Escape

As I sit in front of my laptop eyeing the wad of trace paper calling my name to a day of homework, I can't help but dream of a faraway land, where my biggest challenge is which choice of drink to pick from, and should I lay under the sun or shade.

You see, I desperately love what I do, but I am also in dire need of a respite from it all. But for now, I must bury my head and get this school thing done, so I can move on to designing real spaces. But, before I get back to that, how about you take this little daydream journey with me…

Anini Beach, Kauai by me or hubby

Cuba via NG

Loisaba, Kenya via Knstrct

Leopard Hills, via Knstrc

Ladera Resort, via Knstrc

This always reminds me of how extensive my travel list is and how far behind I am on getting started. So many amazing places to see. 

PS: Sad thing I started this blog a week ago and not even sure what interrupted me but something did and I wasn't able to get back to it. 

How have your weeks been? Any fun summer travels? I would LOVE to hear about them. We are planning on some short weekend trips around the area. Lucky for us the Pacific Northwest has some amazing places to escape to. 

Okay, gotta run now and make breakfast for the kiddies.  Have a great week everyone! 

(Images: cited above)

Beach Day

We took a beach day trip yesterday and what a necessary lovely day it was. Sometimes we wait to take the BIG trip forgetting that the little getaways are all the energizer we need. I didn't realize how badly (and believe me I've complained enough about needing to get away) I needed this, till we set foot onto the cutest beach town called Cannon Beach. It is so full of charm!

We had the yummiest crepes at this place. I had the crepes with chocolate, strawberries and whip cream! Divine!

It had the quirky little things you'd expect in a little magical place like this.

There were cute shops too of course! These pictures I snapped at a lovely interior shop called Sesame and Lillies.

The warm powdery sand was the perfect welcome!

Watching the kids be kids and sometimes having to hold myself back from telling them not to put sand in their hair, or hubby reminding me that we are at the beach just let them get dirty....were the best times I had.  But oh was nature showing off, the sunset was spectacular and all beautiful sea creatures frolicking.

What have you been doing this weekend?
Whatever you are doing, I hope it is filled with laughter and smiles.

(Images: Fatou Bah & Dawda Bah)