Oh, you’ve gotta see ’em at least once, the Mansions that line Cliff Walk in Newport, RI. I’ve posted on it before… see HERE if interested. They aren’t what I love most about that incredible place, though.
This Old House is located about four miles from the coast. Our “coast” isn’t quite –the ocean– because we are on Long Island Sound and the barrier it creates, calming things a bit as far as the water is concerned. Once you get to the mouth of the sound and beyond… the Newport area is an example, the water turns a deeper, colder, moodier blue-turquoise-green-navy color and the roil and foam are a crisp white. So refreshing and soul soothing, that’s what I love most. We often bring beach chairs and sit by the water with good reading material, taking in the salty sea breezes and Vitamin D.
located on the bulkhead
Clear water
This boats sail reminds me of a shark fin
He was flirting with the girls.. hoping for a bit of their lunch.
Del’s is a Newport staple.. if you’re out near the water, you gotta get a lemon
slushy from the Dels Lemon Truck (it’s yellow & Green, like the cup)
Most refreshing drink ever created, I believe.
Wind whipped but happy girl here, in her element.
But enough about me…this picture is about one of my
buddies from back in my artisan shop days…
Mickey Johnson, formerly Nicholas Landon Jewelry,
is now living in beautiful Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
I love her sea-inspired jewelry designs, and they are affordable!
I’m wearing one of her simpler original pieces, pearls are
among her favorite natural gems to work with.
Her studio and creations can be found here –
(you’d think I woulda put the clasp in the back, right?)
The best part of yesterday was meeting up with these characters
for an early dinner before heading home.
They spent the day on the beach below the Cliff walk and Mansions.
What I love about this particular crew right here is … they are all each others
best friend. There isn’t drama, no petty bickering… they really enjoy each
others company and holy cow – even ours on occasion.
It’s a beautiful thing.
Just a side note because I found it kinda funny –
What exactly was in the cooler they packed for themselves?
Water* Cheez-its * Swedish Fish * a Nerf Football
Who could ask for anything more 🙂
