Well, we made it home! I thought I’d do a little recap for you … with MUSICA! 💞
Here we are, just leaving Southampton not all that long ago . . . waving a tearful good bye to luv-lee England, more in love than ever! It could not have been a better trip home. I think we have to remember to ALWAYS travel by ship at the end of June! The water was sparkling and flat most of the way . . . we even saw dolphins!! It was so amazing and wonderful and special to see them jumping out of the water, arching in unison, going along with us next to the ship. 🐬
The good ship Queen Elizabeth was just ahead of us as we left Southampton, making a very pretty picture with all the little boats escorting her out of the harbor.
The moon was up when we caught up with her . . . I hope our ship looked as pretty to them as theirs did to us!
The setting sun shone on her as we went by and she turned off to whatever wonderful place she was going.
The moon followed us on the Queen Mary 2 all the way home. We left England on a Sunday, the moon was full on Wednesday, and we arrived home, along with the moon, the following Sunday . . . pondering the gift of each day . . .
The moon made a path to our stateroom twice in this photo, both outside and also reflected in the door to our deck …
We had amazing fresh ocean air, I had my books, I took naps, I took a bubble bath, I had room service, I wrote in my diary, I went dancing, I walked around and around the boat and worked out in the gym: EVERY day was a Red Letter Day!
It was the most wonderful thing. I took this in the morning, the moon is actually setting …
Here it is, on another night, right over us at 1 am …
And after six luv-lee days of this, at about 4:30 am on Sunday July 1, the first lights of Long Island came into view . . . it’s hard to describe how it felt, it had been a long time. We left our home March 4, and here we were, back again.
Coming home after a long slow voyage over the wide ocean, experiencing the world space as it is … is majestic. We were pinching ourselves as we glided quietly through the dawn, seawater washing over the sides of the ship, toward the lights of the Verrazano Narrows bridge.
We ran up top to see it up close as we went under it and found out we weren’t alone!
Everyone was taking pictures, watching tug boats as we passed the twinkling lights along the shore.
See the lit-up cameras? Notice the stairs, look at the top, see the people crowding the rail to get a view of New York? People come a long way to do this, in more ways than one!
I looked back, as we passed under the bridge . . .
And then we got our first glimpse of the most wonderful welcome home you could get, the Statue of Liberty (her light is shining there on the left). It was perfect timing, we arrived home in time to celebrate the Fourth!
As you know, the Statue of Liberty was a gift to America from France to celebrate our 100 year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 🇺🇸
She was assembled in France, then taken apart to be sent to America and came to us in 350 pieces! I love these old photos. Seeing her in pieces is surreal!
The sculptor used his mom’s face for his model. What a good son!
The first bit finished was Liberty’s right hand and torch ~ which was shipped to Philadelphia and put on display. For a fee of 50 cents, visitors could climb a ladder inside the hand to the balcony around the torch. Ah. luv-lee history! I imagine no one had the slightest idea of what was really to come, but this probably gave a tiny hint.
The unveiling took place with parades, a Presidential speech, fireworks, cannons, flags and an overflowing New York City ~ she’d already caught the imagination of America.
And now it was our turn. Standing there in the hushed dawn light, it was easy to imagine what an inspiration the Lady was to the huge numbers of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island ~ if your family came to America on a ship after 1886, they were greeted by Lady Liberty. Can you imagine the thrill? And for us too, it was total chills. Five-thirty in the morning and EVERYONE was up and dressed and on top of the ship for our arrival, arms around each other, tears in the eyes, cameras clicking, all together experiencing . . .
. . .excited to see the light of her torch. Her formal name is “Liberty Enlightening the World.”
Wow. Right? Just beautiful. I took this photo with my cell phone and it almost looks like a painting.
When the sun came up everyone applauded!
SO American, so Fourth of July! Such a perfect welcome!
The moon was going down as the sun came up behind us shining on the front of the ship.
Hello new day.
An amazing morning of celebration ~ for tourists and for us, coming home sweet home.
Everyone was taking their last photos . . .
And saying good bye to an amazing crossing . . .
wah.
So long ship, until we meet again . . . save our place!
You say good bye, and I say hello . . .
