TALES OF THE TRAVELING TOTE AND A GIVEAWAY ~BEACH BOUND

Traveling Tote Adventures and a Giveaway
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Beach Bound

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Tales of the Traveling Tote and a Giveaway

Welcome to another adventure of Tales of the Traveling Tote. This is where my fellow Tales of the Traveling Tote friends and I 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.

Beach Bound

Miss Molly enjoying lunch out and shopping

In the spring we look forward to our annual trip to the beach. Early May we packed and our bags and  approximately three hundred miles south and five and half hours later we arrive at our favorite sugar sands beach. 


My favorite place to be beachside is 

somewhere, anywhere along scenic Highway 30A in the panhandle of Florida's emerald gulf coast. This year we enjoyed a weather perfect week with mild temperatures and lots of sunshine. 

 Trips here in the past find us in a beach house, townhouse or condo. This trip we were beachfront in a condo. We love to sit on the balcony and enjoy the view while sipping coffee in the morning or enjoying a drink in the early evening before going to dinner.  Come along while I share some of my favorite places along this Florida coastal hideaway.

My sweet sister did a fun drawing of me, knowing how I still love my beach time!

I love the feel of feet in the sand 

Breathtaking sunsets 

And sunrise

Our favorite food to enjoy beachside is blackened grouper. 

Served up at one of my favorite restaurants in
Seaside. Always a favorite!

And known for their key lime pie

Red Bar in Grayton Beach and 

Louis Louis, Santa Rosa Beach. Same owners and same menu, always delicious....

And right next to Great Southern Cafe is my favorite beach bookstore
Sundog Books

I chose a few books from the shelves for beachside 

Seaside

Rosemary Beach and a little shopping

Alys Beach

The striking architectural features of this town are traditional, Bermuda brilliant-white homes. Featured with pathways and courtyards only a short walk to the beach 

Lunch

A break from seafood, pizza hit the spot for lunch

Miss Courtney enjoys walks on the beach

jSweet Beach Treats

And, a favorite nursery to find a few gifts and plants to take home

Clay Gardens and Gifts in Seagrove

Thank you for your visit. I hope you will leave a comment, it's the only way I know you stopped in.

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Now for the Giveaway!

Rita at "Panoply" will be hosting the giveaway for a chance to win this luggage tag from MacKenzie-Childs. Just leave a comment on Rita's blog post.

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 Sketchy Reader

 

Remember to join the TTT on Sept 1 for more fun adventures and another giveaway

 

TALES OF THE TRAVELING TOTES AND A GIVEAWAY

Tales of The Traveling Tote

If it is June it is time for Tales of the Traveling Tote! Our group welcomes our newest member, Linda P and Miss Lola. You will find Linda at Life and Linda blog where she may very well be working in her gardens. Welcome Linda!

Beach Tripping

If it is spring then you will probably find me 

driving south. In a little over five hours I will be  in my favorite beach town, Seaside, FL.  A small town feel with sugar white sandy beaches, art galleries, fine restaurants and outdoor cafes, shopping and all that makes for a perfect vacation! Jim and I usually go down for a week in the spring and then a week in the fall with long weekends between. We spent our spring week here in early May. The weather was wonderful, not hot and actually this year a little on the cool side with windy days.

Checking into our two bedroom condo we have a Gulf front view in the living/dining room and a gulf front view in the master bedroom. While drifting to sleep I love to leave the door open and listen to the waves and what a great view first thing in the morning! My sister and brother-in-law joined us later in the week. 

Sitting on the balcony having early morning coffee is my favorite part of the day

Molly, Courtney and Blossom (Scarlet forgot to pose for photo)

Ready to go to the beach, these totes just waiting to be filled with towels, sodas, sunscreen and beach necessities 

Walkway to the beach

Under the umbrella and all set to enjoy the day

The sound of rolling waves,  fresh ocean air and wind usually has me napping in no time

It was quiet windy this day, actually chilly so a cover-up was essential. No problem, Miss Courtney has one packed for me

One day is for art galleries and shopping

The local elementary school is in a beautiful location. I'm sure these kiddos can't wait for school to be out

Nancy Swann Drew was an artist who sold her work here. I'd hoped to find anything but no such luck! Everything is sold and nothing new added for quiet some time. I was so disappointed Patti

A great hutch

Blue and white

Love this cherub

Scarlet has a favorite restaurant for lunch

and Dinner

I always feel like I need a weeks vacation when I  arrive but I also need to rest up after a vacation!

A Giveaway

The Tales of the Traveling Totes members are offering another giveaway. Rita at Panoply is sponsoring this giveaway so please visit her blog and leave a comment for a chance to win this lovely MacKenzie-Childs enamel storage box.

Visit our other TTT members to hear about fun travels, food, and latest projects

Source ~ Sarah  

Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths

Emily with Miss Courtney Childs @ The French Hutch

Jenna with Miss Coquille @ The Painted Apron

Katie with Miss Daisy @ Preppy Empty Nester

Linda G with Miss Rosie @ More Fun Less Laundry

Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda

Patti with Miss Kenzie and Miss Taylor @ Pandora's Box

Rita with Luna C @ Panoply

Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul

I hope you will leave a comment here, it's the only way I know you stopped by!

Source ~ Patti

Please come back September 1, 2017 to see where our travels will take us next.