Kayaking the great Lagoon…

Our beautiful corner of the earth is a paradise…

But even more so  for kayaking.

The river is so shallow that motorized boats cannot use it.

Which leaves it a quiet peaceful place to listen to the sounds of nature…

It is full of mangroves and spoil islands to explore.

And explore we did  this Mid-January… 80 degree weather.

Sorry Northerners…buts I gots to tell it like it is, no?

We were watched by pelicans and egrets and cranes as we paddled around

the islands.

One of the islands is a Pelican refuge. Home to hundreds of pelicans and their nests.

We enjoyed the company of several dolphins

that seemed to follow us for awhile…

We wandered across the channel to our own little private island

 

Maybe YOU want to come explore our corner of the world.

You won’t need your mittens.

promise.

Drive by photo shoot…

Have camera…will travel.

Darling little cottage down the road…couldn’t resist…

Great tree lined street (above) and Jasmine training below…

Carry on…

Jumping weather…

The wind was whistling…

the temp was close to 100

what else to do but jump some bushes and walls

right?

well...so said child number 4...who happens to fear nothing and is preparing for a three day eventing show.

At a stunning barn here in Vero Beach

Sawgrass farms

where the horses are happy….ish I threw in the ish cause nessie aint looking so happy

You can literally eat off the beautiful brick floors

…if you so choose

A chatting room in the barn for discussing your course

evah so comfy!

A wash rack as good as any outdoor shower….yes please.

The money shot…yep.

What did you do while the wind was whistling?

Hoping you held onto your hats and stayed safe from Irene!

Snippets of another weekend in Paradise…

The weather is stellar here

The River is blue

Aegean blue…and still

Perfect day to peek into some beautiful Homes in Vero Beach…courtesy of our Junior League Tour of Homes

Ya know…It is not half bad in this corner of the world

we live in

Even the birds are building nests…albeit in street lights

but they are staying for the season.

yep.

...Polo matches just down the street

And...cap it all off with a quick trip to the

Habitat Home store…and I mean quick. In 5 minutes before they closed…

and out with these goodies…

I’m in an Aegean Sea blue mood these days…and the Painting whispered to me…

it whispered I’m 5 clams…

pick me, pick me.

Cute little terra cotta canisters with silver around the edges

How could I resist?

Not a bad weekend so far.

Nope.

Not bad at all!

Do you see my blue vibe???

A little vacation in our little town…

I told you before, that we live in a small city…or more like a small town

And we are graced with a delectable little art museum

...that hosts gorgeous internationally known artists and their art.

…wave hello to Grandma B!!!

a part of their sculpture garden

On a recent day

we visited and saw the work of William Wegman…And his gorgeous weimeramers

Fay Ray and pals…remember them?

I always think Of Melissa at Handwork Chronicles when I see them…she has a real life yellow eyed model

lucky her.

Yes I am a baaaad patron who snuck their camera in

But the work was just too adorable and thought provoking not to

Then I got busted…and had to put the lens away…

Visit if you are near…

Walk on the wild side…sneak your camera in no flash .

~You didn’t hear that from me though~

zip.

In the mood to shop???

I’ve mentioned before that we live in a small {ish} town…really just a bit more than a spit of land

fringed in blue

sometimes turquoise blue...sometimes gray blue...

amazing

how it seemingly changes at our whim...with our moods.

But I am continually amazed by the beauty, creativity

and benevolence of this community on the Atlantic.

Two beautiful furniture and home accessory shops in town

display that beauty and benevolence.

Both of them give back to our community….in so many many ways.

Pop on your flip flops,

join me on a little tour…

M. Maison

23 Royal Palm Pointe

Vero Beach FL

~772.770.5848~

an adorable small shop that packs a big punch!

Mary Juckiewicz, an architect by trade

has the eye…and amazing job of stocking this boutique

…lippin’ full of gorgeous treasures.

textiles and tables

telling art and accessories…

everything to make you really feel you are living

the island experience.

Well helloooo little orange suzani bolster!

love the chair!

And if this isn’t the most adorable basket

of doggie bones…

made by a young local

Part of the proceeds benefit our local Humane Society

Love this place by the river!

How could you not.....

Further up on 14th street…we have an honest to goodness Design and Dine district

Eat…shop…

lather rinse repeat.

and a Fabulous adventure of a store

Decorative Arts

1923 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach , FL 32960
~772.563.0040~

Owned and run by Debrah Daly, it is a true experience in shopping

full of fun…full of wow.

...even full of wine and Hors D'oeuvres set up for a recent spring stroll event

proceeds to help the American Cancer Societies relay for life

Say hello to the benign jellyfish…

best on walls

not so much on skin

this I learned.

lampapalooza!

all gorgeous

Each corner of the store has a

bit of a different feel.

More wall jellyfish…by local artist Patty Vaugn

why are they so intriguing to me?

Guarantee you’ll find something

or many things

around each turn!

Boffo kind of fun!

Little towns…

Big treasures.