A Beach Getaway

Sister-in-law Laurie has rented a beachfront condo for the week, and invited Tim and I to join her for a few days. We'll be staying on a little island off the coast of Florida near Englewood, about halfway between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. This will really be getting away from it all, since you have to take a ferry over from the mainland. There is no shopping on the island, and just one restaurant. Wonder if we'll have wi-fi?

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I don't think we'll be quite this secluded, but one can dream.
I'm taking along books, magazines, and plenty of mojito mixings.

My idea of a beach getaway ... is looking out the bedroom french doors, thrown wide-open to a view like this!

Sheer white curtains billowing in the ocean breeze, and mosquito netting draped over a bed ... this scene appeals to the romantic in me.

I spy a perfect spot for napping on a hot, lazy afternoon. All you need to add is a ceiling fan whirring gently overhead. This room looks like it could be in a treehouse on a tropical island, à la Swiss Family Robinson (hopefully sans pirates).

Hmmm, I wonder if our condo will have a bathroom with a view?

The owners of this beach house have gotten the decor right.
White denim slipcovers are superb for a soft hand, clean beachy look and ease of care. They wear like iron, and can be thrown in the washer and dryer and come out beautifully (no need even for ironing). The fabric is inexpensive as well.

Many of us dream of an outdoor shower.
This bathroom takes the idea a step further, and is completely outdoors ...

... with a gorgeous gilded-leg clawfoot tub, a separate shower, lots of tropical foliage and nothing but the big blue sky overhead.

For an evening on the beach, I love these sand excavations with votive candles set inside – they look so pretty and somewhat mysterious.

Enjoy your 4th of July weekend, and see you in a few days ....

Top image from Nuevo Estilo. (Thanks Carolina Eclectic!)
All others: Luxury Culture.
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