Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Beach Totes for Summer

I need a new beach tote! Maybe if I purchase one now, it will seem like vacation plans are in the near future.... after all, it's almost Memorial Day! Let the Summer fun begin!!
beach totes
Beach totes
Beach totes
photo: Gracie Carvalho by Max Abadian for Flare June 2011 via FGR
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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Etsy Finds: Feeling Beachy

Oh how I love anything Nautical and Beachy! Check out some great Etsy Finds for all of you Beach Lovers... Great gifts for Mother's Day too!
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Amazing inspiration from my favorite blogs

It was other blogs that got me started blogging, so I try to set aside some time every week to peruse three blogs from my blogroll and share my findings with you. Enjoy!

The images below are from the always inspiring Herman Miller "Lifework" blog. Corporate and company blogs can often be a total snorefest, but Lifework is sensational. It really appeals to me because I am a freelance web designer and work from home, and the blog consistently features inspiring home offices from other designers. Super inspiring.

Check it out - Lifework.





The images below are from the Michelle Rago Weddings blog.

Love this wedding inspiration board. Looks like a glam Victorian theme

And this dress? I don't have anywhere to wear it but oh how I'd love it. Simple but not boring. (It's a Badgley Mischka if you're wondering)

Michelle found this amazing artist who she featured on her blog - Jim Denevan makes temporary drawings on sand, earth and ice that are eventually erased by waves and weather.

Beautiful no? See more at Michelle Rago.

And last, but definitely not least, one of my first blog friends - Linda, and her wonderful blog Lime in the Coconut.

Her gorgeous tropical home - looks so effortlessly beautiful.

Love the floors of this kitchen - love the whole thing really...

Monday, March 7, 2011

Greetings from Longboat Key

Just kidding, I am not in Longboat Key - I wish! My friend Lynley just sent me this photo (the view from her room) in Longboat Key. I am officially jealous and yearning for warmer weather. I can almost taste the salt air...
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Not to miss - the gorgeous rocky coast of Italy's Cinque Terre

The second country we visited on my 9 week trip through Europe was Italy. Our first destination in Italy was Cinque Terre, a section of the coast composed of 5 towns. One can either do a day hike along the stunning blue ocean and stop in each village along the way, or there is a train that stops in each town. We stayed in the town Riomaggiore. "The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site." - wikipedia

Here are my pictures from our two day stay and hike in gorgeous Cinque Terre. Let me know what you think or if you've been!

A view of the town where we stayed, Riomaggiore

Another view



Riomaggiore





Manarola is the second town you'll hit if coming from Riomaggiore.


The two above pictures are of Vernazza, which is built out on a jutting rock and has a lookout tower. Before Vernazza (if coming from Riomaggiore) is Corniglia, the only town of the 5 that is not built right on the coast but up a very long flight of stairs at the top of the hill.


You pass through many vineyards on the hike

...and lots of beautiful coastline


Monterosso al Mare, the most resort like town along the trail. Monterosso is at one end, and Riomaggiore, where we stayed, is at the other, so we started at Riomaggiore and finished at Monterosso.



Here's a list of all my posts from our travels that I've published -

Spain

•Introduction to my European backpacking trip and a list of places we visited
Galicia - Baiona and Isle de Cies
Galicia - the coast, some charming vineyards, and Pontevedra
Santiago de Compostela and gorgeous hidden beaches
Gorgeous mountain lakes of Picos de Europa
Stunning mountains - Picos de Europa
Bilbao and San Sebastian
Beautiful Barcelona
The amazing Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona
Art Nouveau dream house by Gaudi in Barcelona

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

A Beach Cottage in Namibia, Africa - Home Tour

I was so excited when my good friend Inge Labuschagne, owner of the best frame shop in Richmond - Frame of Mind, sent me her fabulous photos! Take a peek inside her gorgeous oceanfront condo in Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa.
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Beach Condo in Namibia, Africa
Notice anything familiar? Yes, my blue crab and red crab paintings have made it all the way to Africa! Woo hoo ~
Beach Condo in Namibia, Africa
Beach Condo in Namibia, Africa
Beach Condo in Namibia, Africa
LOVE the polka dots and stripes....
Beach Condo in Namibia, Africa
and the gorgeous mosaic tile around the mirror... check out the fabulous wash basin too!
Beach Condo in Namibia, Africa
Beach Condo in Namibia, Africa
Beach Condo in Namibia, Africa
Thank you Inge for sharing your lovely condo with us. I only have one question...
When are we planning the girl's trip?
A huge thank you to CasaSugar for posting the slideshow today as well!
You can view it here.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Greige and the beach wedding..








The color pallette in this wedding is amazing. The water and the sand is just perfect..

So beautiful...

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