Monday, December 3, 2018

I'm Baaaack!


 Hello, I have missed everyone! Hubby and I got away to enjoy our third year of spending 4 days in Cape May, NJ for the Victorian Christmas parade, tree lighting and decorations and it was a typical experience where I felt I was plucked and dropped into a Hallmark Christmas movie!  Above is the harbor coming into Cape May- how I love watching the various boats coming in and going out...

 I'll share a few pics in the next few posts. Not so many this time around as I have shared much of this enchanting town many times before. You can always put Cape May in my search bar to see much more if you're so inclined.

 We stayed at Leith Hall in our favorite suite. Although there are numerous beautiful B & Bs we have come to know the lovely owners here so well and really this place truly looks and feels much like our home-at least downstairs - so it's like our second home.


 I forgot to take a pic of the beautiful Christmas tree this time around which was located in the right corner across from the piano.


 I love this library with the table full of vintage parlor games which later becomes transformed into this:


Teatime! And it was tea for two as they had just opened after a week away and Bill and I were the only guests the first night they reopened:) Sharing our tea with Bleubeard, Elizabeth and friends for T Stands For Tuesday.

 And a few pics of our favorite suite (though the other rooms are lovely too):


 This is the sitting room you see as you walk in the door to the Turkish Suite. Go right and you're in the room where the bed is along with another sitting area:


     
 

 There is also a small kitchen table in front of you at the window looking out over the ocean when sitting in bed. I just love the decor! And we lucked out with pretty good weather.

OK, now for some art:


  A page using 4 stencils, 5 paint colors, a Dina Wakley image and Tim Holtz Snarky Small Talk sticker:)

 One more page:


 Dina Wakley Media journal and collage tissue face; deli paper Gelli Plate print background; cheesecloth; paper scraps; Caran D'Ache Crayons; charcoal pencil; pencil; sewing machine and cream thread.

 Detail:


 Sharing this page with Art Journal Journey hosted by Bleubeard and Elizabeth this month with the theme of "My Favorite Season or Tis The Season". And by now you all pretty much know what my favorite season is:)

 I am also joining in at Paint Party Friday. Looking forward to catching up again!

" You will recognize your own path when you come upon it, because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need."    
                                                           Jerry Gillies

32 comments:

  1. Oh, Linda ~ Cape May B&B looks so delightful ~ so happy for you both!

    And love the art work ~ 'No reason to act her age.' ~ That is good advice for any age!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

    ps ~ will come back again to comment more ^_^

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  2. I love your art piece this week, and sounds like a perfect get away. a victorian christmas sounds nice-and love your B&B really beautiful-love the library room-and for tea-nice. Happy T Hugs Kathy

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  3. Your journal pages are fabulous! But that Turkish suite is Stunning!! I love all those drapes and tassels. What a fun place to stay. Looking forward seeing more pictures from your trip.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  4. I remember you staying in that same suite before. I know when you get to know the people running the B & B, it makes it so much easier for both you and them. It's a beautiful place and I was impressed with the baked goods, too. That tea cozy was amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us for T this Tuesday. I know you must have had a good time, since for at least one night you had the place to yourself.

    Gosh Linda. I can't possibly guess your favorite season (GRIN)! Summer and you go hand in hand. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us at Art Journal Journey.

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  5. What a fantastic place you stayed at, it looks so homely and cosy! And you made some beautiful art. It must be great to get away for a break now and then. Happy T Day, and have a good week, hugs, Valerie

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  6. Cap May must be such a charming place and special when just a few tourists are there! Amazing impressions! Thank you!
    Have a happy T-Day and thanks a lot for joining Elizabeth's theme with your fantastic page! I love both pages so much! Wonderful art!

    Hugs, Susi

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  7. An amazing place to stay with so many wonderful things to see and what a great place to have afternoon tea.

    The artwork is stunning as well.

    Have a very happy T Day

    Love Chrissie xx

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  8. missed you... you brought some beautiful photos with you to share:)
    love your art - great layout, texture, and the quote about age: so true;)
    have a peaceful advent and happy t-day!

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  9. Glad you had a good trip Linda, the B&B looks very cosy!
    Your art is beautiful too!
    Alison xx

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  10. It looks a wonderful place to stay. Each photo had me wishing I could visit and stay there, the library would be great for relaxing and having tea. The rooms all looked lovely.
    Your journal pages are fabulous.
    Happy T day wishes.
    Yvonne xx

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  11. Welcome back, Linda! I remember Leith Hall from your previous stays. It's absolutely charming! How nice that you got your "usual" suite. The Victorian Christmas parade, tree lighting and decorations sound delightful. How lovely to have your tea and biscuits in the library. The Turkish suite is stunning, especially the headboard with the feather fans!

    Both pages are fabulous page! You certainly came back from your getaway inspired.

    Happy T-day! Eileen xoxo

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  12. The B&B looks so cozy. I'd love to have tea in the library. Lovely journal pages, too. Have a Happy T Day!

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  13. Wow! I can see why you keep going back! This place looks perfect for this time of year! I love your journal pages - great contrast! Happy T day, Chrisx

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  14. That B and B looks so gorgeous and like an amazing place to stay. The Turkish room looks like so much fun to stay in. And I also love the art this week too. Dina W is one of my favorite artists who publishes images. Hope it was a wonderful t day Linda Hugs-Erika

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  15. What an amazing place! I remember you sharing photos of it before. But keep them coming as they are so beautiful, I won't tire of seeing them.
    We are usually away on Tuesday and I would use my ipad, but so many comments have not come through that I have given up on that and I just do the comments a day late. Better late than never!
    Happy belated T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  16. What a gorgeous place to spend time in. So full of atmosphere. Love the new art and your winter themed banner.

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  17. By the beautiful sea ~ what a versatile creation ~ amazing results from materials used!
    Sooooo creative!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  18. Fantastic place to enjoy holidays.
    Your art is always great.
    Happy PPF xx

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  19. Welcome back, lovely art this week Linda

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  20. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  21. How super fantastic!!! Happy painting!!

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  22. Love your journal pages. Looks like a fab holiday too

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  23. Great photos of your hotel, Linda. It is always comforting to go to a hotel and place one knows and enjoys.
    Both of your art pieces have a story to tell and both ladies seem to be looking or waiting for something. The second is especially poignant.

    Thanks for your list of inspirational books at the side. I've got a few of these but others look especially interesting.

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  24. What a delightful place to stay for your break, it looks so welcoming and to be able to look out to the sea would be just wonderful!
    I can see you've been inspired in many ways by your lovely holiday. Your art is beautiful and I especially love the quote you've included in the first piece.
    Lovely to see you again, cheers and Happy PPF :D)

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  25. Luv today's art. Thanks for sharing you vacation pics. Happy you dropped by my blog

    much love...

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  26. Lovely work ~ can see you love the ocean and all it entails for you ~ precious!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  27. What an amazing place to stay Linda, so full of character. I can imagine feeling right at home staying in such a place, so much nicer than clean and simple. Fabulous artwork, I love your face with those added extras.
    Thank you for sharing & Happy PPF Tracey x

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  28. Glad you had a good time. Nice looking B&B. Your art is wonderful. Welcome Back.

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  29. Hope you are having a lovely weekend ~ thanks for commenting and glad you got a spiritual feel from my haiku ~ ^_^

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  30. lol, I like your journal but I love the old library. Not sure why, but I like libraries :)

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  31. Love your females in the art pages, Linda. Also, the photos of the library are so inviting!

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