Monday, August 19, 2013

Sunrise on our Island never ceases to amaze.......enjoy friends!

Good morning friends....I know I've shared similar photos before, but I can't help myself...I took these photos of the sunrise 2 days ago....it was a glorious, crisp & clear morning...take a look and enjoy!!
I knew it was going to be a beautiful sunrise when I was greeted with this lovely pink hue while crossing our pathway...
















I hope you all enjoy every second of what is left of summer!!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Latest & Greatest tag sale finds at the BEACH!!

Hi friends....here are a few of the great tag sale finds I recently picked up...I always say the BEST tag sales are down the shore...



A SUPER LARGE VINTAGE CEILING TILE....HOORAY!!




GREAT DARK WOOD PICNIC BASKET!!



A COUPLE OF BRAND NEW LEATHER BAGS....I'VE BEEN SEARCHING THE STORES FOR A SMALL, NEUTRAL CROSSBODY AND SO HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND THIS ONE!!!

AWESOME HURRICANES...COMPLETE WITH SHELLS....I'LL BE ADDING OUR OWN COASTAL TOUCHES TO THESE JARS SOON.....:)

 TO ALL MY EAST COAST FRIENDS, STAY COOL THIS WEEK....

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

BEACH FLOWERS....

Hi friends....
We are down the shore for summer now and while the weather hasn't been great so far, we are enjoying the easy pace of life at the beach....While walking,  I took a couple of shots of these pretty flowers that seem to thrive in the sandy soil and salt air....
they are just lovely.....





Happy Summer!!!

Friday, June 7, 2013

MY VISIT TO THE COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE FAIR!!!...WOOHOO!!!

Hi friends!!
I spent the day at The Country Living Magazine Fair in Rhinebeck, NY

Here's a sampling of the wonderful booths and items offered....
it was a BLAST....
FIRST THINGS FIRST though....Look who I got to meet....Sarah Gray Miller, Editor-In-Chief of Country Living Magazine...AHHHHH....yes, I was in awe!!!


Another friendly face, Joanna Madden, of Summer House....
I used to frequent her shop down the shore...she has been featured in CL Magazine multiple times...her style is fabulous!!  I picked up this great market basket from her lovely booth!!

One of my favorite booths:  "A PICNIC TO GO"

This is Lori Rolison, owner of "A PICNIC TO GO"...
and a new friend!!

A PICNIC TO GO:  Great products!!
http://apicnictogo.com
I love Lori's totes, mason jar mugs, paper straws, picnic blankets & her great melamine "paper" plates...everything she has is wonderful & such a pretty booth design!!
Some COUNTRY LIVING eye candy....






How fabulous is this???











My dear friend, Erin, and all of our purchases...

Even with the rainy weather, it was a great day at the 
COUNTRY LIVING FAIR
xo,  Mariaelena

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