I found a porter and we gathered our 50 billion pieces of luggage while Joe went to rent a car . . . and soon, off we went. HOME was beginning to come into focus, but we still had a five-hour drive and a ferry ride before we would turn into our driveway 😻. LOOK at the AMAZING Brooklyn Bridge!
We were a little worried when we saw this!
But no worries, the nursery was open . . . we needed flowers at home so we stopped here, and loaded up at the supermarket . . .
Everything was getting precariously close to the ceiling of the car, but there was still breathing room!
Across Connecticut we went . . . into Rhode Island . . .
Through Providence . . .
To our home state!
And everywhere people were getting ready for the 4th …
Flags flying …
I just put the camera up to the car window and clicked, because flags were flying everywhere . . . what a welcome home!
Down Main Street in Falmouth, all decked out in flags . . .
And finally, to the BOAT!!! Thar she blows!
And while we waited for our ferry, the sky turned pink and the sun began to go down.
And pretty soon it was our turn to board . . . I could hear Jack meowing from here . . .
Off we go . . . by this time I’ve lost all pretense to calm dignified travel, I’m DYING to get home! This boat can’t go fast enough.
We sit up top on a soft balmy night heading across the sound to our Island, a 45 minute trip. We drove off the ferry and down the familiar streets of our small town . . .
We turned into our driveway…by now I’ve almost lost consciousness, I can barely remember, but we put the key into the kitchen door . . . and the lock wouldn’t turn! I could see through the window in the door and there, on the floor, was Jack, looking at me. His eyes were round as he threw himself down, rolled onto his back, twisting and wiggling and pawing the air . . . Joe ran around to the back door while I whined and cooed through the window.
We finally made it in and spent the evening purring at each other (me and Jack, Jack and Joe, me and Joe), while unpacking. Sweetly, Jack was perfectly willing to repeat his rolling wiggling performance on the ironing board the next morning when I had my camera ready!
Never tell me cats don’t show love.
Because this is what it looks like. And it hasn’t stopped! We’ve been forehead to forehead, inseparable, every day.
He watches me unpack, get organized, do laundry . . . slightly suspicious that this might not last… “She is my sun, my moon, and my stars . . .”
Fear not Jack! He sleeps with us, of course, he curls up on me when I take a nap ~and when we go out for a walk, he does the wiggling thing when we come home. When I sit down to read my book, he cuddles right up. He was well-loved while we were away ~ he plays ponytail band better now than he ever did! Being at home is, as I know you know, a wonderful thing.
With my own luv-lee shadows through the linden trees, then through the windows . . .
and into my own living room . . .
My own top of the stove to decorate the way I like . . . we know where everything is! We know how it all works! These are little pleasures in life!
I count my blessings while polishing my wand . . .
Loving everything!
Saying hello once more to the children . . .
Walking out to the garden with my scissors on these warm mornings . . .
picking roses and pulling weeds . . . getting the fountain out of the barn for the kitchen porch . . .
. . . and filling my little vases . . . Oh the glory of it. Going away makes coming home better than imaginable.
Our friend Jaime gave us a welcome home party in the back garden of her most adorable house . . . It was Jaime’s son Duncan (one of triplets!) who took care of Jack.
It was heaven seeing everyone again . . .
Gorgeous salad, Jaime is amazing! One of the most generous souls I’ve ever known. She’s a caterer, receiver of the “Best of Vineyard” award for years and years!
We’ve had a ton of unpacking to do, a lot to catch up on, you know, the bank, the dentist, all the regular things . . . but so far we’re trying to be balanced. 
Our walks to the water are still my favorite part of the day . . .
The Island was crowded on the Fourth … This is a tiny beach has a very shallow protected beach, perfect for paddling children, and very popular especially on Summer holidays!
But early on other days we have the place pretty much to ourselves.
Not tired of the sea!
And to add to the wonderfulness of everything, your sweet comments on the last post were delightful, making me cry many times. 💞 Without you this trip would still have been magical, but with just a little less sparkle ~ you made it so much more fun . . . trying to see everything not only through my own eyes, but maybe through yours too, having you along has gotten me a little bit outside myself and that can only be a good thing!
