tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25505000940811229502024-02-19T16:45:23.145-08:00The Coconut LifeErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-88870206464427334512011-08-02T22:42:00.000-07:002011-08-02T22:50:23.089-07:00China Cabinet Re-Do...Coastal Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our lil' dining room has been driving me crazy...it's a bit mis-matched and doesn't quite have that coastal vibe I love. So, I decided to paint our china cabinet from black to white. I had nooo idea what a big undertaking this would become...it took me 3 weeks! Anyhow, you'll have to let me know what you think. I'm pretty pleased with it, but I'm thinking I may paint the stained area white as well...we'll see.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I never realized how much of the cabinet I'd have to take apart in order to paint it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this cabinet...all white with a pale blue background. <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I may attempt to re-paint my cabinet this way one day....it's just my style!</div></td></tr>
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Join me over at A Beach Cottage for her <a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/2011/08/good-life-wednesday-at-my-place.html">Good Life Wednesday Link Party</a>!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-75945447029997588192011-07-25T20:53:00.000-07:002011-07-25T20:53:53.929-07:00A Lil' Reminder of Warmer DaysMy mom knows how much I love sea turtles. They are such graceful, majestic sea creatures with the cutest lil' faces. She gave me an adorable key ring from <a href="http://www.brightonretail.com/store/wishlist.php?m=product_detail&p=E14060">Brighton</a>. Now, every time I grab my keys to head out the door I'm reminded of my favorite sea creature, the ocean and my family. Check out these other beachy key rings. Which one do you want/like?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marvels Turtle Key Ring from <a href="http://www.brightonretail.com/store/wishlist.php?m=product_detail&p=E14060">Brighton</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Malibu Anchor Key Ring from <a href="http://www.brightonretail.com/store/wishlist.php?m=product_detail&p=E13970">Brighton</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beach Multi Mix Key Ring from <a href="http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/-accessories_keyrings-10551-10051-5000000000000013519-en?t1Id=68&t2Id=5000000000000013519&tier=2&LOC=CC">Coach</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Juicy Couture Tropical Key Ring from <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/juicy-couture-tropical-key-fob/3152621">Nordstrom</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leather Mermaid Key Ring from <a href="http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/-accessories_keyrings-10551-10051-5000000000000013519-en?t1Id=68&t2Id=5000000000000013519&tier=2&LOC=LN">Coach</a><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My parents visited my brother and I a week ago in San Francisco. We had a great time exploring the City, wine tasting in Sonoma and Napa, and taking in the beautiful sights of the Bay in Sausalito. Here are two of my favorite pics of their visit! I'm already counting down the days until I visit them in October.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Mr. H and I spent the Fourth of July holiday in Yosemite National Park. It was our first visit and we had the best time! Our proudest moment of the trip was hiking the strenuous 3.5 mile trek up to the top of Nevada Falls at the top of a mountain....our legs were soooo shaky walking the 3.5 miles down.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top: <a href="http://upcountryinc.com/catalog/sanibel-c-1_60.html">Pink Palms Collar</a><br />
Bottom: <a href="http://upcountryinc.com/catalog/sanibel-c-1_60.html">Sea Turtle Collar</a></td></tr>
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The collars I purchased are from the Sanibel collection at <a href="http://www.upcountryinc.com/">http://www.upcountryinc.com/</a> for $21 each. Be sure to join me at <a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/2011/07/good-life-weds-the-beach-cottage-four-hundred-dollar-tablecloth.html#more-4505">The Beach Cottage for Wednesday's Linky Party</a>!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-78404767408750224932011-07-05T19:19:00.000-07:002011-07-05T19:21:27.690-07:00Florida is like my second home...Hello! It's been a while since I've posted anyhing, but I've been a bit busy. I hope you had a great holiday weekend! Mr. H and I spent the weekend exploring Yosemite National Park....it was amazing!! Then we watched the famous fireworks show last night in San Francisco....incredible show!<br />
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So, I've been meaning to post pics about my recent trip to Florida. My parents are from Florida and I was born in Orlando...we go back to the sunshine state once a year to visit our family who live there....it really feels like my second home. I'm without a doubt a water and sun baby....if only I could own a cottage right on the Florida coast...man, that would be my dream! I spent several days with my grandmother, mom, sister, and grand-dad in Florida and we ventured to our favorite coastal town, New Smyrna Beach, for 3 day trips. Here are a few pics of the places and peeps I love... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bathing beauties....my grandmother and mom looking pretty on the beach.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's a tradition for me to eat a hot dog on the beach....there's something so yummy about it....maybe the mix of sand, sun and sea? Or maybe I'm just weird! Hehe</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Smyrna Beach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I could stare at this view 24/7.