A Sunny Stroll on Naples Pier

Aaaah, back in Naples, Florida!

The Naples Pier has become a favorite place to visit.

Reaching out 1,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico, it's perfect for

people-watching, checking out the fishermen and their catches, dophin-spotting, 

taking in the view, sighting shore birds and absorbing the warm sunshine.

This handsome guy's the love of my life!

It was such a thrill to see so many dophins at the end of the pier!

An egret stopped to rest and to pose for a photo.

One of the terrific mosaic sea turtles at the entrance onto the pier.

Thank you, ocean breeze, for my cute bouffant hair-do.

I've done several other posts on Naples, Florida, such as
Tin City and Clam Pass. Check them out!

Cupcake Decorating Competition at Peddler's Village

On this snow-covered March weekend,

Peddler's Village of Lahaska, PA held their annual

Cupcake Decorating Contest!

My favorite aspiring pastry chef (as well as my favorite daughter)

entered the competition, choosing a woodland theme.

Each contestant was required to submit 6 cupcakes.

I'd say she did a fabulous job!

See what you think!

Visit the Peddler's Village website HERE.

Nick Gentry Paints on Recycled Computer Discs

People from all over mail their old computer discs to London, care of Nick Gentry.

Nick's a mixed media artist who collects these cast-offs, sorts them 

and then puzzle-pieces them together like pixels.

Adding shadow and details, he creates these fascinating portraits.

Eerie and haunting, in a way, aren't they?

Here are some examples of how he transforms 

obsolete technology into works of art!

A YouTube video by Blurb called, "Meet Nick Gentry."

A self-portrait -

Visit Nick Gentry's website and Facebook page.

Shopping & Dining at The Headquarters – San Diego

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From 1939 until 1987, this beautiful building served as 

the headquarters for the San Diego Police Department. 

After almost 50 years, the department needed a bigger space.
They moved out, and eventually, renovators moved in.

In keeping with the original Spanish architecture,

details such as ironwork and roof tiles were preserved.

New life was breathed into this old piece of real estate

in the Seaport District of San Diego.

The fabulous result was aptly named "The Headquarters," 

a unique shopping and dining experience with historic appeal!

In the mood for a taste of Mexico, we decided on Puesto for lunch.

Casual outdoor dining under orange umbrellas!

Choosing 3 of the above, I was delighted to see some cool vegetarian options.

Make mine 2 Zucchini & Cactus and 1 Potato Soy Chorizo, please.

Original jail cells were kept to give visitors a feel for what once was.

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Classy, chic fashion.

My favorite shop was Seaside Papery.

A wonderful collection of handcrafted treasures by local artisans!

An easy decision for dessert...

...but not so easy choosing flavors!

The original tower is dramatically lit.

The courtyard is festive with its central fountain and lights strung overhead.

Links of interest:
The Headquarters
Puesto
Gelato Paradiso
Seaside Papery





Posts on more of my San Diego adventure~
An Afternoon at Hotel del Coronado
A Day at Pacific Beach & Crystal Pier
Strolling Through Little Italy

Fun Crocheted Food by Kate Jenkins

Sushi like you've never seen it!
How do you like this for creativity?

Kate Jenkins works whimsical magic with her 

crochet hook and transforms yarn into food!

So detailed, very realistic, and most of all, lighthearted FUN!

I just know that these works of art will bring a smile to your face!

And here are some projects with their own personalities!

Kate is based in Brighton in the UK.
She also has her own line of hand-knit clothing called "Cardigan."
Find more creations by Kate Jenkins here:
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Images used with direct permission from Kate Jenkins.