Oh, yes, I’ve been unpacking our memories too, getting out my watercolors early in the morning, getting organized . . . I’m going to have so much fun putting this new book into my “good” handwriting . . . adding the photos, the watercolors, the quotes and recipes, the how-to’s, and all the other little bits and pieces I think you will enjoy seeing in this book.
I wrote the whole thing day-by-day, in the moment, while we were in England, Wales, and Ireland . . . I also kept a diary when we were in Scotland and I plan to include bits of that too . . . all the best most informative and enjoyable parts. We learned so much, had so many amazing moments, I couldn’t possibly tell you everything while we were there ~ each day was too stuffed full, so there will be surprises! And now for the fun part, I get to write it . . . Stick with me while I do it. I’ll hurry.
So here’s a few things that happened while we were at sea . . .
The new 2019 Calendars went up for presale! (Can’t believe it, means it’s almost fall!!!🤣) This is the cover for the 12 x 12″ Wall-Calendar. They’re up for presale now, but they should all be at the Studio by the middle of next week.
Here’s a little preview of the November wall-calendar page . . . with a quote that came directly from one of our Girlfriends, Lee Gordon, here in our comment section! Isn’t it a cute idea? I know, it’s playing with your food, but canned black olives are different! I keep telling you how much I love your words and thoughts, well, it’s true! 🎃
We have the Mini Calendars, too, as always, and the Blotter Calendar, and the Purse Calendar … (That’s the Purse Calendar in the upper left photo above⤴.) You might remember the publisher decided to do away with the plastic cover for the Purse Calendars … which resulted in the loss of that little storage pocket on the inside covers. SO, Kellee, being the genius that she is, fixed us a fix! You can click HERE to receive free papers, pattern, and directions to make your choice of two different pockets (as shown above) to add to your calendar if this is something you would like.
Our Girlfriend, Posy Lough, made our wonderful new Alphabet Sampler pre-printed Embroidery Kit … I left a place for the date in the design, and for you to embroider your own name. Of course there’s bunting! I hope you have fun with it! It’s in now, it comes with directions, embroidery floss, and pre-printed 12″ x 15″ cotton fabric…
Last but not least . . . I think you all received your new cups, right? I hope so and I hope you LOVE them! 💞… and I have a little surprise . . . I thought as a 🎵 Welcome Home to Me 🎶 I would do a new giveaway. We finally have our cups in all four seasons! So one of you lucky girls is going to receive this entire set (yes, I do hope I’m helping with some of your Christmas shopping)! All you have to do is leave a comment ~ just scroll to the bottom of this post and in teeny tiny letters (look closely) you will see the word “comment.” Click there, leave a comment and you will be automatically entered! In not too long from now, we will have a drawing, our in-house “random number generator” we call Vanna, will draw the winning name. I’ll be announcing the winner here on the blog and sending an email to the lucky person! So don’t forget to say hello! ❤ Always so much to look forward to with you Girlfriends! My favorite thing!
Thank you for a fabulous travel journey! Since I get seasick, I cannot travel by boat. I loved traveling with YOU!!
Susan,
What a dream vacation! I’m so happy you are safely home and hope to hear lots more on your blog!
❤️Cindy
Loved following your trip. So much so that I got out my A FINE ROMANCE to re-read. So looking forward to your new book. Happy August! Ellen
Such a lovely journey for you. I followed along and almost made me feel like I was there. See Ireland, Scotland and England is a dream of mine. Maybe some day. But until then I dream with all your lovely pictures.
So wonderful you got home safely.
Welcome back! Can’t wait for your new book and hearing about all your wonderful English experiences ! Love all things British………. and especially my Queen ………. yes she is our Head of state in Canada and we embrace our connection to her!
I totally understand why. A proud connection. xoxo
Gosh such a wonderful end to your journey! The pictures of arriving in New York and the history of Lady Liberty made me cry!
It’s been such a joy traveling with you! Welcome home. I love the pictures of Lady Liberty. So beautiful in the dawn’s light. Can’t wait to read the new book when its completed. And most of all, thank you for the light to bring to so many lives.
Thank you for taking the time to share your journey! I very much enjoyed reading all about it, and might even take a similar trip myself one day….
