Saying "Goodbye" to Friends is Hard

Denise, Me, Aly, Kimi - Our Birthday Club

I'm sad today - Just said one more, the last in a series of 'several', "goodbyes" to a close friend who is moving to the opposite side of the country.  It's been in the works for several months now - Her oldest just graduated high school and is going to college back east, her hubby got that perfect company transfer and they are moving to a beautiful neighborhood where their youngest will make great new friends for middle school.  It all sounds so perfect... but for those of us that remain, our hearts will be longing for a visit, a cup of coffee, a walk on the beach, words of God-filled wisdom, or a hike in the local canyon with our beautiful Denise, (with the million dollar smile), that is moving far away.  Much love and happy tears are mixed with sad tears too.  At least we will have a place to crash if we want to visit the east coast, but it all seems so strange.  Love you Beautiful Friend ❤ We'll see you soon... Big, Big Hugs!!!

Soft colors of the sea

I'm loving the soft, easy feeling that these rooms are 

delivering for summer.

These photos from June 2011 issue of 

Traditional Home

Fresh and cozy with soft pastels

A beautiful little French Country desk for 

your summer love-letter writing

The perfect reading chair with all the 

look and feel of "Ahhhhh"

Summer is here

There is nothing more inviting than the look, feel, and sounds of the beach to make one feel refreshed and alive.  I'm feeling so grateful for the wonderful time I had over Father's day with the visit of my dad and stepmom.  They made a long trip from Idaho and we had a wonderful visit - good memories to last a lifetime.