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance to New Smyrna Beach from Flagler Avenue.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small festival held on the streets at New Smyrna. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like I need this bench....it has The Coconut Life written all over it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ladies of the family all dolled up for a delicious seafood dinner.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We spent a day exploring Winter Park which is a suburb of Orlando. We took a scenic boat tour of the Winter Park lakes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this photo because it reminds of the Southeast....look at all of that moss hanging from the trees.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lone Tree in the lake...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lakes of Winter Park are connected with canals like the one pictured above.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smile and pretend like you're not melting in the hot, Florida sun! But hey, I'm not complaining....this NorCal transplant will take the heat any day!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We stopped for lunch and a bit of window shopping at the cute shops in downtown Winter Park. This was a French restaurant called Paris Bisto....my crepe was yummy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another day on the beach. Clearly, we're not the only ones who thought it was a perfect day to spend at the beach.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soaking up those rays!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The water felt amazing....a cool 80 degrees.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and my sister pictured with my Granddaddy on Father's Day.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>How are your summer plans/trips going? Even though it's not beach related, I'll try to post a few pics from my recent trip to Yosemite. Have a lovely day!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-37673042791756766812011-06-26T23:11:00.000-07:002011-06-26T23:11:56.297-07:00CooCoo for Coconuts!I purchased adorable cookie cutters on my recent trip to Florida and decided to make delicious Coconut Sugar Cookies with them. Wow, I'm impressed with this recipe! The cookies are delicious and are the perfect summer treat. It helps that they look like they came straight from the Caribbean! I found the recipe <a href="http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1910,156189-240200,00.html">online</a> and added my own twist by adding coconut flavoring to the batter and icing.<br />
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<u>Cookies</u><br />
- <span class="ingredient">1 c. butter</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">- 2 c. sugar</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">- 2 eggs, beaten</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">- 1 tsp. vanilla</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">- 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">- 4 1/2 c. sifted flour</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">- 1 tsp. baking soda</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">- 2 tsp. baking powder</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">- 1/4 tsp. salt</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">- 2/3 c. sour cream</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">- 1 c. flaked or shredded coconut</span><br />
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<u>Icing</u><br />
- 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar<br />
- 1 1/2 tsp. coconut flavoring<br />
- 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring<br />
- 3 1/2 tbsp. milk<br />
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Set oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together. Chill in refridgerator for 15 minutes. Roll out the dough and cut with cookie cutter or make out in balls and press down. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once cookies are cool, spread icing on top with sprinnkles. Enjoy!<br />
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Be sure to join me for <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/">DebbieDoo's Newbie Blog Party</a> today!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-13244831038751590772011-06-24T20:46:00.000-07:002011-06-24T20:46:24.102-07:00Nautical Bargains<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I got home earlier this week from a great getaway to Florida to spend time with family. I'll be sure to post pictures from the trip soon. But first, I want to share with you some incredible bargains I found perfect for any gal's summer wardrobe. I have an upcoming event to attend and wanted something new to wear. I tend to pick up shoes and clothing along and along and will wear them for years. This sometimes leads to me dressing a bit outdated, so I'm trying to be more stylish while still on a limited budget. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The following pairs of espadrilles are from Payless....yes, you heard right, <a href="http://www.payless.com/">Payless Shoes</a>! They are running their BOGO promo (Buy One, Get One Half Off), and the shoes were on sale! I purchased one pair for $11 and the other pair for $5. What are you waiting for? Hop in the car and head on over to Payless!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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So, I made a quick stop (not really quick, I stood in line for 30 minutes to check out) to <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/">H&M</a>. They have really trendy clothes for cheap. I picked up this adorable white and navy dress for $34.50. The dress even has pockets!<br />
