on my toes

(via the bottom of the ironing basket)

anyone going to the beach this weekend?

let's not forget to honor those that have passed...

Memorial Day
-~Joyce Kilmer~
The bugle echoes shrill and sweet,
But not of war it sings to-day.
The road is rhythmic with the feet
Of men-at-arms who come to pray.

The roses blossom white and red
On tombs where weary soldiers lie;
Flags wave above the honored dead
And martial music cleaves the sky.

Above their wreath-strewn graves we kneel,
They kept the faith and fought the fight.
Through flying lead and crimson steel
They plunged for Freedom and the Right.

May we, their grateful children, learn
Their strength, who lie beneath this sod,
Who went through fire and death to earn
At last the accolade of God.

In shining rank on rank arrayed
They march, the legions of the Lord;
He is their Captain unafraid,
The Prince of Peace...Who brought a sword.

(via redneckchick)

shoes on the beach

wishing i had left my shoes on when we did our pictures on the beach!!!

these are simply gorgeous!
(so is this couple)

princess bride

This was my first foray into inspiration board making a while back. It still makes me smile and wish I was on that beach! (and that ring!!!)

How do YOU want to feel (or did you feel) at your wedding?
Like a Princess?
Like a Queen?
Center of Attention?
Like Another Guest?

Happy Fun Friday Everyone!
(Extra "Fun" because I am gonna watch The Princess Bride tonight!)
LOVE THAT MOVIE!



Thinking of buying the soundtrack!

-Kelley

the breakers

Happy Fun Friday everyone!
Does this not look lip-smackin' good???

Off to celebrate my son's birthday...
Enjoy your weekend, and you know the drill...

Drink Responsibly!

(photo via Wedding Blog by the Breakers, Palm Beach Fla)

a day at the beach

I don't know about you, but I had a really fantastic summer. Officially over? Perhaps.

(I have this adorable image of the little girl on the beach hanging in my daughter's room. Album to be found here.)

How did you spend your summer??? We want to hear???

Were you a mermaid?


Were you Sportin' a Bikini?


Sorry for all the little kid stuff, but I am feeling a little like a kid today!
(My birthday is coming up this weekend!)

Happy Birthday to me!

More soon, I promise!
Missed you... -Kelley

tasty south beach

Someone very close to me is in South Beach right now..., enjoying the beach and "tasty sandwiches!" This was my first attempt at a Polyvore.com board! You can do one of these for our contest too.

It's totally up to you!

We MAY be extending our deadline a bit (I will let you know here) because of a special offer to list the boards on another site as well as My Island Wedding.

If it works out... you will be the first to know!

beach bungalow

instead of just wishing i had a beach bungalow...
why couldn't i make my tiny house one?

pink? (maybe white...)

I love beachbungalow8!!! go for a visit...

fun and the beach

(What do you suppose they are doing behind those balloons?)

I am so ready for beach, balloons, bicycles, cool cars, and some summer kissing!!!









(All photos from Axioo... found via: She Walks in Beauty)

happy little camper

We used to have a white VW bus when I was a kid... so cool. Never got it to the beach, however!

Come back tomorrow for some cool kissing beach pics!!!

This image from a blogger in the Netherlands. Check her out at heeerlijk... and I challenge you to translate for me!!!! It doesn't even matter that I don't know what she is saying exactly... it's just a beautiful blog!

poodles by the sea

These photos are enchanting me...



... and check out this model's eyes! They are the same color as her lovely silk blouse...



Just a little eye candy to help you through this Monday Morning!

(via dustjacket attic)

tunics

am loving these tunics from Boden... makes me wish for the water and waves again!

looks perfect for a honeymoon or destination wedding!

happy new year all... and to those of you in the snow as i am... here's to tunic weather!!!

surf's up, santa

Even Santa likes the beach!

Just one more reason to like him!!! ... and is that his sleigh???

(This shot reminds me of my recent trip to South Beach with just the girls!!! Hubby stayed home with the two kids!!!!)

Where is YOUR ideal getaway???

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THE BEACH POST

This collage is from a fantastic site called THE BEACH POST. Please stop by and check her out and vote for a good cause.

beach blanket bingo

(Kira Sheppard)

I wish I could say this was me.
I feel like I need some of this energy...

Need surf shop stuff? Or just want a pick me up?
Check out Ron Jon's...



This is the surf board I would buy if I knew how to surf...

Isn't it pretty? Just thinking about the ocean makes me happy.
Have a great day everyone!

P.S. Anyone remember the show "Gidget" with Sally Field? Or Annette from the "Beach Blanket Bingo" Movies???

How did they keep their hair looking so great? And was there sunscreen back then? How come I'm always a "raccoon face" even with modern day Coppertone????

wish my luggage looked like this

(via poppytalk)

Well, I'm back from Montauk, New York.

Hubby, I and the 2 kids spent a week camping on the beach! I had scheduled a few little posts for while I was gone and hope you enjoyed them!

For now, it's time to do some laundry!

And, FYI, our luggage consists of one LLBean Carry on; one dark brown duffle; one pink rolling kids suitcase with ballerinas on it and one black duffle with "Dash" from The Incredibles on it.

Fashionable? Not quite.
But whatever works.

the end

vacation...
the end.



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surf style

You all know I am a sucker for the "Inspiration Boards!" Wanted to share another one with you today that I came across over at sfgirlbybay.

It's a "remix of her surfer chic" look!

I love it and her blog.

Have a great weekend everyone!

cottage flair

Ok. You know I love:

Anything "Seaside";
Shopping;
Cottages;
Shells and the Beach;

Visit Make Mine Pink this Friday for a Shopping Event like no other!!! (or anytime to support Women in Business!!!)

sandcastles

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This is what I hope to get accomplished today.



But this is probably more like it:



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Click on either source above to meet Maya from A Beach Lovers Place!!! She's the author of Completely Coastal too... check out that site as well.

Wish me luck with my Sandcastles today!!

what a guy

I got photos on the beach, but...
not quite like these!

Oh my!

Why didn't we do that?

Well, my hubby's broken leg might have been a part of it, but even though he didn't "lay one on me" quite like that,... it was still romantic since he hadn't worn a real shoe for 2 months until that day. Plus I made him hike to the beach and the lighthouse for photos... thanks for his friends for driving him even where no one was supposed to go...


What a guy!

I love you.