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Massachusetts Fun and POWW Faves

August 18, 2012 by Cassie 36 Comments

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Beware, this is going to be a long and picture-filled post!
As you know, I was away this past week.  Monday the kids and I spent 8 hours in the car headed for Wilbraham, Massachusetts- aka, my home town!  We had plans to visit friends there (friends of mine since I was 11 years old!) and also check out some of the sites.  I was greeted upon arrival with a glass of red wine…. why yes!  Thank you!  Welcome to Massachusetts, indeeed.

Tuesday we had plans to hit Old Sturbridge Village, which is an amazing place where you can experience history and see the way the colonials lived.  I was excited for a couple of reasons…
1. Sawyer loves history and I knew he would love it.  I also knew Emmy would gain more of an appreciation.
2. Lisa from Shine Your Light had agreed to meet me there and I couldn’t wait to meet her in person!

Lisa came with her son Sean and his friend, and they were such well behaved boys and were SO good with Sawyer.  Sawyer definitely felt like one of the older cool kids.  Actually, after we left he asked me if we could see the boys again.  And when I said we should come back with Daddy, he suggested we meet up with them again as well.  And Lisa…. well, if you read her blog, maybe you already know what I am about to tell you… She is sweet, down to earth, and beautiful!  She was better than I ever could have imagined and I am so blessed to know her in real life now.  Here we are:

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Now time for some photo overload from Old Sturbridge Village….

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How sweet!

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I thought the gravestones were so neat!

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Hello period wallpaper and aqua!

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My Emerson standing in the doorway of a house once owned by Emerson Bixby

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My kiddos in some souvenir hats…. I couldn’t help myself!

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All the kiddos!  Sawyer’s face in this one cracks me up!

It was a great day- perfect weather, a fun learning experience, and spent with friends.  Oh, and we ended the day by showing the kids the house I grew up in! 🙂  That was a blast from the past and thankfully the house still looks lovely after all the hard work my parents poured into their fixer upper!

Wednesday, Sandie and I took the kids to the Springfield Museums to see the Lego Castle exhibit at the science museum as well as the Dr. Seuss sculptural gardens….

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The Lorax

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Thidwick the Moose

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Sandie and Sawyer

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The Grinch and Max

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Oh the Places You’ll Go

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The Cat in the Hat and Seuss himself!

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Horton’s front end

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Things 1, 2, 3, 4

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Horton’s back end!

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Green Eggs and Ham

The sculptural garden was small, but it was amazing!  The kids just loved it, and I did, too!  Seuss was one of the most creative, imaginative writers, and he always had a message for our children and cared deeply about the world.


‘Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is

 going to get better. It’s not.’

That is one of my all time favorite of his Seussisms.  The man was a genius who related to children better than anyone and taught them to care for themselves, their planet, and reach for their dreams, and be true to themselves in doing so.  I am so grateful for all of his books and for the lessons they have taught my children.

Anyhow, that was my trip to Massachusetts in a billion pictures or less.  Now let’s check out the POWW faves!

How amazing is this red cabinet from Petticoat Junktion?  I am in love!  It looks like it was always supposed to be like this….
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Blue Roof Cabin shared this adorable rustic coral desk- love it and its stool!
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Tisha from The Delectable Home shared this gorgeous bathroom vanity makeover!  Loving its new modern look!

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I am having some settee envy over this piece from The Blissful Bee…. LOVE!
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The Shabby Gals shared this happy pop of yellow!  Doesn’t it make you, well… happy?

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I’m Busy Procrastinating shared this cute redo…. I love how something as simple as removing doors and adding fresh paint can totally change a piece!
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Alright, folks!  That’s all I have for you!  Have a wonderful weekend!
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  1. Restyled Vintage says

    August 18, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Awesome pics Cassie, looks like you had a wonderful time. I love the photo of Emmy with her knee up copying Dr Suess’ pose, so cute!

    xx Karen

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  2. The Far Fifty says

    August 18, 2012 at 11:16 am

    That Dr. Suess place looks so fun! And Sawyer’s face cracks me up there, too!

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  3. Jennifer Spadaro says

    August 18, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Looks like u had a great time! : )

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  4. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    August 18, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    OH I adore you and your munchkins! So glad to spend the day with all of you! Can’t wait to see you again!

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  5. 17 Perth says

    August 18, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    It looks like you guys had a great time!! Looks like such a neat place—and I think a similar wall paper was in a house that my husband and I once rented—haha. And everything in the house matched the time period too. Haha. Love that vanity redo!! Have a great weekend!

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  6. Dana Frieling says

    August 18, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    What a great vacation! So cool that you met Lisa. The picture of your kiddos together is priceless!

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  7. Between Blue and Yellow says

    August 18, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Looks like a great trip, I was cracking up over that pic of the kids in that farm pic with their heads!

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  8. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 18, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Oh my gosh, that Dr Seuss sculpture garden is AMAZING!! I wish I could take my preschool class on a field trip!
    Fun post, Cassie ~ xo Heidi

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  9. Laura from Top This Top That says

    August 18, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    The village looks just like I remembered! Your kids are adorable with their new hats. Glad you had a great week and thanks for sharing.

