Newport

We had two glorious weekend days, perfect weather for doing anything outside. We decided to hop in the truck with two of our four kiddos and head over to Newport, Rhode Island.  What comes to mind for most people when they hear that destination are the famous mansions on Bellevue Avenue, also know as  Mansion Row.  Over the years we’ve taken a tour of many of them, including the Breakers, Rosecliff, Marble House and the estate of the eccentric Doris Duke.  They are something to behold if you’re ever in the area.

On this trip, we went for the food, the shopping, and in search of a possible mantle for the kids future home.  We didn’t find one that was reasonably priced or in great condition, but we had plenty of fun on the hunt.  See the alligator statue in the pool?

The kids loved this table – it’s bigger than it looks in this photo.  Each of those teak chairs were $450., so… you can imagine what the table goes for.

 

These benches were so comfortable and unique, I’d love to have one on the farm perhaps in the back yard near the garden, or down at Stella by the sea. The price tag put a squash on that idea – around $3,500.

We pulled out of that parking lot with a truck bed devoid of new furnishings, and headed downtown for a delicious meal and drinks at The Red Parrot.

It’s a beautiful thing when your kids bring into the fold another person who becomes a loved family member.  The  chocolate monkey  drink is another beautiful thing on a warm summer day.

After a savory lunch of Sexy Steak Salad (that’s what they call it!)  we walked out into the crowds and browsed the shops.   Those fun buggies can be rented to cruise the area, but the traffic is so heavy I’d be nervous in such a small craft.

After the little bit of shopping  ( we came away with a few bars of soap, how’s that for constraint) we appeased the menfolk with a tour of the car museum located near the Tennis Hall of Fame.

They don’t make them like they used to, the detail on these early autos is just stunning.

We stopped by the water just briefly so I could stick my feet in the water and soak up a little  Vitamin Sea, and then we drove  home in the expected summer traffic down I-95.    It was a very good day indeed 🍹⚓🌞

A quick easy fun recipe to share with you, from a friends fb page… I made them yesterday, delish! Perfect summer dessert.  I used a red Cabernet and red seedless grapes.

 

I hope all is well in your world, thank you for stopping by –