tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26065797601615567212024-03-05T01:09:32.247-08:00The Blue Gull Beach HouseDon't Go Postal Go Coastal at the Blue Gull Beach HouseCMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-61326861948809483782012-03-06T00:30:00.004-08:002012-03-06T00:41:34.916-08:00Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5d7IRElJqQWyfChvBoHVXllIW6htbt86eLZ1HFSwoSK-w5suchaHQ7wNviXJYqj6YIhxJjrNvZq7CvmoFusAfmXHO3PK9u9Fcd4svNBhzJtgRaa9qyeE2aKJppDwznUvjoVExqZkMfTA/s1600/IMAG0114.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5d7IRElJqQWyfChvBoHVXllIW6htbt86eLZ1HFSwoSK-w5suchaHQ7wNviXJYqj6YIhxJjrNvZq7CvmoFusAfmXHO3PK9u9Fcd4svNBhzJtgRaa9qyeE2aKJppDwznUvjoVExqZkMfTA/s200/IMAG0114.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716701315582619490" /></a>After a long respite from blogging, I am happy to report that I am back, and there have been a number of positive changes at the Blue Gull Beach House. Currently, a number of different projects are underway to give this little beach cottage a new look for 2012. I am excited to share them with you, and I am looking forward to another fabulous summer in Montauk! This picture taken at sunset last summer remains one of my favorites-- and the colors were the inspiration for some color changes throughout the house-- stay tuned!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-14871325035019076652010-06-22T04:19:00.000-07:002010-06-22T04:26:43.886-07:00Gin Beach Pics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkC0tP6R4Ril6uPNAaBYBbo79UFuoHwMwuix9UEvmTzfuAluqFkhp1yYBmLsQqopyWgVUDjEQ_M5FqIZiSZf58AR952_qSFSwNVjE1QHqKCSvWKJCmkG9K0bke-JTSpn0i89xICfWFOj3c/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkC0tP6R4Ril6uPNAaBYBbo79UFuoHwMwuix9UEvmTzfuAluqFkhp1yYBmLsQqopyWgVUDjEQ_M5FqIZiSZf58AR952_qSFSwNVjE1QHqKCSvWKJCmkG9K0bke-JTSpn0i89xICfWFOj3c/s200/DSC_0027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485557557508210130" /></a>Hi all! Things have been busy, and so I have been offline, but I wanted to share a couple of pictures that I took of Gin Beach in Montauk. We have had some fabulous weather this summer, and I am looking forward to going swimming this Friday (hoping for 80 degree weather!). Yesterday was officially the first day of summer, so here's to blue skies, sandy beaches and salty water!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-75971580299132967972010-06-08T03:14:00.000-07:002010-06-08T03:35:18.874-07:00Beach House Architecture<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYzqnIfVQTFZb-qnL5M6rHLvAM2dDgcax2KuHcKeHcS7yBGDk5aZoXA_Eycpylr4cE9GhPfmYUqKfNGiDAs5Sdl2lWNm0jjMsOHA0ju8i0mjB-qDJ91lADc2RW-k_4n7W5MY2LP9O_q7r/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYzqnIfVQTFZb-qnL5M6rHLvAM2dDgcax2KuHcKeHcS7yBGDk5aZoXA_Eycpylr4cE9GhPfmYUqKfNGiDAs5Sdl2lWNm0jjMsOHA0ju8i0mjB-qDJ91lADc2RW-k_4n7W5MY2LP9O_q7r/s200/DSC_0010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480348346784776978" /></a>One of the things that I really enjoy about <b>Montauk</b> are the multitude of different <i>styles </i>of beach homes. From large to small, traditional to modern, bohemian to conservative, the beach shacks that dot the expansive shores of Montauk have something to offer everyone. To the left is a quick snapshot of a house that really caught my eye-- an <i>Asian-inspired beach home</i> with a gorgeous view from <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culloden_Point">Culloden Point</a></b>, not far from the <b>Blue Gull Beach House</b>. I think one of the things that is so wonderful about it is that it is so unexpected. When you drive down this particular street, even though the homes have a variety of looks from Hampton's "shingle style" to more Dutch-inspired architecture, this one, right on the bluff, causes your eye to gravitate right towards it. I love it!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-28392966040845432932010-06-06T07:16:00.001-07:002010-06-06T07:29:53.632-07:00My Beach Bucket LampWeek<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA3ISBOiACSKsLzxXylnBa3jLlePf2IgSyDot19e2JxnbiNmVYVyrQpQ_0r97rJ8K0rgNHqfIh2OGDjYa5WG5xzoHUHFOhfAsROUDDzi_6dRJfNnKk-3Qf8OTUdu4UT97K-Mzkt7rvfQF-/s200/DSC_0041.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479666429441721682" />s ago, I had mentioned wanting to put a lamp in the <b>second bedroom</b> that was i<i>nexpensive, yet beachy and different</i> from some of the ones I have seen. A fairly tall order. Well, I was able to put together the lamp to the right for $15-- it was extremely easy to do and I am pretty happy with how it turned out. <div><br /></div><div>I took a beach bucket (or pail...whatever floats your boat), a plain lamp that was on sale at the hardware store for about $10, and a variety of different beach rocks, sand dollars, and beach glass. How easy was it? I just stuck the lamp in said bucket, filled with cool rocks and things (mostly found on the beach itself, and looped the cord back behind the bucket's handle. Totally simple.</div><div><br /></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdGfxUil7FxRY-_OOqAq7KR53x3Hz7OUlwH5Pzj962FscZeo4V9VS53Nbwv9aAmsRfZ_bkP5c_La297YQr_OP6y_vxXCqFiybVNvMOR6RmQRwC2HHxmCYZAzTv9sttEFUu-hEHtjov6UQ/s200/DSC_0040.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479666880495783922" /><div>You can see in the picture to the left, it adds a little something to the second bedroom's lobster theme...the real <i><b>R</b></i><i><b>ock Lobster!