Travels in Maine...

Hi folks! Its been WAY too long since I posted, probably the longest I've ever NOT posted.  Life...lots going on and I'm gearing up for another big move, so I have things going on right now that don't allow me to spend too much time on the computer.  If I do, its a quick check of facebook, twitter and other social media.

 Lately, its been difficult to have the drive or inspiration to post - do you feel this? I know a lot of you do, and its hard. I have been blogging a long time now and still love it, but, will be reassessing my goals, future and what I want to achieve in the next two months. I feel like the change from summer to fall is a good time to look inward.  What are your plans and goals? I don't do enough of this, so its time to start!!

Have a great rest of the Labor Day weekend and I will see you sooner rather than later!! xoxo

"You can't get there from here - ayup!"

Waterfall in Byron, Maine

Height of Land - Lake Mooselookmeguntic 

Breathtaking views!

Yours truly with my friend Ann's dog Benny - how cute

is he?

Height of Land

Rangeley Lake

View from Saddleback Ski Resort

Another day, another view - Kennebunkport, Maine

Lunch at The Boathouse Hotel in Kennebunkport

Boats in Kennebunkport, Maine

Maine is such a beautiful state - one day you can be 4,000 feet above

sea level and the next day, back at sea level on the coast - no

shortage of beauty here -

Have a great day!! xoxo

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Best of MI...Traveling in style indeed...

Happy Weekend bloggers! Well, I have to go to work tomorrow for inventory so I will not have a full day off...but, this cold weather here in downeast Maine has me dreaming of warm climates and sandy beaches or European cities, I'm not picky!   Please join me for another post from my 'Best of' series about traveling and looking oh-so-stylish. I would LOVE to look this chic all the time...oh well, a little dreaming is ok right? 


Best of MI from April 2012:

Well, I was supposed to be in London this week but got a cold and was unable to fly. I won't bore you with the details, but, I have had four ear operations and flying with any congestion is just not possible. So, I was thinking...a long time ago I lived in Great Britain and flying back home regularly introduced me to looking more like a grown up rather than a student, since I was a few years out of college: looking great while making the skip across the pond. I used to make a real effort because I didn't want to look like a typical American in a nylon jogging suit that made a loud swishing sound when walking. I was determined to stand out from the crowd. I remember one outfit of leggings, a beautiful pair of brown boots and my mother's big brown faux fur coat. I thought I looked pretty good and I probably did!! It was better than sweats...so, from my favorite pin board take a look at these:

OMG, who wouldn't want these gorgeous bags to fly with???

I would love to step off the plane wearing this, preferably on the tarmac 

where the paparazzi are waiting...;-)

Yes, I will take those sunglasses and I want my hair like that too...

Ok, Kelly Ripa doppelganger (I think)...but the pearls and glasses make the

statement...hello love, I'm here...

I would like to carry this bag on the plane with me, but, with white gloves on too...

I secretly wish I could dress like its the 1950's all the time...I would love

to wear this for travel...or to work...

Back to reality...I love this chic and colorful outfit and it 

would look right in London...

Or polka dots...I would love to wear this while pulling my 

suitcase behind me at Heathrow...

The more casual travel look, but still paparazzi-effective with the scarf...

This looks so comfortable - the bag isn't too big,

the leopard scarf, Birkin like bag and smile just 

screams 'I'm cool' -

Now, my grandparents used to drive one hour home from their lake house and 

would dress up - suit, tie, dress, patent handbag...the works.  They might

stop for dinner and run into people they knew. But, full disclosure, my grandfather was a former Congressman so he could be recognized and always wanted to look his best. 

I think we have lost the art of dressing up everyday and I wish we could go back to a time when everyone made an effort to look presentable whether at the grocery store or dropping the kids off at school.

When you look good, you feel good and people will treat others differently based on appearance. 

Do you like to stand out from the crown when you travel or go to the store? Do tell!

Have a great week, welcome and thank you to my new followers!

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Please email me for help with styling your home at monacointeriors76@yahoo.com - 

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Traveling in style...

