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Sailing to Nantucket

Ever since I was young, I've had a secret part of me that was always a bit . . .WASPirational. Yes, I just made that word up but it fits. When my mom would take me on Ocean Drive in Newport, past all of the famous summer "cottages" I would drool over their gorgeousness, thinking that maybe if I played my cards right  (e.g. won the lottery) I could end up in a house like that wearing tennis whites and expensive jewelry.

I've been to a few of those historic houses, and learned the history of their distinguished former owners. I've catered at parties thrown by very wealthy people and I know now that having that kind of money doesn't automatically make your life better. I think I'm having more fun on the outside, occasionally looking in and daydreaming about living that lifestyle. But I admit I still fawn over vintage photos of the Kennedys and portraits by Slim Aarons.

 

 
*image by Toni Frissel, from here

 

 
*photo by Slim Aarons

So imagine my delight when I was invited to participate in a yacht race to Nantucket for a bachelorette party!

I've been using the phrase "I'm sorry, but I can't attend your Memorial Day Party,  I'm sailing on a yacht to Nantucket this weekend" as much as possible because I doubt I'll ever be able to say it again.  I've never been to Nantucket and I'm so excited to finally see it. We might rent bikes and cruise around the island once we arrive - I'd be in heaven.

I've put together a fantasy wardrobe for my Nantucket sailing weekend. In actuality, I will probably be wearing much more practical clothes like rain pants, Keens, and a dorky sunhat so I don't return looking like a lobster.

 

Sail to Nantucket by sealicious featuring platform heels

trip down south

Last weekend I travelled to Corolla, NC (located on the Outer Banks) for a friend's wedding. I met Joanna and Matthew at Duke and hadn't seen them since we graduated. I was so happy to be able to witness their nuptials as they are some of my very favorite people, and I hadn't been back "south" since 2008. 

 

 
 
 I made the most of my trip and visited the Wright Brothers Monument, which is something I've wanted to see for the last few years.

The wedding was held at the Whalehead Club in Corolla, NC. The interior of the house was heavily influenced by Art Nouveau design and featured gorgeous Tiffany lamps, and beautifully-detailed moldings and woodwork. Unfortunately, I wasn't allowed to take pictures inside :(

The Whalehead Club is located in Currituck Heritage Park, which is also home to a fabulous wildlife education center, and other fun stuff.

I arrived back at the airport in Norfolk, VA 4 hours early. Unfortunately, my rental car was 1 hour late and they were adamant about charging me for another day, so I took the car a bit longer and went to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens. They were incredible.

 

   

   

 
 

Vacation in photos

A baby in the cutest PJs ever,  hanging out in a tropical Shangri-La backyard, the usual family hijinx, a road trip to Disneyland, a visit to one of my favorite marine labs, the carnival at Mission Beach, and quiet mornings alone with Jeff (with free breakfast and a pool all to ourselves!).

It was a very, very refreshing vacation . . .

P.S. And I did manage to stay off the internets the entire time :)