</b></i> <i>Ha! </i> I suppose if you prefer you could use a lamp kit (you can get them at the store for around the same price as the <i>on-sale and put-together model </i>that I selected) and make it more permanent by adding plaster inside the base. I chose not to do that though....I like to move stuff around, and who knows what this little bucket has in store for the future!</div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-33367647474898076072010-06-05T05:48:00.000-07:002010-06-05T06:16:47.651-07:00The Verdict is Finally In-- Navy Beach Delivers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zCIX-zc8rhA38KFgpqXdqbughadYgdaW8rkNn9zl8YDyNuBe4DCeuYJuat6Uzv60H4URYMoRioH7t17yk7HCrD7x2LjzDFtqHNIQWYoL0JcAB284Mht9_fvjPcKm84QscSC4GvInUbxM/s1600/DSC_0179.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zCIX-zc8rhA38KFgpqXdqbughadYgdaW8rkNn9zl8YDyNuBe4DCeuYJuat6Uzv60H4URYMoRioH7t17yk7HCrD7x2LjzDFtqHNIQWYoL0JcAB284Mht9_fvjPcKm84QscSC4GvInUbxM/s200/DSC_0179.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479275291407382674" /></a>Following the e-mails I have received asking if I had a chance to check out <b><a href="http://navybeach.com/restaurant/">Navy Beach</a></b>, I will leave you in suspense no more-- <i>Navy Beach delivers on everything it promises</i>. The service was fantastic, and everyone was friendly-- they make you happy to be there, and you will leave trying to calculate exactly when you will return (if you can bring yourself to leave!). The food was wonderful-- thoughtful and successful taste combinations provided unexpected twists on traditional flavors. I had the salmon nicoise, a welcome departure from the typical tuna preparation that we are all used to.<div><br /></div><div>As you can see in the picture above, the atmosphere is everything you could hope for from a restaurant with it's own beach-- after lunch I was able to slip into an adirondack </div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiByth8gnGMkaFttmdbbWAydNplgrqopSEUJIq2qHXaXUx5K_Yv4KIQGOmwmLQk25Pfdcn2Z-xbXucSW7r3yS3CHvH37VraAOh4QKj9XGXDGxn8VrJMscAQy20zvU1prRdnhLzUfO35A9UN/s200/DSC_0182.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479275827870366770" /><div>chair overlooking the water and enjoy a cocktail (the Navy Grog was delicious) while drifting away. They have a great lineup of drinks, complete with one that changes daily to weekly-- the Madoff Cocktail. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now, I timed my visit for a slot where Navy Beach was not crowded, so <i>the vibe will depend on your timing</i>-- typically in <b>Montauk</b> if you want a crowd, you go out on a weekend night, and if you are looking for something more laid back you go out during the week when fewer tourists are in town. Regardless of the speed you pick, Navy Beach will provide you with food, drinks, service and atmosphere to make your visit enjoyable.</div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-37907364164314163232010-06-04T11:08:00.000-07:002010-06-04T11:34:49.800-07:00Nautical Fix<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTn93C6Vy6HKl4FYCOY1knB8EG1raTUNdwONS2jECfAJqvwyRddoqQE2MFx8cmVgzWM35FBQlCSstOwBilUkD_23xgz-7pI6xn6NfnCCEGg4G3_FSt2ypQ4aBuD0UEUG5ALT-BQvhk2TW/s1600/DSC_0058.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTn93C6Vy6HKl4FYCOY1knB8EG1raTUNdwONS2jECfAJqvwyRddoqQE2MFx8cmVgzWM35FBQlCSstOwBilUkD_23xgz-7pI6xn6NfnCCEGg4G3_FSt2ypQ4aBuD0UEUG5ALT-BQvhk2TW/s200/DSC_0058.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478984755421038914" /></a>I've been slowly trying to add some <i>nautically-styled stuff</i> to the <b>Blue Gull Beach House </b>without going overboard and by trying to incorporate some functional pieces. I did however, fall in love with this little red sail boat pictured to the left (not functional but I had so much fun putting it together!)-- it seemed to bring just enough extra color into the livingroom's overall scheme. I found it in <b>Our Gig Two "Whatever"</b>-- a shop in Sag Harbor with a mix of nautical antiques and just a variety of <i>stuff</i>. I could not find a website, but they are located on Main Street and have cool home furnishings in a price range to satisfy everyone's budget.<div><br /><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroM9h48turflZB-08PcNB67olVN2oc5mWXzNqUpxBCRPQejv34bKJvpKZ7kFWEmqcmsLtlq4I6qc8ZjrfIEy8UWmlE3W_KAY9nC_Tn-P-R_EbCu9GHw6bkPDizITxm3HY_c_RvMCIRqJ5/s200/DSC_0073.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478985533781877762" /></div><div>I also found this <i>nautically-themed flag with two pockets</i>-- I've hung it on the side wall, and it seems as though it will come in handy for holding pens, paper-- maybe things I should not misplace or forget. The yellow and red are helping to brighten things up a bit (I steered clear of the pink pillows I was considering-- maybe I will introduce those colors in the bedroom at some point, but for now <i>I've got colors that the Coast Guard would approve of!</i>).</div></div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-45988435340472744622010-06-04T04:40:00.001-07:002010-06-04T05:32:51.071-07:00Day Trippin: Sag Harbor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7X-UMJoceRXmQBOtramJ6y3CUN3qJiIY7UrTjgX0t3MqSZFup6gNHwiq_z18f7o1SYF7Uzm4SOlMYGt7XGocZi1LXktB-5lyXGEWlYBA9N-v1TOKAyr1mK_-1LVqVdAwxTPfWD0Y9Mcl/s1600/DSC_0020_01.