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Because the event I'll be attending is in the evening, I've decided my patent red pumps will coordinate perfectly. But if I want to dress down the outfit, I can wear one of the two espadrilles I just bought!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you think of the outfit? I'm still trying to decide how to accessorize it. What do you suggest for accessories? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">TGIF!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-41380157699824418482011-06-14T21:33:00.000-07:002011-06-14T21:33:28.993-07:00Headed to Florida!Hi fellow beach lovers....I'm headed to Florida for several days to spend time with the girls in my family. My mom and sister are flying from DFW and I'll be flying in from San Francisco. I can't wait! I'll be sure to post some pics of our time together. In the meantime, I wish you all a wonderful week!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me, my grandmother and Cathy at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sister and I at New Smyrna Beach, Florida on the 4th of July....yippee!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and my pretty grandmother at one of our favorite seafood dives...Boston's Seafood!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-34206849748027899042011-06-08T22:53:00.000-07:002011-06-09T21:02:20.558-07:00Tropical Thursday Recognizes World Oceans DayThese photos were taken this past February while snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef. World Oceans Day is a celebration of ocean conservation. I have such a love with the sea and all its creatures. Please join me in remembering to take care of one of our most amazing natural wonders.<br />
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Serves 12 to 16<br />
*Recipe from Southern Lady Magazine<br />
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<u>Ingredients for Cake</u><br />
2 cups (4 sticks) butter or margarine<br />
2 cups sugar<br />
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided<br />
6 eggs<br />
1 (7-ounce) package of flaked coconut<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
1 teaspoon coconut flavoring<br />
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<u>Ingredients for Icing</u><br />
1 teaspoon coconut flavoring<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2 cups powdered sugar<br />
2-3 Tbsp. milk<br />
Flaked coconut (for topping)<br />
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1. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. Preheat oven to 350.<br />
2. Cream butter and 2 cups sugar for 7 minutes in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup flour and mix well. Add eggs one at a time and mix. Add coconut with remaining 1 cup of flour. Mix well. Add vanilla and coconut flavoring. Spoon batter into pan; smooth the top. Tap the pan on the counter to get out any air pockets. Bake in the bottom third of the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.<br />
3. For Icing: Mix 2 cups powdered sugar, vanilla, coconut flavoring, and milk. <br />
4. Loosen the side of the cake with a table knife and then turn out onto a cooling rack with waxed paper. Pierce the top of the cake all over with a fork. Cool completely on wire rack. Spoon icing over the top of the cake and sprinkle flaked coconut. Serve at room temperature. Cake freezes well. Wrap in platic wrap and place the entire cake in a large freezer bag.<br />
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Please join me at <a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/2011/06/linky-party-good-life-wednesday-happy-birthday-mr-bc.html#more-4171">A Beach Cottage</a> for her Linky Party!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-20550370584457547472011-06-03T23:32:00.000-07:002011-06-03T23:32:41.468-07:00Carmel-by-the-SeaI start a new job on Monday (yippee!), so Mr. H and I decided to spend my last week of "freedom" by visiting a few towns around us. Carmel-by-the-Sea (aka Carmel) has been at the top of my list to visit, so we made the 2.5 hour drive south of Monterey Bay to this adorable seaside town. If you ever visit California, Carmel should be on your list of things to see.....it's AMAZING! It has fantastic shops, yummy cafes, beautiful art galleries, and quaint cottages. And here's an interesting fact...Clint Eastwood (yes, the actor) was the mayor of Carmel from 1986-1988 and he still owns the <a href="http://www.missionranchcarmel.com/">Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant</a> in town. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I couldn't get over how beautiful the flowers were all over town. So many different colors.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love, love, love this window display. It screams ocean!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was in search of fried oysters and we found them and a lot more at <a href="http://www.flahertysseafood.com/">Flaherty's Oyster Bar</a>. Mr. H ordered crab tacos and I had delicious clam chowder soup with my friend oysters. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We collect ornaments from every city we visit. To represent Carmel, we selected an ornament with a cottage on the front because there are so many cottages in town. The cottage pictured above is called <a href="http://www.tuckbox.com/">The Tuck Box</a> and is painted on the ornament we purchased. The Tuck Box is a popular tea room in town.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of The Tuck Box built by Hugh Comstock in 1927. Hugh built several cottages in town refered to as the Comstock Fairy Tale Cottages.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was suggested to Mr. H to visit <a href="http://www.galantevineyards.com/">Galante Vineyards & Winery</a> for a wine tasting. It's a cute lil' tasting room with a western vibe...be sure to check it out. