Fleet Week Inspiration...

If you read yesterday's post about San Francisco Fleet Week {here}, you will see why I was inspired to create this Roomscape using San Francisco and vintage airplanes as my focal point.

I have been thinking about the incredible airshow for days so decided to put those thoughts into this fun and a little bit funky mood board.
Check it out...

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Have a great weekend!

San Francisco Fleet Week 2011

Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend the amazing air show during Fleet Week over the San Francisco Bay.

We met our group at the Emery Cove Yacht Harbor on a beautiful blue sky morning.

Looking down the pier at all of the pleasure boats, fishing boats, and yachts is so picturesque...

our ride for the day...

It has been many years since I last attended the Fleet Week airshow and I was very excited to board and head out to the bay. On our way out of the harbor I was reminded of this valuable virtue...

Heading out to the bay...

The fog clung to the Golden Gate bridge for most of the morning...

Then the airshow began. I wish I had a better camera to capture the incredible air stunts that were performed, but we were so close, and the planes were so fast, by the time I snapped a photo they were already gone!

Looks like a flock of birds in the sky. How do they fly in such a tight formation?...amazing!

The MOST beautiful backdrop. I don't usually get to see the city from this view...

A wonderful day spent with friends and family. If you ever have a chance to attend Fleet Week...take it! Especially out on a boat in the San Francisco Bay...lovely!

Coming tomorrow...my San Francisco/Vintage Airplane inspired Roomscape!

Wisteria...the store

On a recent weekend we (as in "Girls Only") headed to the California coast for some R, R, & S  -  that stands for Rest, Relaxation, and Shopping!

We booked a 2 room condo at the Seascape Resort in Aptos. A most beautiful spot to hang out with friends and family for the weekend.

We enjoyed the breathtaking views and the sights, sounds, and salt water breezes of the Pacific Ocean.

Saturday was our shopping day. We spent the day hitting several of the local boutiques and antique shops.

The favorite of the day had to be Wisteria Antiques & Design - located in Soquel, Ca.

This is not just an antique store...they have lush grounds filled with plants and flowers too! Visit their website here.
Walkway into the yard and store...


It is located on a beautiful piece of property with the original home still there. They have turned the house into the store...filling every room with amazing antiques and accessories. Take a look...



The rooms seem to go on forever! With some of the most inspiring vignettes...

I love this antique french dresser with the oversized distressed mirror above. They make the real boxwood wreaths onsite and sell them in their nursery. I see a possible DIY in my future!

Cute french inspired marionette wooden dolls displayed with white china and ceramic accessories.
They even had some outdoor rooms to display and sell the lush ferns, ivy, and flowers.




...and some truly unique outdoor art and birdhouses...

So, when you plan your next trip to the beautiful northern California coast, dont miss the opportunity to visit this amazing place.

The Girls

note: several images via MyRomaticHome