

Tori T.Yattaw - OWNER & ARTIST AT-
The Uptown Studio 
Located @ 
371 Main Street
P.O. Box 1340
Rockland Maine 04841
207.594.1100

This is Tori.

We met over on twitter.....

and I contacted her letting her know I was in Rockland-

and could we meet?

YES!!!

The follow images are of Tori's amazing work.

All images were taken in her charming shop in downtown Rockland Maine.

This amazing swan is made by Tori T. Yattaw.

It is HUGE and beautiful.

This is the front view.

...and the back view too!

Tori made a wedding gown to go with.

It is soooooo fairy tale!! 

The pillows are all hand painted.

{this is my #1}

'Gotta' love the BEE.

Right???

...and CARP or KOI....

I adore.

Tori also has each  of the themes with complete lines of linens

shower curtains, and table runners.

Just ask -

I am sure she can create it.

Tori's totes are fabulous as you will see.

Birdie Ornaments

Glass bird houses that can double for use with tea lights.

Table runner in a peacock theme.

This was the UPTOWN STUDIO'S take on 

Breast Cancer Week.

Love it!!!

Need fabric for a slip seat cushion????

Call Tori.

Adorable kids clothes.

I want a TU TU too.

I wonder if there is a cut off age for wearing a TU TU??

The color of these feathered balls are just yummy!!!!!

So,

What are your thoughts?

Tori T.Yattaw - OWNER & ARTIST AT-

The Uptown Studio 

Located @ 

371 Main Street

P.O. Box 1340

Rockland Maine 04841

207.594.1100

• www.uptownstudio.net

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