Mini Staycation

In the past 26 years Steve and I have always been away on Labor Day....due to his accident and recovery and the dogs recovery we find ourselves at home and a rare Friday off together so we decided we would do a San Diego weekend staycation....we started the day taking the boys to school, taking the Pony in for some work and driving to my favorite area - 'OB' Ocean Beach to spend a bit of time before the crowds rolled in for the 3 day weekend....


This is the view out of one of my favorite restaurants in OB called Shades.....it is right at the base of the pier on Newport Avenue


The beach was pretty empty and the sun was shining and the waves were big....



I ordered my favorite Calamari Sandwich and Sweet Potato Fries


Steve opted for the Ham and Egg breakfast with home fries.....


Then we walked it off a bit by walking on the beach and up and down the shops on Newport Avenue

I have three must stops.....one is 'The Closet'....it is one of those beachwear cheapie places where you can find all kinds of stuff....I got a really cute pink rag sleeved overblouse thing (I am horrible at describing fashion!) for 6 bucks...picked up a few other things....next stop is Newport Antique Mall

I love the way the booths are displayed....each and everyone tells a story about beach life and bygone days...found some great unique gifts in here and got some great project ideas....

There is always this one with all the 1950's and 1960's kitchen stuff....love to look at this, and yes, have owned some of it too!

Wouldn't it be fun to have a Pink or Turquoise kitchen????

Another fave I have written about before - Vignettes - like being in a Paris Thrift Store

I loved all the jewelry and the bride and groom cake toppers....tres chic

Fascinated by the oval, round and carved frames displayed in an old fountain base....

Steve looks a little lost in this room....but I always drool over every chandelier!

After our fresh air and fun we came home, I watched old movies and Steve took a nap.....I could get used to this!!!