Monday, April 18, 2016

La Dolce Vita in Venice

In Venice Beach, the sun is shining and the weather is just perfect for a stroll along the canals. 





This little duck is keeping cool on a particularly warm spring day. 

I love to look at the houses along the canals and imagine what it would be like to live in this neighborhood. How fun it would be to have a little boat docked in your backyard.



Sea shells hanging from the tree branches are a pretty reminder of the ocean just a couple blocks away.   

As I cross over these quaint white wooden bridges that span the canals, I am always eager for the chance to explore another tucked away corner of this charming community.   

Wishing you a week filled with light, beauty, and a little exploration of your own. 
~ Nel ~     
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21 comments:

  1. R's RueApril 18, 2016 at 6:04 AM

    Nice.

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  2. a writing placeApril 18, 2016 at 6:31 AM

    It must be delightful, to wander here....

    Tessa

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  3. TARYTERREApril 18, 2016 at 6:58 AM

    What a lovely spot. Loved the seashells hanging from the trees.

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  4. SusieApril 18, 2016 at 8:26 AM

    Hi Nel, What a wonderful neighborhood. I would love to live near the water. Looks like it was a great day too. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  5. UnknownApril 18, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    This is the true quality of life. Just perfect, kisses!

    bomhumornaosaidemoda.blogspot.com

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  6. LoveT.April 18, 2016 at 12:39 PM

    The Photos are gorgeous, i love the Houses and the Water :)

    lovely Greetings <3

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  7. MerlesworldApril 18, 2016 at 3:29 PM

    I would like a rowboat docked in my backyard and a canal at the end of the yard.
    Merle..............

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  8. Castles Crowns and CottagesApril 18, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    What an enchanting place. Growing up in Los Angeles, I've been here maybe once. To go again would be enlightening, to gather what I missed that one and only time I went. Have a super day, Nel!

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  9. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 18, 2016 at 5:18 PM

    Such a lovely walk, Nel. How wonderful to enjoy the beauty of this area. I went here years ago and remember it fondly. ♥

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  10. bbbApril 18, 2016 at 7:14 PM

    Hi! Thank you for a lovely comment you've left on my blog :) to answer your question, i'm from Thailand but i'm all over the place honestly hahaha love your blog! have a lovely week :) xx

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  11. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysApril 18, 2016 at 9:51 PM

    I loved Venice Beach when my husband and I were there a few years ago. Would like to visit again one day.

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  12. Row homes and CobblestonesApril 19, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    Nel a beautiful post and I'd love to wander through Venice CA one day. On a HGTV House Hunters episode they featured a gorgeous home with a huge window on the back right on the water. I wonder if it was the house to the right you photographed,
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  13. SakurankoApril 19, 2016 at 11:41 AM

    Oh very cute place darling!
    xx

    www.sakuranko.com

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  14. Debby RayApril 19, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    What a beautiful and picturesque place! Wow, that would be fun to drive a boat around the neighborhood!

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  15. KarenApril 19, 2016 at 5:36 PM

    Great pics. How nice to be near the water. So relaxing.

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  16. Lowcarb team memberApril 20, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    Nel
    What a truly beautiful place to have a walk, I'm right there with you step by step!

    All the best Jan

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  17. Jemma@athomewithjemmaApril 20, 2016 at 1:38 PM

    Nel,
    Delightful!
    I too would enjoy having a charming cottage along the canals with the knowledge that the ocean was just a short distance away-perfection:)
    Jemma

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  18. Red Rose AlleyApril 20, 2016 at 7:09 PM

    Nel, that looks like Renecke strolling along the canal, love that picture! And those sea shells dangling from the tree are pretty. It looks like a peaceful day. :)

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  19. Stan and Jody GabaraApril 20, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    Hi Nel, I haven't been to Venice Beach in years. I think it's so pretty there. I grew up in Orange County and would go there occasionally. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful photos!
    Hugs, Jody ♥

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  20. busyandfabApril 21, 2016 at 5:03 AM

    What a beautiful community! I wonder too how is it to live next to the canal. Thanks for sharing, this is an awesome post.

    www.busyandfab.com

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  21. SeawashedApril 22, 2016 at 1:09 PM

    The canals are magical. My niece lives there.

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