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March 31, 2012 by jessica

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: a brief recap of our Floridian vacation. I can never get enough oceanside lounging, especially when seashells are abound.

Florida 2012

The best place for shells was definitely along the rocky shore of the Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter.

Florida 2012

Why, yes, I am holding a bag of shells. There are just a few photos of me actually looking up to appreciate the scenery. I was happier with my nose in the sand.

Florida 2012

Dave ventured much further out than I did.

Florida 2012

One final glimpse of the preserve before we continued on.

Florida 2012

Just south of the nature preserve was Palm Beach a.k.a. the first place I’ve ever felt poor. And yet, within 20 minutes of walking along Worth Avenue, we ducked into the Sunglass Hut and spent around $400 in the matter of minutes on two new pairs of shades.

Florida 2012

Although, I’m not the one with rich blood in the relationship. My white Coach aviators only cost $130.

Florida 2012

As expected, we spent plenty of time relaxing by the hotel pool (pictured) and the Atlantic.

Florida 2012

The beach entrance at the corner of A1A and Las Olas.

Florida 2012

The view is almost enough to convince me to move here – as long as my house is within a reasonable distance from the ocean.

Florida 2012

I spent entirely too much time watching the sandpipers dart in and out of the surf. They were just as excitable as children.

Florida 2012

A piece of coral that washed up on shore.

Florida 2012

One of the most interesting attractions in Fort Lauderdale is the Bonnet House Museum.

Florida 2012

Most of the lizards were camera shy, but Dave was able to get a close up of him.

Florida 2012

We went to Flamingo Gardens in Davie where I appropriately wore the flamingo-print skirt Dave gave me for Christmas. Here, I’m befriending an ibis.

Florida 2012

And, of course, Florida’s main attraction.

Florida 2012

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: atlantic, beach, blowing rocks preserve, flamingo, florida, fort lauderdale, ocean, Palm Beach, seashells, travel, vacation

March 23, 2012 by jessica

Unpacking our souvenirs from Florida left me longing for languid summer days, sipping on drinks adorned with flamingo swizzle sticks…

Florida Souvenirs

…reliving memories through a painting of the Atlantic…

Florida Souvenirs

…and wearing the white aviators I picked up in Palm Beach.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blue, coach, earrings, flamingo, floral, florida, kate spade, ocean, pink, souvenirs, sunglasses, travel

March 21, 2012 by jessica

Our vacation to Fort Lauderdale was everything I hoped it would be: lounging in the sun, exploring nearby cities and enjoying oceanside cocktails. While there are still bags to unpack and photos to upload, I couldn’t wait to share a few snapshots from the trip.

  1. Watching planes at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
  2. Coach aviators as a Palm Beach souvenir and my favorite pastime: collecting shells
  3. A bit of relaxation in Hollywood Beach
  4. An overpriced lunch at the Rustic Inn Crabhouse for their garlic crabs (a lot of work with little reward, but it was fun)
  5. Rocky shores of the Blowing Rocks Preserve near Jupiter 
  6. The cutest flamingo at Flamingo Gardens (har har) 
  7. Two adventurous flamingos – the rest of the flock stayed away from the tourists
  8. The courtyard oasis at our hotel: The Cocobelle Resort 
  9. The hotel’s vintage key fob

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: coach, flamingo, florida, fort lauderdale, instagram, ocean, snapshots, travel, vacation

February 7, 2012 by jessica

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

Last weekend, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of our first date with an overnight getaway to Milwaukee. Most of Saturday was spent downtown indulging in dinner and cocktails, but we did stop at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (“The Domes”) to try out my new camera. The warmth and humidity of the tropical dome was just an added bonus. 

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

https://bedknobsandbaubles.com/last-weekend-we-celebrated-the-one-year/

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: conservatory, flowers, Milwaukee, Mitchell Park Conservatory, The Domes, travel, wisconsin

November 15, 2011 by jessica

There’s more than a month left until Christmas, but I’m determined to finish my holiday shopping early and actually take time to enjoy the season – and avoid creepy mall Santas. Here are a few gift ideas for the globetrotter on your nice list:

  1. 20th Century Travel, Amazon, $26.39
  2. Getaway Storyteller Scarf, Madewell, $59.50
  3. Vintage-Style Travel Stickers, eBay, $3.99
  4. No Sleep Till Brooklyn Bracelet, Kate Spade, $88
  5. Leather Travel Organizer, Coach, $298
  6. Scratch-Off Wall Map, Flight 001, $20

https://bedknobsandbaubles.com/theres-more-than-a-month-left-until-christmas/

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Jessica Hamm
Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry.

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