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  10. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    August 18, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Oh how I love me some Mass!! Looks like such an awesome trip. And those features make me realize how much I missed on my vacation. I am in desperate need of getting caught up. 🙂

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  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 18, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    Sounds like a great trip. The kids look so happy! … And wonderful features too!

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  12. [email protected] Repurposed Life says

    August 18, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Oh my! It looks like y’all had a great time!! 🙂 Love the pics… that farm cutout thing is THE cutest! Sawyer as a silly sheep! too funny.

    gail

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  13. Dear Emmeline says

    August 18, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Looks like you all had a blast! What fun! Great features! Setee envy is setting in here too. Swoon! And how about that stool….awesome!

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  14. Jacqueline says

    August 18, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    I love Old Sturbridge Village! I haven’t been in a long time. I used to go when I was in school. Glad you and your family had a great time!

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  15. DecorandtheDog says

    August 18, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Glad you had a great trip! I love going home!

    I’m also in love with that first red cabinet. Be still my heart.

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  16. Petticoat Junktion says

    August 18, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    hey Cassie, thanks for featuring my red cabinet. This is my personal piece and now it’s one of my favorite things. I think MMS Milk Paint is awesome. Have a great weekend.

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  17. Ali Richardson says

    August 18, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Love all the pics from your trip!!!! Miss u!!!

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  18. Ali Richardson says

    August 18, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Love all the pics from your trip!!!! Miss u!!!

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  19. Ali Richardson says

    August 18, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Love all the pics from your trip!!!! Miss u!!!

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  20. [email protected] says

    August 18, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    Thank you so much for the feature of my Coral Desk! What a nice surprise. Love the photos of the kids, looks like a great time!

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  21. natasha {schue love} says

    August 18, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Wow, the trip looked like a blast! Also loving the POWW faves…great transformations!

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  22. I'm Busy Procrastinating says

    August 18, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    Thanks for featuring my turquoise and white cabinet, Cassie! It’s just one more piece of my lighter and brighter living room. Now to the opposite of light and bright, I loved your photos of the cemetery. I’ve always thought historic cemeteries were cool.

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  23. [email protected] Road says

    August 18, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    What a fun trip! I love history, and visiting a place like that is on my list.
    I love old cemeteries, too. Weird, but I think they’re fascinating.

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  24. Tisha Clapp says

    August 18, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    What a fun trip, Cassie! Thanks for featuring my bathroom vanity redo – there are some amazing projects this week! Thanks too for hosting.

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  25. Erin says

    August 19, 2012 at 12:39 am

    What a fabulous trip (except for all the driving–oy!) The photos of Sturbridge Village are very reminiscent of Old Salem in NC! And how cool is that Dr. Seuss garden. I agree, we can all learn much from his wisdom!

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  26. Anna Williams says

    August 19, 2012 at 2:55 am

    Looks like an amazing trip – I’m such a fan of Dr Suess. Have to say that white house with the emerald green shutters is gorgeous too! xx

    Anna (My Design Ethos)

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  27. Chrissie says

    August 19, 2012 at 3:23 am

    What fun! Dr Seuss is awesome I have most of the books memorized from reading them over and over. All of my kids have loved Dr Seuss. Some deep stuff really 🙂 good for adults too. Lovely picks as usual!

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  28. Allison says

    August 19, 2012 at 5:07 am

    What a fun trip you had! Emmy and Sawyer look like they had a ball! I love Dr. Seuss. Loved the books as a kid and love those sayings as an adult. Wonderful projects this week…every week has such amazing and creative creations. Love the vanity makeover…that is beautiful.

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  29. Bella says

    August 19, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    OMG the picture of all 4 kids is hilarious! Sawyer’s face is priceless and I almost missed Emmy LOL.

    The Dr. Seuss garden is so cute. I love me some Horton!

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  30. { amy } says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Thanks SO much for the feature!!!

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  31. thistlewoodfarm says

    August 20, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Looks like you all had an amazing time! I love the stool with the desk! Adorable.

    blessings,
    karianne

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  32. White Lacquer says

    August 20, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Love all the pics!!! Looks like a fantastically successful trip!! And all the history would be amazing, my gaggle would eat that up for sure.

    Xx. Patience

    Whitelacquer.blogspot.com

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  33. pam {simple details} says

    August 20, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    So jealous of your blogger play date! 🙂 What a fun day!

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  34. René says

    August 21, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    Awe – how adorable is that picture of you and Lisa!? I would love to hang out with the two of you! That must have been a blast!

    Love the chest filled with quilts!

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  35. Maury @ Life on Mars says

    August 23, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    So glad you had a great time! What a fun trip!

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  36. The Bold Abode says

    August 24, 2012 at 12:43 am

    Where do I start?
    You’ve touched my heart…
    I must take the time
    to see the shrine
    to the master of rhyme.

    I must go there. I must take my boys there. Amen.

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