Well, I was supposed to be in London this week but got a cold and was unable to fly. I won't bore you with the details, but, I have had four ear operations and flying with any congestion is just not possible. So, I was thinking...a long time ago I lived in Great Britain and flying back home regularly introduced me to looking more like a grown up rather than a student, since I was a few years out of college: looking great while making the skip across the pond. I used to make a real effort because I didn't want to look like a typical American in a nylon jogging suit that made a loud swishing sound when walking. I was determined to stand out from the crowd. I remember one outfit of leggings, a beautiful pair of brown boots and my mother's big brown faux fur coat. I thought I looked pretty good and I probably did!! It was better than sweats...so, from my favorite pin board take a look at these:

OMG, who wouldn't want these gorgeous bags to fly with???

I would love to step off the plane wearing this, preferably on the tarmac 

where the paparazzi are waiting...;-)

Yes, I will take those sunglasses and I want my hair like that too...

Ok, Kelly Ripa doppelganger (I think)...but the pearls and glasses make the

statement...hello love, I'm here...

I would like to carry this bag on the plane with me, but, with white gloves on too...

I secretly wish I could dress like its the 1950's all the time...I would love

to wear this for travel...or to work...

Back to reality...I love this chic and colorful outfit and it 

would look right in London...

Or polka dots...I would love to wear this while pulling my 

suitcase behind me at Heathrow...

The more casual travel look, but still paparazzi-effective with the scarf...

This looks so comfortable - the bag isn't too big,

the leopard scarf, Birkin like bag and smile just 

screams 'I'm cool' -

Now, my grandparents used to drive one hour home from their lake house and 

would dress up - suit, tie, dress, patent handbag...the works.  They might

stop for dinner and run into people they knew. But, full disclosure, my grandfather was a former Congressman so he could be recognized and always wanted to look his best. 

I think we have lost the art of dressing up everyday and I wish we could go back to a time when everyone made an effort to look presentable whether at the grocery store or dropping the kids off at school.

When you look good, you feel good and people will treat others differently based on appearance. 

Do you like to stand out from the crown when you travel or go to the store? Do tell!

Have a great week, welcome and thank you to my new followers!

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Please check out my VirtualDecor packages and if you have any questions, send me an email: monacointeriors76@yahoo.com.

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Dreaming of this...

After a very stressful day, Tahiti is looking really good!!

Wish I was here right this minute!! Maybe staring at the image will help...

(image here)



Hope your day was better!

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Wish I was here...

Well, I hope everyone had a great Christmas and you are now gearing up for the new year! My computer has some kind of virus and it will have to go in the shop, so I am using another one temporarily so I can keep up with my virtual world!!!  I really wouldn't mind being in this setting below about now...I will be planning a trip abroad soon, and I'm very excited about it! I hope all your wishes and dreams come true in 2012...or at least if you get halfway there, you will be happy ;-))

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Until we meet again!! Enjoy the day!

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Aaaah...Quebec...

I have been terribly remiss with posting this week so I wanted to share a couple of snaps I took on my recent to trip to Quebec. What a fabulous city! I loved everything there from the scenery, architecture and shops to the cobblestone streets, people and the food - whew! what a list. Herewith some pix:

The Manoir Montmorency

Unusual pumpkin display...

The St. Lawrence River

The stunning Montmorency Falls - named by Samuel de Champlain, who christened it in honor of the Duke of Montmorency, Viceroy of New France and Brittany in 1613

Old Town Quebec - charming!

The Chateau Frontenac Hotel-we went there for drinks

Lovely stone buildings

Famous mural on the side of a building

Steep steps

British flags flying for the Commonwealth

Yours truly at the Montmorency Falls

What a great trip - I can't wait to go back sometime soon! Hope you are all having a great week!! Its busy!

(images by Sarah for Monaco Interiors)

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Winter wonderland...

Because it was freezing here today, only in the low 20's, I thought I would post some photos I took in March 2007 of my trip to The Balsams Grand Resort in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire...an incredible place. Not only is the food amazing, we were snowed in by a blizzard and, oh, HAD to stay an extra night! Dixville Notch has the distinction of being the first place to declare voting results in a presidential election and the New Hampshire primaries. Ballots are cast at midnight in the Primary Room at the Balsams.  So here, some snowy scenes as we approach Christmas next week...

It is a stunning place with lots to do - no TV's, but skiing, ice skating, sleigh riding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing - or you can eat, relax and play ping pong and other games! Summer offers golf and tennis. If you want to visit and need more information, go here - have a great rest of the week!

Thanks for stopping by!

(images by Sarah)

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