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before moving to San Francisco, we lived in Houston...home of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (aka "the rodeo). The rodeo is a big deal and hosts two weeks of concerts, bull riding contests, livestock shows, and a wine competition. Galante Vineyards just won many awards for their wines in March at the rodeo...way to go!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this chair and it was comfy too! Takes me back to my Texas roots...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another adorable storefront called The Cottage of Sweets. Any store that sells only sugar is my kind of place!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The designer-builder of The Tuck Box, Hugh Comstock, built several other fairy-tale cottages in Carmel. This lil' cutie called "Hansel" was built by Hugh to house and showcase his wife's hobby of making "Otsy-Totsy" dolls. He built a sister property called "Gretel".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful beach!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such beautiful white sand.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Comstock Cottage inspired home!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out the beautiful turquoise water...almost looks like a Caribbean island, not California!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After visiting Carmel, we decided to drive a bit further along the PCH. There are so many places to stop along the highway and walk down to the beach. So we did just that! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stunning! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking along this beach feels as though you're on the movie set of "The Beach" with Leo DiCaprio...totally isolated, relaxing and beautiful.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't let the sun and blue water fool you....it was barely 60 degrees out there!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We took the famous 17-mile drive through Pebble Beach back home. He's the start of our journey. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The famous "Lone Tree".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You really can't appreciate how large this mansion is.....it seriously looks like a hotel in person!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Excuse me, sir, would you happen to have a sunflower seed to share with me?"</td></tr>
</tbody></table>That's it for our Carmel-by-the-Sea adventure and I can't wait to head back! If you've ever visited this lil' town, I'd love to hear your advice on other sights I should see/do.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-56628310792001703482011-05-30T21:24:00.000-07:002011-05-30T21:30:55.113-07:00Manhattan BeachHow was your holiday weekend? Mine was great! I had the fortunate opportunity to see one of my besties from Texas who flew in to visit a friend in San Diego. On Saturday, I drove from SF to LA for a girls' afternoon/night at Manhattan Beach. I'm starting to think I'm meant to be a SoCal girl....this cool or shall I say cold weather in NorCal is not sitting well with me in May! I was definitely the only person in jeans (yes, JEANS!) and the palest person in sight while walking around Manhattan Beach. Who have I turned into? Haha<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was a cute store....I took a picture of the store front because my pup's name is Bella. :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love how this seagull popped his foot....such a poser.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The girls....aren't they so pretty and trendy in their sundresses? Again, notice me in my jeans on the beach...haha.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture perfect SoCal.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was another cute beach shop we walked into. I love sea turtles and took a photo of this pretty mural on the wall.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My purchase for the day....these super cute espadrilles from <a href="http://stores.shopkatwalk.com/StoreFront.bok">Katwalk</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What do you think? Pretty cute, huh?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Katwalk was also selling this shirt. It says "Je suis l'ocean" which mean "I am the ocean" in French. This shirt was meant for me!</td></tr>
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My weekend continued with a visit to another bestie who lives in Bakersfield. She just had a baby boy and I was so lucky to meet the lil' guy and hang out with my friend. The baby was so tiny and precious! And today, I drove back to SF and spent the afternoon driving around Berkeley with Mr. H.....the sun was shining and we had the top down on the car....great Memorial Day afternoon!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the Bay Area from the top of the Berkeley Hills.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the Golden Gate...so pretty.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-49234766849858973302011-05-26T21:06:00.000-07:002011-05-26T21:06:40.304-07:00Tropical Thursday<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a picture of my sister and I on Wrightsville Beach when she lived in Wilmington, NC. It's one of my favorite beaches!! ( May 2007)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-15267814680031753832011-05-24T21:54:00.000-07:002011-05-24T21:54:27.503-07:00Our Lil' Living RoomWell, we don't have much space to work with in our tiny apartment, but I've made the most of it and attempted to decorate our living room with a coastal vibe. I'm a devoted reader of <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/">Coastal Living</a> and love scouring their magazines and website for inspiration. I'll have to post at another time some of my favorite living spaces from Coastal Living. Anyhow, I shop on a budget....I love finding bargains and pretty much everything you see in the photos was purchased inexpensively. Let me know what you think of our cool and casual living room. p.s. Don't you just love how one of my pups, lil' Bella, has posed herself in some of the photos? She's such a diva!