La Selva Beach and Heart and Home

Hi!

Welcome back to Heart and Home, and thanks for stopping by.

I spent a delightful afternoon

 at a "new-to-me" store PATINE,

in the teeny-tiny downtown of La Selva Beach.

I finally left close to two hours later,

after poking around,

checking out all the wonderful reclaimed ticking linens,

candles, jewelry, pillows, scarves, lanterns and more.

I had a great time talking with Dani, co-owner of the business with her husband.

I will tell you more about Dani and PATINE in a future post.

And show you pictures, too.

In the meantime, you can find out more HERE.

After my shopping expedition I continued on out of town.

I came upon this at the end of the road:

On one of the most glorious days of the late Summer,

the sun was sparkling on the water like diamonds.

For a little while I had this part of the world to all to myself.

Peace and tranquility free for me to enjoy as long as I wanted.

The temperature of the air was so perfect I couldn't feel it on my skin.

I love days like this!

The sunlight glistened off the gentle waves.

The beach was nearly abandoned.

For miles in each direction I could count only a handful of walkers with their dogs.

Railroad tracks seldom used 

provide symbolism for my feelings this afternoon.

I'm on my way somewhere, but to where exactly?

Who knows.

I felt the urge to join the group of children playing in the surf,

But there was no obvious way down the cliffs to the shore.

 I think this part of the world is kept a secret from the rest of us

 by those who are in the know.

I can't blame them.

I would want to have this quiet place to myself, too.

I would divulge it's location to only a few chosen,

special ones, dear to my heart.

People I know and trust to keep a secret.

I can't take you there,
But I can share this place with you today.

Enjoy the harmony and the beauty of the ocean,

on one of the most perfect last days of Summer.

Until next time,

XO

Heidi