Did some stalking this weekend in Apalachicola. This little cottage had me requesting a double-drive-by.
Quaint and old? Check.
Well manicured yard? Check.
Fireplace? Check.
Cafe curtains in the windows? Check.
Little shed or guest house out back? Check.
Boat for the husband? Check.
Pretty darn cute… my kind of place.
And just for kicks… a few more photos of the terrihuahuas and our weekend events…
They loved the beach (so did we).
And the bay.
But Paisley didn't love falling out of the kayak (twice).
This (below) is what we call "terrierfied"… shaking in her boots, ready to get off the dock, half-hidden made her feel a little more secure…
How to transport 2 dogs to the beach (look closely)… terrier carrier:
This is where we stayed… for free. Yes, for free and we are so very grateful. The company that my husband works for is very generous and sees value in having a place like this… and of course we do too!
Behind the house is a short walk to the beach, and that boardwalk in the bottom left side of the screen leads straight to the bay.
Nice cold-tub (heater not on) and deck… and the girls loved the big open yard where they could run laps while we threw a frisbee.
This is what I bought at the city-wide-yard sale:
Periodic Table of Vegetables print it was $5 and I thought it was fun, a gold 3-tiered serving-thing-a-ma-bob, a square gold bamboo framed watercolor print with chocolate brown print, and some books!
What I wanted to buy, but passed up (and still cannot quit thinking about) was this antique, fully-refinished, mahogany chest:
It was a wonderful weekend… if you haven't been to the Forgotten Coast of Florida you should check it out! Be forewarned though, if you are the princess type who likes to shop at Barney's or boutiques, be pampered and waited-on, and if you don't like bugs or the outdoors, this might not be a good fit.
Your photos are neat and your doggies are sweet. Looks like a nice place to visit.
Go back and get that chest. It’s a beauty! Glad you had a good time. Loved hearing about it.
i want to kiss that little muzzle. i’m gritting my teeth as i write this! that dog is so damn CUTE!
great photos, beautiful in fact!!
happy anniversary {you need that chest}
Love that little house – and that periodic table – SCORE!
Love all of your finds. I can’t believe the periodic table was only $5! Great deal. Beautiful pictures as always and it totally took me a double take to figure out where the pups were placed in their beach transportion.
what an adorable cottage! i could move in right now. your pups are too, too cute! i love the photos and the periodic table of vegetables…and the mahogany chest! oh so lovely!
i think we will be visiting the forgotten coast next year! thanks for sharing.
That cottage is adorable, and I love the photo of the dock!!! Your doggies are too cute!
Is it possible to squish those terriers over just a bit? You know, to make room for Auntie Courtney? And would LDC mind pulling me too?
I wouldn’t bother you on your little romantic getaway. Promise. Well, at least until I think of another design topic I’d like to discuss. But, I’d make it quick. And I’m good about roughin’ in…although I may suffocate you with skeeter repellent fumes.
That cottage is perfect! I love it!!
You know me and dogs… those photos melted my heart! It so fun to see them enjoying themselves and you don’t have to worry about leashing them. Our Kelly wouldn’t leave our side with or no leash, but our other pup when he was alive would take the opportunity to run given the chance. It loved to play chase me if you can!!
Beautiful photos as always- thanks for sharing!!
are you knocking barneys
looks like a really fun weekend.
What a fun anniversary trip! I’m so glad to see you’re using your scout bag [wink wink].
such cute pups! and i’m glad you stalk places when you are out and about too!
I can’t even take those little munchkins!! The one of him peeking out from around the corner makes my heart skip a beat!
Bring on the bugs. Love the house….the love shack you stalked.
Your dogs are TOO CUTE.
I especially love the shot peeking round the corner.
(And that periodic chart was a steal!)
think the chest would have been a great annniversary present- see if your hubby agrees- Precious pooches-
That cottage is precious. And the periodic table of vegetables- amazing! But best of all might be those sweet pups- the half-hidden photo, oh my goodness! And the transport pics are too hilarious.
