Beach Cottage Inspirations

I am still looking for everything beachy for my new house and have come across yet another cool site- Home By the Seashore

Salt and Pepper shakers

Saturday Hearts

Etsy Artists just never cease to amaze me! Sharing is Caring:) So here ya go...
and Happy Saturday!

Love these earrings by Niu Taller


Vintage Pumps in Salmon! I so heart these at the Allen Company


I just traded a Wake and Bake soap for this completely cute bookmark! It is so delicate and beautifully made at Joyous Treasures


I love this amazing photo by Birds and Cerries


So shabby chic! I really wish I would have caught this one by My Finch


and this one too at Finding Fabulous shop
I have a thing for Retro phones!


I so wish my daughter was young enough for this adorable Mermaid outfit by Boutique NRF NY



Tea Time with Anita7276



If I could afford this I would make my husband play it for me on the Beach! Find it at Crooked Moon Mosaics

Inspirations for your Beach Cottage

I have recently begun looking for the perfect beach-y house or cottage in New England. Look at the Seaside Cottage inspirations that I have come across at Cottage and Bungalow




Fun little frames!


Shell Platter


Eco-Art Pillows



Seaside Serenity Bedding


Outdoor furniture



Dinnerware

Hello, Summer!?

Ahhh Welcome to the official days of Summer! I spend my summer days lounging at the shore line with a book, magazines, water bottles, fresh fruit, ipod, and my daughter and a couple of friends. We nestle ourselves away at our private beach away from the tourists and enjoy lazy summer days. My daughter loves to tide pool and create little cities for the critters she finds, spending countless hours among the big rocks. Fireworks every Wednesday and fires on the beach at night-it really doesn't get better than summer. Especially when all winter long we hibernate inside watching the snow fall from our windows.
This year it has been 50 degrees and cold and rainy and I fear I am close to getting that dreadful SADS disorder, which typically comes on in winter, but never summer! Yesterday was the Summer Solstice and I am ready for sunshine and warmer days, long afternoons at the beach , and a walk on the boardwalk! Where are you Summer? I am dying to wear tanks, sandals, and long flowing skirts.To Feel the sea breeze in my hair! And smell like suntan oil! I simply cannot stand another week without you!

Oceanic Fuller Gardens

Ahhh once again Spring is hanging in the air here in my teeny coastal town in New Hampshire.While the landscapers were tending the grounds today after a long hard winter, I noticed that our Maple tree has the tiniest little leaves on it! I know some people think it is silly to get this excited over the rebirth of trees! I just cannot help myself when I see life blooming all around me once again! We are so lucky here in New England to have all 4 seasons! Just when you are ready for one season to end-it does and then you move on to the next. I get equally excited for all 4! This past weekend I was able to go to the beach comfortably!
It was so nice to see people working in gardens and tidying up the yards after the snow melt. Soon enough there will be weekend garage sales and garden parties! I have to say , this is going to be a some- what somber summer since I sold my convertible at the end of last summer. Crossing my fingers for a new one this year:)
One of my favorite places to spend the better parts of my days is Fuller Gardens . One of the most enchanting gardens I have ever been to! I love strolling thru the Rose Garden and into the green house full of Succulents and exotic plants.





After visit there I make my way to the Japanese Zen Garden





The wood on these trees is so gorgeous!


I often come across small groups of students in art class from our high school doing still life studies, all set up with easels and trays of their favorite medium. i like to make my way by there throughout the season to check out the different stages and blooms. It is never usually crowded and so peaceful. If you are ever in New Hampshire , it is a place that I recommend highly! Before you leave be sure to check out a place right across from the gardens that I personally call "The Heart of the Ocean" that is nestled right next to a peaceful little chapel


For more info and history on this enchanted garden www.fullergardens.org