Last year, right after I moved back to Georgia, I went along with my sister and brother-in-law on their annual camping trip to Destin. They camp at a beautiful camping spot (Topsail State Park) right on the Gulf and it’s a gorgeous spot on the map. We took our bikes and rode a few miles, relaxed on the beach and ate a lot of seafood. Fun week, as you can imagine! We did have quite a bit of rain this year, but on those days we just hit the stores and did a little shopping.
I’ll show you a few of the highlights of our week. We thrifted one day and hit the outlet mall another.
We did have 3 full days of sunshine and took advantage of that. We rode our bikes to the beach and hauled all our stuff down there for a few hours and it’s always heavenly to be on the beach with my feet in the sand.
The boardwalk going down to the beach is a long one, floating over the dunes.
And the water…that beautiful blue green water that this area of Florida is known for. Hard to resist and again, the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. in my opinion.
I love the dunes and vegetation.
That sugar white sand is just amazing.
Flags flying to show wind speed. We had a very nice breeze to enjoy.
These photos are not retouched with color, that is just how stunningly beautiful the water is here in Destin.
Natural beauty that doesn’t get better than this.
The boardwalk makes it a nice hike to the beach. So, on the days that we didn’t do the beach, we thrifted and browsed the plentiful shops in Destin. We hit one called The Shabby Chic shop that had some great painted furniture and upholstered pieces.
Loved this rustic mirror. They build lots of their furniture and redo other pieces that they find along the way.
Fun painted pieces.
These slip covered swivel rockers were SO comfortable.
Loved the painted back on this bookcase.
I found a really cool burlap rectangular lampshade at the Goodwill store for $7.50 that I’ll be showing you soon. I have big plans for it in the house and I’m sure I can find a spot for it.
One morning, I got to meet my long time blog friend, Kat, for breakfast at the Donut Hole. It’s always great to catch up with Kat and she is one of my very first bloggy friends that I met in person. We have been friends ever since and I think I’ve met up with her in Destin every year that I’ve been blogging.
Me, my sister, Renee and our friend, Susan after dinner one night. The 2 couples have been camping together for about 5 years and enjoy it a lot. I’m just glad that they asked me to tag along. We have fun together.
Sunset on the beach. This is one of my bargain tops that I found at the Ann Taylor Loft store. $4.88 on clearance, you know I love my bargains! I found several great looking tops this year, all from Ann Taylor Loft at Silver Sands outlet. Just in case you are looking at this pic and wondering what in the world is up with my hair, I have some major bad hair at the beach in Florida. I thought Georgia weather was bad on hair, but Florida is the worst for me. I just give up on good hair while I’m down there. My hair, it wants to be big no matter what I do to it.
Bye from the beach! It was a fun week down there and we will enjoy the memories. I wanted to share a few snippets of our trip there.
I’ll be back soon with more house updates. I’m still so excited to get in there and get busy. Waiting to hear a closing date.
Soon, I hope!
Rhoda,
Great pictures! I can’t wait to see the wonderful things you do with your new house! good luck ~ Pam
We spent the week before last in Destin to do some long-distance bicycling. I also got some great buys at the Ann Taylor outlet. Destin’s water is beautiful.
Looks like a beautiful week in Destin…We have always loved going there…so beautiful and relaxing…so glad you had a wonderful time.
Oh I love the beach and would love to visit Destin. Maybe this year. Very excited for you about your house.
Love all the beach pictures. We have rented a house at Tybee Island this summer.My hubs is from Savannah so this gives us a chance to visit and enjoy the beach at the same time.
Cant wait for future blogs on your new house!! I always get inspired when I read about your projects.
Great photos of one of our favorite beaches! Eager to hear more about your home plans…
I’ve just gotten back from vacation and found out that you’ve bought a home. Congratulations Rhoda I’m so very happy for you. This is wonderful news indeed!
I am also from Atlanta and have to agree the beaches of 30A are the most beautiful in the world! Thanks for the pictures!
what a great break you had.. those beach colors are amazing! Can’t wait to hear more housing news.
Hi Rhoda, lovely beach pictures!
We’ve enjoyed riding bicycles on Hilton Head Island on our last two spring breaks, and have wondered if the Gulf has bike paths in any of the beach towns so that we can also enjoy the beautiful Florida panhandle beaches. While we liked the HHI beaches, they’re not the same as Destin, Panama City, and Pensacola beaches.
HI, Linh, that area around Destin is very bike friendly and you will find plenty of bike lanes and bike paths. Lots of bicycles around and it’s mostly flat, so that makes it easier too. I really enjoyed riding bikes! Need to do it more often here, but ATL is so dang hilly.
YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!
i love you my dear friend….
gorgeous shots and i am so very very happy for you and your new-home-to be!
always,
me
above comment was from me….
sent before i could finish.
♥
Kim
Great pictures you look like you’re having a blast. Thanks for sharing.
Destin is my most favorite place on earth!! We love it there and will be vacationing there again this summer! I can’t wait! Looks like you have some R&R, exactly what you deserve!
Thanks for the trip to the beach and I can’t wait to see your new house made over. So excited for you!
So nice that you got to go to Destin. Loved the things you showed in the shop too. Hope your Easter was wonderful. XO, Pinky
Hi Rhoda: The beaches look absolutely stunning there – I must go…I lived in Ft. Lauderdale and have been over to Naples and St. Pete but not Destin or that little northwest corner of FL…might be a nice place to retire?? Looking forward to your new house reno!! ;-))
My theory is a bad hair day is a good day at the beach.
and We DO have the most beautiful beaches!
I’m glad to see you and Kathy got together~ color me envy!
WAIT WAIT WAIT! WHEN and HOW did I miss the house? You’re moving, getting a house? Oh I gotta have details soooooooo excited for you! Don’t know HOW I missed this. Don’t know HOW to go back and look at your other post to find out. lol
We own a condo in Ft. Walton just west of Destin and yes, you cannot beat those beautiful white beaches!!! The Donut Hole is a must-visit location. So fun you got to meet up with your bloggy friend. Y’all look like you could be sisters!
From one GA girl to another, my hair is terrible at the beach too 🙂 Glad you had a wonderful trip and I can’t wait to see what you do with the house!!!