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!
Susan, thank you for all of the sharing you have done over the years. I have read and re-read your book about the previous England trip, and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book!! You have inspired me in many ways.
Welcome home, Susan. I have been checking your blog everyday to see if you had a new post and there it was today! You add sunshine to my day! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful journey with all of us. By the way, I just finished re-reaching A Fine Romance today and can’t wait for your new book!
I’m on it Regina! Thank you for being here!
Welcome Home! and thanks for taking us along.
The four season cups are beautiful.
Welcome Home!! I too am an Anglophile. I enjoyed your trip so much. My husband and I have been privileged to visit the English Countryside twice and now after your trip we want to go again!!!!!!! IT’s always good to be back home again too! Enjoy every moment with Jack🤗 Ermetta
That’s the thing, you go, and you never get over it! I’m so happy for you, it’s a wonderful dreamy thing to remember and plan for again!
Welcome home, Susan. I have been checking your blog everyday to see if you had a new post and there it was today! You add sunshine to my day! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful journey with all of us. By the way, I just finished re-reading A Fine Romance today and can’t wait for your new book!
Can’t wait for the book! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Warm Summer Welcome Home!
I will forever be a “homebody” – – not a traveler, my home is my favorite place to be – – – but I do love traveling with you on the blog, thanks for sharing with us!
My girlfriend Diana wrote to tell me how proud she is of me…because I am the Homebodiest of the Homebodies, but out I went anyway. You can only imagine the relief to be home! SO HAPPY! But I have this other side, this wanderlust “need to know” thing that sends a zorro shot of lightning right through my homebody inclinations. Gotta live with it, gotta love it. But that’s why Diana was proud!
Welcome home and thank you for the memories!
It took me the longest time to read your post! First, I had to find a tissue when I read about you traveling home. Then I had to go and find my cats and give them a kiss. I went and moved my hose outside and grabbed a popcycle to finish. What a wonderful story for a lovely summer evening. Thank you. I cannot wait to read your next book. What a treat that will be! 🙂 Kit
Kisses Kit xoxoxox
Dear Susan,
Your blog is truly a respite for me. I appreciate it so, and look forward to your updates and your pictures. Thank you for the Statue of Liberty pics. I started to cry when I saw her. So lovely! Glad you and Joe are home safe and sound.
Wonderful post, Susan! Glad you’re home safely, and thank you, thank you, for taking us along on your glorious trip! Looking forward to your book with all the details! xo
You have so much great material for your new book. I’m sure it will be great like the others.
Welcome home!
I saw your Istagram post, so I ran over here to read and savor you return home. Love the pictures of the Lady of the Harbor ♥ Can’t wait to see your new book shining with creativity and fabulous memories! Thanks again for taking us along. Glad you arrived back in time to enjoy Summer on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard! mari
Love the Internet, we go from Instagram neighborhood, to blog neighborhood, to Twitter neighborhood! It’s a wonderful world!
Loved the pictures of NYC and the harbor. There truly is no place like home !
Welcome home!!! So glad you arrived home safely. What another beautiful trip for us all to enjoy. I am anxiously awaiting your book to follow. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
I was so touched by the Statue of Liberty pictures as I followed your description of your return😍
Coming home is always the best part of the trip for me! Just found and read The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard cookbook. Looking forward to trying the recipes. Just wondering…if Elaine’s nickname was Grumpy, what was Joes? Cutie?
Probably ~ but he was, and still is to many, “Joey.” Elaine is misnamed! She was just very organized, and helped the company be organized, which certain of the employees did not appreciate as much as they should have! (Just in case Fish is reading this!) 🤣
Do you mean just in cases?🤪
Of course I did! xoxoxo
Welcome home, Susan! It was fun to go along with you and the others. And we’ll be able to re-live it all when your book is published! Looking forward to it already.
Susan, you had me at “A Fine Romance”. I have been such a big fan since then! Your blog is a joy to read, only to be enhanced by your pictures. Reading your book, “A Fine Romamce”, really got me excited about visiting England which I have done so twice now with my husband. Can’t get enough. Can’t wait to go back.
