a march weekend in maine
March, Outside:
March, Inside:
We had a pretty little storm this weekend. I spent much of it with embroidery hoop in hand, stitching away. I'm fairly certain that at the end, my stitched french knots inside might have rivaled the fallen snowflakes outside. If only Calvin did invent that snowflake - counting machine this winter, we could be sure.
As a result of all that snow and all that stitching, I'm happy to tell you I'll be having a Shop Update this week. Wednesday, March 19th, at 12pm EST.
Wishing you a sunny (inside or outside) Monday!
how lovely! that's kind of what it's looking like outside right now. hmmm. must break out some embroidery then. everything looks lovely as always amanda!
Posted by: julia | March 17, 2008 at 09:01 AM
lovely pictures! cant' wait to see all the goodies that came to fruition during during little snowstorms! happy monday.
Posted by: camerashymomma | March 17, 2008 at 09:02 AM
I love your bathroom - although usually i'm not fond of yellow ;)
you mean March 19th ?
(( happy week to the Soule family ))
Posted by: SierraMoon | March 17, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Great. But do you mean "March" instead of April 19? :)
Posted by: Heather | March 17, 2008 at 09:03 AM
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Yes, yes, I meant March! Thanks for catching that, ladies. I guess I'm trying to rush to spring. ;)
--amanda
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Posted by: SOULEMAMA | March 17, 2008 at 09:08 AM
daisy happiness! and i love the little embroidered budding branches amanda. can't wait to see how they show up in the shop!
Posted by: kristin | March 17, 2008 at 09:09 AM
how i long for snow. we didn't get any again this year. i love the quiet outside and how everything just stops. more, i love the coziness of outside. things stop in here as well -- no time for anything except hot cocoa, bread, fire. maybe next year for us but, lucky you, enjoy!
hey, i love that robe!!!! maybe this time i'll make the shop update in time!
Posted by: colleen | March 17, 2008 at 09:23 AM
As always, I love your posts and pictures.
We would love a little snow, alas we suffered hail and tornadoes this weekend.
I was lucky with just debris in the yard.
Posted by: connie | March 17, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Your home looks so sunny and warm inside. I'm amazed when I hear about how much snow some you've had this year.
Posted by: Dawn | March 17, 2008 at 09:46 AM
winter outside, spring inside: Here as well - I have the lovely smell of hyancinths around me, and all the crafting out of my hands automatically has a flowery theme....
Posted by: diana | March 17, 2008 at 09:54 AM
can't wait for the shop update. it's always so nice to get a peak and what you've been working on. megxx
Posted by: meg | March 17, 2008 at 10:21 AM
we had 13 inches of snow last weekend, and this week it looks like spring. the robins are even hopping around the yard.
i can't wait to see that stitching up close :)
Posted by: jessica | March 17, 2008 at 10:29 AM
I love your window!
Posted by: julie | March 17, 2008 at 10:34 AM
i've only ever been in maine during the summer. i would love to see what a winter looks like - so thanks for sharing! here in tennessee we were wearing shorts yesterday!
Posted by: maya | March 17, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Well, at least the inside looks like Spring.
Posted by: Anne | March 17, 2008 at 10:56 AM
you might enjoy the snow poem at writer's almanac today:
http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/
Posted by: maya | March 17, 2008 at 11:00 AM
It's like that here in Vermont too! :)
Posted by: Penny in VT | March 17, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Wow - I always love your photos. That window gave me such a heart-tug. We had a window like that in the house I grew up in, with all those little panes around the center one. Ours was full of crazy colored wavy glass though, so I like yours better. :)
Posted by: Karyn | March 17, 2008 at 11:18 AM
I am looking forward to seeing the beautiful things that you'll put in your shop!
Posted by: Carrie | March 17, 2008 at 11:47 AM
That yellow is so warming.
I feel like I'm getting some sun just looking at it. :)
Posted by: Tamara | March 17, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Oh my goodness, all that snow! Hang in there, spring is right around the corner, right? Those yellow walls look so sunny. Can't wait to see what pops up in the shop!
Posted by: Kate | March 17, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Even we had a bit of snow way down here at the 45th parallel! It looks like you made the most of the weather...
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | March 17, 2008 at 12:46 PM
yay! outside and inside looks beautiful in maine.
Posted by: Veronica TM | March 17, 2008 at 12:51 PM
thanks for the beautiful pictures!
i'm so excited about your shop opening Wednesday! can't wait to see what new items you have made...take care
Posted by: Ansley | March 17, 2008 at 02:19 PM
You are a breath of fresh air on a Monday afternoon. I look forward to reading about life in Maine every day!
