Confessions...

I recently posted a light hearted post about our quick trip down to Tarpon Springs.  I posted photos of pretty shells,  a boat, and wrote about what a wonderful day we had.

Well, the thing is...that's not all we did.  There's something that's been eating away at me.  Something I didn't want to share.  Hmmm...funny choice of words there.  I'm just going to come right out and confess to something...naughty...and dark...

Dark Chocolate.

And lots of it.

We stopped at Hella's for some of the most delicious, 

and super naughty desserts known to mankind.  

I feel better now that I've 'fessed up.  

Any sinfully yummy confessions of your own?

Tarpon Springs, FL

This past Sunday we took a short road trip down from Spring Hill to Tarpon Springs, FL. It had been far too long since I'd enjoyed some delicious Greek food, and the weather was just perfect for a stroll down Docadenese Drive, also known as The Sponge Docks.

 

 

 

 

I have to admit, this beautiful pink-washed building had me dreaming of buying it and running my own special little shop.  What a wonderful way to make a living.  

Surrounded by the smells of Greek delicacies, hand rolled cigars, the salty smell of the water, and the cheery relaxed faces of both vacationers and locals picking out their favorite shells, hand made soaps, and sponges to bring back home.  How does that sound to you?

Silhouetted...

Sunset colored sky over a canal
in Hernando Beach, FL.

It's chilly here today, how is it in your neck of the woods?

Why did the (funky) chicken cross the road?

To get to my kitchen.

I have something of a chicken collection. 23, I believe, the last time the kids counted. It started out innocently enough. As a child I played among Eucalyptus trees in the area where my Great-Grandma's chickens had their coups. They were all different, and so beautiful. Not the plain white ones we see in commercial settings here in the US. When I see a funky chicken I can't help but smile and think of carefree times.

 

 

The thing is...once you get more than one... they seem to multiply like bunnies.

What collections can be found

 around your home?

A few dreamy Master Bedroom views,

from Josh's Current Listings...

In Hernando Beach, FL:

Gaze all the way to the Gulf of Mexico...

from this open & airy bedroom...(you should see the bath)

In Hudson Beach, FL:

Gaze at your gazebo, boat dock, and extra-wide canal...

while resting your head on your pillow...

In Tampa, FL:

A very affordable townhouse, with a priceless view...

Hope you enjoyed the quick peek!

See his website if you wanna poke around a bit more.

Pssst...I'm working on a give away because the amazingly gorgeous and inspiring Tara at TMI gave me a Lovely Blog Award, and I want to celebrate it right! 

What's your dream view?

Valentine's Day Wedding...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today we were blessed to join my sister Nancy on her Wedding Day.

The rings...

Mr. & Mrs.

The Beautiful Bride

It made for a beautiful, romantic, love filled day

 at the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo, FL.

Hope your day was equally filled with those you love,

                                 -Nat

Slowly healing...

There is something infinitely healing

in the repeated refrains of nature

- the assurance that dawn

 comes after night, 

and spring after the winter.

                                      - Rachel Carson

Sorry it has been a while since my last visit.

I haven't been feeling very well, and finally had emergency gall bladder surgery on Thursday.

  I am slowly healing, and looking forward to getting back to normal.  I'm thankful I have so many wonderful blogs to fill my time, and lift my spirits as I take it easy for a bit.

-Natalie