2.24.2012

happy place

This little corner of anna maria is where my family used to rent in the summer.
Being just a few minutes away from this spot makes me so {so} happy.
i get all and every kind of nostalgic.  i used to play in this sand, i used to daydream here and now i'm here with my
 handsome huz.
and that coupled with the beauty of the ocean, the powdery white sand, the man strumming the ukulele... 
my throat closes, i get choked up.  it is what always happens.
Last night JB and I went on a date to watch the sunset and grab a bite on the Pier.
and i grabbed my camera instead of leaving it behind.  trying to break that bad recently formed habit.
wish you were here.


:::
if you didn't win, code FAIRYTALESARETRUE gives 15% off of the shop!

and my friend / sponsor  Beeta - with gorgeous photographs from all over the world as well, 
has a Photograph shop and is offering 15% off as well!
 use code DISCOUNT.
:::

38 love letters:

{Emily} Simply Southern said...

so beautiful! Happy friday

christin said...

i want to be there now! why you gotta be making me jealous with all the beautifulness that is Flordia? not cool, Sarah. i guess i'll let it slide because you deserve it. happy friday!

Eesh said...

I wish I was too.
Lovely photos dear xx

Michelle (michabella) said...

i must visit there! seriously!! beautiful <3

Megan said...

shoes..where did you get them? tell me now.

Lyndsay said...

So beautiful! I wish it was warm enough to go to the beach here.

Melissa said...

So pretty!

ChinkyGirLMeL said...

Oh wow. gorgeous photos. Have fun at the beach with your hubs. And bring us back more pictures will ya.

July said...

I absolutely LOVE Anna Maria! I've been to that pier many times, as well as the Rod'n'Reel pier (yummy food!). I spent Summers going to Long Boat Key, and Anna Maria growing up, and to this day, it remains one of my favorite places in the world! The Anna Maria cafe on the beach also has the best tuna salad ever haha!!! such a sweet and beautiful place :)

Renee said...

I love this post. The pictures are so pretty. I too wish I was there!

Christine loves to Travel said...

lovely!

Ash said...

gorgeous pictures! so glad you are breaking this bad habit that i DO NOT approve of (;

oh and rainbows... i'm getting myself a pair and soon (i live in CA, so the 80 degree temps of lately seem to warrant a new flip-flop purchase)

the ocean gets me every time.. i could sit on the beach for HOURS, doing nothing but staring off into the horizon.. (:

Ashley said...

how beautiful and relaxing! Happy weekend!

Shannon :: The Scribble Pad said...

beautiful. perfect. terrific date night.

Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny said...

You both are just TOO cute for words :) So excited for your new wedding blog!!! xoxo

flat faced cat said...

Gorgeous!

Jessah @ Dreaming of Dimples said...

Your photographs are lovely! Looks like a wonderful vacay

Alexandria said...

I wouldn't mind being there right now, especially since it's snowing in Boston. Oy. Happy Friday!

Kenzie R. said...

Gorgeous photos, and you guys are a gorgeous couple!

Definitely wish I were there!

Emily said...

what a happy place indeed!! makes me miss florida so much!! glad you had a wonderful date night!! xoxo

M. said...

you are such a beauty. love these pictures- looks like such a happy date. : )

Sarah said...

How neat that you get to live so close! I love that picture at the end of the pier. How romantic. Oh, and you are brave for wearing such pretty shoes in the sand lol.

- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com

Nicole Marie said...

oh my gosh that looks like the most romantic date/evening ever!!!

Lauren said...

Beautiful Friday post :)

Holly said...

So gorgeous, Sarah. So envious that you live near the ocean :)

Jenna said...

Looks absolutely stunning Sarah! You're so lucky you live just next door to a place so close to your childhood :)

Hope you guys have an amazing weekend!

xxx
Jenna

My Head to My Toes said...

I'm moving to Bradenton in a few weeks..... this makes me so excited. I cannot wait!

Pris said...

Sounds like the perfect date night with gorgeous photos to show for it!

Sarah @ Upshaw - The Next Generation said...

I want to go every place you visit! It looks like you and hubby have the best time wherever you go.

Blossom Lounge said...

This is just so picturesque, what a gorgeous date night! We heart JB+Sarah :) ...and you make us Canadians weak when we see photos like this :( need to move to FL asap.

Lottie said...

How I wish I was there--I need to feel proper warmth on my skin and enjoy being on the beach--how I miss the beach!

Bridget said...

that looks downright dreamy.

Marshall said...

Beeeautiful!!!!! The beach and you two!

Ana said...

Gorgeous pics! :)
SO glad you remembered to grab your camera. my bad habit is that I grab my camera too much - I've been trying to enjoy more the moments than taking millions of pics of it.

xoxo, Ana

Liz {Sequins And Stripes} said...

You two are seriously the most adorable couple ever, so much fun following your adventures + life in such a dreamy place!

Liesl said...

You are both adorable and I love these soft, pretty pictures with hints of mints and blues! :) Love that you had a beautiful date night together and got to enjoy a magical sunset! :)

Alexandra said...

Lovely pics! I wish I was there!
xo, Alexandra

http://moneuphorie.blogspot.com/

TaraR said...

So glad that I stumbled upon this adorable blog! Anna Maria isn't too far from home for me and I agree it's a great place to escape to ahhhh serenity <3 Lovely photos!

Your newest follower,
Tara xo
www.abrewofblessings.com