From Kristin of Simply Klassic Blog Design. Polly from the pretty
Sassafrass Stuff blog, selected my name in her drawing.
Kristin will create the format that illustrates your blog’s unique personality.
Her prices are reasonable and during the month of March, she is offering a 15% discount.
Thanks so much Kristin and Polly for the
classic • casual • home renovation.
Other news…A Market on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, California
is a favorite place of mine to go to breakfast with friends.
is a favorite place of mine to go to breakfast with friends.
This café and deli was recently renovated and is on the
1925 landmark “Arches Restaurant” property.
Cute interiors with beachy woodwork and beams…
Gourmet boxed lunches are available to take to the beach or boating and
there is an ever changing seasonal display of gift items
They have metal topped tables with woven bistro chairs.
And their granola with home-made yogurt and berries is delicious.
Guess where I am now? In NYC at my daughter, Alie’s apartment on the Lower East Side. Meeting my friend, Netta for a girls weekend. Updates to follow.
A Vintage Vine says
March 11, 2011 at 5:34 amMary Ann, love this new look! Congrats on winning!
Sherri Cassara says
March 11, 2011 at 5:57 amYour new look is a perfect 'fit' … looks just like 'you'. Have a great time in NYC!
Karena says
March 11, 2011 at 6:04 amMary Ann your site looks great, and I love The "A", looks like a great spot to drop in!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Come and enter my fine art giveaway!
Polly says
March 11, 2011 at 11:54 amCongrats MaryAnn! Looks fantastic! Love the blue!! Kristin did a great job! Isn't she soooo easy to work with? Love it!!
Happy weekend!!
Polly
tale of many cities says
March 11, 2011 at 11:55 amwow.. you lucky girl! blog reno, newport beach, and NYC!! i'm simply green with envy! 😉 have a great time on your girl's wknd!!
laxsupermom says
March 11, 2011 at 12:38 pmCongrats! Love the updates! NYC this weekend – how fun! Have a great time with your daughter, and take tons of pics for the rest of us.
Becca says
March 11, 2011 at 1:03 pmCongrats! Love the new look. Have a wonderful weekend, Becca
http://www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com
Carolyn@Sweet Chaos says
March 11, 2011 at 1:07 pmCongratulations! Your blog looks fabulous. I enjoyed today's post… made me feel like I took a mini-vaca to sunny California! So wish I was picking up a yummy lunch from A Market to take to the beach with me…. ahhh. Have fun in the Big Apple!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
March 11, 2011 at 1:27 pmLove the new look. What a great thing to win. Enjoy NY.
Donnie says
March 11, 2011 at 1:30 pmYour blog looks lovely and have a great time in NYC.
Tammy@Beatrice Banks says
March 11, 2011 at 1:50 pmCongrats Maryann! It's beautiful but your blog was already beautiful. Love the little cafe you featured. NYC! I'm so jealous! Have fun!!
quintessence says
March 11, 2011 at 2:15 pmCongratulations! Love the new look and how lucky you have such a fabulous establishment so near you – what a great place to meet up with friends!
Ashly@Moon Walk says
March 11, 2011 at 3:25 pmHave an awesome weekend!
Teresa at Splendid Sass says
March 11, 2011 at 3:39 pmCongratulations, Mary Ann! So exciting!
I LOVE this cafe. So cozy and beautiful. The yogurt does look wonderful.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Teresa
xoxo
Marianne (Style For Living) says
March 11, 2011 at 3:50 pmLove your little makeover, Mary Ann! The cafe looks like my kind of place. If I lived closer, I'd be right there with you! Enjoy your stay in NYC.
theLENNOXX says
March 11, 2011 at 4:54 pmWow your new blog design looks amazing! Congratulations to you =D That café looks so charming, and the food looks even better. YUM! Have a great weekend in NYC Mary Ann!!
xo Linda
Kelle Dame says
March 11, 2011 at 6:24 pmI could hang out at that cafe for hours!! It's so cozy! Your blog looks great! Thanks for telling us all about Kristin and her work.
Hope you have a great time! Can't wait to hear about the trip 🙂
Kelle
xx
Carla@DesignintheWoods says
March 11, 2011 at 11:40 pmFabulous new look! I need a makeover too. Must check out Simply Klassic!
Pamela says
March 12, 2011 at 12:01 amLove your banner!!
This cafe looks wonderful…would love to go there!
I love your kitchen by the way..gorgeous!!
Pamela xo
Ideezine says
March 12, 2011 at 1:31 amMary Ann,
Must be spring you've got the look! It looks lovely too.
Bette
Simple Dwellings says
March 12, 2011 at 2:36 amYour blog looks great! Congrats on the prize! And the restaurant looks like a great place to eat and stay a while! I love the idea of delicious boxed lunches to take to the beach! 🙂
blessedmom's Simple Home says
March 12, 2011 at 5:32 amI'd love to spend the weekend in Newport. I know you're going to have a wonderful time in NY though 🙂
Enjoy your time there!
Blessings,
Marcia
Love of the Sea says
March 12, 2011 at 5:33 pmLove your banner. That photo of your kitchen on the left…is a WOW.
Chic Coastal Living says
March 14, 2011 at 2:33 amLove your new blog look! and thank you for having a link to my Chic Bloggers and their Coastal Kitchens! Everyone always tells me how much they love your kitchen! Have fun in NYC with your daughter! I was just there with friends a few weeks ago and we had a ball!
Rene says
March 14, 2011 at 4:41 pmLucky you! Your blog looks great Mary Ann!
eddieross says
March 14, 2011 at 6:04 pmCongrats!!!
Have a wonderful Monday!
Xo,
E&J
Luciane at HomeBunch.com says
March 14, 2011 at 7:54 pmWhoa!!! You're a lucky girl! On top of it all, you're in NYC?? Oh, have a great time, sweetie!
Have a wonderful week!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
OC Italian says
March 15, 2011 at 5:54 amThe sandwiches for lunch are fabulous at A Market as well. My husband had lunch there for the first time and wound up going there three days in a row! Your taste in bistros is the same as your design abilities…divine.