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 ~     

21 comments:

R's Rue said...

Nice.

a writing place said...

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

Tessa

TARYTERRE said...

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

Susie said...

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

Unknown said...

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

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LoveT. said...

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

lovely Greetings <3

Merlesworld said...

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

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

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!

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

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

bbb said...

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

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

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

Row homes and Cobblestones said...

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

Sakuranko said...

Oh very cute place darling!
xx

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Debby Ray said...

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

Karen said...

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

Lowcarb team member said...

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

All the best Jan

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

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

Red Rose Alley said...

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. :)

Stan and Jody Gabara said...

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 ♥

busyandfab said...

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

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Seawashed said...

The canals are magical. My niece lives there.