Friday Favorites: Hello June!

We had a fabulous week!  My husband and I took little trip to the White Mountains in New Hampshire.  Most of my favorites are about our trip but I will have longer posts about it with even more photos coming soon! 




We LOVED our hotel; the Mountain View Grand.  They gave us a free upgrade when we checked in too! The views were pretty grand.











We had splurged on the Bed and Breakfast package and worried that with Covid restrictions we might have to resort to room service but the Tavern fit us in each day for breakfast and a late lunch/ early dinner.  The food was amazing-- we LOVED the changing breakfast buffet and their Mountain View burger was the best.  The views were pretty fabulous too and we always seemed to sit at the same two tables!




We went on several hikes and saw so many beautiful waterfalls, flumes, and brooks!  









We enjoyed some pretty spectacular views on some of our hikes too.


That little ribbon cutting through the photo is the road we started on






We saw lots of pretty flowers and wildlife and enjoyed so many tasty treats like the freshly baked cookies and Gifford's ice cream from the snack shacks located at Arethusa Falls and Willey House (respectively). 








Alec finishes up his last week of academics today and just has a week and half left of culinary classes. He will also finish up track this afternoon with a pizza party and awards. 

We tried a new recipe this week and I just LOVED this pasta primavera. Loaded with fresh veggies it was so flavorful and felt like a nice light meal. 




I actually got to break out my shorts one day this week!  





Despite coming home to tons of laundry and housework I found plenty of time to sit out on the deck and read too.  




So many of my flowers are in full bloom right now and I spent an afternoon walking around taking photos just chilling... it was so nice. Here are a few of my favorites:





Linking up with: On the Edge, 









Comments

  1. HollyJune 4, 2021 at 5:38 AM

    So glad you had a wonderful time- everything looks beautiful!

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2021 at 9:41 AM

      It really was a fabulous little trip... even if I could barely walk by Monday! LOL.

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  2. My Two CentsJune 4, 2021 at 7:14 AM

    The views from your hotel and hikes are beautiful! Hope you had a great time!

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2021 at 10:01 AM

      We sure did! I could not get over those views and I loved how they changed with the weather too.

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  3. Andrea NineJune 4, 2021 at 7:23 AM

    Your trip to the White Mountains looks absolutely amazing! What a charming Inn. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. Dara @ Not In JerseyJune 4, 2021 at 8:39 AM

    Your trip looks great!

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  5. TorontoSAMJune 4, 2021 at 8:43 AM

    What a lovely getaway!! We went to New Hampshire a couple of years ago and it is so nice, would like to make it down into the mountain region someday.
    Also I am wearing pink shorts and a black tank as I type this - twinsies!!

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2021 at 10:01 AM

      Twinsies! I tend to wear a lot of pink/black in summer.

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  6. Kari June 4, 2021 at 9:22 AM

    Your pictures are beautiful!

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  7. Meditations in MotionJune 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM

    What a beautiful hotel! I love vacations where you are outdoors during the day, then have a cozy room with a nice comfortable bed to come back to at night. And a shower. Those are important too. Gorgeous pics!

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2021 at 10:02 AM

      Yes! I definitely need a comfy bed and shower each night... I just could not hike and camp and get up to do it all again the next day. I am definitely a day hiker.

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  8. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJune 4, 2021 at 10:19 AM

    What a wonderful trip! That hotel is beautiful! I'm glad y'all had such a good time.

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2021 at 3:06 PM

      We really did enjoy ourselves. It was great to get away.

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  9. Tamar SBJune 4, 2021 at 11:06 AM

    So glad you got away! I think I've done that hike and have the same photo!

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2021 at 3:06 PM

      To funny! My girlfriend goes up to that area of NH frequently to hike and is the one that suggested most of the hikes to us; I'd text her a photo of the waterfall or summit when we got there and she'd respond with a similar photo of her own from a past trip.

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  10. Sparkles and LattesJune 4, 2021 at 12:29 PM

    What a great anniversary trip. Some amazing views, good food and fun. I am glad that the covid restrictions did not affect your trip too much.

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2021 at 3:07 PM

      Yeah, we really didn't notice them at all and were amazed at how open everything was.

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  11. Kim CarberryJune 4, 2021 at 3:05 PM

    It sounds like you had a lovely trip away and the views from your hikes are amazing x

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2021 at 3:07 PM

      It was! I can't wait to get back to hike again.

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  12. Memphis BridgesJune 4, 2021 at 3:17 PM

    The place and the views look so pretty! Have a good weekend!

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  13. Deb's WorldJune 4, 2021 at 7:38 PM

    Looks like a lovely getaway! Enjoy the warm weather :) #weekendcoffeeshare

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  14. The Rantings of a Drama Queen's MumJune 4, 2021 at 8:29 PM

    That looks like a nice trip. I think I've been to that hotel before. I think we stayed at a Bed & breakfast near there & we went to eat there. It looks familiar.

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  15. Thistles and KiwisJune 5, 2021 at 1:01 AM

    Looks like a lovely short break.

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    1. Joanne June 5, 2021 at 6:32 AM

      It was perfect. Any longer and I think we would have been bored.

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  16. Denyse Whelan.June 5, 2021 at 5:26 AM

    Gosh that looked ideal for a two person getaway. Yay for those! Lots of see, experience and also just chill. Oh June, you look good from here and getting back into shorts. A sure sign Summer is not far away. Denyse #weekendcoffeeshare

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    1. Joanne June 5, 2021 at 6:33 AM

      Yep, it's going to be in the 90's there this week so it seems like summer has arrived!

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  17. NatalieJune 5, 2021 at 9:07 PM

    Looks like a beautiful trip. Thank you for sharing your photos and linking up with #weekendcoffeeshare.

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    1. Joanne June 6, 2021 at 1:50 PM

      It was very relaxing.. when we weren't hiking.

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  18. JulieJune 6, 2021 at 1:50 AM

    What a lovely hotel! I've never been to that part of America before -- would love to make a trip up to New England.

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    1. Joanne June 6, 2021 at 1:50 PM

      It really is a beautiful area. I was just telling my husband we should go back in the fall and see it with all the foliage in bloom.

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  19. Claire JustineJune 6, 2021 at 7:34 AM

    What a great, getaway. I would love this. Great photos, loving all the waterfalls :)

    Thanks so much for linking up to The Weekend Link Up #TheWeekendLinkUp

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  20. DawnJune 6, 2021 at 7:43 AM

    What a wonderful week. The White Mountains are gorgeous. I was born near there.
    Blessings, Dawn

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    1. Joanne June 6, 2021 at 1:51 PM

      I didn't realize that. What a pretty area.

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  21. KirstinJune 6, 2021 at 10:54 PM

    Looks like you had a great getaway!!

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  22. Susan Joy ClarkJune 7, 2021 at 12:42 AM

    It looks like you had a really lovely trip with some beautiful views.

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  23. AntoinetteJune 7, 2021 at 9:12 AM

    Great tour. Thanks a bunch.

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  24. Shelbee on the EdgeJune 8, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    What a beautiful hotel and views, Joanne. It looks like you had an amazing time! Thanks for sharing and linking with me.

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Joanne June 8, 2021 at 10:26 AM

      We really did. It was wonderful to be able to get away once again.

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  25. LyshaJune 18, 2021 at 9:27 AM

    Looks like a wonderful trip. My hubs and I need to plan a trip.

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    1. Joanne June 18, 2021 at 12:12 PM

      My husband and I have already planned another weekend away for next month!

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