beach-tiquing

6.13.2012

Just returned from a lovely visit with my mom...I brought my good camera with me to Florida, but ended up leaving it behind because I was terrified that I would drop it in the sand after a recent, and very unfortunate, incident involving my laptop and a glass of water, so these photos were taken with my phone...

we went to the beach every morning

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saw Crab Island, a submerged island where the water is waist-deep and you can park your boat and swim or fish or play (this photo was snapped before it got busy)

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visited my grandpa's boat, the Sweetheart, built in the 1940s, and newly refurbished by her new owner

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dined at Dewey Destin seafood restaurant, a local favorite. Delicious seafood (don't be fooled by the trailer-kitchen) and a fun place to eat...

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...even if you happen to be a "saucy wench"

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and later while shopping, discovered "redneck" goblets, for the sophisticated moonshiner

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I also had the good fortune to be introduced to the wonderful Michelle of Flutterby Antiques, who very generously invited us to peruse her immense button collection. Here are just a few of the goodies that I brought home

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And with that I must bid you adieu. I have two rowdy boys who are insisting that we take a dip in the kiddie pool. It's not the gulf beach, but it'll have to do for now!

Happy Summer!

Kim

8 comments:

  1. kim,
    awesome button collection! droolworthy! also love the redneck goblets! gotta make some of those! looks like a great vacation!
    take care!
    debra

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  2. love those buttons! And I'm laughing at the "redneck wine glasses" Hahaha!

    I miss Destin. We used to have a place there... Good memories.

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  3. We just returned from a beach trip too. Ahhh, I want to go back! www.paperstarfish.prettyposies.com

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  4. What a cool post...thanks for taking us along vicariously. That boat your grandpap made is awesome!

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  5. Have a great day,
    regards from Greece!

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  6. oh fabulous and so warm! Its freezing here downunder!

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  7. Ôoooo looking forward to visiting Florida on our trip to there next year! X

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  8. Hi Kim! I am just now reading your blog about Flutterby Antiques. Thank you for the mention! It was so fun meeting with you this past summer. I will be looking for some of the buttons on your new projects. Congrats on the magazine exposure!! You are a very talented young lady, and wonderful momma. Let's keep in touch. God Bless You and Yours! Michele

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