Thank you,as always for your lovely posts! I love, love, love your cups! I received my 4th of July cup just in time and I think it is my favorite! Hope there will be many more in the future!
So happy you are home and enjoying Jack! I am sure he missed you. The trip was amazing, thanks for sharing your adventures! Looking forward to the blotter calendar, I enjoy it every day while at work. I am a teacher and it adds beauty to my desk and helps keep me organized!!! Enjoy bring home, the rest of summer, and your beautiful gardens.
Can’t wait for the new book! Welcome home!!!
Tricia in CT
Susan, you made me fall in love with England. Thank you💖
Traveling with you to England has been a real joy! Can’t wait to read the new book!
I love all of your pictures! I know Jack 😻was glad to see you and Joe home again.
Welcome home! Thanks for sharing all of it with us.
Hi Susan! What a joy and delight following your journey has been! I’ve hopped onto Twitter each and every morning you were away to see what you were up to that day and I was never disappointed in the pictures and commentary. Thank you so very much for taking us along! It was a privilege to travel with you! Welcome home!
I loved all the posts and updates from your trip! But it is always SO GOOD to be home, the best place in the world. I’m reading The Fairy Tale Girl right now, hopefully I will be done with all 3 books by the time the next one is finished! Looking forward to it!
What a fabulous trip! Your photos were beautiful, enchanting and magical. Thank you for taking us along!
Beautiful. I enjoy your posts.
Glad you made it home. I like it better when you are home and living life there! Love the cups of the seasons. Thanks for creating!
I have enjoyed your adventures. I can’t wait for your next book. Fabulous. I live the details of your mugs. I use one for my morning coffee. 💂🏻♀️🇬🇧💗🍓🍾
Thanks for sharing your adventure ~ welcome back
Hi Susan!
Welcome Home…..!
I can’t tell you how very much I have always enjoyed your work. (I think I own all your books.) They are so beautiful … you have a special way of making simple, every day things feel heartwarming and comforting. (There is ALWAYS 1 or 2 of your books on my coffee table. )
Thank you for taking us along on your beautiful trip and for sharing your postings, videos and pictures….they were breathtaking!😊
Just finishing “A Fine Romance,” I know, late bloomer! Have enjoyed all your books and this one is no exception. Looking forward to the next charming and luv-lee installment!
Loved reading of your travels! Glad to hear you made it home. Looking forward to hearing more of your travels.
So happy you are home & filled to the brim with such fantastic memories! Loved tagging along with you & Joe.
Thank you so much for the vicarious trip! It was wonderful – and Jack looks SO happy to have you home.
I’ve looked forward to the updates! It all sounds so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your trip with us! I’m looking forward to your new book!!!
Welcome home! It was so fun reading about your trip along the way…looking forward to your next book! Thanks for sharing it all with us!
What a joy to open your blog and enjoy your happy outlook and notes about everything I hold dear……thanks for the generosity of sharing it all!
What a wonderful experience! Thanks for letting us tag along. Welcome home!!!
So glad you and Joe had a safe trip and are back home with Jack.
I CAN NOT wait for the next book!
❤️Melissa
Welcome home! What a treat to have had this new adventure with you!
Welcome home my new friend. Thank you for taking me with you. I dream to someday walk those paths and find the cottage. I can’t wait for your new book to come out. Bless you for sharing all that you did.
Welcome Home! I am SO looking forward to your book about your travels! Your books and blog bring so much joy to my life! Thank You! Karen
Welcome home! Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us! It all seemed wonderful! I’m looking forward to your new book!
Enjoyed every moment of the trip with you Susan and Joe. Thanks for taking me along.
Can’t wait for the new book!
Welcome home Susan! Looking forward to reading all about your lovely trip 😊
Thank you for sharing this amazing trip. It was so magical, can hardly wait to see the book.
