Seaside, Florida
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Welcome to the Tales of the Traveling Tote
Adventures and Giveaway May 15, 2026
Welcome friends, this is where the "Tales of the Traveling Tote" friends share our latest travels, projects and our most current events. You will have an opportunity to visit other members at the end of this post and learn about our giveaway.
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Seaside, Florida
A favorite beach destination
We recently returned from our spring getaway where we enjoyed a week at Seaside and Sea Grove, along Florida's scenic 30A in the Florida panhandle. Spending our time at the beach has always been our happy place where we enjoy ocean breezes and warm sand between the toes. On the one rainy afternoon we had we sat on our balcony and enjoyed reading. Here are a few, well a lot of photos to scroll if you are planning a beach trip to the area...enjoy.
Beware of strong currents
Louis Louis ~ Santa Rosa Beach
Afternoon showers
I enjoy our drives passing grand gulf-front luxury homes
It was fun to share a few memories from our favorite beach destination. Tell me, where do you and your family go when you go to the seaside?
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Now for the Giveaway!
Ricki Jill at "The Bookish Dilettante"will be hosting the giveaway for a chance to win this lovely tote from MacKenzie-Childs. Just leave a comment with RJ here.
Thank you Ricki Jill for hosting.
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Tales of the Traveling Tote members would love for you to visit.
Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch
Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home
Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet@ The Bookish Dilettante
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Tales of the Traveling Tote
next on, September 15, 2026 for more fun adventures and another giveaway
Happy Summer sweet friends!
Now that was a view, with your balcony overlooking the beach! What a wonderful time in Seaside! I have always loved that feeling of walking through the aisle between the fences with a glorious beach in front of you, then seeing that expanse of sand and water! How wonderful that must have felt for you! And of course you saw some wonderful things and had some good shopping, so I'm quite sure your tote got a good workout!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to go to Seaside, ever since I discovered Nancy Drew's artwork and the home she decorated/painted there! Love the view you had, rain or shine!! All the shopping and dining looks so exciting (and that bloody mary made me drool a bit). Lucky you to visit here yearly!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed traveling to the beach with you! This summer we won't be getting away to the water except a freezing mountain lake the young women can enjoy while camping. We actually had an activity yesterday for all of the missionaries, but you wouldn't want to get in the water - it was ice! That sugar white sand is so beautiful and all of the food and homes just make me salivate! Glad you had such a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteEmily, how nice to get away and enjoy some sunshine. Seaside and Sea Grove look fabulous. The food looks so delicious and the cocktails too. Beautiful scenery with some tropical ambiance. The houses and those Palm tree lined streets are awesome. Happy summer.
ReplyDeleteEmily, when we go to the beach, it is always on 30A. The beaches in that area are gorgeous and fabulous food is available! I enjoyed all of your photos, kinda makes me want to take a beach vacation. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour post is so lovely, Emily. You visited a few of my very favorite places on the coast: 30A is like my Mothership, especially Sun Dog Books. I love visiting the beach in spring: It's my favorite season to go to Seaside. I still haven't been to Clay Gardens, and I KNOW I would love Bouquet at Clay! I need to have a conversation with you about Clay Gardens. I hope you enjoy your family festivities this weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh, Emily, your beach photos have me longing for a trip to the coast. You always share wonderful photos of the area. I've only been to Destin once and that was many years ago. It was so pristine and such an enjoyable spot for relaxing and shopping. Our Texas coast is not nearly as pretty. Thanks for taking of along. Happy Month of May!
ReplyDeleteI don’t think you can have a bad time on 30-A - even on rainy days, like you said, there’s relaxation to be found!
ReplyDeleteThat comment got away from me! Glad you had fun!
ReplyDeletegorgeous pics! And that bloody mary looked amazing. So glad y’all had fun!
ReplyDeleteEmily, I always think of you when one of my acquaintances goes to Destin. My boss and her daughter just enjoyed a week there, and they were celebrating the daughter getting her master's degree while working full time and raising three young boys with her supportive hubby. Do you spend time on the beach , or enjoy the beach from your balcony? Your beach photos are amazing! Wishing you a wonderful summer.
ReplyDeleteI know how much you love 30A Emily and it was nice to see all your favorite places you like to visit. I loved the clay pot character and wish I could sit on the beach and eat at your favorite restaurants. What a perfect getaway!
ReplyDeleteNice to follow your adventures. That very first photo is a stunner.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Emily, I love your recap of Seaside and other stops along 30A. I have fond memories of our stay there, and would love to return (but it's not an easy flight, and the driving is even worse!). All the quaint shops and restaurants are so inviting, not overdone, and the beach is beautiful. We always like driving through the high-end housing sections, but I always lament the headache having to manage the necessary upkeep. Thanks for taking us along to see the sights.
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