Sunday Funday

February 19, 2013 By 2 Comments

This Sunday, Allie and I decided we wanted to have a more relaxing day. On previous Sunday Fundays, we usually try to pack in as much fun as we can into one day…which don’t get me wrong is always exhilarating and wonderful…but every once in a while you just need a day to sit back, relax, and unwind. Without a worry in the world.

So, after enjoying a tasty breakfast in the serene atmosphere of Shutters on the Beach, Allie and I decided to walk right down the steps of Shutters to the beach.

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^^This is the hotel, Shutters on the Beach. On the right hand side is the restaurant where we ate our lovely breakfast.

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We just kept walking until we found an area of sand we wanted to call our own for the next couple hours.

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And then we just sat, read magazines, read a book on Marilyn Monroe, and just appreciated the beauty of the world around us.

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I had the best time! It was a much-needed day of relaxation in the midst of our busy lives. And I suggest that all of you try to fit in a day of rest just like we did. Just give yourself one day. It will give you so much more energy, a recharge, to get back into your busy and fast-paced lives. That’s an order!

Filed Under: Caroline, Family, Sunday Funday 2 Comments

Quest for the Best Breakfast: Shutters on the Beach

February 18, 2013 By 2 Comments

The weather this weekend was to die for. It was the perfect summer day (even though it’s February – I would complain but I’m going to NY next week so I know I’ll get my winter fix). It was not too hot and not too windy; it was just right! So, Allie and I decided to go to breakfast somewhere with a view. And boy did Shutters on the Beach deliver.

The atmosphere was so serene and relaxing. And the food was pretty darn good too!

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^^They brought out complimentary sourdough bread, banana bread, and cranberry pistachio bread…so amazing!

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^^Here comes our food!!

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Unfortunately, the restaurant did not serve blueberry pancakes. But, they did serve this amazing Belgian Waffle with fresh berries and whipped mascarpone. It was like a dessert! So, we didn’t mind that we missed out on the blueberry pancakes this week.

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^^First Bite!

The Eggs Benedict was prepared traditionally with an English muffin, Canadian bacon, and, of course, hollandaise sauce. And luckily, it was way tastier than last weeks traditional dish.

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DSCN1425edited ^^First Bite!

I have come to realize that restaurants seem to underestimate the power of the meat part of the Eggs Benedict. The Canadian bacon is usually pretty wimpy, and is a missed opportunity to make the dish fantastic. The Griddle got the meat part right with their version of the Eggs Benedict.

Even though, Shutters did not win the award for the best Eggs Benedict, it was still delicious. And the atmosphere was so amazing. So, overall it waas a wonderful experience.

So far, the Griddle is in first place. But, I am feeling confident that there might be something a bit better out there. So, I’m going to continue the quest!

Please let me know if you have any suggestions on what restaurant Allie and I should try next!

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My Week With Marilyn

February 18, 2013 By 4 Comments

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I am ashamed to admit that I watched ‘My Week With Marilyn’ for the first time this past weekend.  I am so sad that I spent the last year of my life without this movie in my life.  Michelle Williams’ performance/transformation/embodiment of Marilyn was so beautiful and awe inspiring… that it inspired me to do more research on the iconic Hollywood actress, Marilyn Monroe.

Growing up as a young girl, aspiring to be an actress, the image of Marilyn Monroe represented “the dream” for me!  She was “it” – movie star, glamorous, loved, captivating.  I accepted her at face value.  I never knew much about who she truly was behind the naive, “dumb blonde”, sex symbol persona that she played to the public.  I don’t really know if I wanted to know because what I did know was that it was dark and troubled.  I now have a whole new level of admiration, appreciation and empathy towards her.  HER wit, HER empathy, HER desire to be taken seriously as an artist is so admirable (to say the least).  She was smarter than she ever led on to be… which is why she was so successful.  Her role as “Marilyn Mornoe” was the BEST performance she ever gave.

I have decided to spend a week with Marilyn.  I will review the movie and research the production process, and  I will also dive into who Marilyn was as a person, an actress and an Icon.

I BRING YOU… MY  WEEK WITH MARILYN.

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I leave you now with these two images.  Above is the image of Marilyn that Michelle Williams had above her bed as she grew up as a girl.  Marilyn looks so free, happy, innocent, alive and at peace.  I believe this is one of the reasons why Michelle was able to dive into the heart of Marilyn and show us who she really was.  This was the Marilyn she knew.  She could have been easily fooled or distracted by the other woman in the other white dress… Marilyn Monroe.

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*Photo Credit 1, 2, 3*

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