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7X-UMJoceRXmQBOtramJ6y3CUN3qJiIY7UrTjgX0t3MqSZFup6gNHwiq_z18f7o1SYF7Uzm4SOlMYGt7XGocZi1LXktB-5lyXGEWlYBA9N-v1TOKAyr1mK_-1LVqVdAwxTPfWD0Y9Mcl/s200/DSC_0020_01.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478893674004625522" /></a>The rain held off for most of yesterday, and with bright skies today I am hoping to squeeze in another great run and a fabulous day at the beach. Yesterday I decided to take a road trip in search of some nautical pieces that would add a bit of interest to The <b>Blue Gull Beach House </b>without overwhelming it, and my travels lead me to <b><a href="http://www.sagharborchamber.com/">Sag Harbor</a></b>.<div><br /></div><div>Sag Harbor is a quaint little area with a rich whaling history-- about a 40 minute drive from <b>Montauk</b>, but you want to go on an off-day when there is little traffic. There are many shops to spend time in, a few restaurants on the main drag, and plenty of yachts bobbing on the water for you to gawk at. There is also a beach nearby, but I did not check it out this time around.</div><div><br /></div><div>I stopped and grabbed a quick bite at <b><a href="http://www.cornerbarsagharbor.com/">The Corner Bar</a></b>, which has a good variety of sandwiches, salads and main dishes. I think I mostly enjoyed snapping a few shots of the harbor and sitting in the area around this windmill, which has benches and picnic tables scattered about in the sand. <i>It's a great spot to relax and daydream</i>. What <i>nautical pieces</i> did I finally find? Stay tuned...</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsq70iczMi8eesKqKvnd39IxWCzYcXetyrHXShv00jqoDWKimx-R4JP1jisBLlOV_kjrjlpH1CPQwGDanjXLIdZNP2XQiCYLV3WSo4xCffx13IcBJKuaOnBC-pYJXpP0I_Iyu5emv8QKB6/s200/DSC_0019_01.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478892224067501154" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-74469115916981900682010-06-03T05:12:00.000-07:002010-06-03T05:18:56.335-07:00In Search of Sun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcd-jUSs-Q6f2FqG3UbXHs3J7x7VRkYHj8R6-0yZlnKVx-Qdp6FZKETW8H_fz7dNXw3SagiLKgIqv6oyTGyfeeYSdHhKneu9r2iwH7397PM6V1qHtzrl1yfd0yPTlTRumoxlpS0tRlx9go/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcd-jUSs-Q6f2FqG3UbXHs3J7x7VRkYHj8R6-0yZlnKVx-Qdp6FZKETW8H_fz7dNXw3SagiLKgIqv6oyTGyfeeYSdHhKneu9r2iwH7397PM6V1qHtzrl1yfd0yPTlTRumoxlpS0tRlx9go/s200/DSC_0030.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478520418011442546" /></a>The weather was fantastic again yesterday, but fog rolled in and they say we will have showers and thunderstorms up through this evening. I snapped this shot of <b>Ditch Plains</b> beach yesterday-- the waves were gorgeous. Over on the sound side near <b>Culloden</b> I went swimming, and the water temperature has been slowly rising since this past weekend. There have only been a few swimmers to brave the chilly water, but it really is nice once you are in, honest!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-62416159547252447832010-06-02T16:58:00.000-07:002010-06-02T17:24:52.936-07:00Fishbar-- Best Montauk Restaurant?<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BEanrhpSY0ql9Z5JGMQ2xlZoFC0AbLpakyH1zMkpMWqsfsSx7phIoZPa-90xJ_UXfqAYoH5JKBj8sQuvXek3LbyHFcKqIJSElJDxPM3POAIvCUY0swTFtKfKKAYYO-6hSjsCktt4bTXh/s200/DSC_0050.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478335455412898770" />After this evening, I think not. I read the fabulous advertising and decided to give <b><a href="http://www.freshlocalfish.com/">Fishbar</a></b> a try-- I walked in, was seated by a seemingly friendly bartender, and so it began. I am actually pretty laid back when it comes to restaurants-- I understand things happen, you have off days, you have busy nights (tonight it was relatively empty) and it actually pains me to write a negative review on a spot in Montauk, but I am always forthright when it comes to my experiences.<div><br /></div><div>I ordered an appetizer, the Thai mussels, and a blood orange margarita. The drink was very tasty-- not too sweet, and filled with interesting flavor. The mussels, while prepared in a very thoughtful and interesting manner, seemed a bit fishy--</div><div> perhaps not quite as fresh as they could have been. But then, there was the hair in my food. It was a big turn off for sure. Still, all the while I was trying so hard to like this restaurant-- the decor was simple, yet interesting, and the ads looked so cool-- especially when I saw the chef would be featured on Food Network...<i>I wanted to love it.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPH_6XCv7r8ApMeFToWmDSHIAXv2mAxwFXS61yVhDSt9s9pjIdzuWf9g-7w3mKXwRaYwxXx45ogZuhhycp2pJxg9eaxQupmkn0dW30iT2zPXzM8pBiREx7iCOWh9NVhqZWmPhBdlH2Mo_/s200/DSC_0051.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478336056221470322" /></div><div>I thought, this happens, a simple mistake, I will alert the waiter. The waiter looked at my unfinished dish, took it away, and said nothing. A simple "I am sorry" would have been a great response...a step up could have been a drink on </div><div>the house... but he seemed to not care, as if it happens often in the joint, and so I thought how terrible, surely the manager would care about the quality of the food. When I told the manager/bartender, he seemed to not care either-- <i>it pained him to say sorry and he quickly went back to what he was doing</i>. I was shocked, that given their highly-priced menu and seemingly good reputation, that no one cared about a sanitary matter. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am not a snob-- I eat everywhere, from dives to some of the most fantastic restaurants you could imagine-- but customer service is king and it is something the Fishbar lacked this evening. After my experience, I will not go back, there are too many other great places, from the Dock, to Lenny's, Cyril's, Harvest, Navy Beach, Indian Wells, Star Island, The Lobster Roll and yes, my savior this evening-- Pizza Village, where I am always greeted with a smile and a fabulous pizza.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, <i>as for Food Network</i>...well, I think the Fishbar's chef needs to spend <i>a bit more time here at home training staff on customer service and keeping their hair nets on</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-91511977882093005992010-06-02T11:25:00.001-07:002010-06-02T11:51:52.407-07:00Two for Tauk<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB4pzzcRdsPHGhBRdEmMJQRGwZF7iYUZN6GGTz6JtPls_VuAVQlLLIEml8g9ZPvtICUrCzRkIocGkJgR_8F7iWjmvXZ30AQlgqS7CRFjkLdP6wQOVx02vj_4LTQYIpESr0uxme_M-0tsIP/s1600/DSC_0174.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB4pzzcRdsPHGhBRdEmMJQRGwZF7iYUZN6GGTz6JtPls_VuAVQlLLIEml8g9ZPvtICUrCzRkIocGkJgR_8F7iWjmvXZ30AQlgqS7CRFjkLdP6wQOVx02vj_4LTQYIpESr0uxme_M-0tsIP/s200/DSC_0174.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478247731288141410" /></a>Well, I have been slacking off at the <b>Blue Gull Beach House</b> (it is so hard to not play outside all day!) but I did manage to get the extra lounge chair and cushions set up, and as you can see to the left they are resort-quality (navy blue seems to be the color I reach for lately). I picked up two large ice buckets for the yard, and I am thinking that it could use a hammock in the shade...I'll think about it at the beach!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-80637645855590962912010-06-02T05:01:00.000-07:002010-06-02T05:50:30.679-07:00Flip or Flop?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoPKDq4HSCGRndwL6QCfQgV09N2BdAgwcjoH8Ay55quqkqOXVNii4mEthLBmSgk992tHlzJP9HlyDSu_bPcVgXejD-P3I-aIIGMtzLrIqIRlxQA7jk1Id72q78kZ28-dBnK0KSKEiEnfl/s1600/DSC_0191.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoPKDq4HSCGRndwL6QCfQgV09N2BdAgwcjoH8Ay55quqkqOXVNii4mEthLBmSgk992tHlzJP9HlyDSu_bPcVgXejD-P3I-aIIGMtzLrIqIRlxQA7jk1Id72q78kZ28-dBnK0KSKEiEnfl/s200/DSC_0191.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478147914434198130" /></a>If you live in <b>Montauk </b>then you have heard of <b><a href="http://www.kaikaisandal.com/">Kai Kai Sandals</a></b>. On my search for cool small beach businesses, I decided to check out their Montauk location. I am happy to say, I actually bought a pair of their sandals for myself-- it's been four days in, and my feet are still loving them. <div><br /></div><div>The store's owner used to be a lifeguard out here, and had an urgent need to develop a comfortable flip flop that could get him to the beach and about town. Some of the beaches out here are a little rocky, and as someone who grew up on Long Island I can tell you it can be hard for your feet to get used to. Many of us have our own disasterous flip flop story--from tales of blistered feet, to situations where the sandals just fell apart. <i>If you love the beach, you need to keep your feet happy so you can keep going back</i>-- all the more reason to give K<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89VFv-kcKO-Xfst9clXjR60t4DEhQRuxmJXOnLfaQXbe2cj-148twn8Z_A-3NhMCgzSAedVkzEGO7KBEfIAHklZdUtsTpQpCb22phWXQ4XqnGNWqM8eZbHjMmjCZQzEIWkXAggl3qczMT/s200/DSC_0194.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478149489203631746" />ai Kai sandals a try.<div><br /></div><div>I visited the Kai Kai store over by <b><a href="http://www.gosmans.com/">Gosman's Dock</a></b>, and met the owner's sister Gabriell (she's in the picture to the left) who explained that you can also trade in certain Kai Kai sandals, and they will be refurbished and donated to the homeless, which I thought was pretty cool. In return you get 40% off of your next pair, which is a hard deal to beat, and can help you get new sandals for next season once your old ones wear out (which, I am having a hard time believing these things will ever wear out, but it's always nice to upgrade).</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, I am not sure I'll <i>dance to the beach</i> (if any of you have seen me on a dance floor you know why!) but I will definitely run, hop, skip and jump in these sandals--in sum, they <i>are</i> worth flipping over.</div><div><br /></div></div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-85958934643264963092010-06-02T04:38:00.000-07:002010-06-02T04:56:07.349-07:00More Beach House Garden Pics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0eqgdJSKdQET9henXczmRMCnz94rf3q3ttPHIllEmmlqg15hKbGPZuLCGIxu67AyoPtXsLBwO-UcjhzJl0KUDtvwpszyj9G7KwcnrRTq7TQUZ7l8ygfT9Wh0jlRHsfxYZw4B0e9yDJ_v/s1600/DSC_0160.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0eqgdJSKdQET9henXczmRMCnz94rf3q3ttPHIllEmmlqg15hKbGPZuLCGIxu67AyoPtXsLBwO-UcjhzJl0KUDtvwpszyj9G7KwcnrRTq7TQUZ7l8ygfT9Wh0jlRHsfxYZw4B0e9yDJ_v/s200/DSC_0160.