Thank you Susan for the most delightful summer escape. Your photos brought tears to my eyes from the sheer beauty of the English countryside. I am joyful that you have returned home, but feel an emptiness from leaving England. Thank goodness for your blog, my Fine Romance teacup, and 200 episodes of Escape to the Country to watch:)
Susan!
It’s been a fantabulous trip! And what a perfect time to return to your HOME! July 4th!!! Love reading all about your travels and can’t wait for the new book!!!I would love to have the 4 seasons mugs!
Hugs!!!!
Linda
Luvlee, thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to the new book! See you in September…
Hi Susan! Welcome Home! I loved following your travels for the past few months. Thank you for the pocket to add to our purse calendars. It will come in handy. I like to keep coupons in my purse calendar.
Sharan
I loved all of your commentary of the trip–it felt like I was there with you and Joe.
I have a kitty that is sort of a tuxedo cat like your Jack. Her name is Nibbles, but we mainly call her Sweetie, Miss Kitty, or just Kitty. She keeps is hopping.
I had so much fun reading your coming home blog, because that’s always my favorite part of a vacation, also! So cute the way you described Jack! Thank you for the beautiful photos and the wonderful blogs of your trip! My brother passed away on July 7th, the last of my immediate family relatives. Very sad, but your blog makes me happy! Lots of love from Mary S. In Fresno, California
I’m so sorry Mary. Oh, such a loss. I lost mine a couple of years ago, of our eight it was first me, then him, only 13 months younger and my best friend growing up. Our boys are in heaven, but it will be a lifetime loss for us.
I found my post and your answer, even tho’ it says “Stacy says”!!! LOL
I’m so sorry, Susan! I don’t think I knew about your brother passing a couple of years ago!
Much love from Mary S. in Fresno, CA
Happy homecoming! What a wonderful trip..so looking forward to reliving it in the book with new surprises as I turn each page. Enjoy your summer with Jack and Joe.
Welcome home Susan and Joe! I love that you travel by ship, no jet lag! The pictures of the ship coming into NY harbor were wonderful, love that everyone was on deck! Enjoyed your post and am very much looking forward to a new book.
Thank you sweetest of all, for taking us on your amazing vacation, the pictures are just gorgeous and really made me feel like I was there! I am so looking forward to your newest “baby”. Love everything, the cups, the calendars the embroidery and the list goes on. Oh and a MOVIE, holy cow, our cups are going to overflow with happiness. Jack’s twirling and pawing at the air, priceless!! Welcome home, so glad your back safe and sound. XOXOXO
I both love your colorful and inspiring blog. I read it on my phone first (because I can’t wait!) then on my computer when I can sit down with a cup of hot coffee and just enjoy all before me in its full grandeur. Loved, just loved our journey across the ocean to the UK and back. I always add the wonderful quotes that speak to me from your bogs into my journal. This is how I travel.
Thank you, Susan!
Like the dream I am always having! That cruise, that tour, those memories! Never too old!
I love seeing your original journal in all its glory. I love artist journaling as well as regular journaling so it’s fun to see how others do it. Of course I look forward to the BOOK when done..but thanks for sharing the process. Hope to see more. Wets the appetites for the finished product. 🤗
Such a dream trip! It was such fun following along and I hope one day I am able to do the same. ❤
Susan,
I have followed your blog for the last couple of years. Also, have several of your cookbooks , which I enjoy cooking from. I LOVE your illustrations and quotes – all so very special and meaningful. You are so creative – your sweet homey style through artwork, words and photos are so appealing, bringing respite to my soul.
I am excited to report that my husband and I will be going on our first cruise together next spring. We will be traveling to the Mediterranean for 3 weeks: Spain, France, Italy celebrating our 25th anniversary. May our travels be as memorable as yours and Joe’s.
One suggestion that I have: PLEASE consider making a 5 x 7 calendar to insert in a plastic easel. I love your drawings and wish I could have your monthly calendar to display in my breakfast room. Just not happy with the selection that is currently available from other artists.
Crossing my fingers that I might be the lucky one to win the set of Season Cups for my cupboard!
Blessings to you,
Laurie
I’ll suggest it Laurie … the publisher for my calendars are the ones that decide the formats, but I can always suggest!
