Of Wire and Things

I have always admired things made of wire- simple things- from baskets, to trays, and a gazillion other things. My wonderful niece, Michelle {2000milesaway-michelle.blogspot.com}, once told me that she loves chairs just as I love "wired" things. The thing is, it's not simply liking. There is a soul-deep admiration to these things that we love and I have no word for it. But let me share them with you.....

                                                                     

The Floating Homes of Sausalito

If there is one more place to visit in Sausalito, it would be the water homes that spell a totally different charm. How would that really look like? Nothing short of a house on land- with lovely exterior designs, small pot gardens, and lovely patios overlooking the water.

                                                             And yes...that's me!

Lovely Sausalito

If one were to ask me where Sausalito is, I would say- on the other side of San Francisco. For it is indeed a charming city in the bay area located "on the other side of San Francisco".

The picturesque view of water front summer houses and hillside estates enthralled me with this feeling of wholesome pleasure, ultimate relaxation, and the cozy feeling of HOME.

A walk in the city takes one to shops, water front restaurants, a park with old world charm, and narrower streets lined by cozy-looking hillside houses.

And if you are lucky enough, you get to see an amusing scene like this....

The song goes..."I left my heart in San Francisco"......I left mine in Sausalito.

The Fish {Restaurant}

After getting lost on Lombard Street for hours in San Francisco, our churning stomachs finally landed us to our destination- the popular Fish Restaurant. Almost like a welcome site in Sausalito, sitting right next to the harbor, it wasn't hard to find after all.

The smell of freshly grilled seafood and the site of cozy picnic tables and chairs filling up fast sent us rushing to order our portion. The menu was great with lots of choices.

                                                                      

I ordered a delicious grilled fish, topped with cilantro and lettuce, and some fries with my all-time favorite drink- regular coke- in an interesting glass jar. Three different sauces spiced up the dish- tartar, avocado, and mango. My sister and brother-in-law {Jean and Aye} went for the ever-popular fish and chips.

But here are some of the other mouth-watering seafood choices.....

Oysters

Salmon sandwich

Fish dish with salad

CHEERS!

{Fish Restaurant is located at 350 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, CA 94965 Phone: 415.331.3474}

Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic

For an absentee blogger like me, this banner from {Cute and Cool Blog Stuff} is a gentle reminder.

And what better way to re-start the creative engine than to look for inspirations from the timeless and awe-inspiring works of Rachel Ashwell. 

{photo credit: shabbychic.com}

Welcome Spring

"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." -Charles Dickens