~Beach Vignette and Simple & Sweet Fridays #177~

I love going to the beach.

Living in Southern California we always go. 

So I decided to make a beach vignette.

Little sailboats made out of clay.

Maps for their sails.

Lots of pretty shells.

Of course a Paris sailboat.

~Painted Starfish~

We made fresh Ahi Tacos over the weekend.

The perfect meal for lunch.

A blue margarita to celebrate by the pool.

Fun weekend in the sun.

Last weeks features:

Debbie Dabble - My Creative Space 2015

Life In My Empty Nest - Parmesan Thyme Grilled Tomatoes

Design Dreams by Anne - Cottage Dining Room with Painted Furniture

Poofing The Pillows - A Family Room Peek - Sweet Little Pound Puppy Included :)

Cloches and Lavender - Finds Lead to This...

Patina Paradise - Faux Sea Glass & Ideas For Summer Centrepieces

Hyacinth For The Soul - I is for Iris

Make Mine Lemon - Genoise a Party Cake

Handmade Creations - Lavender Hearts as Door Hanger

My Thrift Store Addiction - Where I Create

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Our Garden 23 Years Ago and What It Looks Like Now and Simple & Sweet Fridays #169

I can't believe it has been 23 years since we have moved into our home in San Diego!

I wanted to share with you photos of what our backyard looked like when we moved in 1992.

During the beginning process

Stan and Carly putting in a sprinkler system.

Stan and the kids

We had taken out all the acacia on the hill,

so Stan could make trails for the kids to run on.

Now the garden looks completely different after 23 years.

The wonderful thing about our backyard is we all worked together  creating this beautiful family garden.

I hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend!

Last weeks features:

Beatrice Euphemie Vintage Cottage Style - Flower Jars, Painted Pots, and Roses, Roses, Roses

Olives n Okra.com - Blueberry Biscuits

Adventures in Junking - Adventures in Repurposing and Upcycling

Sharing Shadymont - Shopping at Home Goods

Chic By Tab - All Arrows Point in the Right Direction

Lou Lou Girls - Sour Cream Brown Sugar Strawberries

The Gracious Wife - Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches

New Jersey Memories - Van Vleck House and Gardens, Montclair, New Jersey

Happy at Home - New Vintage Style Sign

Hyacinths For The Soul - A is for Appreciation

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