Since we have just returned from the beach, I don’t have any thrifty treasures to show you today. Actually we got back on Friday and even though it was raining here on Saturday a.m., I did get out and hit a few sales, but it was a bust. I didn’t find much of anything, so I should have stayed home. I’m starting to drag right now on getting out to the yardsales, so I’m going to wrap up the Thrifty Treasures party next weekend and we’ll resume again next Spring. I know many of you want to keep going with it, but I need a break! 🙂 So, come back next weekend for ONE MORE Thrifty Treasures party for this year. I promise, we’ll do it again in the spring! I’ve got lots going on in October (like that Holiday House I’m participating in) and will need to slow it down anyway.
So, this week you get to see some beach pics from me. I’ve got a TON of pics and will have to share them a little at a time over the next week.
This is the third time we’ve stayed at this particular condo complex (in case you want to check it out, Dunes of Seagrove) in Seagrove, FL and even though it rained every other day, we still had some fun and relaxation. With this view, how can you go wrong? We have thoroughly enjoyed staying at these condos since they are tucked away from the main road and they are right on the beach. And they are just down the road from Seaside. It’s not as busy here as it is in Destin. We also have our favorite restaurants which I’ll share in another post.  We’ve stayed in 2 different units here and most of them have a great view.
Truly, if you’ve never been to the Gulf in Florida, you are missing out!
The view from balcony.
We met up once again with our friends, Kat and George for a delish Italian dinner. If you haven’t followed this story, Kat and I met through blogging back in 2007 and met up when we went to the beach that year and have been friends ever since. We actually dog sat for their dog, Daisy, last year at their house and had a ball. Kat and I just pick up like old friends when we get together. Blogging truly has been a blessing. I love all the friends I have made! Kat wrote about our shopping trip (click that link) and I’ll get to that later too. Their daughter is getting married in the spring on the beach, so Kat is really busy with planning that.
Sunset outside the condo. I did manage to get one sunset photographed, in spite of the rain.
It’s magical this time of day.
Self-portrait on the beach.
Ahh, what a beautiful sunset.
Along with some shrimp we bought for boiling, but this is the bluefish caught. YUMMY!
So, that’s what I did this week. I’ll share more from the trip later too.
What did YOU do?
Did you get out and about this weekend and find any treasures. You know how it works.
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What a gorgeous beach! Stunning pictures!!!
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Looks like you had a great trip! I havent been to the beach in ages. And we are IN Florida!
hey rhoda, just spent some time surfing on through your last few posts, and watching the videos, wow that beach looks sooooo lovely, the white sand is too gorgeous and the old fencing, mmm mmm – I’ve visited the gulf beaches in florida quite a few times (we holidayed there from england – not too long a flight) and I would love to go back visit one day
thanks for hosting these parties, I’ve enjoyed..
S
xo
that looks like a really neat place to go. thanks for the tour. also the shrimp about did me in – looked so GOOD
Hi Rhoda,
I’ve never been to Florida but my husband was recently assigned a store in Destin so we’ll probably go down with him next year.
Fresh fish…yummm! Glad you had a good time despite the rain!
You welcome, it was my pleasure to “fill in” !
Manuela
What a wonderful beach vacation. Pretty photos and great looking Food!
We were down that way this week too; it is beautiful!
I still haven’t made all my beach-related posts, but do stop by if you’d like to see our perspective from Grayton Beach State Park. 🙂
Love the pictures of the beach and it makes me long for Florida!
Hi Rhoda,
Welcome back! I’ve never been to Florida but hopefully someday soon especially after seeing your lovely beach photos. Thanks also for the link to the Dunes of Seagrove. I always feel much more comfortable staying somewhere that’s been highly recommended. TFS! Sheila
Whoo wee, those are some good look’n fish! What’s that Peter is wearing? A for Alabama?!!! I’m excited to see some Roll Tide action this year. I think Crimson Tide will have a GREAT football season. Right behind my LSU Tigers! Y’all know I’m going to give y’all some friendly rivalry when game time comes, hee, hee….But seriously I’m glad to see y’all had a good time. The self potrait is my favorite picture. You look cute! Have a super week.
Gigi
Welcome Home! It sounds and looks like you had a wonderful time. The pictures are so beautiful. Thanks for hosting a couple more weeks.
Hi Rho!
Looks like a great time–good for you!
love, kelee
What a gorgeous beach! I’ve been to the Florida beaches before and you are right! The water is so clear and the sand is so white. It’s just beautiful!!!
It looks like you and your hubby had a great time relaxing and being with friends. Looks like the meal was very yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Rhoda,
Thanks for the tip on the Southern Living Magazine…I did get to see that…do you think mine will look like that when it’s done? 🙂 I wish! 🙂 Looks like you had a super fun beach vaca! Your hubby is quite the fisherman! Very impressive catch! Glad you guys had a fun relaxing time!
Susan
Great photos of our little piece of “paradise”. George and I loved getting to see you and Peter. I loved our day of shopping too.
Hugs!
Kat
What a great vacation; looks like a dream! I love the ocean and now I am land-locked. I do love the Rocky Mountains but there is something about the ocean, sigh.Beautiful pictures!
Enjoyed the photos, looks like you had a great time!!!
Have a great week!
*hugs*deb
such pretty beach, I want to go there!
This is my first time visiting and participating with you… Thanks so much for having this!
Love your beach adventures. It’s official — Im jealous.
TTFN ~~ Claudia ♥ ♥