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The picture above the fireplace was purchased from <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a> years ago, the side chair was purchased from <a href="http://www.tjmaxx.com/">TJ Maxx</a>, and the pillow on the side chair was purchased from <a href="http://www.rossstores.com/">Ross</a>. The silly lil' puppy on the couch was not purchased....she was rescued from an animal shelter. :) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mirror was purchased at <a href="http://www.ikea.com/">Ikea</a> and all of the pillow covers were purchased at <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn</a>...on sale!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The curtains and pillow cover were purchased at <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn</a>. The leopard throw was purchased at <a href="http://www.tjmaxx.com/">TJ Maxx</a> several years ago.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The vase and shells were purchased at <a href="http://www.michaels.com/">Michael's </a>craft stores and the sand was purchased at <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These vases and fillers were purchased at <a href="http://www.michaels.com/">Michael's</a> crafts stores, except for the rhinestoned starfish. My mom gave that to me over Easter...I love how it sparkles in the vase!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I purchased this in Key West a couple of days before I got married (yes, we were married barefoot in the sand in Key West!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I purchased two of these shades and lamp bases at <a href="http://www.lowes.com/">Lowe's Home Improvement.</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Please join me for <a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/">A Beach Cottage's Good Life Wednesday</a>! You'll be sure to find some wonderful new blogs to follow!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-70263475022431667572011-05-23T17:22:00.000-07:002011-05-23T17:22:25.084-07:00Sold Out - Oh No!I spotted these amazing shell chargers at <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/oceanic-shell-charger/?pkey=e%7Cshell%2Bcharger%7C26%7Cbest%7C0%7Call%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=NLASEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-">Pottery Barn</a> a month ago. They would match my china so well (<a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=99328&CategoryID=30825">Lenox British Colonial</a>). I debated buying the goods to make my own, but decided I should save up and purchase the real deal later this summer. Well, I went to the Pottery Barn website to discover they're sold out....already!! My fingers are crossed these oh-so-tropical chargers will become available again, otherwise, I'll be attempting a new craft project. Any tips on how I should make these myself'?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I couldn't help, but to include this new Kate Spade handbag in today's post. How cute is this bag? </div><br />
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Please join me for <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/05/pink-saturday-may-21-2011.html"><span style="color: magenta;">Pink Saturday</span></a> today!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-87084480941928652882011-05-19T14:35:00.000-07:002011-05-19T14:35:26.878-07:00Tropical ThursdayI took this photo last Sunday when my husband and I decided to take an afternoon drive on the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway). This photo almost looks like a painting to me! <br />
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May 2011</td></tr>
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And here's a quick video I took when we stopped at Pescadero Beach along the PCH. Listening to the waves is one of my favorite sounds...so soothing and relaxing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tamarindo Beach in Costa Rica<br />
May 2009</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.papyrusonline.com/seahorse-with-gems.html">Papyrus</a>; "Seahorse Gem"; Single Notecard; $5.95</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Goldfish-with-Poppy-A2-Stationery/3904.010/3432740288.html">Paper Source</a>; "Goldfish"; Set of 10 Notecards; $9.00</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://distinctivestationery.net/shop/customer/product.php?productid=4249">Kate Spade</a>; "Bon Voyage"; Set of 15 Note Cards; $30.00</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.papyrusonline.com/sea-life-cards.html">Martha Stewart</a>; "Sea Life"; Set of 10 Notecards; On Sale for $9.60!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crane.com/ProductDisplay?PID=ct1074">Crane & Co</a>.; "Palm Trees"; Set of 10 Notecards; $15.00</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.papyrusonline.com/graphic-sea-life.html">Papyrus</a>; "Graphic Sea Life"; Set of 20 Notecards; $16.95</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Cavallini-San-Francisco-Postcards/3903.030/467868.html">Cavallini</a>; "San Francisco"; Set of 18 Postcards; $13.95</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Maybe if I'm brave enough one day, I'll share with you some notecards I've designed. :)<br />
