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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

MY SUMMER VACATION PART TWO




TO THE BEACH






HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY





HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

In my previous post I celebrated my grandson Connor's birthday while on vacation in Florida. In my post today I'm celebrating the fourth of July with photographs of the towns along the Florida coast. I love the old Florida you find in this area of the gulf coast.  There are wonderful shops celebrating the holiday with tablescapes in red, white and blue. Hope you enjoy some of my favorite hangouts while I'm at the beach.




GIFT SHOP GARDENS










































PREPARING FOR THE FOURTH WITH PLATES AND NAPKINS
WITH STARS AND STRIPES







KITTY HELPS AT CHECK-OUT
HIS LOOKS SAYS NO I WILL NOT TAKE LESS




THE GNARLY OAKS









A FAVORITE PLACE FOR DINNER 
LIVE MUSIC AND A GLASS OF WINE










Hope your Fourth of July is filled with love, family, friends and a wonderful celebration. 
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49 comments:

  1. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)June 29, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Emily, those gardens are so lush! Look at the size of the hydrangea heads! I always fall for garden ornaments and those bunnies on the fence posts are adorable. I like the idea of the little clay pots for a border, too! Linda

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  2. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorJune 29, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful pictures, Emily. Loved that gift shop garden.. would love to have a garden like that... so lush and green! That pergola with the swing had me dreaming...Belated birthday wishes to Connor... he is soo adorable. Thanks for sharing this beautiful summer post with us and a Happy 4th to you!~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  3. StaceyJune 29, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Absolutely beautiful gardens! The bunnys are all so cute. :)

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  4. MarlisJune 29, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Thanks for thinking of us.. I love the photos and all the patriotic pieces.. Happy Fourth, Many blessings, Marlis

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  5. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJune 29, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Emily, The Red bar is one of my favorite restaurants at the beach. Have you had their crabcakes...Yummy! We lived in the panhandle for 12 years and I always loved visiting Seaside and the surrounding beaches. Thanks for sharing this at my party.

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  6. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 29, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Gorgeous gardens, beautiful photos, a totally beautiful post, my friend! I love all your Patriotic pieces, specially the plates, I can't wait to see your table with them! The Bar is making me crave to be there and by the beach...oh, well. Have a great 4th. of July and may God bless! FABBY

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  7. A Few PenniesJune 30, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Beautiful spaces in your gardens; fun to "walk" through and my favorite are the bricks--love, love brick walkways, paths, little sitting areas.

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  8. RitaJune 30, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Fantastic Photos! Wishing you a happy 4th for Canada.
    Rita

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  9. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaJune 30, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    What charming birdhouses! I am ga-ga over this collection, and also love the shady alcove that features more. Such wonderful photos. I enjoyed my visit.

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  10. bjJune 30, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I love every single bit of your awesome post. Those gardens...just beautiful You did a fabulous job on your photos.
    xoxo bj

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  11. lvroftiquesJune 30, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Emily what a visual feast!! I don't even know where to start they're all so fab! The beach shot is dreamy dreamy! And all the bunnies....I have a real love for those!...The crazy oaks....the beautiful gardens....I'm overwhelmed! Vanna

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  12. The Charm of HomeJune 30, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Emily,
    I am loving the pictures of that quaint brick path and the garden! What cute bunny statues. Just beautiful! There is nothing we would rather do than go to FL in the summer, just wonderful! Thanks for taking me there.
    Sherry

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  13. The Charm of HomeJune 30, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    And, thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  14. DoneneJune 30, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Awesome pictures of your garden! Love all of the cute birdhouses! Thanks for visiting and your nice comments.

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  15. DiannJuly 1, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    What a fun post Emily! The gardens are gorgeous and the photos are amazing! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday weekend!

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  16. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesJuly 1, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Your pink bike caught my eye! My Dear Hubby just bought one for me on Craigslist...and we took it to the beach. He said I just HAD TO HAVE IT....i.e. pink saturday!!!! I have not taken a picture of me on it yet... I'll have to show him yours. :0) Happy 4th!

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  17. My name is RietJuly 1, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    What a beautiful 4th of July post. So festive and just a little touch of pink too.Happy pink Saturday

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  18. CharoJuly 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Wow Love your garden so beautiful decor!

    Happy 4th July!
    Hugs
    Charo

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  19. NancyJuly 1, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Thank you! That's a beautiful tour but the best is the ocean - you made me so homesick for the beach. I used to be an hour away - now it's 7. Happy 4th
    :) Nancy

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  20. Our Back PorchJuly 1, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Ahhhh...wish I was there! Looks lovely and relaxing! Happy 4th of July.

    Back Porch Blessings,
    Rebecca

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  21. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Oh, Emily, what fabulous gardens. Captured so beautifully.
    Have a wonderful holiday weekend, my friend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  22. Country Wings in PhoenixJuly 1, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Emily Sweetie...
    What a gorgeous share today. I loved seeing the gardens, and when I opened your blog and saw that breathtakingly beautiful photo of the ocean, Oh girl you had me. I could smell the sea breeze, feeling the mist on my face, as we strolled along, the sand felt so wonderful between my toes. I could have camped right out there, but then I would have missed all the gorgeous gardens along the way.

