Beach Weekends and Sunday Morning Coffee
Today I am sharing some of my favorite things: time with friends, exciting creative possibilities, and magical beach weekends.
In this week’s Sunday Morning Coffee, I’m sharing highlights from our recent beach weekends in Ventura, including a memorable girls’ getaway and a wonderful visit with friends from Northern California. I’m also giving you a small glimpse into a potential new embroidery adventure that has me counting the days until I can share more. And if you missed my Magical Vintage Lampshade Flower Crown event, I’m talking about why it may be the most enchanting gathering I’ve ever created in our backyard and why I think it’s an idea worth saving for your next special celebration.
Season 6 Volume 22
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About Me
One of the things Dave and I love most about our beach house is sharing it with friends, and this summer is shaping up to be one of our busiest yet. We have six weekends on the calendar dedicated to hosting friends, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier about it.
This weekend, our friends from Northern California are here, and we’re once again filling the house with good conversations, great meals, and plenty of time by the water.
We have traveled to Europe, Hawaii, Palm Springs, and more, so we decided it was time for a fun beach weekend. I loved that we surprised them on Saturday night with some friends from the boys’ days at the UCLA business school. I can’t wait for them to come back!
Last weekend, my closest girlfriends joined me for a long weekend at the beach. We kicked things off with a casual barbecue dinner and then headed up the coast for a little adventure.
Just twenty minutes away is the charming town of Summerland, and I have to say, it might be one of my new favorite places for a morning shopping excursion. The open-air shops are absolutely delightful, and we all fell in love with Field and Fort. I was so inspired by everything in the store that I came home wanting to redecorate every room in our house!
The rest of the weekend was exactly what I needed. We played games, spent hours sitting on the deck and watching the ocean, relaxed on the beach, and enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Model Citizen in Ventura. We even managed some time on the bikes and found some oyster shells! It was the perfect combination of laughter, friendship, and a slower pace.
These weekends remind me how important it is to make time for the people we love. The beach house has given us so many wonderful memories over the years, and I have a feeling this summer will create even more.
My Latest Project
My Latest Project
I have a project in the works that I am incredibly excited about, although I can’t quite share all of the details just yet. Let’s just say there is a potential partnership on the horizon that could dramatically expand my embroidery capabilities, and I am having a hard time being patient while everything comes together!
If it happens, I would love to take all of you along on the journey. One of the topics I hear about over and over again is machine embroidery. It seems like everywhere I look, embroidery is more popular than ever. From personalized sweatshirts and baby gifts to monogrammed linens, hats, and custom accessories, the possibilities are endless.
What excites me most is the opportunity to explore what it really takes to build a home-based embroidery business. I know many of you are looking for creative ways to earn extra income, start a side business, or turn a hobby into something more. An embroidery business can be as small or as large as you want, which makes it an appealing option.
And I would love to help you decide if this is a path for you!
One area that fascinates me is on-site embroidery. Have you seen the live embroidery events? Imagine bringing an embroidery machine to an event and personalizing hats, tote bags, jackets, or towels right in front of guests. The embroidery machine becomes part of the entertainment, and guests leave with a custom item made just for them. It is such a fun and interactive experience, and I love the idea of combining creativity with entrepreneurship.
If this partnership comes together, I plan to share everything. The successes, the challenges, the learning curve, the mistakes, and hopefully some inspiring stories along the way. Would any of you be interested in learning more about machine embroidery or even starting a small embroidery business of your own? I have a feeling this could be a very exciting adventure for all of us!
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What Worked This Week
If you happened to see my Instagram post about the Magical Vintage Lampshade Flower Crown, then you know why I am still smiling about it. Without question, it is one of the most magical events I have ever created in our backyard.
A Magical Backyard Event
What I love most about this idea is that while it looks absolutely spectacular, it is surprisingly easy to recreate. The combination of vintage lampshades, flowers, candlelight, and an outdoor setting creates an atmosphere that feels straight out of a storybook. Every detail felt special, yet none of it was overly complicated.
I shared it because I hope you’ll tuck the idea away for a future celebration. Can you imagine a rehearsal dinner under a canopy of floral lampshades? Or an intimate wedding reception in a garden setting? It would be breathtaking. The concept would also work beautifully for a bridal shower, birthday dinner, anniversary celebration, or even a summer garden party.
Sometimes, the most memorable entertaining ideas aren’t the most expensive or elaborate. They are the ones that create a feeling. This one felt magical from the moment the lights came on, and I know it is an idea I’ll revisit again and again.
If you missed it, be sure to take a look. I have a feeling this one may inspire some of your future celebrations, too.
Here is the link – A Magical Vintage Lampshade Flower Crown.
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Love embroidery and bought a machine about a year ago and am comfortable with it now & trying to start a business with my daughter! Would love to hear all your ideas, suggestions and learn how to make this work!
I love how you are always doing something creative!
That sounds exciting. What kind of machine did you buy? I promise to share all of my ideas as soon as this is finalized.
Leslie