What a couple of weeks this has been for me and my family. First off, getting ready for our huge family reunion was a lot of work...I still didn't get all the family photos put on CD's for everyone, there are just so many photos...I told them, that I would (should) have them done by Christmas and send each family two CD's. I had to do a lot of pictures for our family cookbook that my cousin put together, so that did take a lot of my time…but the cookbook is wonderful, what a beautiful family heirloom it is, a sweet remembrance of my Grandparents and each and every family member filled with the best recipes and photos, what a treasure she created. The family reunion was so special, we had it at Ft. Desoto, here on the Gulf Coast…it rained for a few minutes, just enough to cool everything down…it was a hot day, but actually not uncomfortable for an August day…many people did however, go to the beach for a nice swim. Though most of us live here in Florida, I have some that live in Texas, and a few in Tennessee, that came, how great it was to visit with them too. I have a very large family, so you can only imagine what a special day that was. And yes…I took over 250 pictures…
A few weeks ago my washer and drier went…gone, nothing…so we purchased new front loading pedestal units…love them…then, last week our air conditioner, on its last leg…so we had a new unit put in on Friday…then my cousin and her son, which is my daughter’s age, came over Friday evening before the reunion. I made a taco bar, and we ate, drank and enjoyed some family conversation. The next day was the reunion…and on Sunday…I did nothing, but rest. I put some spaghetti on and let it simmer for most of the day, and had a nice quiet dinner…now it’s all back to reality and I’m ready to start taking it easy and preparing for the holidays.
I know, the holidays!?!? We’ll I love to get a jump on things, and though here in this part of Florida, it still feels like summer until around October or November, just not as hot. I wanted to show a few beautiful items from Tommy Bahama, to help us hold on to that last bit of summer. As much as I love the tropical look, I am so ready for fall and winter to arrive. My daughter and I already have a day picked out and are heading to Orlando for some early Christmas shopping…
It's so nice to be back on the "Blog" again, I really missed ready all the great posts, but still haven't fully caught up yet. I would say it's time for some lazy days of summer here for me, and get back to "some" normality. I love Tommy Bahama and hope you enjoy the pictures and what is left of summer no matter where you live.
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| Aloha Ceramic Sign $14.00 |
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| Beach Stones filled with images of nautical beauty $17.95 |
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| Ceramic Punched Luminary $45.00 |
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| Driftwood Leaf Tray $48.00 |
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| Etched Palm Martini Glasses $19.50 |
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| Etched Palm Martini Pitcher $58.00 |
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| Island Botanical 16" Square Pillow $55.00 |
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| Sips & Apps $19.95 |
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| Laguna Sail Tote $168.00 |
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| Life is One Long Weekend Cookbook $35.00 |
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| Nautical Rope Wall Clock $98 |
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| Orange Cay Castaway Pillow $50.00 |
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| Palm Desert Wine Tote $38.00 |
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| "Relax" Collapsible Duffel Bag (variety of colors) $48.00 |
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| Seashell Appetizer Plates, Set of 4 $39.00 |
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| Starfish Bowl $128.00 |
I'm a big Tommy Bahama fan. We have a restaurant with a boutique here in the Newport Beach area. From your post I love the driftwood leaf tray.
ReplyDeleteHi friend! The Tommy Bahama pictures are lovely, very inspiring. I love all of the colors.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy, and I hope you are now getting some much deserved rest. The cookbook sounds so wonderful, what a treasure! You put a lot of hard work into that reunion! I am glad the reunion went well. I bet it was so much fun. I keep having to remind myself as well that the holidays are right around the corner. I had a taste of cool weather this past week, and I can just smell fall! :))
Have a great weekend!
me again.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments on my Santa Fe pictures. I thought of you often when I was there, knowing that the desert is where your heart is! I bought one Talavera serving bowl that I fell in love with and couldn't pass up. :) You are so right, the people there are so friendly. My mom and I were just blown away by how kind everyone was to us, everywhere! I am certain I will be going back to Santa Fe, again and again.
:)
You've been a busy busy girl. But having fun too. Getting to spend quality time with family is such a gift.
ReplyDeleteTake some time and recoup on the beach for a day or two.
Hugs,
Kat