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478141335367153474" /></a>This week I have been able to watch the backyard at the <b>Blue Gull Beach House</b> transform into an <i>amazing beach house garden</i>. I thought the flowers that were budding back in April were fantastic, but it just keeps getting better! <div><br /></div><div>Every day I am excited to peek outside and see what new flowers are blooming-- right now, there are tons of roses, and I am embarrassed to say a multitude of blooms that I do not even know the name for, but I love them all. There are even some herbs in the side garden, and one of my favorite trees-- a Japanese maple, growing in the side yard.<div><br /></div><div>The previous owners, Bob and Marion, did a fabulous job in creating a little </div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxgmkzzjveAA27gjWgj51i4Y5NtNkilTop7-FpxPKTnIcykVwCEpcJD4Y5n-t6xrDEb2WGeHtkW9hORK7mlvENFMUfyp-RI2b6_iS2LMNQuN5Z0rVxaUzptPBwKCAHtxr4Cni2yJLzeMx/s200/DSC_0152.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478142113350459890" /><div>oasis back there (as if just being at the beach is not an oasis in and of itself!). I realized when I bought the house that there was a huge responsibility in keeping the garden healthy, and so I have been doing my best to read up on gardening and hired professionals to lend a hand as well. </div><div>With the great weather we've had everything is in full bloom, I wish you all could smell it, it is far better than perfume!</div></div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-58776364800660660192010-06-01T12:08:00.000-07:002010-06-01T13:18:27.278-07:00Rock and Roll<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjRjdWkGe9ert8IBQfTAsV8ePi3ZUasabfw0Q72PNXcrK5TUcllUVfVUERRPi3X_uLqpbr1VvwJTOHIevN73Das1SFcyAvPOIrAGy0dzLNQkyuz-dlLeNW1sxrLFxILr6qDK2dYQSgl1W/s1600/DSC_0227.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjRjdWkGe9ert8IBQfTAsV8ePi3ZUasabfw0Q72PNXcrK5TUcllUVfVUERRPi3X_uLqpbr1VvwJTOHIevN73Das1SFcyAvPOIrAGy0dzLNQkyuz-dlLeNW1sxrLFxILr6qDK2dYQSgl1W/s200/DSC_0227.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477901218205900354" /></a>Last year I had an amazing lobster roll at <b><a href="http://www.hamptonsweb.com/lennys/">Lenny's on the Dock</a></b>, and since I have been on the hunt for new versions in Montauk. After a failed attempt to make one myself with lobster salad bought at <b><a href="http://www.gosmans.com/">Gosman's Fish Market</a></b><a href="http://www.gosmans.com/"> </a>(I was really disappointed in the quality and all the shells in the salad--maybe just a bad batch?) I returned to Lenny's for lunch yesterday. It was just as I had remembered it-- sweet meat, seasoned just enough, with the Rolling Stones playing in the background and the bar humming with tropical drinks and ice cold beer. The seating right near the dock allows you to relax and watch the charter boats come and go. I am looking forward to trying something new this summer, but for now I can count on getting my <i>rock and roll </i>at Lenny's.CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-71058686051315780602010-06-01T11:48:00.000-07:002010-06-01T12:00:10.154-07:00Last Night's Sunset<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOUr5Ki9DfcyoXopNGrZwRZVvxKjqNWd3HSGRR_Fd8_KYqteidJjerEPAd4qXWN0byQQ-AvL-gmt8TRTzKwWnhaob8Uc7b0V2AWhTWne8B5NtEP-GJ3thoQyGTTfEpr1Q4yHtnEb1WR3ba/s1600/DSC_0269.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOUr5Ki9DfcyoXopNGrZwRZVvxKjqNWd3HSGRR_Fd8_KYqteidJjerEPAd4qXWN0byQQ-AvL-gmt8TRTzKwWnhaob8Uc7b0V2AWhTWne8B5NtEP-GJ3thoQyGTTfEpr1Q4yHtnEb1WR3ba/s200/DSC_0269.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477881106243326466" /></a>I took some photos last night from a new little spot that I found for sunsets-- everyone always suggests the <b><a href="http://www.montauksun.com/Montauket/">Montauket</a></b> for watching a sunset, and while I agree, if it's your first time out to Montauk it is a good spot, it can get crowded very quickly. On a weekend night it's you and every other tourist! <div><br /></div><div>Last night I took my camera and a glass of wine down to a more secluded spot on the lower beach that sprawls out across from <b><a href="http://www.duryealobsters.com/">Duryea's</a></b> and got a few cool shots in-- in a more intimate setting.</div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-7259509861046598682010-06-01T10:12:00.000-07:002010-06-01T10:41:22.514-07:00The New Big Apple<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggOneedxlkCIjagO-LKzo6xGvpmWuoUjTkicv62hgipKmj_CQILr-aE2ZUlDh60R9TMIWoWtI82To6xOJkk0Pftv2CGopSmV9O5zh3ze6uUcsEmOPNkq57bAPm8o-xpgGgelJDQmM1HLOO/s1600/DSC_0163.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggOneedxlkCIjagO-LKzo6xGvpmWuoUjTkicv62hgipKmj_CQILr-aE2ZUlDh60R9TMIWoWtI82To6xOJkk0Pftv2CGopSmV9O5zh3ze6uUcsEmOPNkq57bAPm8o-xpgGgelJDQmM1HLOO/s200/DSC_0163.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477861087086457362" /></a>Well, after a long battle with <i>many viruses</i>, my old laptop was finally laid to rest and I did the unthinkable-- I made the switch from a PC to an <b>Apple Mac</b>. I bought a MacBook Pro and it has been amazing-- my download speeds are faster, my picture quality seems better-- I love it! <div><br /></div><div>The weather has been great out here in Montauk-- they say we may have a shower later but the weather has held steady at 80-85 degrees and I actually went swimming this past weekend (yes, it was cold, but so good!). A fabulous <b>Memorial Day</b> was had by all, and I hope the great weather continues. More to come, from the new <b>Beach Mac </b>at the <b>Blue Gull Beach House!</b></div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-55219104995036288282010-05-24T03:40:00.000-07:002010-05-24T03:48:53.995-07:0076 and Counting!