The view from my backyard...

Thought I would do something a little different today.  I live across from the beach in Downeast Maine (that's local speak for this part of the coast) and want to post a video of my view.  It was clear, sunny and a balmy 43 degrees, so I was bundled up with layers!  Have a great rest of the weekend!

(video by me)

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New England Architecture...

New England is obviously chock-full of great architecture from the colonial era...and it is very evident in this coastal port town - below is a newer addition to a home, but the other homes are all stunning examples of an era long gone. Examples of Georgian, Federal and Colonial styles all co-exist here and are preserved for new generations to admire.

I love the juxtaposition of the older home with the new architectural addition (or complete re-build), which is aesthetically pleasing and blends in beautifully...

I love the front door and all the windows that are symmetrically balanced...

Love the purple with the blue front door...

The fencing here adds a sort of exclamation point to this beauty...

For those who have never travelled to New England, it is worth a visit if you love architecture (among other things like lobster)...you won't be disappointed!

(images by Sarah for Monaco Interiors)

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What is country style?

Country style in New England where I live can be cottage style: painted wicker, floral pillows and bright colors; it can be Adirondack style which is woodsy, log cabins and deer antlers; it can also be Americana: red, white and blue quilts, picnic tables and flags...these are just a few and I included my own pictures to show just a couple...

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