While in Santa Cruz last weekend my sister and I
shopped a funky little bookstore where
I found a little weekend reading…
It came with a few ooohs…
and a couple ahhhhs…
and lots of
‘ohh, I Love this!’
It’s par for the course when finding the
latest copy of
COUNTRY FRENCH
magazine.
I am drooling over that bedskirt.
and this dining space and kitchen
~ love~
I am always so excited when I find that a new issue has come out
This one is fantastic as usual and I will be delving into it over and over.
I also found another good read at the same bookstore
COASTAL LIVING
BEACH COTTAGE ISSUE
Beach Cottage style is another love of mine.
The sand, the surf, the starfish and shells…
Colorful, bright and cheery.
Relaxed, casual, warm and inviting.
Loving this magazine as well.
So fun to find a new favorite bookstore in Santa Cruz
especially since Borders has closed it doors.
I always enjoy stopping to pop my head in a couple local shops downtown.
Santa Cruz is an interesting, funky beach town if you have never been.
So while the kids were at the Boardwalk ~ my sister and I shopped.
While we shopped,
we might have had a little mishap that involved
an uneven sidewalk
my right ankle
and a cup of freshly brewed Peets coffee…
hehehe…
Well, it kept us laughing for hours AND I saved the coffee!
Only a few drops spilled!
Did I ever tell you that I am a great source of entertainment?
🙂
I am finishing up a couple of projects this weekend~
I will be off to the fabric store this morning and am keeping my fingers crossed that
they have what I am looking for.
Also since it is my Birthday month…
🙂
I just might be adding a little something to the
PATINA STYLE BOOK
GIVEAWAY
to help celebrate
Don’t forget to enter!!
You can find the details
Happy Sunday Everyone!
Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien says
Aside from your mishap, it sounds like a lovely time! That magazine surely is "dangerous"….as in, dangerous to my wallet, since I'd want to buy everything in it!
At The Picket Fence says
I picked up that same issue of Country French and have devoured it! I pour over the pages and just love getting so many great ideas! 🙂
Vanessa
Divine Theatre says
My husband always tries to guess what part of the house or garden I will tear up next when he sees the books and magazines I am reading! LOL! Inspiration!
xoxo
Andie
Blondie's Journal says
These pictures look like they came right out of your home, Courtney!! Beautiful. It sounds like you both had a wonderful day…I love beachy little towns!! Take care of that ankle!
XO,
Jane
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
I have the Country French book too already and then picked up another one because I forgot I had one already. Funny that my cover is different, but the same title.
Marie Söderberg says
Thisphotos is making me feel so peacefull in à way..love them all, thanks for sharing / Marie
Mona Kay Gorman says
Yaay, I can't wait to hit the bookstore!! I feel like Christmas morning when these new issues come out!!
Unknown says
Great eye candy for sure. So many things to love in those images. Sorry to hear about your fall. Hope you didn't hurt your ankle too bad.
Honey at 2805 says
The pictures remind me of your wonderful style! Hoping the ankle is ok!
Janet says
I am going to santa Cruz for the first time in early October…any shopping tips? or fun, casual dining?
Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic says
Love the photos!
Happy birthday! I just turned the big 4-0 last week! Fun, fun! (and I really mean that!)
~Shanon
Cottage David says
I just found your blog, it is very well designed. Just added it to my Favs. Thanks
Becca says
I absolutely love this magazine and will definitely be picking up this issue, as well! Glad you had a great time, but sorry for the mishap (great save on the coffee though). LOL
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Tina@WhatWeKeep says
I've got to go right out and get mine! It's the magazine I always save.
Sorry to hear about your spaz dance- hope you're on the mend!
Ricki Treleaven says
Thanks, Courtney. I did not realize that the latest edition of Country French Magazine was out. I love it, too! 😀
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Connie says
I too have tracked down the lastest issue of French Country Magazine. It isn't easy to find.
Don't know if I'll bother again because I found it to be the most disappointing issue. Colors too bland, very few accessories and nothing much that says "pretty".
You have the best of the mag on your blog there simply was nothing else for me. And it cost $10!