<img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474785564829559010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk98OoeG5Ka1JAo0TAaQ98mSg2v3YtHaj3VHP9f5ZdOTANY_w1tDolYr4lA7VaGOrQfbgPu6DQG3fgfRf-8Ven9_yuJl8kSiwBsj2j8XH08h2YmsBLVHlw5I_-CuLdkuUfkWPqlzQ0r6yH/s200/DSC_0084.JPG" />The weather forecast for this week looks <strong>fabulous,</strong> with <strong>70+</strong> during the day! I thought I would share one of my favorite pics with you-- the water to the left at <strong><a href="http://montaukvacations.com/ditchplainsbeach.htm">Ditch Plains</a></strong> looks so inviting it makes it impossible to concentrate with this as your desktop background!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-85702159306331386332010-05-24T03:04:00.000-07:002010-05-24T03:17:50.719-07:00Pillow Tauk<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhsMtwpTq5U827CUV69AFR8va5-ij8VNRlX132PeH6DGWKzZE8VwaaDAPMokXVaFEgxLCqJXVj6SC9Qr97pQLMe9aD7a0pgWAIY9-Nvq-VIA4tTWR0Z2AaodGYGjHSyhdKi0gX5Yb4OAR/s1600/983415_066_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474777279244861458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhsMtwpTq5U827CUV69AFR8va5-ij8VNRlX132PeH6DGWKzZE8VwaaDAPMokXVaFEgxLCqJXVj6SC9Qr97pQLMe9aD7a0pgWAIY9-Nvq-VIA4tTWR0Z2AaodGYGjHSyhdKi0gX5Yb4OAR/s200/983415_066_b.jpg" /></a>Today, I am on the hunt for some pillows and a comfy chair to brighten up the <em>far corner</em> of the <strong>Blue Gull Beach House's</strong> livingroom. Once again, I struck gold (to the left) online at <strong><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?popId=SHOPSALE&navAction=jump&viewall=true&pushId=SHOPSALE-DECORATIVE&id=SHOPSALE-DECORATIVE">Anthropologie</a></strong>, so I will hit a few shops today before making my final decision. The room has lots of navy and lime green, so I need to go back to ROY-G-BIV to find a complementary hue! This pink is growing on me, though.<br /><br />The weekend was productive-- I was able to scoop up a bunch of fun stuff for my <strong>July guests</strong> (party tub, extra towels, cushions for the chaise lounges, board games) and I am looking forward to finishing that beach bucket lamp I mentioned so many weeks ago (<em>yes, she moves with warp-like speed in theory, but in practice??</em>)...stay tuned!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-52756410696520013362010-05-23T06:22:00.000-07:002010-05-23T06:38:12.267-07:00The Montauk Oyster Pond<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tuy7yFv4So3PXb0Y9XT5DlqXRNy4wd2AypWAgWTd7u-HuxMjXCFPtC3XJlvr93ZDj_AfplWOpbPwOjEHvxGxXcQn4K5nJT8ghvJEpVNWMx-rDC1ZV4J718OitHT7TzbK5Tz_cvakhRCY/s1600/DSC_0058.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474458533540177842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tuy7yFv4So3PXb0Y9XT5DlqXRNy4wd2AypWAgWTd7u-HuxMjXCFPtC3XJlvr93ZDj_AfplWOpbPwOjEHvxGxXcQn4K5nJT8ghvJEpVNWMx-rDC1ZV4J718OitHT7TzbK5Tz_cvakhRCY/s200/DSC_0058.JPG" /></a>Montauk has a number of cool trails that you can hike, and one that I recently discovered is the <a href="http://montaukvacations.com/oysterpondtrail.htm"><strong>Oyster Pond Trail</strong> </a>which leads to the <strong>Oyster Pond</strong>. To the left you can see some pics of the pond that I took from the overlook site. You can access the actual trail from the <strong>Seal Haul Trail</strong>, which takes you out to the beach on Block Island Sound. It is a very secluded area that gives you that "untouched by man" kind of a feeling, with no tourists, crystal clear waters and salty air.<br /><div></div><br /><div>The pond itself is an area with a rich variety of plant and animal life. When heavy rain hits it will sometimes cause the pond to connect directly with <strong><a href="http://www.block-island.net/">Block Island Sound</a></strong>, and this process typically brings in new sealife, nutrients, you name it, but can also cause schools of fish to become trapped-- as you can see being there definitely brings out a little of my inner geek!</div>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-18291285340830401562010-05-22T13:32:00.000-07:002010-05-22T13:59:54.496-07:00Zagat Survey is In: Dave's and Harvest on Top<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5leiqUlutk3mIIsmL6ssnvfnAYMt3PP5EwuDVhJqpVNUrAGZJ8T_B0O_2XIyZjewiDvnlINyPbAJ1wo-kRNozDOlckMWDUTYq42FOIgXK0ACCwBFQfU6nLIrnpRHng_sBi0lJ-SZs7pq/s1600/777.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 122px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474198944117461250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5leiqUlutk3mIIsmL6ssnvfnAYMt3PP5EwuDVhJqpVNUrAGZJ8T_B0O_2XIyZjewiDvnlINyPbAJ1wo-kRNozDOlckMWDUTYq42FOIgXK0ACCwBFQfU6nLIrnpRHng_sBi0lJ-SZs7pq/s200/777.bmp" /></a>The newest <a href="http://www.zagat.com/shop/product_detail.asp?preload=60002"><strong>Zagat Survey on Hamptons restaurants</strong> </a>is out for 2010/2011, and <a href="http://www.davesgrill.com/"><strong>Dave's Grill</strong> </a>and <a href="http://www.harvest2000.com/hfp/reviews.html"><strong>Harvest</strong> <strong>on Fort Pond</strong> </a>came out with strong scores for the Montauk area. I have blogged about my love for Harvest before, but have not had a chance to drop in at Dave's (although many people have highly recommended it). Dave's looks as though it has a great seafood lineup, and so, I will be making a reservation for the first week of June so that I can try their "Famous Fish Stew"-- <em>I am curious to see just how famous it is!