King Neptune

Well I didn’t see Clint Eastwood but I did see this fine fellow in a shop window in Monterey.  The shop is called Diamonds and Rust and it had the most interesting mix of things.  Quite a bit of Catholic idolatry mixed in with seashell motif things and antiques. 

I really had a fabulous weekend – lots of amazing food and amazing shopping.  Not to mention the amazing company.  My Dad & I drove down on Friday and arrived at my sister’s house noonish.  We didn’t linger long – instead we hopped in our cars and drove to Carmel Valley where we had a fabulous lunch al fresco at the Corkscrew. 

We sat outside eating at an oilcloth covered table and one feels like they are in Provence.  People bring their dogs and they sit peacefully under the tables (the dogs, not the people) and everyone just lingers over great food and wine.

Nicki and I didn’t linger too long because we had shopping to do.  We bid the gentlemen in our party adieu and headed into Carmel for some shopping.  Nicki knows the best stores.  My favorite was a linen shop called the Elegant Set where I bought a table runner and a small tablecloth.  We also stopped in the new Anthropologie at the Carmel Plaza and I have to say it’s the best Anthropologie I’ve been in so far.  I’ll post pictures of all my treasures tomorrow along with a recap of Saturday (we power shopped on Saturday).

We finished the day by driving down to the beach and taking a late afternoon stroll before heading back home for dinner.  This is looking towards Pebble Beach – the weather was spectacular and the views just gorgeous.  I could so get used to looking out at this everyday.