What a fabulous trip you took us on! Thanks for letting me travel with you – making every day a Red Letter Day! 💐
Susan, I was so lucky to have experienced the arrival into the US with my 93 year old Mother. We were on the starboard side, so we saw THE LADY from our balcony. We had mist, so the Verrazano bridge was very mystical. Loved seeing your picture of Main Street in Falmouth. When is the visit to the Library?
November, I’ll put it up soon!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip to England and looking forward to your book
Welcome home Susan & Joe!
So happy to have traveled with you…in spirit & via
your blogs, emails & tweets!
Oh what fun!
Thank you so much for being your lovely,
generous & creative self!
With appreciation,
Claudette
Your home welcomes you back!!!!
So happy you are safely home and in Jacks embrace. It was joyous to see England and Ireland through your posts and pictures. Thank you for sharing. And so comforting to read your joy at being back in your own castle. Happy writing and enjoy your garden!
Welcome home! I’m rubbing my kitty’s ears for good luckies with Vanna…🙂
Can’t stop smiling….so thankful and happy you are home again. Thank you for all you share with each of us. Happy summer to your clan.
Hugs.
The tiny beach with umbrellas photo looks like a vintage postcard!
It’s good to have Jack back!!
Happy writing and petting and loving your home.
❤️❤️❤️
Enjoyed traveling with you to ENGLAND via the computer. My husband and I plan to visit soon and will use your information when planning our trip. Thank you so much,
You make my life happier by reminding me the simple things are what matters. Hugs!💗 Cathee. Stegall
I love everything you have ever done!! Have been following you for years and years.. mwah 💋
You know what???? I LOVE all of you, I wish I had time to answer everyone … I’m sure reading! Thank you so much for your kind words Heidi Ann!
Dear Susan, thank you for sharing your trip, I’m so looking forward to the book and reading all the details. So glad you made it home safe and snuggling with your little Jack. There is certainly no place like home!
It’s so nice to have you back home, Susan! I have to say, I had such fun “joining” you on your trip. I so love England myself and haven’t been back in years… so being able to come along for the ride was simply fantastical!! Thank you so much for the love you share with all of your girlfriends. Xoxo
Loved seeing Jacks reaction to your coming home. Made my heart glad and a smile.
Our Daughter married a British man three years ago. My husband and I who live in the US have gone to Nottingham, England twice now and one trip we went to Northern Wales as well and drove along the coast of the Irish sea. The United Kingdom is so beautiful, everyplace there looks like it’s out of my favorite storybooks. I love your mugs because they remind me of England, and how much I miss my Daughter and her new husband.
If she had to move away from you, at least she picked a Kingdom of magic so you can go visit and explore. I’m sure it’s hard though. We love our people!
Welcome home! Glad you are back, happy, safe, and sound.
Thank you for taking us along on your travels & your wonderful time back home!
It just makes my day when you have a new posting! I spend the next week rereading it all. Glad you are home with your Jack. The new calendars look absolutely wonderful. I love all the books on the front. The pictures of the Statue of Liberty were awe inspiring.
Welcome home and thank you for the amazing adventure these past 4 months. The only thing better would to have been there in person! Looking forward to the book and the mini series.
So glad when I discovered your blog and just in time to take this memorable trip with you via your wonderful blog. Look forward to continuing to follow and to taking advantage of ordering and enjoying your books, etc.
Welcome home! I so appreciated vacationing vicariously through your blog. Thank you for the opportunity of the giveaway! Enjoy the rest of the summer in your lovely home and garden.
So glad you two are home safe and sound. I have lived vicariously through your blog and loved it. Imbetween your posts I went fishing and read your older blogs. They are so wonderful.
I thoroughly enjoyed your trip posts, but I am glad you are home safe and will be posting again from your beautiful home. And I can’t wait for the new book to add to my collection!
Welcome home Susan and Joe!
Reading your posts remind me to enjoy the simple pleasures of my life.
My kitty, my garden, and the company of good friends. Welcome home!
Welcome home! So enjoyed reading about your trip. Looking forward to the book. Love all your mugs. What a wonderful giveaway!
