Sunsets Along The Coast

Driving back home on Thanksgiving weekend we veered off the highway in Carlsbad to stand on the cliffs and admire the sunset.

So lovely.

Hopped back in the car and continued south.

By Encinitas, the sky looked like this.

In Solana Beach, we parked the car again so we could admire the colors.

 And there were quite a few others.

That had the same idea.

Vintage Step Stool Chair

House Vintage (formerly known as Out of the Blue), a boutique on South Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, is actually a cottage that was built in 1922.

Inside and out, there is a range of hand-made and re-purposed treasures.

Such as this gem.

Which I found irresistible.

I am attracted to old, rusty, useable items.

Not sure what this says about me.

Our wood floors seem to highlight the brown spots on the seat.

The steps are embossed with the name Cosco. 

Not to be confused with Costco, which is not known for old, rusty gems.

Finding this chair was as exciting as spotting a great pair of shoes.

And since I prefer to be barefoot...

it is even better than a new pair of shoes.

Thanks dear brother for my early birthday present!