</em>CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-87724680200443542442010-05-22T13:09:00.001-07:002010-05-22T13:21:43.810-07:00Memorial Day Countdown!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGSb8iQWV4h1s0pLrga2sK2ZE9PlM8Wu5FP5eXoMj7WWvKbMMgBEa3UUNRpHB4ALReqE6I_qtC1G8N9Gf5PmB5P8h6qNzRRTvZep2W3jc-5XjmsGGfc7gmHmRbOyx6HU-i5YdkXCdu7R1/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474190168120475442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGSb8iQWV4h1s0pLrga2sK2ZE9PlM8Wu5FP5eXoMj7WWvKbMMgBEa3UUNRpHB4ALReqE6I_qtC1G8N9Gf5PmB5P8h6qNzRRTvZep2W3jc-5XjmsGGfc7gmHmRbOyx6HU-i5YdkXCdu7R1/s200/untitled.bmp" /></a>Greetings! After an intense computer virus hit my laptop, I am finally back up and running!<br /><br />The time away from the blog has enabled me to get ready for my <strong>Memorial Day Party</strong>. This year, I am hoping to make things interesting with this "drunken watermelon on tap" that I found on <strong><a href="http://blog.evite.com/evite/2007/09/end-of-summer-b.html?cid=96429370">Evite</a></strong>. I thought this was so clever, the author scooped the watermelon out, made a punch with rum and the watermelon chunks, and attached a faucet from the hardware store to make a keg- like contraption. I thought it turned out kinda cool, <em>not sure if I can pull this one off, though</em>!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-19288879614809808662010-05-11T04:19:00.000-07:002010-05-11T04:29:08.783-07:00Navy Beach Opens This Week!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzY0UYoQUOLMtax27QQpSGjftn3_Y7ym5rZrpGwVZoyqwVUTuyShqnyrbHs1caWfa2EYEOhVLmJ6vwzbzO1j9Q_PPg8JQQ8xrr8Qt2lq2yLgGhN1hY5YJTbeRN2I4Csy6ycHv0GUQYWcZ/s1600/4560729901_79db929d32_s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469972844338910850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 75px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 75px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzY0UYoQUOLMtax27QQpSGjftn3_Y7ym5rZrpGwVZoyqwVUTuyShqnyrbHs1caWfa2EYEOhVLmJ6vwzbzO1j9Q_PPg8JQQ8xrr8Qt2lq2yLgGhN1hY5YJTbeRN2I4Csy6ycHv0GUQYWcZ/s320/4560729901_79db929d32_s.jpg" border="0" /></a>The wait is finally over-- I heard that <strong><a href="http://navybeach.com/restaurant/">Navy Beach</a></strong>, the new restaurant on Navy Road, will open for business on Thursday. Their website is up and running, the place looks great and the food sounds fantastic, from lobster pot pies to buttermilk fried chicken. Check out the interior pic to the left from their website. <em>Make your reservations now</em>!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-31411940997273169342010-05-09T19:08:00.000-07:002010-05-09T19:15:34.539-07:00Happy Mother's Day!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469458286876508738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWzAVhTGxuS6ieeOvJ7C3qFmtopvGq1ewZ-Rrz_e3yGzl_wJ2GLAqfANjfaXPZ1PxbyU5l3Qcp2IwCja1plZ3LSjbopDol0EL-LDY-LmiXQm0AzAUx54fav91kFoKUMtAmCQ80aMXC2imC/s200/DSC_0098.JPG" border="0" />Just wanted to wish you all a <strong>Happy Mother's Day!</strong> Whether you are at the beach, in the mountains, in the city or <em>somewhere else in-between</em>, I hope this day was a special one. We had a wonderful time visiting with Sondra and the gang-- I will leave you all with one of the <strong>Blue Gull Beach House</strong> garden pics. Stuff keeps growing everywhere, I love it!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-3356601218298395172010-05-06T03:58:00.000-07:002010-05-06T04:30:59.368-07:00One Fish Two Fish...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58oAlmwdM5xYn3_ULDyJGNr5_xJKpJgCS-STD-ydn9PE7bNXAPRh_60hRCB4Tzy6adOhBKhanw2lrBlHyvv5hyW4HRed6qc3aLVKcp2mmIFT5LB_A0xbmmCURB3bZc3DVZLOoVCEsUcr8/s1600/Pictures+072809+252.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468111122578817426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58oAlmwdM5xYn3_ULDyJGNr5_xJKpJgCS-STD-ydn9PE7bNXAPRh_60hRCB4Tzy6adOhBKhanw2lrBlHyvv5hyW4HRed6qc3aLVKcp2mmIFT5LB_A0xbmmCURB3bZc3DVZLOoVCEsUcr8/s200/Pictures+072809+252.JPG" border="0" /></a>If you love to fish, <em>Montauk is the place to be</em>. I recently saw an ad somewhere that described Montauk as a "<em>quaint little</em> <em>drinking village with a fishing problem</em>" and that's about as good of a description as any. A number of boats down at the harbor are ready for hire to take you and your group on daily tours to catch whatever is in season. I am hoping that maybe this summer or fall I can convince my family to go out with me, I think it would be cool!<br /><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://hamptonsweb.com/lennys/">Lenny's</a></strong> is a great spot to grab lunch, watch them all come back in, and check out the catch of the day. If you want to charter your own boat or dock your boat there are a number of marinas nearby, including the <strong><a href="http://www.gonefishingmarina.com/">Gone Fishing Marina</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.crabbycowboy.com/">Rick's Crabby Cowboy Marina</a></strong>, the <a href="http://www.marinebasin.com/"><strong>Montauk Marine Basin</strong></a><strong>,</strong> and<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.uihleinsmarina.com/"><strong>Uihlien's Marina</strong></a><strong>. </strong>The <a href="http://www.montaukyachtclub.com/"><strong>Montauk Yacht Club</strong> </a>and <strong><a href="http://www.starislandyc.com/">Star Island Yacht Club</a></strong> are also available for dockage, and Star Island has a number of shark tournaments in <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKiyB97otU614G0Me06J13WGq3Ba0siVlqyF-V-OpbIDSOAYvFwQaUJwJCPsxJI5y9cIdwyIlzM1GJXIDX42H1xkZepAG-DvabqtVsiTod_sAGcAMfDqPcXR6q5WaNHaioJR6zO4hAg9WG/s1600/Pictures+072809+253.