Back to reality.....

Why does there have to be a post vacation time of mourning?  Okay, that's extreme but we have just gotten back from the beach and it has taken a good 48 hours to snap out of the "I wish I was still at the beach" mode.

It was beautiful weather and time with family is always good.  My brother-in-law, Adam, deserves a do over because of back issues that had him bed ridden most of the week but he's a trooper and felt well enough the last couple of days that he actually made it to the beach a couple of times.

As you are aware, Rosemary Beach is my decorating everything. Gas burning lanterns, natural materials, light colors,  all put together to create sophisticated and comfortable.

I took pics of the house we had this year and it was wonderful! I'd rent again in a heartbeat!  Have a look and escape to the beach for a second or two.

Entrance from the street

Walk to the back entrance of the house

Private pool

10 foot doors with gas lanterns....LOVE!

one of two master bedrooms-muted palette

Upstairs living area with adjoining dinning room

Day at the beach

Dusk at the beach....ahhhhhhh.

We rented through VRBO.com and the owner is Terri Johnson. She couldn't have been any easier to work with and her staff made sure we had everything we needed during our stay.  Even a recommendation for urgent care!  Thanks, Carson.

For the record, it is for sale.  Anybody want to guess the price?  

Have a great night, all!

Beachy keen



In late spring, the bread winner, Jane and I meet my family at Rosemary Beach for a pre-summer vacay. Did you know it's possible to have low humidity at the beach? As a girl with naturally curly hair, this is worth noting. The entire property is fantastic. Shaded boardwalks, mesmerizing architecture, the soft glow of gas lanterns at night and did I mention the beach?  Simply beautiful.

We have rented a couple of houses but our favorite is Villa Belize. It's on the beach side of 30A and its convenience to the beach and the pool (1 of 4, I think?) is perfect when vacationing with a little one.

images furnished by www.VRBO.com/32812

The entire property is full of well appointed homes and walking the grounds during the day is certainly fun, but the real thrill is at night when you occasionally get a peak at the beautiful interiors. Does that make me a boarder line stalker? 

This is another home, Sharp's cottage, that I think is lovely.




These images furnished by www.Rosemarybeach.com

I heart these white walls and ebony floors. The furnishings are beautiful. Dark wood accents and a mixture of white and sand colored upholstery. Of course, what beach home would be complete without a hit of blue somewhere? Love it, love it.  Oh, and how could I forget those lighting fixtures and  floor to ceiling doors/windows? Just lovely. I've never stayed in this home but maybe one day....That's the beauty of the rental, it's fun to pretend for a week and I would have a great time pretending in this house.

For more information on Sharp's cottage click here and if you book it, let me know how it lives.

Have a nice night, everyone.