It was a beautiful sunset.

You never know when you'll catch 

Fix It Upper or Tear It Downer?

I love the light over the front door, the stonewall and the pink blooming flora out front.  Perched high on a hill in the farmland of Connecticut, this house speaks to me.  "Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts."  Oliver Wendell Holmes

Abandoned and for sale in a coastal Connecticut town.

Located in the

The Florence Griswold Museum; Old Lyme, Connecticut.

If you haven't visited the

We treated ourselves to baked goods from Sift; home of Best Baker in America.

When you are in

Historic Connecticut Inn for sale; the district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This wonderful antique dwelling can be

The Little Pink House

The Little Pink House is a true tale about one neighborhoods' struggle to keep their cherished homes despite planned redevelopment that favored corporate growth.  You don't have to live in Connecticut to appreciate the love these families shared for their small waterfront oasis in New London.  The case made it to the U.S. Supreme Court and sadly, the Court ruled in favor of the city.  The Little Pink House was ultimately moved to a new location, although the owner Suzette Kelo, no longer lives in this adorable abode.  The movie is based on the book by Jeff Benedict.  Check to see if it's playing in your area.  The truly unfortunate element is that to date, nothing has been built on the land where the Little Pink House and it's neighboring homes once stood.

Just a few pics from the chilly Connecticut shoreline.

It was a bitterly cold day with a gusty wind off the water, but the colors by the shore were so vividly blue.

A short stroll around Mystic, Connecticut.

We've been lucky enough to be experiencing some warmer than normal weather this fall.  It was the perfect afternoon to spend in the seaside village of Mystic.  Blue skies, 80 degree weather and a little bit of free time was all we needed!

A day with the horses at North Meadow Farm.

I had a recent opportunity to spend a day at North Meadow Farm, located in Harwinton, Connecticut.  Situated in beautiful Litchfield County, the rolling meadows of green pasture invite equine enthusiasts to this lovely property.

Training a horse is key to a high standard of showmanship.  North Meadow Farm works with riders and their own horses or spends an inordinate amount of time training horses that they offer for sale.

A relative newcomer to the farm, this beauty is being led back to the barn for the day.

This horse has fabulous color; what a striking tail!

The facility consists of two splendid and utilitarian barns on the property.  There is a terrific (and very useful in the winter) indoor ring as well.

The farm is being updated with new storage for boarders.  North Meadow Farm offers all necessary amenities for riders and their horses.

I have to admit, this horse was a favorite of mine.

What an incredible hayloft!

This barn was a dairy barn in it's former life; thus explaining the architectural shape of the structure.

Tranquility.

The manager of the barn, Kate, is an experienced equestrian.  Riders are learning from the best at North Meadow Farm.  Photo courtesy of North Meadow Farm.

Generous stalls make happy horses.

"My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, cheerful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view."   American naturalist, William Bartram

Maintaining a farm such as North Meadow is no small feat.  There is always something to be done.

A very happy and handsome trainee.

"There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse."  Unknown

North Meadow Farm participated in a recent x country course.  Photo courtesy of North Meadow Farm.

Everyone is a spectator at the farm.

"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire.  It is a grand passion."  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Rinsing off after class; a little horsing around too!

The day is coming to an end at North Meadow Farm.

Until tomorrow.....

For more information on North Meadow Farm, call Kate at 

 (860)307-6416 or send her a message here.

A rainy afternoon on the Connecticut shore.

To be at the shore in the sunshine is spectacular.  Warm sand that you can dig your toes into.  Gulls crying from above.  Sun shining on the water showcasing the ripples on the waves. 

But to be at the shore on a rainy day is wonderfully soothing.  Raindrops falling softly on the water; barely disturbing the calm, smooth surface.  Clouds shrouding the beach in comfort.  The gulls are resting and quiet.

 The shack on the beach; a testament to days gone by.

 This grey day doesn't encourage swimming or fishing.

 Sailboats are motionless today.

Marsh grass so green and and the inlet so inviting.  I left without my kayak this morning.

 Remnants of a past storm.

 Oh how I would love to find a horseshoe crab that's been tagged.

 The fisherman are idle today.

 For recycled fishing line.

 The boat ramp waits for a customer on this rainy day.

 An osprey and a seagull; are they acquainted?

 A sentinel guarding the dock.

 Little children typically run to the boat, but not today.

The rain has settled in.  So peaceful.  So serene.