A Long Weekend in Florida...

This post was written during my vacation, but for some reason I couldn't get the pictures up! I think it was a little sign from above to give-up with the computer for a couple days, and enjoy the precious time I had been given with mi madre :)

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I'm so happy to be here in Jupiter, Florida with my mom for the weekend! We took the 1:00 p.m. flight out of NY and by 5:00 we were totally at peace, calm and tranquil looking out at the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, heaven!

I am so proud of my mom and dad, every time I come down to the house there are these fresh little updates I just adore. I thought I'd snap a few photos and share a glimpse of our Florida abode: 

 

This piece was made from driftwood, fishing line, and lots of beautiful shells, clever isn't it??

 

my little office for the time...pleasurably worked at each morning!

 

love this centerpiece - these are handpicked shells that have been bleached over the years on our porch piled high in a clear glass vase.

 

A collection of vintage Florida state plates on display with shells and coral. Every time I see them at  thrift stores or tag sales, I pick them up for the house. I like the history they bring to a new place...

 

I painted this for my dad for a father's day gift back when I was in high school, it's the Jupiter Lighthouse. Am I a little proud? Yes. And I wish I still painted...

 

I love this picture I took of an orchid on our porch, so bright and beautiful against the beautiful backdrop of palms and sky...

 

yes, this was really a car parked, and I obviously had to take a photo

 

the perfect setting for a wedding at the Jupiter Beach Resort - will definitely be getting married there!

 

a delicious cocktail of rum, pineapple, cranberry, and perrier!

Thanks for dropping by today :)