Oh, look what came in the email! (from Pottery Barn) I'm ready to decorate my beach house! Oh wait, I don't have a beach house. Hmmm . . . must be time for another of my fantasy escape posts. The trouble is, I'm not sure where my beach house should be. . . The outer banks of North Carolina? Florida? Out on the Pacific Rim in northern California? Perhaps a classic Cape Cod in Hingham, Mass.? That sounds good - I can just see it now, perched on a rocky New England shore. Grey shingles, black shutters, a white picket fence, and blue hydrangas tumbling over the garden gate.
Inside, it will be pure comfort - couches to sink into, soft throws, pillows, down comforters . . .
Candles and shell accessories . . . . the scent of lemon-verbena . . .
Monday, March 18, 2013
I feel like I need to send a big "Thank You" to all the people who read my blog. I'm often surprised to receive beach-themed gifts at holidays and I've enjoyed the books, candles, bumper stickers and refrigerator magnets I've gotten this past year. (Yes, Yankee Candle makes a Sun & Sand candle that really does smell like the beach!)
I'm also surprised when someone mentions my blog or has a suggestion for a post. Sometimes I don't know who's out there reading my reflections, or maybe just enjoying the photography. (thanks to Pinterest, when I can't use my own pictures.) Who knew this was a good place to visit for a little break in the middle of a busy workday? But now I know that there are many of you who like to take little fantasy trips to the coast or remember lazy days by the beach from vacations past.
One of the suggestions I've gotten for a post is Beach Music. Wow, what a great topic, but it could cover several posts. There are so many genres: some people think Beach Music is Carolina Beach Music, which is an R&B sound from the 50s and 60s. For those who love to Shag, it's definitely the soundtrack for your vacation. (and if you don't know what shagging is, well, it's a type of swing dancing popular in Virginia and North & South Carolina.)
For others, Beach Music means the Beach Boys or Jimmy Buffett and at some point I'll give them each a post, as they've been favorites of mine at various points in my life.
But for many, Reggae is the sound of the islands. Reggae is easily recognized by its offbeat rhythms. The accents on the second and fourth beat in each bar, with the drum's emphasis on the third beat creates a unique sense of phrasing. All I know is that when people hear a reggae song, they almost always start to sway or move their head with the rhythm. So for now, I'll leave you with sounds of Mr. Bob Marley -- enjoy! (and I love the animation in this video too!)
Just when I thought Spring was close, Mother Nature dumped a big, wet, heavy snow on us! I just had to share this photo from my Pinterest Board. Too cute! (and yes, I'd rather be making a "sandman" instead of a snowman!
