Dreaming of Vintage Treasures

 Day 4 of our beach holiday began with a beach walk where I found a pretty angel ornament. Sometimes there are wonderful signs all around us. My family and I drove into Eden and walked by the water. I loved this Christmas tree made of branches in an information centre and am inspired to make one of my own. We had some salty potato cakes and walked on the pier.  This beach has massive waves and is definitely a surf beach. At the local cemetery, I marvelled at the headstones of people who lived in the 1800s! Aren't they so much more beautiful than modern ones? It was quite chilly so I wore my wool jumper over my leopard summer dress. I found the wool jumper for $5 at a market and am so glad I bought it. Looking for sharks! Title : Send me an angel by Real Life.

Another holiday morning began with yoghurt and fruit by the beach.  My family and I ventured into nearby coastal towns Pambula and Merimbula, browsing the shops. I found a natural beeswax skin ointment that has inspired me to make my own. For lunch, we had Chinese food at the trusty RSL. It was quite cold so I wore boots and tights in summer, can you believe it? Nevertheless we're at the beach - yay! Jumping for joy! For dinner, we had oysters, prawns and a cream cheese and salmon bagel by the beach. Seafood by the beach - splendid. X Title : Jump by Van Halen

Day 1 of our beach holiday began early at 5.20am. We headed off for the long drive to Eden and stopped off at McDonald's for breakfast, we only ever go there once a year. We bought some cherries along the way and did some grocery shopping when we arrived eight hours later. In the afternoon, I put on my maroon bathers and walked along the shoreline of the beach, admiring the blue water. With a shucker tool, I shucked 14 little oysters! I continued my walk and found a red rock shaped as a heart, I love when that happens.  Stopping by the painted fish wall, I posed for my annual smooch-y photo. It's so funny to see the pictures over the years. The next day began with some cherries, blueberries and walnuts with yoghurt and more beach walks.  A delicious roast ham, potato salad, honey carrots and a green salad followed for lunch. My mum always outdoes herself. A beautiful beginning to our holiday. More to come next week. X Title : Yellow Submarine by The Beatles.

A beautiful day at the beach began with the sun beaming gently over the coastline, casting a golden shimmer across the clear, turquoise waves. A soft breeze rustled, as my mum and I walked across the pier. Everywhere we looked, people were happily strolling around, chatting and having a little giggle in the sunshine. Walking along the wooden pier, I enjoyed wearing my white, cotton dress. My yellow sandals added a pop of colour and coincidently matched a yellow boat, which reminded me of a yellow submarine. For lunch, we stopped at a small seaside restaurant, enjoyed the sparkling view and I ate a bowl of mussels in spicy, tomato sauce topped with a toasted piece of bread. One day, I'd love to buy a little beach holiday home, even if it's a tiny place, I'd never get tired of going to the beach! What's your dream place for a holiday home? X