Oh – thank you so very much for handing in the suggestion! Would love to have one and purchase as Christmas gifts each year to give to my dear girlfriends! The calendars packaged with the acrylic easel make a nice gift. And separate refills for following years is a must! Please let us know if your publisher agrees!
Enjoy the rest of your summer in your beautiful, cozy home. Martha’s Vineyard is so charming and quaint. Being from the South, my husband and I got to take a wonderful trip one fall to your neck of the woods with a visit to Nantucket, and all along the Cape. We loved every minute of our travels there and hope to return one day!
Laurie Tyler
Houston, Texas
A lovely post with such super pics.
Glad you got back safely.
I loved traveling with you to the UK. Can not hardly waited for your new book!
Welcome home. Loved traveling with you to the UK. Can not hardly wait for your new book!
Hi Susan, glad you are home safe. I enjoyed reading everything you wrote and tweeted. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful trip with all of us. I love the countryside of these wonderful places,our heretige,so good to see it through your eyes.
Oh my goodness! Reading your wonderful blog made me feel like I had taken the trip right alongside of you. You have such a beautiful gift of storytelling. Thank you for sharing it with us! You are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful place.
I wrote a lengthy response on the twelfth. ..had to cx out someone else’s name and email and reenter mine… but see now my entire comment was wiped out. The message showed and said waiting for confirmation. ..now have forgotten what I said…oh boo…but welcome home. ..glad Jack did well while you were away!
I’m so sorry Anne, hope this one shows up!
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE your work!!I hope to visit your area some day- it’s on my Bucket List!!!!!!!
Everything Susan Branch lights up my life!
Welcome Home! Happy Summer! I am enjoying drinking tea from my Summer mug and 4th of July mug. I love them both!! Thanks!
Love your posts! Especially love the pictures of Jack when you came home! Am sure he missed you tons!
Wonderful coming home blog! So enjoyed following your journey! Welcome home! 🇺🇸
I loved reading about your homecoming sailing into the NY harbor and seeing Lady Liberty!
I so enjoy your beautiful travels in the UK. I hope to purchase a mug soon, they are a treasure for sure 💐
Welcome home!! Thanks for sharing!!
it is always great to be home and now remember all of the adventures. Pictures help restore our adventures! Loved “our” trip across the sea and back! Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us!
Hope it’s not too late for the comment. My daughter Larkin broke one of her cups ( well, not her exactly) anyway I would love to replace with this beautiful gift.
I absolutely love your art your cups your calendars your cookbooks and your books. Thank you so much for being you and being willing to share your beautiful life with us ❤️❤️❤️
Your love of travel and your heart for sharing with us makes me smile each time I see your name in my in-box! Welcome home!!
Dear Susan,
I fell in love with the English countryside all over again with your photo journalism! Thank you for sharing the last four months with us. Happy that you are back safely on your beloved island as well. Anxiously awaiting the Victoria article and your new book to come! What memories you and Joe have for a lifetime.
Welcome Home! Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter, I ❤️ them all!
How wonderful if we could all make that trip! Thanks for sharing!
Welcome home! BTW — Just finished a book this weekend entitled, “Hygge Holiday,” by Rosie Blake. I think you’d enjoy it as much as I did! Check it out! (Also in Audible books.)
The art work on your cups are gorgeous …a good reason to enjoy a cup of coffee or a cup of tea ☕️
I adore your kitty! So much personality. I treasure my wonderful books of yours. Thank you for the opportunity to win an entire set of seasonal cups. Take care.
Always love Susan Branch “stuff” and reading the blog
Welcome home! I can only imagine how happy Jack is to have you home! Mine do the happy wiggle dance when I come home from grocery shopping!
Susan Once again a great blog!!!! I just returned from 2 weeks in Utah and they love you there!!! I have several of your cups and have been enjoying them thru the seasons. But I did show my favorites to my friends and now they all want them also, I told them to go to your BLOG I hope they do….but who ever gets the gifts of your CUPS…..I know they will be thrilled…So good luck to everyone!!!! SSSOOOOOOOOO looking forward to the book. Love, Susan P.
oooppps that pesky little gremlin has gotten into my e mail….the above comment is from me Susan P. So I will send this one on it’s way and hopefully I can correct it from here….here it goes.