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Be sure to stop by <a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/">A Beach Cottage</a> for her Wednesday linky party!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-91297644226972743842011-05-08T23:00:00.000-07:002011-05-08T23:00:01.598-07:00Happy Mother's Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted to post a few pictures of the wonderful moms in my life....my mom and my grandmother (and we all share the same middle name!). Happy Mother's Day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sister and I pictured with my mom on Easter 2011 in Texas. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and my pretty grandmother who lives all the way out in Florida. This was taken during Christmas 2009 in Texas.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mother's Day 2010 at the Botanical Gardens in Ft. Worth, Texas. I had been a part of organizing a large gala (1,800 guests!!) down in Houston and did not get home until 2am. I woke up at 6am and drove home to DFW to surprise my mom and grandmother for Mother's Day. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mom comes to visit me in San Francisco in October 2010!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wine tasting in Napa....October 2010.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grandmother pictured with my my sister, brother and myself during Christmas 2010 in Texas.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-42718302249351480942011-05-04T22:42:00.000-07:002011-05-04T22:42:54.711-07:00Happy Cinco de Mayo!My lil' Chihuahuas, whose ancestors hail from the great land of Mexico, wish you a joyous Cinco di Mayo celebration!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't Toby and Bella look thrilled in their sombreros? :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aren't these the cutest sombreros you've ever seen? I purchased them in Cozumel, Mexico on my honeymoon.<br />
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</tbody></table> Join me at Lucy's Pet Party over at <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/">Debbiedoos Blog</a>. You'll see some of the cutest pets from around the world!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-25151515891918402922011-05-03T23:06:00.000-07:002011-05-03T23:06:37.704-07:00We're #1...so let's indulge with an afternoon trip to Sausalito!San Francisco is the "<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42882188">world's greatest vacation place</a>" according to US News & World Report....and we live here! So what are you waiting for? It's time to pack your bags and visit the place where anything goes.<br />
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A spot you'll want to be sure to visit for lunch and an afternoon stroll is <a href="http://www.sausalito.org/">Sausalito</a>. My husband has a two-day break from work and I'm in between jobs, so we decided to spend the afternoon exploring an area of the Bay we've never visited. Sausalito is a small, seaside community just north of the city across the Golden Gate. It's waterfront dining, trendy boutiques, and picturesque views make for the perfect afternoon getaway.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driving down Divisadero Street as we make our way to Sausalito.<br />
What a great view of the Marina District and Bay.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An alternative to driving to Sausalito is to take the <a href="http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/Ferry/Sausalito/index.cfm">ferry</a> across the Bay.<br />
The bridge in the background of the photo is the bridge that links SF to Oakalnd. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of SF from Sausalito.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sausilto is very pedestrian friendly. You can stroll along the streets for window shopping<br />
or enjoy the view of the Bay by taking the waterfront walkway.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I must say that Sausalito reminds me a bit of Charleston....quaint town on the water.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We stopped for a sweet treat at <a href="http://www.lapperts.com/">Lappert's Ice Cream</a>. The place was buzzing with tourists and all for a good reason<br />
...my mint chocolate chip ice cream was delicious!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm a happy girl with my ice cream cone!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love how so many homes dot the hillside. Everyone wants a stellar view.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm a Christmas fanatic and LOVE year-round holiday stores. I was in heaven when we came across this lil' gem called <a href="http://www.theholidayshoppe.com/">The Holiday Shoppe</a>. They had a funky, colorful tropical theme in one of the windows. The glare on the window caused my pictures to not turn out so well, but this one isn't too bad. Aren't these mermaids hilarious?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The perfect ornament for me....it screams "The Coconut Life"! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To finish off our lovely afternoon, we drove through a small town across from Sausalito called Tiburon.<br />
Breathtaking views of the Bay!</td></tr>
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Today I'm joining a linky party at <a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/">A Beach Cottage</a>. Come check out all of the wonderful entries and meet new bloggers!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-28362925488432173132011-04-30T18:18:00.000-07:002011-04-30T18:18:47.056-07:00Beautiful MarinLiving in Northern California is a dream...there's so much to see and do for whatever fits your mood. This morning I took my brother to <a href="http://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm">Muir Woods</a> in Marin, which is just a short drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. After a beautiful hike through the Redwoods, we stopped by <a href="http://www.nps.gov/goga/muir-beach.htm">Muir Beach Overlook</a> for gorgeous views of the Pacific. When planning your trip to San Francisco, be sure to spend an afternoon in Marin!