Last week our friend Suzanne invited two of us to her beach house in a secluded spot on Fire Island.
We had it all to ourselves for a few days in between the coming and going's of her family.
Everything was postcard perfect. Delicious. Exquisite.
We spent the days sipping coffee, reading, stitching, walking from bay to beach and back again. The evenings settled seamlessly over wine, laughter, visitors and candlelit dinners on the porch. A late-night starry walk to the crashing surf.
Suzanne shared her famously adored recipes while we sat at the counter like little kids. Watching and learning. Mostly marvelling.
The beach was peaceful and quiet as if it was just for us.
Watson led the way from one neighbor's invitation to the next.
Faithfully, he always brought us home again.
Just in time.
Thank you so much, dear Suzanne - in that uniquely fabulous way you do everything, you give and share so much. Thank you for the sweetest days of summer! xoxo
That looks so lovely...peaceful, relaxing and beautiful! And the food...yum! I have always wanted to visit Fire Island...thanks for taking us along! :)
Posted by: Laura @ 52 FLEA | August 08, 2011 at 01:08 PM
Hello Charlotte,
What a fabulous way to spend some days off!
And...that vegan tart looks delish!
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela | August 08, 2011 at 01:49 PM
}}sigh{{ lovely, lovely, lovely photos. Thanks for sharing.
xo, Cheryl
Posted by: Whosyergurl | August 08, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Wow,
What a great way to spend time.
Posted by: Mary Jo | August 08, 2011 at 07:36 PM
I would like an invitation to that next year, please!
What a wonderful getaway....you can just feel the peace and quiet through the photos.
Thanks for sharing.....sigh.....
xo
Posted by: jone | August 09, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Charlotte,
What a beautiful gift! I am wondering how that lovely tomato tart (?) turned out and if it is as yummy as it is lovely!
Hugs,
Suz
Posted by: Susan Reaney | August 09, 2011 at 05:00 AM
yes, it was just that delicious too! soooo fantastic - as was the shrimp salad with mango, her signature crabcakes for dinner and panna cotta with farmstand berries for dessert!
Posted by: charlotte | August 09, 2011 at 08:49 AM
deep sigh. . .lovely, serene, charming.
all the things a trip to the beach should be.
:)
glad you had a wonderful(and apparently YUMMY)time!
Posted by: april | August 09, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Looks mighty relaxing girls! Is the house in dunes hers?
Posted by: barneypark | August 09, 2011 at 05:02 PM
Viewing these fabulous pictures is a virtual vacation...just wonderful!
Posted by: Judy | August 09, 2011 at 10:13 PM
What a fun getaway! Good food, good company, great scenery.
Posted by: Lorrie | August 11, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Dear Charlotte--Am stitching your "love-ly" 2011 Sampler as a redwork project to be gifted to my son and daughter-in-law upon the birth of their first child. Will add dates and names in time (I hope) for a Christmas present. Thank you for a wonderful sampler Julierose
Posted by: Julie L | August 11, 2011 at 01:47 PM
Your photographs capture of the beauty, peacefulness and wonderful that is summer. Looks like you had a terrific trip
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Posted by: Melony Bradley | August 13, 2011 at 08:02 AM