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Don't these little furry sea creatures just make you smile? Tom and I hopped in our new Mini Cooper and drove down to the the Central Coast a few weeks ago. Our California coastal spring has been nothing but windy with sideways rain (ick), and we were trying to escape for our anniversary in search of some sunshine

I have been a Coast Guard wife for 17 years and love our military life experiences and adventures! The landscape of the places, the people and cultures I have met along the way have greatly influenced my style of jewelry design. Meet my friend and fellow entrepreneur Quinn Sharp; I think her jewelry is absolutely stunning and perfectly made for beach girls like me. Quinn and I met on Instagram, of all places, and we now try to make a habit of meeting every month or so for "girl boss" talks and coffee (and maybe a few pastries...)

The number ONE reason we love pillows is that they instantly show off your love of beach life! Decorative throw pillows can completely change the look of your indoor or outdoor rooms without having to switch out your furniture or replace an expensive rug. Add elegance to a room with coastal pillows that spell luxury and richness - look for embossing, embroidery or hand-beading. The tone in your living space will reflect your excellent taste and will make your "old" sofa or favorite comfy chair into something completely different.

Pics all taken at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Park - about 25 minutes south of San Francisco on Hwy 1, and about 15 minutes north of Half Moon Bay. A wonderful protected beach location perfect for exploring tide pools full of urchins, starfish, periwinkles, limpets and so many other tiny sea creatures. If you're lucky, you might even get to catch a glimpse of a harbor seal or a sea lion lounging on the flat rock formations. And I think she has a new favorite super soft throw to wrap up in when her mom makes her take California sunset pics for us....