I wish you had the sunshine and gardening weather we had in Jersey this weekend! It was a spectacular treat on Saturday!
Posted by: Caroline | March 17, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Hello!
Your blog and your pics are so nice?
Can I put your blog url to my blog roll?
V
Posted by: vero | March 17, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Not much green in Maine! Happy St. Paddy's Day anyway!!! :)
Oh- and I'm creating my own sunny world inside too.
Posted by: kristena | March 17, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Hi Amanda - I am going to be on a plane right when your shop opens - is there any way you can give me a mini preview of what there will be so I can have my husband on the lookout for some specifics. It's a big task to entrust to him so hopefully he'll rise to the occasion. I was too late last time and everything was sold out!
Thanks!
Posted by: isabelle | March 17, 2008 at 02:38 PM
first is NOT a quuestion mark... :)
Posted by: vero | March 17, 2008 at 02:42 PM
yay for the shop update! you rock!
and the yellow bathroom is so great for days when it's all yucky brown sludge outside!
Posted by: brandie | March 17, 2008 at 03:10 PM
I've been toying with the idea of painting our guest room yellow, but was worried it would look odd with all the dark antique furniture. I kept envisioning white woodwork to go with the yellow. Now that I see your beautiful mirror against the yellow walls, I'm convinced it will look beautiful. Would you be so kind to tell me the brand and name of the paint? So far, I'm leaning toward Sherwin-Williams "Daffodil" (SW 6901) or possibly "Optimistic Yellow" (SW 690)). Thanks, Amanda!
Posted by: Les in NE | March 17, 2008 at 03:23 PM
I'm so envious of your stitch-time! The weather has warmed here and I spent my first weekend of many to come fighting weeds. Oh what I would do for a freak snowstorm and plenty of time with the hoops! Of course, I'd have to sacrifice my early peas and swiss chard...
Posted by: crouching tigerlilly | March 17, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Ohhh, I love these pics... I cannot even take how comfy that storm looks! I am not a crafter at all, but I love taking time out of my work day to check out all of your Maine goings-on. I did make a christmas ornament out of clothes pins this past holiday at a Crafternoon party..does that count? ;-)
Take care!
Posted by: Sarah | March 17, 2008 at 03:50 PM
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Vero -
you are welcome to do so, thank you!
isabelle -
I'm sorry! I don't have anything photographed yet. I'm a last minute kind of gal. ;)
Les in NE-
It's Straw Hat by Behr. I love it soooo much in the natural light, but with my bathroom lighting at night, it's a little harsh. Test it out for sure.
--amanda
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Posted by: SOULEMAMA | March 17, 2008 at 03:52 PM
I love how bright, colourful and fresh you home looks :)
Posted by: Carol | March 17, 2008 at 04:42 PM
By contrast her in Melbourne, Australia we're in our 4th day at the 40C mark. Some in the northern hemisphere may be reading for spring and a goodbye to cold, but I can tell you that here we're calling to autumn and winter, inviting them in.
Thank you for your sharing your lovely family with so many of us. I know you realise how lucky you are, for your love and warmth and that for your family comes through in all your posts. I wonder if you really appreciate how much you inspire others and how we look for a little of what you achieve in our own lives.
Posted by: Victoria | March 17, 2008 at 06:14 PM
I can't believe you still have snow.. its so unfair. Not even a sprinkle all winter here in Devon. Hummph. Looking forward to the shop update!
Posted by: thevintagemagpie | March 17, 2008 at 07:23 PM
your flowers + linen + sunny morning = my heaven.
Posted by: jean | March 17, 2008 at 07:52 PM
beautiful contrast.
Posted by: Jen b | March 17, 2008 at 08:10 PM
I just did a post on my blog of looking out my windows at all the snow we have here in NH! I love that bathroom photo, too! Good luck with your shop update!
Posted by: Caren | March 17, 2008 at 08:35 PM
I love the yellow of your bathroom. The perfect shade of sunshine.
Posted by: Kathie | March 17, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Lovely pictures! Here no snow but rain and storm. I hope spring will come soon, outside and not only inside the house!
Good luck with your book ^.^
Posted by: ConstanceV | March 18, 2008 at 06:33 AM
Beautiful photos!
Posted by: erinn Johnson | March 18, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Your photographs are all so beautiful!
Posted by: Melissa | March 18, 2008 at 09:07 AM
That photo of the branch with snow on it? It looks like a skeletal bird. Complete with open beak and little clutching "hands" coming in for a landing.
Posted by: angeljoy | March 21, 2008 at 07:19 AM