Welcome home!
What a trip. Always good to return home and sleep in one’s bed.
Welcome Home, dear Susan and Joe!
We enjoyed every enchanting moment of your adventures. Heartfelt thanks for taking the time to share so many magical memories with all of us! Our next book will be a treasure to read, savor… and hopefully plan new adventures of our own! Can’t wait!!
Warmest hugs,
Dawn
♡♡
Welcome home-it was almost like being there too! Thank you!!
Welcome back to your lovely island home. What a trip. I traveled along and enjoyed every adventure, pub, country house, and pear cider. I’m a big believer in cider, by the way. Looking forward to your new book to come.
So good to see precious Jack. Thanks Susan for being a bright spot in my day! Take care and enjoy your home and loved ones.
BB 😺
Welcome home!!
What a wonderful blog post Susan! Your words and photos are always so inspirational. Thanks for sharing everything with us! 😀
The next best thing to taking this trip myself, was taking it with you. Can’t wait for the new book!
Hello Susan!❤️ I can’t wait for the new book!!! Even though I was with you in your pocket and picnic basket on the trip I couldn’t always hear or see the surprises and I might have fallen asleep so I really need the book!! I want to thank you for adding adventure to my life! I love your thoughtfulness! Let me know the Apple Farm date asap!!🍎🍏love Karen Baron❤️🍒Girlfriends Forever!
We were there too, saw it all, but I feel the same way … I can’t tell you how many times I have referred to my diaries to remember details about our trips … A Fine Romance is still a huge help … but I always make a diary when we travel, and years after the trips we are looking things up. Once you read it, Karen, it will all come back to you! 😘 I’m going to try to set that Apple Farm date today, but now it looks like October.
Didn’t you just feel like jumping up and saluting our Lady Liberty as you sailed by? It’s so awesome….what she stands for. Thanks for the lovely journey Susan. I read every post and felt like I was there with you.
It has made me think deeply about immigration, the problems we have, and the ones we saw and read about in England, and what the BBC told us about the rest of the world. It’s not just an American problem. It’s everywhere. A different way of looking at it has to come forward because it’s not going to stop. People won’t stop trying to escape poverty and war and starvation. Ain’t gonna happen. Human nature says, save me, save my kids.
want to welcome you both home and am anxious to read your new book! would love the set of mugs, too 🙂 Most of all, I have enjoyed reading every excerpt about your trip…..just like being there…almost!
Welcome home! Will enjoy the anticipation of the new book!!
Every morning I check to see if there is something new from your beautiful world and your travels. Did you go to any quilt shops? So glad your trip was everything you dreamed of and that you are home and enjoying sweet Jack. I loved reading about and viewing every moment of your travels and so look forward to your book. Can’t wait! Happy writing. (the reseda park duck girl).
Hi Reseda Park duck girl! I didn’t see any quilt shops. I know they are there, but we were fairly out in the country without too many stores most of the time. You can believe I would go in if I had seen one!!!
Glad you are back dear girlfriend. I want to go home too, but I am in NC trying to sell our trawler…
Hugs,
Margot
Just a year ago, we were vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard. I miss it! So lucky you are able to come home to that “enchanting” island!
No matter where I go, I recognize the true dream-come-true of accidentally moving to this wonderful place so long ago. I never take it for granted. Last night I was down on the harbor at sunset, looking at the pink sky through the rigging of wooden sail boats. Wow is all I can say, being so very articulate! Some things have no words.
Welcome home. I can feel your anticipation and excitement to enjoy all thing familiar. 🌻 Happy Nesting!
Welcome home dear Susan. I’ve been following along on your trip on instagram and your blog posts, and even sharing with my husband updates and some of your stunning photos. What a spectacular time you’ve had. I’m so looking forward to the BOOK!
Welcome Home! I can feel the anticipation of enjoying all things familiar.🌻 Happy Nesting!!
I’m so glad you are home and getting settled in. All the pictures, the music, the illustrations were grand and I can’t wait for the book!
Hello and welcome back!