(photo courtesy of City of Santa Cruz.com)
The beach has the original Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for carnival fun
with games and rides and music
and of course,
lots of sand for relaxing.
A little trivia~ part of the movie The Lost Boys was filmed on the boardwalk
and in the Santa Cruz area.
(photo courtesy of The Entertainment Designer)
Since I love the beach, my husband loves the mountains and the kids love the boardwalk
it’s pretty much perfect for us and is a favorite spot to getaway and re-charge
and so while they have been having fun at the Boardwalk,
have been pretty much
the kids usually swim or work out
and my husband and I love to sit on the small patio outside our hotel room
and enjoy that amazing fresh coastal mountain air.
‘You know you might be a design blogger if…’
I used a few small plates, etc that we brought with us and whatever else I had on hand
A gauzy white shirt was a perfect tablecloth
and I set out a couple of the little candles that we had in the car
I gathered a few wildflowers & pieces of fern while on a walk for a little bit of color
and the roses were part of a bouquet that we picked up for someone special
while we were in town
It was simple but perfect for enjoying the beautiful evening and sunset
and after snapping a few photos we sat with the kids and enjoyed a special dessert.
Happy Wednesday
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Stunning settings and pictures. Your tablescape is amazing. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me Tuesday party that is ongoing. http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/07/173rd-inspire-me-tuesday.html Hugs, Marty
This really is so lovely.
Susie says
I'd love to be sitting there this evening:):)xo,Susie
Anonymous says
Very pretty. It sounds like an awesome relaxing place to visit. Your pictures are very pretty I was wondering going through them if I should be impressed that you brought all that with you or that the hotel brought your meals out to you like that. Very cool to know I am not the only person who uses unusual things as photo props.
Manda Wolf @ Our Wolf Den
Art and Sand says
Santa Cruz is such a fun place to visit.
Unknown says
How romantic…
Enjoy your family time.
Hugs, Gee
°°valeria°° says
romantic photo
ciao Valeria
Heaven's Walk says
You are amazing, Courtney! Even while on vacation you create a beautiful atmosphere and gorgeous photos! 🙂 And I adore the fact that your hubby loves to bring candles with you. ♥ What a romantic guy! 🙂 Have a great time!
xoxo laurie
Unknown says
Bellissime foto e bellissima atmosfera!!
Un bacio!!
Sabry!!
Curtains in My Tree says
I have never been to Santa Cruz
the table setting is really soft and pretty
beth says
gorgeous…I'm putting Santa Cruz on my bucket list!
Suzy says
Ahhh, Courtney – you've painted such a lovely picture. It was so relaxing to me just reading your description. I've never seen a beach surrounded by mountains, but oh how beautiful!
At The Picket Fence says
Proof that when you are super talented it doesn't matter where you are or what you have on hand you can create something stunning! Love it Courtney and so glad you are having a nice vacay!
Vanessa
Marlis says
Courtney, so very romantic. The textures are perfectly suited for summer! xo marlis
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
It sounds so perfect! I love how you pulled together the table…it looks so summery. I think I need to add Santa Cruz to my list of places to go!
Gloria Richards says
You are so right about it being a beautiful area. My husband lived there during his teens and we lived in Santa Cruz for a year and in the Santa Cruz Mountains for another. Watching a sunset across the Pacific Ocean is a beauty that forever lingers on the soul. 🙂
Unknown says
My husband and I have been trying to think of somewhere to go lately and Santa Cruz would be close enough for us to drive to. It looks beautiful. This just might be our next excursion.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Faye, The Shabby Cottage Home
Unknown says
Amazing-love!!!!!♥
xoxo
Kathy says
You've had a very lovely week, Courtney – love the patina you created on the clock. Terrific features – I am delighted to join your party. I appreciate you hosting,
Kathy
The Charm of Home says
Just beautiful!
Sherry