Your three books I keep reading over and over. I have bought three sets for friends. Can’t wait for a fourth.
Love the
Love the muga
Hi Susan
Read your books this summer I’ve become a fan. Have bought some things from your store. My daughter gave me a compliment after I read and talked about your books to her, she said you and Susan would make great friends you both love nature and are very whimsical. That made me happy. Enjoy your trips and photos! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Your friend
Patti
Tell your darling daughter I said hello and thank you!
Welcome home! Didn’t see my post, but hopefully it is here somewhere!
Can’t wait for your new book! 🛳🚙🎨
Welcome Home I so so looking forward to adding your new book to my collection The new set of cups is so beautiful💕…I would be over the moon to be the girlfriend to win! Happy writing dear Susan
I was happy to hear your Jack was so happy to greet you upon your return. Cats
Are such loving beings. Your trip was amazing; such inviting places to visit.
I enjoyed your travels and happy you are home again. Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Susan, so enjoyed your blog and the little gremlin is playing with me now on the computer I will try once more and hopefully it goes thru as me. Susan P.
Susan, It did and now I hope others check the boxes below and make sure their names show up and not mine or someone else..
Welcome home dear ones! I can’t believe this dream is over, but we will be able to savor the memories with your upcoming book, Susan. Wishing you and Joe many happy memories.
Susan Once again a great blog!!!! I just returned from 2 weeks in Utah and they love you there!!! I have several of your cups and have been enjoying them thru the seasons. But I did show my favorites to my friends and now they all want them also, I told them to go to your BLOG I hope they do….but who ever gets the gifts of your CUPS…..I know they will be thrilled…So good luck to everyone!!!! SSSOOOOOOOOO looking forward to the book. Love, Susan P.
Well… I do not know what my husband did… but my first comment appeared with another girlfriend name and he did something and here is my first comment. I know that Vanna is smart and will only accept only one of my comments. AAAHHHHHHH okay this is enough hahaha Susan P.
All is well Susan!
Congrats on a dream vacation/trip.
My happy dream is to win the four mugs, but don’t tell my daughter….she says I have too many!
Thank you for all your beautiful work. Please come back to the Central Coast, Arroyo Grande misses you!
We’ll be there in October, doing a book talk at Apple Farm!
Oh what fun it would be to win this and share with my sister!
Susan, I look forward constantly to your blog. Reading it takes me far away from my reality and into a cozy, charming place where I want to cuddle up and feel the love. I own 2 of your mugs and my husband knows when he brings me coffee to please bring it in one of those mugs. I love how light weight but strong they are and the fine, narrow ledge. The pictures on the mugs make me instantly happy. My dream is to eventually have only your mugs in our kitchen and give away the old mugs we’ve been using. Thank you for bringing the fun and joy into my life.
Beautiful. I’m always so encouraged by your posts.
Enjoyed your posts and every year it’s a race to get your calendars and purse calendar.
I know there are two years, but I’m all about your artwork …my house loves your art work.
Of course I have your books too, found at garage sales. I get social security so it’s the garage sales and 99 cent store. Your house is delightful and I too have a black tuxedo cat named stormy. I think she should be called radar because she can always find me. I know you really love your sweet Jack …the love they give us when no one else is around.
I would love these for my girlfriend get togethers❤
Your description and photos of coming into the harbor and seeing Ms. Liberty brought tears to my eyes. I have not had the privilege of doing that in person.
looking forward to your new book and sharing it. Thanks for sharing your gifts of writing, painting etc. with all of us.
Thank you for sharing your trips, tips, charms, your way of loving life! And over all, thank you for openning your door to this crazy Spanish fan who dreamed to meet you in person, and you were as kind and warm as your blogs & Books!! I’ve started drawing and painting thanks to you!! Love, Debbie
So beautiful, Susan!💕 (And thank you for doing the giveaway! xoxoxo’s)
Cannot wait for the book! Have ordered my calendars. Get rested and recovered in your lovely home.
Thanks for the wonderful blog posts!
I LOVE your writings about the British Isles! Friends visited from California to hot Texas in June, and I had copies of “A Fine Romance” for each. Not totally benevolent on my part; I knew they would take my copy and I’d never see it again! Can’t wait to see your new book – thank you for sharing yourself with your readers! Hugs…
HA! Thank you Bev!
