A Drive up the Coast

The Marston House: Antiques
This weekend was heavenly...road-tripping through Maine, taking in an incredible farmers market (easily my favorite in the entire book) and a fantastic craft fair. The weather was cool and I drove with the windows down, basking in the coastal breeze. I wasn't under a time crunch, which is normally the case when I am on the road, hitting event after event, so I was able to stop whenever something caught my eye.
The Marston House: Antiques
One such unplanned stop was in the adorable seaside town of Wiscasset, where I stumbled upon the most fabulous antique shop, The Marston House. To enter the shop, you had to weave your way down a small garden path, which added to the overall charm and allure of the shop.
The Marston House: Antiques
Once inside, I struck up a long conversation with the owner, Sharon, and was delighted to learn that many of the fabulous finds in her shop came from France, where she and her husband spend half of the year. Do you want to take a peek at what I found?
The Marston House: Antiques
The Marston House: Antiques
The Marston House: Antiques
The Marston House: Antiques
The Marston House: Antiques
The Marston House: Antiques
The Marston House: Antiques
The Marston House: Antiques
The Marston House: Antiques
I could have snapped up every item in the shop, especially the richly colored antique linens and various feed sacks. The vintage notions were very tempting as well...but I was good, and just shopped through the lens of my camera! I did leave filled with inspiration, and a feeling that I will make Wiscasset a planned stop on my next Maine trip!
The Marston House: Antiques

gypsysticks (August 30, 2010 at 12:06 PM)  

your photos are a FEAST for the eyes! I feel as if I could reach out and touch everything...

margie (August 30, 2010 at 12:18 PM)  

vicarious shopping with you, the best.

bluepoppy (August 30, 2010 at 12:51 PM)  

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh love love love this!

Erin (August 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM)  

I definitely want to visit this shop! Delightful and inspiring pictures. I'm gettin so much out of your road trips:)

erin (August 30, 2010 at 6:02 PM)  

lovely! we took a drive up to maine this weekend, too! looks like you enjoyed the weekend as much as we did!

bella (August 31, 2010 at 8:47 PM)  

pretty finds in what seems to be a quaint little shop. how are you, christine? hope all is well. xo Bella

stefanie renee (September 1, 2010 at 1:35 AM)  

I would love to be on these mini road trips with you - such beauty you are capturing!

xo

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