Simple But Luxurious Homes: Camden Maine

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'Cappy's' For Lunch And 'Starbird' For Shopping In Camden

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Downtown Camden on a cold and rainy day and I don't mind. I would enjoy Camden no matter what the weather.

A river runs under Maine street ( right under the center ). There are pretty ducks that are always right where you see them in this picture.

This is my favorite shop on main street.

This is Starbirds. They have fine antiques and other wonderful accessories.

Let's take a look inside.

I know this is one of the owners, the other is his wife.

She does a really good job merchandising the store. I get the feeling she may do the purchasing as well. At any rate, he is very nice, but I have never met her.

You can see the harbor through the windows in the shop.

See the giant tall ship with snow on it ?? I think that is pretty great.

This is the first display when you walk in.

These are Chinese Water Bottles, and they are antiques. They are on the display table in the pic before this one. I did that to give you a sense of scale.

To the left right when you walk in , you see this wall.

Again, I have a close-up of these globes. ( See pic above )

I think the would look great in a big wood bowl on a big cocktail table , desk or a dining room table.

This is another display and I simply could not fit everything in the shot.

This is a close-up of the same framed SHELL ART from the picture above.

Very sweet, and if you are a True Mainiac, it is a must have !

This gorgeous wreath was very interesting and about 350.00.

I have taken a close up so that perhaps one of you creatives might figure out what it is made of and how it is made.

I think it is made of baby pine cones that are sprayed with something like green xmas tree snow.

LOOK THROUGH THE WREATH, it is a Tall Ship ( 3 masted sailing ship ) covered with snow.

More inside Starbird's.

You can't see how lovely the soft mohair throws are. The colors are edible.

Speaking of edible, it is time for the best clam chowder etc. At CAPPY"S. The building on the right. I would tell you to go to Cappy's when in Camden, but just like what is printed on all their promo stuff, everyone eventually ends up at Cappy's !

Check the moose head out on the left.

This place gets pretty busy, often can grab a bar stool and eat at the bar. Notice the beer tap.

Remember the river that runs under main street ?

Well, this is it running out on the other side of the street and into harbor, and then into the wide open bay/ocean ,

This is my goodbye to Camden until next time.

Camden - main street again, heading back towards Rockland and home.

Starbird
Formal country antiques and fine decorative accents
Camden Maine
207.236.8292
Owner : Caroline Sutherland
Email: carolinesea123@aol.com
I hope it is right, her husband wrote it down and I wasn't real clear on it.

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Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her blog of her Adventures in Design

ABCD Books Of Camden Maine

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

This is a special OUT OF PRINT Bookstore.

And just like Camden, it is charming. Let's have a look.

This is the owner. She is very sweet and super helpful.

If you can't find a book, contact ABCD BOOKS.

After you walk in and pass the owner, this is what you see.

I have found that most of Maine is filled with well read intellectuals. In most of these charming little towns, you will have a difficult time finding a lot of different items to purchase.

But you will never have to go very far for something to read. In these tiny towns it is not unusual to find 2 or 3 book stores.

The libraries are loaded, better than the library in Boca Raton, Florida.

Perhaps because Boca Raton-ians shop, they don't read much.

Isn't this cozy and funky ??

That's my funky daughter, she is a reader and loved the store.

BTW, this is a very large shop. I have not posted all the really great reading corners . The owner has done a fabulous job with her place. ABCD BOOKS has an inviting and warm atmosphere.

She had interesting things on the bookshelves that were for sale as well.

My daughter Andi & me at the end of the days adventures.

ABCD Books
Your Maine source for out of print books
Camden Maine
207.236.3903 or Toll Free : 888.236.3903
www.ABCDBooks.com
Email:Books@ABCDBooks.com

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Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her blog of her Adventures in Design

Cozy Camden And A Good Cup Of Coffee

Saturday, December 27, 2008

It was rainy and cold in Camden.

There is a river that runs right under main street, and this is it. There are always beautiful ducks on it.

So, I decide on a yummy mocha to warm up and people watch, when I see the cutest Boxer dog sitting in the drivers seat of the car in front of me. I also decide to go over to 'Surroundings' across the street. This place is jammed packed with housewares and other pick-up items.

Here is a closer look at the Boxer if you can see through the glare of the window.

This is the coffee shop looking back as I cross to head over to ' Surroundings'.

Inside the shop.

Remember , this is Maine. These dishes and linens are BLUEBERRY designs.

I am crazy about these linens, very sexy colors. And no, I really couldn't get a better shot. They were jammed between a few things. But they were great.

I love black & white. The egg cups are way too adorable. !!!

Surroundings
Durable goods for the Home and Garden
Camden Maine
207.236.8536

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Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her blog of her Adventures in Design

You Can Ski In Camden Maine Too !!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

How is this for a Christmas card ?
Camden Maine in the winter season, IS A CHRISTMAS CARD !!

Do you like to ski ?

This is at the top of the mountain that you can see from downtown Camden.

This is skiing down while looking at the Atlantic ocean. Camden is the only place in the U.S. that you can ski and see the Atlantic ocean at the same time. I think that is pretty cool.