L.L.Bean Signature F11

L.L.Bean Signature  introduced their Fall 11 Collection online today. I can almost feel the crisp air and cozy wool sweaters now…

sally king benedict

While browsing Pinterest one sunny afternoon I discovered the beautiful work of Sally King Benedict. I was immediately drawn to her brilliant palette matched with her stunning color blocking and delicate layering of paint drips and drawing. I am in love with the incredible light and motion she captures in her pieces.

You can view her full collection of works here.

AERIAL VIEW 54x60 acrylic and guache on canvas - 2011

COOL WATER 36x48 oil, acrylic, and guache on canvas-framed - 201

FOUR CORNERS 48X72 mixed media on canvas - 2011

POP ROCKS 48x48 acrylic, guache, and graphite on canvas - 2011

Monhegan Part II

Here are a few more shots from my summer escape to beautiful Monhegan a couple weeks ago. Fingers crossed I make it back this fall!

Monhegan Part I

This year I had the fortune of visiting Monhegan twice! I went for a long weekend and returned the following weekend to soak up a bit more of the magic. Below are a few photos to get started.

A truly enchanting place, Monhegan is like nowhere else. My days were filled with hiking through the woods to the edges of the island across the cliffs, painting and making trips into town to the black duck for a refreshing drink. At night we played games, read and took walks past the meadow for lighting bug shows on our way up to the lighthouse to overlook the glowing town. To be on Monhegan is to slow the world down and enjoy some of life’s simplest joys. 

POKETO Backpack

I have to admit I have a bit of an obsession with stripes, so when I ever saw this backpack on POKETO I was thrilled.

On a side note I am in the process of editing my photos from this years trip to Monhegan. Stay tuned!

Graduation Celebration at the edge of Acadia

Just a couple weekends ago I traveled to Bar Harbor to put on a surprise party for one of my dearest friends to celebrate her graduation from The College of the Atlantic. The day of the ceremony continued the colorful chaos of decorating around the lawn of her parent’s home. The yard was dressed in vintage Chinese lanterns, a homemade torn fabric banner, ball jar lanterns, lights, lights and more lights! I made a chanterelle mushroom pinata which we enjoyed at the end of the evening. It was a magical day filled with great food, friends and celebration!

the traveling pom poms

My Grandmother’s 80th Birthday was celebrated on Memorial Day and to add to the festive atmosphere I made a bunch of red, white and blue pom poms. We started out on the deck, so up the poms went on the underside of the umbrella and along the railing. After the cookout we moved inside and along cam the poms to decorate the chandelier and table top.  These beautiful decorations are a quick project before a party! Make your own!

happy memorial day weekend!

This week has been crazy busy with the wedding dress, pinata making and bike shopping. I was really excited about the women’s felt ZW75 but alas I am too tall for the large! So I will be commuting to work on this black beauty, the men’s Z85. So excited!

I am off to visit my parents and prepare for my Grandmother’s 80th birthday celebration tomorrow. Pictures to come soon.

I wish you the happiest Memorial Day Weekend!

summer nights

1. from here. 2. from here. 3. brew your own. 4. grill your own.

I cannot wait for the weather to turn so  we can make the most of this summer!

happy weekend everyone!

Ram Island Light

I just finished a painting of the view from my father’s front porch overlooking the channel to Portland Harbor and Ram Island Light. This is one of my most favorite places in the world. The view never looks the same yet has a comforting familiarity each time I come to visit.