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Author: K Porter

Artist, writer, photographer, maker of things.
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The Shire Book Shop, Franklin, MA

November 26, 2018November 25, 2018 K Porter

What a find! The Shire Book Shop is everything you could hope for in a used bookstore.  There are comfortable sofas and armchairs, a selection of complimentary teas – help yourself – and of course, shelves upon shelves of excellent … Continue reading The Shire Book Shop, Franklin, MA

art, NY, Shiny, tattoo, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Sacred Tattoo, NYC

July 30, 2018July 25, 2018 K Porter

By no means am I a tattoo aficionado.  I have one tattoo.  One. I love it.  I waited about twenty years to get it, waited until I found an artist that made work so beautiful, so simple and clean that … Continue reading Sacred Tattoo, NYC

Connecticut, dog friendly, New York, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Dog Friendly Places

July 26, 2018July 25, 2018 K Porter

I love my dog and she loves to come out with me as much as possible so I’m always looking out for places that make her … Continue reading Dog Friendly Places

antiques, Collectibles, Connecticut, consignment, Crafts, Jewelry, NostalgiaLeave a comment

Chester’s Finders Marketplace, Chester, CT

July 24, 2018July 25, 2018 K Porter

An leisurely Sunday morning breakfast in Deep River followed by some pottering here.  I found a book on Joseph Cornell, a collection of Shirley Jackson stories … Continue reading Chester’s Finders Marketplace, Chester, CT

Connecticut, consignment, Vintage3 Comments

Hole In The Wall, Guilford CT

July 22, 2018July 23, 2018 K Porter

The hole in the wall is a very friendly, busy and deceptively capacious consignment store with great prices. They sell clothing, accessories, jewelry, home wares and some furniture. The store is a non-profit that benefits the local ABC Community School … Continue reading Hole In The Wall, Guilford CT

antiques, Baubles, Beads, gifts, Jewelry, Massachusetts, Nostalgia, Shiny, stationery, VintageLeave a comment

Cadeaux, Great Barrington MA

July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 K Porter

Lured in by the window sign indicating stationery items for sale, I wasn’t disappointed to find myself in this miniature jewel-box shop.  A tiny space exquisitely appointed with all sorts of shiny wee things, paper products, cards, home goods, gifts, … Continue reading Cadeaux, Great Barrington MA

Book store, gifts, NYLeave a comment

Rodgers Book Barn, Hillsdale NY

July 8, 2018July 25, 2018 K Porter

Finding the Rodgers Book Barn is your first challenge. We approached it from the North via dirt and gravel roads twisting and turning, up and down … Continue reading Rodgers Book Barn, Hillsdale NY

antiques, Baubles, Coffee Lounge, Collectibles, New York, VintageLeave a comment

Outdated, Kingston NY

July 5, 2018July 8, 2018 K Porter

This is only a stub for now. I’m putting this here as a marker because I was in a hurry and didn’t have time to fully explore. Outdated is a coffee shop and cafe inside a vintage/ antique store. We … Continue reading Outdated, Kingston NY

comfort food, New York, NYLeave a comment

By Chloe. SoHo, NYC

June 25, 2018July 8, 2018 K Porter

I always forget how fantastic good vegan food tastes.  After a long, hot day in the city yesterday we happened to be walking up Lafayette St.  I had such a good experience at  Sweets By Chloe on my last visit … Continue reading By Chloe. SoHo, NYC

Bakery, New York, NY, Shiny, Tea Room2 Comments

Sweets by Chloe, Bleecker St, NYC

March 30, 2018April 2, 2018 K Porter

Even though I was vegan for several years, I’m still always amazed by the versatility in vegan baking. This tiny place has the most delightful cupcakes, … Continue reading Sweets by Chloe, Bleecker St, NYC

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