Do you think one might be considered a little strange if one decides to take a vintage chair to the beach? Huh? Well, if you’ve been with me for a while you’ll probably have ascertained that I am not really one for giving a hoot for what people might think and I’m telling ya that’s just what I did the other Sunday…the weather was a little bit cooler than it has been for a while and seriously needing to get outta the house, we packed up the car with a picnic and headed off to a near but new to us beach.
Now just as all the kiddos were in the back of the car, there’d been the usual run back in for the loo, I had lost the keys and found them again, Mr BC had asked me sixty-five times if I wanted a jumper, I went back into the kitchen and got one of the other member’s of the Beach Cottage Crew…the old green vintage chair…cos I thought she might like to come on the trip with us ;-)
I truly saw the eyes flick upwards from Mr Teenage Beach Cottage and Mr BC questioned the comfort of that chair on the beach…sometimes I really have to wonder about that man…just doesn’t get it ;-) though I suppose I am lucky he is still hanging around this place, I do wonder sometimes if I not only have an inner-brat but an inner lunatic.
We had a lovely afternoon here, the ocean, as you can see, was very calm, the kids just messed around in the water and invented games throwing rocks into the sea…it’s funny how being on the seashore does that isn’t it…even with older kids just being by the water brings out the best…a lovely way to spend some family time.
Mr Beach Cottage and I sat on a rock and just watched and cooked up a few plans…but for most of it we just sat and did and said absolutely nothing…
…later we strolled right around the headland and stopped for an ice cream…
I loved taking these shots, the wildflowers divine…quite unusual colours for me, but a welcome change…
see you later girls and boys
…would you like to come sit on a chair, talk vintage speak and look out to sea with me ;-)
I love your work SO much, Sarah! :-) I’m really, really glad you’re crazy and brought the chair to the beach. Your photos turned out fabulously and make me feel all peaceful and serene looking at them. :-)
Well, Sarah girl.. SOME magazine…I am not sure yet WHICH magazine, is going to be in touch with you before long to USE these photos of yours!! They are MAGNIFICENT…you have such an eye. Just puts me in AWE every time I see your photographs.
Glad ya’ll had a good time..
ooo, and listen, girl…put my name down for one of those beachy calendars…if you decide to do one..:))
ok..i left 2 comments here…where are they??
i would really like to purchase a copy of that photograph – it reminds me of days spent picking flowers at the beach on the gulf…….
a 5 x 7
Very pretty Sarah! It looks calm and peaceful, a perfect respite from the busy-busy all the time!
Hope you have a fun weekend planned.
XO
Heidi – Heart and Home
Just introduced to your blog and I’m loving everything about it!
I love it, what gorgeous photos they need to be framed. Did you do anything to the photos or were those the actual colours.
You have inspired me to get my camera out.
I would sit in any chair if it meant I was at the beach! Charming pictures, BTW-the chair looks like she had a lovely day out;-)
Sarah the chair looks like it belongs near the water. The shot is perfection!
~Marina
Hi Sarah…love your blog!!! Please count me in your giveaway…Wishing you very many Beachy Days…From my Beach to yours, Dzintra♥x
Stunningly gorgeous photos! I am so glad to have found your blog.
You are simply too much Sarah! Gorgeous pictures, such talent. Wish I could be there talking vintage.
xxoo
Kathleen
That last shot is really beautiful Sarah. I love the idea of you taking the chair to the beach – don’t see anything wrong with that at all :)
shell.greg@wn.com.au
I love that you took the chair to the beach… wonder if my favorite chair would make the 10 hour car trip to the ocean?
I love the chair/beach combo. You have a great eye!
Lovely, lovely. Love the green on this chair. It must have been one fantastic day on the beach.
What a lovely day. The flowers aren’t bad either. (Love them wild flowers!)
Oh no, my favorite chair I was planning to steal one day, standing freely!
Love cosying up on the sofa with my cuppa tea and your blog, love the old vintage green chair I have many of those knocking about my old cottage too! Did anyone stop to look and wonder if you were taking pics for a photo shoot? :D
Three cheers for the beach, A Beach Cottage and the vintage chair. The photos are quite serene and relaxing – beautiful as always.
I love the chair on the beach…so many words come to mind..certainly a picture that speaks volumes!I love your creative mind and your generosity!
Lovely post. I, too, am someone who will bring odd things to the waters edge. The sea calls us in so many different ways. I just discovered your lovely blog and am enjoyng all of your photos and words. Sea witch
I love that you took an ole chair to the beach. The photos turned out beautifully.
Beautiful photos. My husband hardly raises an eyebrow any more at the things that pop up around the place for a blog!
All the photos are lovely but your second shot is breathtaking. I honestly don’t have the vocabulary to describe the colours and serenity. I am utterly moved and speechless.
Hi Lady! I just wanted to tell you that the photo of the chair in the water is brilliant. You have a gift!
I LOVE the composition of your lovely old chair sitting in the sea with the jar of bright nasturtiums. Everything about it made me go ahhhhhh. Just like a mini vacation.
Love it! I’m new to the blogging world and just became a follower of your blog! I hope you’ll visit my blog, too!
I love this image it is just gorgeous. I can just imagine what my husband would say if I was to pack a vintage chair to take to the beach!
I have recently discovered your blog and I’m in awe of your photography. I love how you capture something so simple and make it look so lovely – can’t wait to keep reading. Ann
I would like to win the book
I just submitted a post about your beautiful seaside vignette and an experience I recently had at the sea. but it seemed to be having trouble accepting it. can you check to see if it went thru and let me know? thank you!
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I heard you on Melbourne Radio on Saturday night. Thought I would take a look at your site. So glad I did. So relaxing. What a great life you have.
Sarah, I cant believe a lovely pommie girl and her family have settle into the aussie life like you have.
everything you feel and do reflects my love of australia wonderfully. I do love everything you photograph and paint and your love of flowers as well. There is so much I could tell you , but would just like to say thanks!
Suzanne
I absolutely love the last photo from this post! The wide angle shot. Also, I think bringing a vintage chair to the beach to get this shots is not only whimsical but brilliant! Love!
Hi!! I’m Amee from http://www.amee2.blogspot.com & I found your site thru http://www.Pinterest.com!
You site feels amazingly warm. I can’t wait to look around to see what I find. :)
Love the idea of bringing a vintage chair to the water….Absolutely beautiful pics!
Hi! I just found your blog and have to say that I love your photos! Are they available for sale? I would love to hang the chair with flowers in the ocean on my wall. :) Beautiful!
Hi Luanne
Sorry no, the photos are not for sale
Sarah
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