Susan, thank you so much for taking us with you! Reading your posts, looking at your pics on all of your social media was indeed a delight! I can’t wait for your latest book and maybe a movie?#SSBooktoScreen❤️ Ps.. would sure love to win a set of your mugs!
Hi Susan,
Fingers and toes crossed. So enjoy following you and Joe on your journey.♥️
Wow, I’m so excited and have so loved following your adventure.
Loved your blog and enjoying your trip with you, even if it is through relaxing in my chair! I think your cups are so nice. Would love to have a set. Finally got “the girl on the beach” print of yours framed. It’s perfect. I love it. Looking forward to your new book! <3 Susan
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Dear Susan,
I can’t even Imagine How Thrilled I’d be to Have this Fabulous Gift of Cups
So so glad your Home –Safe & Happy
Thank you for Helping me Smile Again–
Welcome home to perfect summer westher and the fun of evening concerts
Comment HERE. Oh what a sweet read. Having just come home from a small trip I still can identify with the sweetness of finally seeing one’s own driveway and wanting to Get Into the house and to see the furry one within!
I enjoyed following your journey and hope to travel thete some day. Come see us on the cape. Ann M
I’m doing a book talk at West Falmouth Library in November!
Susan I love everything about you, your blogs, books, travels. Have you ever thought about taking a group to England and being the tour guide?
We’ve talked about it … but it never goes too far as Joe has other ideas about how to spend our time in England!
It’s almost like I was there feeling the anticipation of your door being unlocked like I was throughout your incredible trip. Thanks for such a lovely blog. You truly show that it is not the destination but the journey.
Would love to win🐾
Welcome Home! I am looking forward to the new book! It was delightful to travel along with you and Joe. Enjoy your early summer days on your beautiful island.
so love these mugs. they are delightful and sturdy little treasures….Sue
Welcome back, Susan. I enjoyed the whole trip. I hope to meet you someday. I have followed your posts from the very beginning. Thank you.
I was in England this past May and think of the trip everyday! I’m in love with England! Fun to see your instagram and places you went. Thank you for the giveaway.
Welcome home!
I have so enjoyed your many photos and tales of the UK!
I so enjoying reading your books and following along your life’s journey through your blog. Thank you Susan!
Love your adventures!
Welcome Home…….safe and sound.
Thank You for taking me back to my home for a holiday enjoyed every-thing you Blogged to the upmost, Please Blog more the people I have recommended your Blog to enjoy also, you have an amazing ability to really see things even tiny things no matter where you are ,
This trip has been so much fun! I will never get to all these wonderful places but I feel like I really have been there. And the cups WOW to maybe get all of them to share with family and friends would be a dream come true. Thanks for being so kind and for sharing beautiful things with us.
Love love love your work
Hope I win!
Xo
so looking forward to the book, thank you for letting me be an armchair traveler on your trip.
Welcome home ….. so many wonderful places in the world to be. Thank you for Sharing. Gratefully, toni.
Really enjoyed the trip! After following all these years, you never disappoint! ❤️🌺🐝🌺🐝🌺🐝🌺🐝😍
Oh Susan, You made me weep with the pictures of Lady Liberty. I could just picture you and Joe there as the sun came up and shone on her! Thank you for taking us all along! It was a blast! Most days at lunch, I would pop onto twitter to see what lovely things you and Joe were up to:) I feel so bubbling over with happiness, when I think of you writing our new book!!! and curling up to read it!!! Oh the JOY!!
I had the funniest dream … My girlfriend and I were in MV traveling, BY CLOUD, to see you at a book signing!!! We were singing as the cloud, like a magic carpet zipped along and I thought …Oh, this is how they travel in MV!!!! Brilliant:) Hilarious!!!! The dream STILL makes me happy:) I know you will enjoy every summer moment and welcome home !!
Clouds and ferries do have a lot in common! Both white, both float, both scud along . . . what a good dream!
Your descriptions of your voyage have made me feel as if I was there with you!! Thank you!!
Many thanks for sharing your trip with us. Looking forward to your book.