Newport

newport clock

Sunshine, warm temperatures and a camera sitting on top of my desk.

newport clock tower

What else could I do, but go for a drive to Newport?

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Every time I cross this bridge, I feel so free.

newport bridge

What waits for me on the other side?

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Mansions...

newport mansions

My dream cottage amongst the mansions...

summer wind in newport

Ocean drives and a warm breeze...

Beach Patterns

Cherubs playing in gardens...

newport cherubs

Sailing schools out for fun...

newport sailing school

Seagulls soaring...

Take Flight

Sunset

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silhouettes...

Sunset Silhouettes

Time to say good night.

beach sunset

The song for this post is Light The Stars by dreamy Chris Botti.
Laurie said...

Oh my gosh, looking at your photos is like taking a mini vacation. I really envy you, Karen. I so miss living by the ocean. It looks like you had a lovely day. Thank you for posting these!

Joyce's Journey said...

My goodness - your pictures are gorgeous. What a beautiful tour you gave us. I loved it!!!

LiLi M. said...

You really have outdone yourself! These photos are too good to be true. I love the cherubs, the mansions everything. Must add Newport to my bucket list!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

AH! Newport is one of our favorite places. We lived in Mass. for 11 years to go to school and Newport was a vacation spot for us many times. I remember the little cottage by the sea, covered in roses. Life is beautiful on the east coast! Blessings, Anita

Elyse said...

i love newport! it is definitely one of my happy places. and speaking of happy places, you are one of the stars of my blog today. come see!

xo

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Do you live in RI? I didn't know that! My sister live in Jamestown. I have boated up to the docks in Newport of have lunch from their house in Jamestown! While visiting her we were just about to your the Breakers when we got a phone call that our plane reservations were changed and we had to leave and head to the airport. We had only gotten into the second room of the mansion.

You captured Newports beauty perfectly.
Hugs,
Penny

xashee's corner said...

BEAUTIFUL trip through Newport and thank you for sharing the ride! :) i LOVE your photos!! the water is as blue as the sky! Have a LOVELY day!

Vee said...

Ohhhh, what a day! Perhaps I can't make it to Newport, but I can get pretty close to that atmosphere on the next sunny day... And did it smell as wonderful as it looked? I bet it did!

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

I just came from a morning of learning to make stand up Egg Cards for Easter and a yummy breakfast at Phyllis's home. We had so much fun!!! I love this beautiful post as I do all of your posts...m..

Anonymous said...

Hello Karen,

Too bad you didn't bring me along.

Love these photos!


~ Gabriela ~

Deanna said...

Your photos are so inspiring. It makes me feel as if I were really there. I love the picture of the bridge.

Thanks for the tour. I needed a break from doing laundry!

Deanna :D

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Brenda Pruitt said...

Wow! What beauty you have to indulge yourself with! I'd be out there every day. Oh, I got the journal page you made me, Karen. Thank you so much!
Brenda

Charlene said...

Those photos are breathtaking! I wish I lived someplace that I could take a short drive & be surrounded by that ocean view beauty. Thank you for sharing. So peaceful!

Marilyn said...

i would go there everyday..lol! Marilyn

Kathy said...

I adore Newport. That bridge has had a magical quality to it since I was a child. My sisters and I had a girl's weekend there with our mom last fall and we plan to go again this year. Thank you for the beautiful reminder of a special place. ~Kathy

Kathleen said...

HI Karen, I received my beautiful journal page today. I love it. I am going to put it in a frame, and place it on my desk in my living room. Your lovely art, and my Mom's favorite saying, combined, make a cherished piece I will always treasure. Your love and radiance just shine! Thank you so much for such a thoughtful rememberance. Hugs, Kathleen

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the lovely tour of Newport, Karen! Your photos are gorgeous!
xo,
Lynda

Captain J said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful photographs.

Blondie's Journal said...

Karen,

This post was just beautiful and took me away to Newport. You have a way with photos, words and music. Thank you!

I also wanted to thank you for the Journal page I recieved in the mail today. It was more than I imagined! I will be posting about it soon and I truly thank you my friend, for giving me a piece of your precious art. :-)

I just read your post about your collaboration with Elyse and I think it is wonderful. I am off to your shop to view more of the finished product (and of course, her blog). Thank you again!

xoxo
Jane

Fete et Fleur said...

I visited this amazing place years ago. I was in awe of those gorgeous mansions.

Nancy

Unknown said...

What beautiful photos....The blues are astounding....

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Hi Karen!
Did you receive my photo from Long Beach at Manchester-by-the-sea? I sent it to your email (no-reply...) Does that mean that you don't receive emails at that address? I am so new to this that I make mistakes! I just wanted to share that photo with you since I am very well acquainted with the North Shore of Boston. What bliss! Anita

Donna said...

Beautiful photos of Newport, Karen. I'd like to go back again. We were there with my daughter a few years ago and visited the mansions and went sailing too. I so love that place!

Hugs,
Donna

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