A Flamingo Kind Of Day

Flamingos are so magestic and beautiful.  Plus, they're pink....the color of summer fun!  Here are a few photos I took while vacationing in Aruba five years ago.  These beautiful flamingos wandered the beach and weren't afraid of humans. 

This is one of my all-time favorite photos I've ever taken on vacation.  I would live in this photo if I could!

And I couldn't help, but to include this new Kate Spade handbag in today's post.  How cute is this bag? 

Kate Spade Tropica Jezibel Handbag; $275.00

Please join me for Pink Saturday today!

Tropical Thursday

I 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! 

Pigeon Point Lighthouse
May 2011

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.

Tropical Thursday

Happy Friday the 13th!  So, I'm a bit behind on my Tropical Thursday post...but better late than never!  This is one of my absolute favorite photos that I've ever taken on a tropical getaway.  My husband and I visited Costa Rica two years ago and it was a fabulous vacation!  I'll be sure to post about that adventure soon, but doesn't this photo make you want to hop on a plane and jet off to the tropics?!  I'm ready...if only I could fly to Tahiti right now. :)

Tamarindo Beach in Costa Rica
May 2009

I Love Paper

I love stationery....really, I LOVE colorful, tropical notecards and invitations.  And it's the perfect time of year to stock up on some beach-inspired paper.  Here are a few of my favs I've come across recently.  


Papyrus; "Seahorse Gem"; Single Notecard; $5.95

 

Paper Source; "Goldfish"; Set of 10 Notecards; $9.00

Kate Spade; "Bon Voyage"; Set of 15 Note Cards; $30.00

Martha Stewart; "Sea Life"; Set of 10 Notecards; On Sale for $9.60!

Crane & Co.; "Palm Trees"; Set of 10 Notecards; $15.00

Papyrus; "Graphic Sea Life"; Set of 20 Notecards; $16.95

Cavallini; "San Francisco"; Set of 18 Postcards; $13.95

Maybe if I'm brave enough one day, I'll share with you some notecards I've designed. :)

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Happy Mother's Day!

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!

My sister and I pictured with my mom on Easter 2011 in Texas.

Me and my pretty grandmother who lives all the way out in Florida.  This was taken during Christmas 2009 in Texas.

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. 

My mom comes to visit me in San Francisco in October 2010!

Wine tasting in Napa....October 2010.

My grandmother pictured with my my sister, brother and myself during Christmas 2010 in Texas.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

My lil' Chihuahuas, whose ancestors hail from the great land of Mexico, wish you a joyous Cinco di Mayo celebration!

Don't Toby and Bella look thrilled in their sombreros? :)

Aren't these the cutest sombreros you've ever seen?  I purchased them in Cozumel, Mexico on my honeymoon.

 Join me at Lucy's Pet Party over at Debbiedoos Blog.  You'll see some of the cutest pets from around the world!

We're #1...so let's indulge with an afternoon trip to Sausalito!

San Francisco is the "world's greatest vacation place" 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.

A spot you'll want to be sure to visit for lunch and an afternoon stroll is Sausalito.  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.

Driving down Divisadero Street as we make our way to Sausalito.
What a great view of the Marina District and Bay.

An alternative to driving to Sausalito is to take the ferry across the Bay.
The bridge in the background of the photo is the bridge that links SF to Oakalnd. 

View of SF from Sausalito.

Sausilto is very pedestrian friendly.  You can stroll along the streets for window shopping
or enjoy the view of the Bay by taking the waterfront walkway.

I must say that Sausalito reminds me a bit of Charleston....quaint town on the water.

We stopped for a sweet treat at Lappert's Ice Cream.  The place was buzzing with tourists and all for a good reason
...my mint chocolate chip ice cream was delicious!

I'm a happy girl with my ice cream cone!

I love how so many homes dot the hillside.  Everyone wants a stellar view.

I'm a Christmas fanatic and LOVE year-round holiday stores.  I was in heaven when we came across this lil' gem called The Holiday Shoppe.  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?!

The perfect ornament for me....it screams "The Coconut Life"! 

To finish off our lovely afternoon, we drove through a small town across from Sausalito called Tiburon.
Breathtaking views of the Bay!



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