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Today's photo for Tropical Thursday was taken at Ft. Funston Beach just south of San Francisco. I walk my pups here on the weekends. This photo was taken a couple of weeks ago. Isn't just gorgeous?</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #3333ff;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">One of my favorite bloggers, Mallory at </span><a href="http://mallicious.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Mal-licious</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">, passed along the torch to a newbie blogger like me...it's called the Liebster Award. What is a Liebster Award you ask? Well, it’s an award you receive, but it is also an award that you give. If you receive a Liebster Blog Award you are asked to choose 2 - 3 other bloggers and send them one as well. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3333ff;"><span style="color: black;">These are the *rules*: this award is meant to highlight small blogs. So, the blogger receiving the award links back to the blogger who awarded him/her, and tags 2-3 people. For those I am about to award, I should also point out there is no onligation to continue this award if it's not your thing...don't worry.</span></span><br />
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And here are the winners:<br />
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1. Janet of <a href="http://www.sunshinedaysandmoonbeamnights.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Sunshine Days & Moonbeam Nights</span></a> is becoming increasingly more popular. I'm a bit biased because she's my mom, but I really like how diverse her blog posts are! Be sure to check it out.<br />
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2. Cheryl of <a href="http://cherylsshells.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Cheryl's Shells</span></a> has a love of the Florida beach as much as me. Check out her blog to see her creative projects made from shells. I love her photo frames!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550500094081122950.post-55297931454016936162011-04-24T10:40:00.000-07:002011-04-24T20:40:34.957-07:00Beachy Tees<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Check out these adorable tees just in time for summer trips to the beach!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seahorse tank from <a href="http://www.ae.com/aerie/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat520025&productId=prod930616">Aerie</a> for $19.50</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parrot Tank from <a href="http://www.shopgarageonline.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11306399#colorId_1117073">Garage</a> for $12.90</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sea turtle "poet" tee from <a href="http://www.ae.com/aerie/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat4370125&productId=8495_5240">Aerie</a> for $17.50</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seashell "poet" tee from <a href="http://www.ae.com/aerie/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat4370125&productId=prod900181">Aerie</a> for $17.50</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DrFAi-c3lUbFfkJWfJ4WbCPuJzMxFCVdwpBXOPYzearUMfAfg5j3PqnnqEGWQS2n0D6GximxHEwNZgXGSRa2HzmPhyphenhyphenVbxxuRqH9fvZsTTeYgVPNb9wV8VFdm8eWObH-bklzqrdx5ZKw/s1600/Life+is+a+Bikini+Tee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DrFAi-c3lUbFfkJWfJ4WbCPuJzMxFCVdwpBXOPYzearUMfAfg5j3PqnnqEGWQS2n0D6GximxHEwNZgXGSRa2HzmPhyphenhyphenVbxxuRqH9fvZsTTeYgVPNb9wV8VFdm8eWObH-bklzqrdx5ZKw/s320/Life+is+a+Bikini+Tee.jpg" width="237" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Life is a Bikini" Cover-up from <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265437677188&c=Page&cid=1300104439155&pagename=vsdWrapper">Victoria's Secret</a> for $65</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Life's a Beach" Smufette Tee from <a href="http://www.teesforall.com/Junk_Food_Smurfs_Lifes_A_Beach_Yellow_Babydoll_TShirt-p-6999.html">Tees for All</a> for $26</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pineapple tank from <a href="http://www.roxy.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10939733&cp=2818165.2818087">Roxy</a> for $26.50<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bloom Blouse from <a href="http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=107&pageId=1&viewAll=true&productId=570018242&prd=Bloom+Blouse&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=80&catId=cat210001&cat=Tops&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size=">White House Black Market</a> for $94</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santa Monica Tee from <a href="http://www.shopkitson.com/index.php?pageId=2&product_sku=beach-life-by-rex-womens-light-blue-santa-monica-tee-light-blue">Kitson</a> for $38.00</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aurora Tank from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20417598&catId=CLOTHES-KNITSTEES&pushId=CLOTHES-KNITSTEES&popId=CLOTHES&navAction=top&navCount=72&color=049&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-KNITSTEES&templateType=subCategory">Anthropologie</a> for $68.00</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Des Artistes Lobster Tee from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20851085&catId=CLOTHES-KNITSTEES&pushId=CLOTHES-KNITSTEES&popId=CLOTHES&navAction=top&navCount=72&color=015&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-KNITSTEES-PRINTED&templateType=subCategory">Anthropologie</a> for $78.00</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: left;">I'm joining in the <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/">Pink Saturday</a></span> party today. Come join in the fun!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200451819187588775noreply@blogger.com4