I’m back from Long Island, where I worked at this charming old Summer Stock theater. Yes, it is in a remodeled barn, just like in a Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney movie. This theater has been around since the 40’s. Columbia Pictures used to send their young actors out here for the summer to sharpen their skills and a young Robert Duvall (who was a friend of the owner’s children) used to perform on its stage. The playhouse is situated in the little town of Bellport.
Bellport’s main street is full of charming homes like these:
All the houses have picket fences. Sigh. I imagine the town is even more charming in the spring and summer.
However, this town isn’t that far from the exclusive and wealthy Hamptons. There was an antique shop just down the road from the theater and I stopped there on my way out of town. Most of the things were very expensive and too formal for my taste. I wandered to the back of the store and saw some McCoy. There was a sign on the display that said ‘50% off.’ Now, I don’t know if you remember this particular piece, but I have a shallow dish with a bird on it – 2 actually. One of my pieces was a gift, but the other I bought on Ebay for maybe $20.00. The shop’s display had the same dish, but in yellow/green. Imagine my shock when I looked at the original price – $150.00. Huh? I thought the sale tag said $22.00 but was informed by the owner that it was $72.00. Oh my gosh – talk about inflated prices. I wonder if anyone would actually pay that much money for a piece of McCoy? You know I love my McCoy, but not that much!
My journey home coincided with rush hour. I had to cross 2 bridges, the Throg’s Neck and the George Washington. There was bumper-to-bumper traffic for miles leading up to each bridge with a delay of about an hour to cross the George Washington. Then backups for miles in New Jersey, and more backups on the thruway. My foot ached from hitting the brake pedal and I thought I just might lose my mind. A 3 hour trip turned into about 4 1/2 hours. I was so happy to get home. Dear husband had dinner waiting, the dogs were happy to see me and we settled down to watch Medium. I think today will be a stick-around-the-house kind of day. Have a wonderful weekend!
Claudia, I love this post. You took me somewhere where I probably never will visit. It certainly looks like someplace I’d love to visit though. Those houses are beautiful (Richard goes for contemporary, not me!) I’m going to show him the barn where Robert Duvall performed. That’ll impress him!
Ah, those prices sound like prices here in my area . . . that’s why when everyone finds bargains I am so pea green with envy **wink**
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Marsha
Thanks for sharing that darling and very historical theater with us. Wow, and those charming and beautiful homes. And, those prices are way too high for me. But it is always fun “snooping” around and loking.
Glad you are home safely after your long drive. Last time I visited my daughter in Truckee from Grass Valley it took me 6 hours to get home!!!! It is usually a 1 1/4 hour drive but with the snow, poor visibility, spin-out. I would have spayed another night but a huge storm was on its way…so off I went!
Have a nice cozy weekend.
Hi, Claudia,
I am glad you returned home safely! I enjoyed my visit of Bellport, what a picturesque town! The theater is wonderful and loved hearing the history behind it. Enjoy your weekend, my friend! Vicki
You’ve captured some beautiful photos on your journey, nice little place.Thanks for sharing.
Have a nice weekend.paril
What an AWESOME post Claudia!! The houses and theater are just amazing! How neat to travel to these places! I have never been to New York! My husband has several times but I havent. How cool! I am glad you are home safely!!
Love ya,
Amy
I love your blog. It just brightens my day. (Sorry about that long drive home!)
xo and love,
Mary
I’d take any one of those houses you posted, honey. They’re all adorable!
xoxo,
Connie
Hi sweetie! I just love visiting with you! You take us to the best places! This town is lovely. Sorry about the traffic. And I am glad you already had that piece! It is hard to pay that much when you know there are others out there and they don’t cost that much!! I guess good for them if they get it BUT I think from the 50% sale they aren’t.
Hugs, Lisa
Hey, we watched Medium last night too. I only watch a few shows. But I’ve started watching that one again. (Those girls got big so fast!) So glad you’re safe and sound and home. The houses are so sweet with the picket fences in front. Every little girl’s dream, I suppose.
Brenda
Thanks Claudia! I just fixed it so I am getting the updates now. Thanks for being a follower too.
These homes are beautiful. I’d love to live in an old home like that.
That was fun, what a charming place! Kerrie
I love photos of old town’s like this. A movie was made here in Old Colorado City and even my store was in the movie which was a bar in l989. Walter Matthau and Harry Morgan were here. Those houses in that town were a dream.
I’m glad you’re home and safe. Those houses are wonderful… I’d love to have a house with a picket fence.
Hugs,
Jill
PS: I cozied in and watched Medium too!
Although I’ve never been to NE — I love the small charming towns that dot the landscape.
Great pictures!
What an interesting place! I love those charming old theaters that continue on and on! And the houses are wonderful! Antique shop prices are always higher in such places but it’s fun to look (and find you’ve made some good deals on eBay)! Thanks for sharing!
Those house are charming…it’s always about the house when one is a miniaturist…lol! Sounds like a devil of a trip home, but pleased you hear you returned safely.
Regards, Linda
p.s….sounds like a good husband…?
What charming homes! And I’m sure if the theater could talk it would have lots of interesting stories to share! Glad you made it home safe and what a sweet hubby to have dinner for you. I check out Vintage Sue that you had shared about in your last post. I’m following her too! Looks totally fun! Have a wonderful week!
Patti
right…welcome to the north…right? everything is expensive ($72? really?) and the traffic is nuts. lol.
love your story. hope you get some rest….
take it easy
s
Sounds like a nice little getaway – except the traffic! What a charming little town.
HI CLAUDIA,
I’VE BEEN READING YOUR POSTS, AND ENJOYED THEM VERY MUCH. LOVE YOUR PICTURES OF THE HOUSES. YOU SOUND LIKE YOU HAVE A VERY EXCITING LIFE, AND ARE VERY CRAFTY. I LOVE THE DOLL HOUSE, IT IS COMING ALONG NICELY. PLEASE COME OVER AND VISIT MY BLOG. RIZZI
GIFTS FROM THE SEA
Oh ! How I would love to live in these charming homes. That makes me dream..
Claudia, I love this post.
fantastic house pics
xoxo