More Danforth bathrooms...

Head is spinning doing so many bathrooms at once at Danforth and trying to make them all special and unique.  Think we have found the faucet for Room 4.  Love it.

This week's work...

My new listing in Blue Hill - absolutely exquisite.

Love this ~

We were told our campaign wasn't sufficiently slick. We regard that as a compliment.
Margaret Thatcher

Facebook Wisdom

Funny, because it is kinda true... :)

Meetings

Five days in Portland - Ava was such an angel but got very bored at one point and in the middle of meetings and made it clear to us that she was sick of it.

Yup - all over the yard at Danforth

Snoozing on a summer afternoon, in March...

Sad Sign....

Ava couldn't even believe they MAKE signs with crosses through the pups.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day -

PERFECT. NOwhere on earth I would rather be than at our beach - Ava looking for dead things in the stinky seaweed and Mommy looking for sea glass - It was as if a Leprachaun had sprinkled the beach with treasures just for us to find. Not bad for an hour's work - when some of that hour was spent laying on the rocks in the sun.

GM - my dream job.

Job Summary

Company

Boutique Inn and Restaurant

Location

Portland, Me 04101

Industries

Hotels and Lodging

Job Type

Full Time

Employee

Career Level

Manager (Manager/​Supervisor of Staff)

Job Reference Code

PH-4545883

GENERAL MANAGER

About the Job

We are looking for the ideal General Manager for an upscale, small, boutique inn and restaurant in Portland, Maine.​

An incredible capacity for attention to detail and love for working with guests are priority traits of the successful candidate.​ Three to five years of fine dining experience and appreciation of food, wine and design is key and a desire to be the face of this dynamic business is paramount.​

This is a live-in, year round position with overall 24/​7 responsibility for the property.​ We will hire the applicant with the most well rounded experience and desire including:

• Demand for attention to detail.​
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in FOH restaurant management, with knowledge of wine and fine dining service.​
• Passion for and experience working with guests.​
• Fastidious demands for cleanliness and organization.​
• Ability to lead a team --- and be a team player.​
• Passion for and concierge-level knowledge of Maine.​
• Basic knowledge of property maintenance.​
• Full understanding of balancing guests and business needs.​

For more information, please visit: www.​kimberlyswan.​com

TO APPLY: Please email your resume and cover letter to Holly Walls.​

Ghost Chairs

I have wanted to do something with these for so long,,, but racking my brain where I can use, perhaps dining room at Danforth.

From Dog Bless You on FB

Leo and Ellie - Leo, a German Shephard, is guide dog and best friend to nearly blind, Ellie, a cavalier King Charles Spaniel. How do dogs do this? God Bless. Lucky.

So beautiful it brought tears to my eyes.

On a happy nature kick today -

Time to take a break....

MY KIND OF NATURE!!!!

The Law Of The Wild says kill ONLY when you are hungry Photographer Michel Denis-Huot, who captured these amazing pictures on safari in Kenya's Masai Mara in October last year, Said he was astounded by what he saw: "These three brothers (cheetahs) have been living together since they left their mother at about 18 months old,' he said. 'On the morning we saw them, they seemed not to be hungry, walking quickly but stopping sometimes to play together. 'At one point, they met a group of impala who ran away. But one youngster was not quick enough and the brothers caught it easily'." These extraordinary scenes followed.. And then they just walked away without hurting him.......... Life is short... Forgive quickly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably...and never regret anything that made you smile

Danforth Herb Garden

We are going to be growing all of our own herbs for Danforth this summer and love, love this installation.

Ava

waiting patiently, on the back of the couch for me to PLEASE turn computers off.

Life

My friend Gail just shared this after a thought inspiring conversation we had this afternoon at the office with another colleague. Love it.

French Women

OK - I am half french, well not THAT french.... but I am still adopting the premise of this book and it is changing my life and I LOVE IT! READ IT and DO IT!

My pretty girl

Last Minute Blast

Erica and I drove by the Civic Center on errands for First Round at the Danforth party in Portland last night. LOVE seeing all the big 18 wheelers with Eric Church's face all over them, there for the concert. I said I wouldn't rule out heading over after the Danforth party but didn't think I really could because of not wanting to leave Ava. When Rebekah and Zac offered to take Ava for a while, Erica, Alyssa and I headed out. Good time! Love going last minute to see what kind of great seats you can get, these were perfect for a whim. Drink a little drink, smoke a little smoke!