MY TRIP TO NANTUCKET

I hope y'all enjoyed the pictures of the showhouse!

I just got back for my annual week in Nantucket visiting my neighbors....I am a lucky girl:)

But I do have some bad news.....my neighbors are moving.  Yup the ones who feed me 3 times a week.  It is not that far away but enough that I can't stumble home after a fun night of cooking and drinking.  Pretty bummed....they have lived next door for 25 years!

Change is so hard the older you get and this one will be really hard.

Back to my trip to Nantucket.....The weather was nice but on Sat it got really chilly and the winds were blowing 30 miles an hour....which made 50 degrees feel like 40!  Burr.....was not prepared!

So after being picked up at the airport....they wanted to go for a walk with the dogs on a "tick infested trail".

Now if you have been reading my blog for any length of time you know about my tick bite...getting sick and now my PTSD when I even hear the word "tick"

I sprayed myself silly with Off....covered myself up the best I could and reminded them of the last time they pressured me into going for a hike down in Madison Georgia where I got the bite.

After we came back I was removing my gear and found a tick crawling on the carpet so fast it was like he had 20 legs.  Major freakout occurred and I went screaming into the kitchen!  I grabbed the vacuum cleaner and went at the carpet and got it!  After that... every little tickle freaked me out.

I had so many good meals while there....this one was a standout!

recipe here

Watched this movie one night....I am a sucker for documentaries and this one did not disappoint!

Her peonies were blooming so I foraged her yard and came up with little arrangement.

Had a wonderful meal at Ships Inn.  They made me a basil martini...which is my new favorite!

Her husband has taken up a new sport....and it does not look easy but I imagine it is pretty damn good for your core!

This little girl definitely rules the house....I mean there a countless areas set up around the house for her pleasure.

This house was being built last year and is now finished....I love the 2 benches on the front porch....

as you can see clearly in the below picture.

It is almost mandatory to post a picture of this home.  I believe it was formerly Tommy Hilfiger's home...maybe it still is...not really sure but it is pretty amazing.  All of the houses have to be cedar shakes [unless grandfathered in with clapboard]

And...there are only approved colors for shutters and front doors!

This new fountain is not finished yet...[the base gets buried ] but it will be a nice addition to an already beautiful landscape!

And you might wonder about why I am posting this picture.  Normally when I go the last leg of my trip from Boston to Nantucket it is on Cape Air which is one of those very small planes...with a prop....and one pilot....and only 8 seats.

Terrifying 

So on my way back to Atlanta...no small plane but this big beautiful jet and I felt blessed.

Now home to work and finish up some projects!  Such a bummer that my blog post are not sent out any more....I feel like Blogger should figure something out for us holdouts still on their platform!

Hope you guys are having a nice Sunday....

Sherika

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SOUTHEASTERN SHOWHOUSE 2022 PART 2

If this isn't out of the norm lately for me...then I don't know what is.....

2 post in a week......but I have to say that it has been very relaxing up here.  I even read a book which is unusual because when I am home.....sometimes I feel like I have way too much to do than read a book....my mind races and I get anxious!

I thought I would give you some more pictures of the Southeastern Showhouse while I was thinking about it!

Starting with this pretty foyer by Kristan Moore

 The charming space below by Nina Nash Long was probably one of my favorites...The Schumacher wallpaper was amazing and I could see this room being relevant for many years to come!

It had a traditional feel but not in a stuffy way if you know what I mean.

I know this bedroom will strike a cord with many of you "classic blue lovers"....it definitely hit all of the right notes!

This gorgeous Anna French fabric and the rug....was an outstanding choice!

Loved the soft colors of the bathroom....and the floor just about did me in!

Stephanie Jarvis did an amazing job with both rooms.

Another guest room upstairs had a beautiful feel....

She said that she had the vintage chest painted and it was a perfect addition to the space!

Kim Regas was the designer.

Beautiful bedding.

Whitney Durham gave us a layered look right down to the tile in the bathroom....I loved the vintage feel of it!

Gordon and Dunning designed a small seating nook on the upstairs landing....

Really loved this art by Andrea Costa....she is one of my favorites!

Venture Games basement room had a great feminine feel to it which I loved!

Floralis Design was in charge of the outdoor area and the pool which was lovely.....

Murray Khouri put together this charming lower covered deck area.....

And there you have it!  Find any resources available here

Today is my last day in Nantucket....how darn fast a week goes when you are on vacation!  I am missing Cami though so it's time to return to Atlanta and work.

Here is the book.....it was really good.....easy read and 

unexpected ending....the best kind right!

We did some walking on the beach....they have 2 dogs so at least I got some dog love while I was here:)

Yesterday we went for a 13 mile bike ride....it felt like a 100 miles with the headwinds coming back!  I think it's a good idea to have the headwinds first right??

So vacation over.....

Shayout

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