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468117141508925586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKiyB97otU614G0Me06J13WGq3Ba0siVlqyF-V-OpbIDSOAYvFwQaUJwJCPsxJI5y9cIdwyIlzM1GJXIDX42H1xkZepAG-DvabqtVsiTod_sAGcAMfDqPcXR6q5WaNHaioJR6zO4hAg9WG/s200/Pictures+072809+253.JPG" border="0" /></a>the summer months. I am hoping to check out the upcoming one in June-- watch out JAWS, here I come!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-70655282670489863432010-05-05T17:35:00.000-07:002010-05-06T03:25:52.541-07:00Happy Cinco De Mayo!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyikDd0m9385H_OUY3trwENROOtAtAUTE4eTGe1WBBEqY142gzNyhAgrcRPGnpCDZLtP21Bob3ldT4ixpBIvXlgTPDcKW1eedeZq_3MEgfrAHgufTgNE7l7LWp493etxAoV8vfmOLFNhIc/s1600/Picture+Dump+480.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467950417481679266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyikDd0m9385H_OUY3trwENROOtAtAUTE4eTGe1WBBEqY142gzNyhAgrcRPGnpCDZLtP21Bob3ldT4ixpBIvXlgTPDcKW1eedeZq_3MEgfrAHgufTgNE7l7LWp493etxAoV8vfmOLFNhIc/s200/Picture+Dump+480.JPG" border="0" /></a>Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone! I hope you all have a margarita in hand and some fabulous Mexican food in front of you. To help celebrate, I thought I would post some pics from my last trip to <strong>Isla de Mujeres</strong>, a beautiful island off of the coast of <strong>Cancun</strong>.<br /><br />What can I say-- Isla is quaint, fun, has a ton of cultural eye candy. Just a fabulous place to get away from it all. This picture above was taken at <strong><a href="http://www.mariaskankin.com/">Maria's Kan Kin</a></strong>, one of my favorite spots for ceviche.<br /><br />You can get to Isla via ferry from Cancun-- pack extremely light (your bathing suit, a cover up and an outfit for nightlife) and be sure to rent a golf cart when you arrive. First stop, <strong><a href="http://www.isla-mujeres.com.mx/english/haciendamundaca.htm">Hacienda Mundaca</a></strong>, the house of a slave trader/pirate built in the 19th century (be prepared, there are iguanas *everywhere* and quite a little collection of monkeys on the premises). Second stop (especially fabulous at sunset) <strong><a href="http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1CQ2_Isla_Mujeres_Punta_Sur_Lighthouse">Punta Sur</a></strong>, the first spot for the sun to hit Mexican soil, and the site of a Mayan ruin built for the goddess Ixchel.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgja6xTi2FHNh6b-IrrHeRtsrzu6EYtt2nvkqROk6oeHZ4JQZgLCbHrwTVii5wNbpPBMLCXMbZtJJ67kNvBOlw3_3Ir9S7sEz_NNN5rojxF3ma722ZNVWTatKWsbqRHtHgkTmgryf4oCPN5/s1600/Picture+Dump+496.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467952937628930690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgja6xTi2FHNh6b-IrrHeRtsrzu6EYtt2nvkqROk6oeHZ4JQZgLCbHrwTVii5wNbpPBMLCXMbZtJJ67kNvBOlw3_3Ir9S7sEz_NNN5rojxF3ma722ZNVWTatKWsbqRHtHgkTmgryf4oCPN5/s200/Picture+Dump+496.JPG" border="0" /></a> This below picture was taken at Punta Sur.<br /><br />For dinner, there are a number of fabulous options, and the downtown area comes to life with street performers. You can find authentic mexican, italian, ice cream, cafes, bars-- you name it. While a sleepy little fishing village, Isla has a magical way of making you feel close to nature and surrounded by privacy. This is one place where I will definitely be back!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606579760161556721.post-64372534117434676592010-05-04T10:35:00.000-07:002010-05-04T10:45:07.299-07:00Makin' Waves<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78bmG4k7F9GxVyeNlRwQx5tKR7g4-HUhrGBIw_ODuSLDzuumiA4hyphenhyphenD5KDc6KYw18DhtLr4vJUHwdFGpdF8TqkFObvtRde9AFIFyx7DJCZmrCXz32SUBGIjBvKbOHYvmXaWQxS_mycw4im/s1600/B02N_152x358.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 85px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467471622247701810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78bmG4k7F9GxVyeNlRwQx5tKR7g4-HUhrGBIw_ODuSLDzuumiA4hyphenhyphenD5KDc6KYw18DhtLr4vJUHwdFGpdF8TqkFObvtRde9AFIFyx7DJCZmrCXz32SUBGIjBvKbOHYvmXaWQxS_mycw4im/s200/B02N_152x358.jpg" /></a>Beach hair has a way of looking extremely <em>sexy</em>-- sun-drenched tresses that are slightly windswept can help to heat up those summer months! The best way to get this look is to get yourself to the beach, but we all can't be beach bunnies 24/7 <em>now can we</em>? Last week I found the perfect solution to this little problem-- if you can't get to the beach, just bring the beach to you!<br /><br />One way to get the look is with <strong><a href="http://www.bumbleandbumble.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT72&PRODUCT_ID=221">Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray</a></strong>. I tried it the other day and it rocks. If you're a curly girl like me, you may want to straighten your hair before using it, but if you have straight hair just work it through your damp hair and start making some waves!CMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147044808618770074noreply@blogger.com0