Sunday, December 18, 2011

Christmas by the Sea

A nighttime stroll by the harbor makes any evening exceptional...

Especially during the holiday season...




After a bite to eat and a tour through the charming neighborhoods...







It was time to return to my own little home, curl up under a warm blanket, and watch a Christmas movie.


I hope you have a very Christmas-sea weekend ;-)

~Jess
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Sounds like the perfect evening to me, Jess. Glad you enjoyed it.

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  2. UnknownDecember 18, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Perfect! Merry Christmas!

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  3. KPDecember 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. ♥ Miss TeaDecember 18, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    lovely photos! i love the huge wreath on the gorgeous gate but your home is so lovely too, sounds like you had a lovely evening!

    x susan

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  5. Miriam@BeBookBoundDecember 18, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Beautiful! Feeling a little jealous here :)

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  6. andrea@townandprairieDecember 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Sounds and LOOKS romantic! andrea@townandprairie

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  7. Desire EmpireDecember 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    HI Thanks for your lovely visit and the walk around your harbour. Will follow on the way out. Love it if you would so same.

    Glad your daughte'rs trip to Oz was good

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  8. UnknownDecember 18, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Oh I love the Harbor pictures..Nothing like a lovely stroll on a wonderful evening. I find it hard to choose if I like early morning better or evening lamp light...love them both..enjoy your warm evening all curled up!
    ~Shirley

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  9. Cottage and BroomeDecember 18, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    So pretty, we love to go look at lights too. The light on the boats are fun. Hope you all have a great holiday season, Laura

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  10. TARYTERREDecember 18, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Christmas at the Harbor. How lovely. It must be so delightful to see the lights reflecting off the water. I LOVE the thought of seeing boats and docks at this time of year. But I imagine there must have been a bit of a chill in the air. Curling up in a warm blanket and watching a movie sounds like the perfect ending to a glorious day.

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  11. TeresaDecember 19, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Strolling two steps behind, Dear Jess.

    So much loveliness and contentement in your stroll.

    I wonder why it fascinates to walk around in this time of the year that makes it more special than in any other time of the year?

    I guess secretly - we're never older than 5 at Christmas -we're waiting to bump into Santa or The Maggi and that makes the return to the warmth of home more relaxing and lovely.

    Blessed Greetings,
    Teresa

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  12. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)December 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Oh so not a Christmas~Sea weekend but is was truly an Ozark Mountain Christmas kinda weekend!!!

    Your sea displays Christmas quite beautifully!

    God bless ya and have yourself a marvelous day sweetie!!! :o)

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  13. Dawne Boynton PolisDecember 19, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Takes me back to my OC high school days, and my trips to Naples. Is that where this is? Loved those times. Loved SoCal. Even though I missed the snow of New York state, this was as Christmasy as it could be! Thanks for the memories!
    dawne
    p.s.
    [I tried for 20 minutes to leave a comment on Nell's post about the train, but Blogger kept jumping back before I got it posted! Please tell her how much I loved it, and give Brian a hug for me! IT IS FABULOUS!!!!]

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  14. Fernando Santos (Chana)December 19, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Belas fotografias...Espectacular....
    Cumprimentos

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  15. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    These pictures are beautiful! It looks like a wonderful place to be.

    P.S. Thanks for visiting my blog! :)

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  16. SusanDecember 19, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Very pretty photos. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for your visit and comment to my blog ! Loved having you stop by. Susan

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  17. romance-of-rosesDecember 19, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Back in the 50's their was a song called Harbor Lights and this post reminded me of it. Great post, Merry, Merry Christmas to everyone at Red Rose Alley. Hugs...Lu

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  18. Vær våkenDecember 20, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Hi Jess, nighttime strolls at Christmastime are always beautiful. Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!

    Kristin

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  19. a day with dorisDecember 20, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    So pretty. I'd love to be by the water!
    merry christmas.xx

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  20. THE VERANDA HOUSEDecember 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    SO LOVELY A WALK AT NIGHT AT DECEMBER IS AGICAL ALL THE LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS BY THE WATER I LOVE GOING TO SAN FRANCISCO A SHORT RIDE FROM MY HOME TO SEE ALL THE DECORATIONS AT NIGTH ALSO.THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL TIMES..XOXO...SANDRA..

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  21. Bluebirds and ButterfliesDecember 20, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Love all the wonderful holiday lights! I just love the holidays and the beautiful decor. I was just exclaiming to my husband the other night...."Wouldn't it be great if we had Christmas lights all year long!" Makes me think of one of my favorite holiday movies....Prancer...and how the little girl in the movie played Christmas music all year long. We should keep our holiday spirit all year! Love ya and hope you, Jess, and Nel have a great Christmas! xoxo Kim

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  22. MyricDecember 20, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Sheri!
    What beautiful pictures! That reminds me of the harbor in Nice where I lived!
    The picture of that gate with lights is so gorgeous!
    Wishing an enjoyable Christmas to you and your family :)

    xoxo
    Myric

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  23. country lifeDecember 20, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Just ran across your blog, love your pictures :)
    Kim

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  24. Celestina MarieDecember 20, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Hi Jess, What beautiful pics of the harbor and beautifully decorated homes. The best part is curly up with a good movie and enjoying the season.
    Hi Sheri, thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. You always say such uplifting comments and I am so blessed by your visits. This Christmas finds me thankful for your gift of friendship too my friend.

    Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in the new year.
    XOXO Celestina Marie

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