What a PERFECT anniversary get-a-way and for FREE! Can’t beat that! Your pictures are great and of course your commentary so much fun! Sorry we didn’t get to meet you and Chance, but maybe next time!! I just love it down there! Can’t wait to go BACK!
the race-dogs are my fav! take me w/next year, k?
Lovely!
OMG, the girls are naked in the racing picture. LOL Too cute!
im obsessed with your cute doggies! even though they bark at me : ( haha, happy late anniversary!!
darling house!
Happy Anniversary!! It looks like you had a great time. I also loved the cottage you drove by. I agree with all of your checks….super cute!!!
Leslie ( An Identical Twin Sister Too ). Isn’t it great!!!!
hi…that cute cottage in apalachicola…well, it belongs to my sister!! You should stop by and take a look at the inside…they took a diamond in the rough and over the course of several years have a truly polished little gem. I just wish Beemer had been in the yard. He is the greatest dog ever! He’s also quite the celebrity. Crate and Barrel went to Apalach for a photo shoot and he made it into the catalog…nothing like a sweet yeller lab to everything look better.
Great shots. Loved it.
Love all your pictures of your trip and especially the doggies they are very sweet and look very well behaved.
What a hoot to come upon this topic! We just returned yesterday, a few hours ago from a 12 hour drive spending two weeks on the forgotton coast.
We ended up in this town and decided there was so much to see, so much to rummage through, darling cafes, oysters galore, historical, and a town filled with artists for a local open air art festival.
These people were amazing, setting up around town to watch them create lasting images of the beautiful, secluded area, with the river and marshes. They were capturing the beauty of this area, that I cannot believe people have not discovered yet. There is now an amazing new suite hotel with 30 suites, boat slips for each room, each unit contains a full service kitchen and family room, 2 full baths and a fabulous bedroom, well appointed and the decor and artwork commissioned by a young girl who was able to capture the area with her artwork all over the hotel.
I too, being a professional Interior Designer for over 25 years, came home with a huge load of junk/treasures, great prices, wonderful finds.
The food was fabulous, oysterville, the setup of the downtown, was all within walking distance, art galleries, booths of treasures found after a bit of digging, and it was filled with all things coastal and more.
Windmark Beach is a great place to stay for amazing price for the designs of the lofts we rented. All quality flooring, Viking appliances, granite countertops, Scandia bedding, all with views of the coast off of the balconies. We were able to stay 7 nights in a 3 br 3 ba for a little over 600.00, after taxes and housekeeping costs it was a little more, but worth every penny, with Apalachicola being 23 miles away, and Port St. Joe with wonderful food, and quaint shopping right there, and Mexico Beach with fun oyster bars and Killer Seafood, which made Coastal Livings Magazines top ten seafood dives. So fun, and you had a choice of whatever, dive it or spiff it up a little.
We would drive to Apalachicola to eat, Boss Oysters, Owl Cafe and more. Knew we had to spend a few nights there to see all the stores, inventories, artwork and more.
This town had it all, its a great place to go, hang, and relax, the bugs werent bad, and it was wonderful to sit on the screened in porch, and watch the river roll by, looking forward to another day of digging for treasures. Hated to leave the area, we had always stayed at Rosemary Beach, and found Windmark and Apalachicola, we have been there 3 times now in six months.
St. Georges Island is just accross the waterway for a more commercialized Florida experience, but in Apalachicola and Windmark, the beach is yours, its secluded and relaxing, the world is your oyster while there. An Interior Designer’s/artists dream area. I turned 50 while there, and it for sure made the day bearable!!!
yes, yes, after going many times to Rosemary Beach, stumbled on The Forgotton Coast, Windmark Beach for the princess and spend some days in Apalachicola…flea finds, artsy town, quaint, great boutiques too, lovely lunches, and oysters. We stayed a week there after spending 2 in Windmark.