    How pretty the bunny cabin was. Everywhere I looked I saw precious little rabbits hopping about and multiplying quickly. I loved it.

    Have a gorgeous Pink Saturday and a wonderful 4th of July. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  23. HollyJuly 1, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Can I have one of those gardens? just beautiful and the beach - divine.
    Bless you this holiday weekend.

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  24. Entertaining WomenJuly 1, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Gorgeous photos! You must have had so much fun taking your pictures. They are fantastic! Thank you for taking us along on the adventure. Cherry Kay

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  25. TriciaJuly 1, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    What a wonderful collection of photos! Everything looks so lush and green :)

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  26. reimaginedtreasures.blogspot.comJuly 2, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Wow~ What a great set of photos. And little Connor is darling. Love the hydrangeas and birdhouses patio...but my favorite is the little bunny burrowing under the fence!! HPS

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  27. Kay EllenJuly 2, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Happy Fourth and Pink Saturday!
    Loved the tour:))

    Kay Ellen

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  28. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Wow! That garden takes my breath away! I feel like I should go out in my yard and start weeding! Have a wonderful 4th of July and HPS, Marcia

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  29. D.E.July 2, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Happy pink what lovely photos! Made a comment on this blog already but don't see it. I've probably lost it. From Crazy lady!! Blessings, DE

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  30. RobinJuly 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    A lovely little garden....and don't you just love those gnarly oaks.
    Thanks for sharing.....
    Have a pinkishly beautiful Independence Day weekend.

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  31. Nicole BleanJuly 2, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I feel like I went on vacation after looking at your beautiful posts! Thank you. Happy 4th and Happy Pink Saturday!

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  32. SarahJuly 2, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Emily, thanks for sharing more of your summer vacation. Those waves make me long for a little beach trip myself. Perhaps later in the month. ;-)
    Love your 4th of July vintage post cards. It's fun to see more of these. I want to try to find more to add to the few I have. ~ sarah

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  33. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorJuly 2, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Hi Emily, thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet words. I always always enjoy your visits and love reading your lovely comments. French country decor inspires me a lot and I love vibrant colors... and I can just picture in my mind's eye... fields of lavender and what a beautiful sight it must be... someday I would visit that wonderful country... Wishing you and yours a safe and Happy 4th of July!~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  34. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Hi Emily! Oh, what a wonderful beautiful post! I could get lost in those gorgeous snaps!
    Thank you for popping in to see me and have a wonderful July 4th!
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  35. Barbara F.July 2, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Emily, thanks for your visit and nice comments. These photos are gorgeous, I would love to vacation there. Your grandson is a cutie-pie! xo,

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  36. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 3, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Wonderful photos! Love all the birdhouses, and thanks for linking up with VIF. Hope you're having a wonderful 4th weekend! xo Debra

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  37. The Artful DivaJuly 3, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Your photos are terrific. Next time come all the way down to Naples! Happy 4th of July and PS!

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  38. Judith @ Lavender CottageJuly 3, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Hi Emily
    I love the gardens with all the rabbits and birdhouses.
    That favourite place to eat looks like it came right out of the 60's - any hippies in there? ;-)

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  39. The enchanted homeJuly 4, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    The gardens are truly breathtaking and magazine worthy. Thanks for sharing all of these gorgeous pictures!

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  40. BeverlyJuly 4, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I'm positively enchanted, Emily. So much beauty.

    Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Fourth of July.

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  41. Sunday TaylorJuly 6, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    This is all so lovely. What a great part of Florida, as you said. And they really get into the 4th of July. Love all the great photos. Hope you had a great 4th!

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  42. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJuly 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    What a beautiful post~ absolutely gorgeous gardens!! Thanks for sharing this at FNF :)

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  43. JudyBugJuly 6, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    What gorgeous pics! I adore the green arbor. Would I love to have that in my yard....oh my!

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  44. The TablescaperJuly 6, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Thanks for sharing your fourth of July celebration with Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  45. vicki archerJuly 7, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    A fantastic look at the 4th July Emily.....xv

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  46. The enchanted homeJuly 8, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    That garden is really something, totally enchanted looking!
    Such a pretty post full of wonderful eye candy. Wishing you a great weekend!

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  47. sandy July 8, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Emily, so nice to meet you and your bunnies lol
    I just love those bunnies. Love all the pictures and the one of the ocean is tempting me to jump right in! Love the cat that won't take less ! LOL

    I'm your latest follower! Thank you for following me !

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  48. Terri MorseJuly 10, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Wow! I feel like I went on vacation with you. Your photographs are wonderful! They really capture the spirit of a summer, 4th of July celebration. I thoroughly enjoyed your post! Hugs, Terri

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