The Scrapbook frame shop: Stories, antique maps, pictures, local art finds #EssexMA

Treat yourself to a visit to The Scrapbook, an art and framing shop operating in Essex for decades, formerly dealing primarily to the trade, open most Thursdays-Sundays, 12-5pm, 978-768-7404.

Give yourself time to browse. Loose and framed antique and vintage Americana maps, botanicals, ephemera imprints & decorative illustrations—as well as original prints and watercolors—are hung salon style or matted in racks and bins.

Film & TV production and set design were a brisk business back in the day. Owner Vincent Caravella is thrilled to welcome clients, and credits his granddaughter’s help setting up social media reach during the Covid-19 pandemic (Facebook here).

photos: C. Ryan, Oct. 2023. Entrance out back, between the historic homes

Sip And Shop At Cruiseport Tomorrow

Tomorrow’s the day! Cape Ann Maker’s Market is hosting a Sip and Shop at Cruiseport from 10-4 PM. Pat D’s Photos is happy to be among the fantastic vendors. We will be offering 2024 calendars, ornaments, puzzles, flags, prints and more. We have several great ideas for teacher gifts, Secret Santa programs and stocking stuffers. Stop by and say hello.

We are Celebrating our 25th Year with a horse drawn hay ride of Middle Street from Noon to 3PM. (weather permitting!)

IMAGE ~  ~ MIDDLESTWALK 

Thanksgiving daybreak #GloucesterMA

caption: sunrise photos 11/23/2023–Fisherman at the wheel, GHB marsh oxbow, salt marsh, Wingaersheek

caption: Long Beach photos—sunshine, seaweed and surfers at noon

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Cave

Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall. There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester. For more visit www.goodmorninggloucester.com

Previous videos:

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Mystery Train

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Cape Ann Olive Oil

A great visit to Seaview Farms in Rockport

Rick and I went to pick up our turkey at Seaview Farms on Tuesday.  We took a walk to visit some of the horses.

@FishermenGHS: Congrats to Sr Captain Ella Costa on her selection to the Mass State Field Hockey Coaches Association Best of 60 All Star Game being played today. Well deserved honor!

Take A Breath

Happy Thanksgiving. My posts are published at 8 AM so maybe you are enjoying a quiet moment with your coffee before the day’s festivities. Perhaps you won’t see this until the end of the day. Regardless, I hope you can take a minute to sit with this video and contemplate gratitude.

Nocturne Churn | Loud night surf Thanksgiving eve

photos. video clips: evening walk on Long Beach. Thanksgiving eve 2023.

Occluded moon and resolution was a bit Albert Pinkham Ryder-esque.

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Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Cape Ann Olive Oil

Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall. There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester. For more visit www.goodmorninggloucester.com

Previous videos:

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Mystery Train

Judy B writes: Happy Thanksgiving to each & every one of you & your families!

Love GMG, the podcast, & all you do.

Love Gloucester & Mass, too!

You brighten every day.

Thank you!

Judy B.