I Can Be FOUND here....

It's been awhile since posting at either blog. So sorry 'bout that. I'm missing it quite alot. Since there isn't an actual following here... it may be that I'm the sole mourner!!  HA!

We're away on a week long trip.

Having technical difficulties anyway, so once I'm home I will head straight to the nearest computer tech to get this remedied!!  See ya then!!

Far Too Much

UH OH!! my computer and camera are malfunctioning!! I'm scared to say the least! Hope to be back soon....

I believe this to be a minor blip. Something popped up on screen letting me know that I talk far too much and have way too many pictures also! No space left.....

Going to ask some techies what to do!

Birds in My Nest

Gobs and gads of bird talk on the other blog (http://www.abundantpicnic.blogspot.com/).... so I'll keep tweeting and chirping about that same subject here too. There are an abundance of bird finds in our home. Let's take a look ~

This metal cutwork picture is a find from a thrift store for mere cents...

It's perfect for a Spring look. Here's where I've propped it ~

On the mantle with a bird's nest along side..


A fave find from a fave place. These golden bird talons came from Pt. Reyes Station ~


one of many quirky & unique items I love

 A dear friend was taking this next piece to her shop... I caught her just in time, and she held it out for me so that I could buy it as a gift for Hubby. He has quite a thing for Pelicans ~

A cherished piece of art - that was NOT a find - it was a gift from friends on the occasion of my 50th Birthday. They paid an artist to come to my home and add a soaring bird to the ceiling that I had painted as a sky ~

a memory for always

Fabric versions of feathered friends, too ~

atop the bed

and embroidered birds on burlap ribbon ~

The King of all the birds in our nest - the feathered find nearest to my heart ~

Quite a find he was too! I found him in the living room of our condo. An untamed yearling. An early Christmas gift from Hubby. Twenty six years ago. The gift that keeps on giving!

The 2nd WTF

If I stick with my newly thought-up weekly Friday post then this is the day that I choose to share an item and say : What's the find??? 

Wanna see one of the only items I brought back from our week-long vacation?




Okay then.....   here 'tis ~

Posed another way the WTF for this item is really - what is it??? I found this lightweight, metal bird in the shop of San Juan Capistrano Mission. She is a swallow. The tag in the locked cabinet says she's from the 1920's. Wish I knew more. Of course it makes sense that a swallow would be significant there since the story behind the bird's annual journey is legend and helped make the town a popular destination.

My other finds were free. Found on the beaches we walked each day from Newport to San Clemente.

Heart shaped stones. We have a collection that increases upon each beach visit. Since that happens frequently we may have to go into the landscape/rockery business!

How 'bout NO Finds..?

Sweet little shop of nearly nothin'....

Don't know how she stays in business. Cute junk on the outside. Nearly nothing on the inside! That's okay though. I'd have to sit on any finds all the way back home... no room in the car for sister's finds!! HA!

Wanted to take her home.... would have to RIDE her home instead!!

Nearly everything in this place had SHARI written on it.... and, again....no room in the house....
And literally, no room in the house - back in San Jo!!

Previously FOUND Find

Unsure that this find should be posted on this blog. Might actually belong on my personal blog Abundant Picnic. Surely there is no claiming that this item is a find of my own doing. Yes, as this particular day went, I did have a hand in finding and pursuing it.... yet..... OH MY GOODNESS! isn't it already renowned! 

The morning was all our own. No hurrying. Coffee and the balcony awaited. Exploring the hilly beach communities in Southern California were the plan. Now, isn't part of vacationing pretending something, that you truly are not?? Yes? well then we were on topic by parking to explore the Ritz in Laguna Niguel. Lush grounds, dining areas fit for Queens and flowers for days!




can you tell it's a Mother's Day message?




views for miles... all the way to Catalina...



And as we wandered the halls of this richly adorned hotel, we happened upon unique artwork displayed upon the walls. Photography from quite a different viewpoint. The man behind the camera was in the water, seemingly being pounded by monster waves in order to capture a shot that was WORTHY and artistic. I happened to mention the poor fellow and his impending pummeling - when a zorie-clad, surf short wearing sweetheart decided he'd chime in and mention that he was the ONE AND ONLY man in the photo, in the water, nearly being crushed. WHAT??? he was he??? we were face to face with the artist himself... and his little son too!

surf shorts with his own artwork emblazoned upon them...

The friendliest, most Island-kind man with skills aplenty! His photos - we learned - have earned him awards and a place in the Smithsonian and other amazing institutes! He took photos with us. We went to his own art gallery later in the day. A treasure for sure!



this is Clark Little


Art, sun, fish tacos, beach, pool, family and new friends FINDS. Love beachy vacations!

Go see Clark at http://www.clarklittlephotography.com/.

Here is us.... just lovin ourselves ~

Ritz @ Laguna Niguel

Another find of the day was a nursery that was that and SO MUCH MORE!! Pics and a story soon to come!

Treasure from Hubby

Here's a trinket I found.....

french soap cube

It was sitting on our bed, wrapped in a brown paper bag. A gift that hubby bought unbeknownst to me while we visited Pescadero. Awwwwww - sweet guy!