Caribbean Dreaming

Mother Nature  played a cruel April Fool’s joke on us yesterday in the form of snow and stormy seas.  Oh Spring, where are you?  The gray weather had me longing for the warmth of Puerto Rico where I visited  with my daughter  in February.

During our quick getaway, rest, relaxation and inspiration abounded.

Colorful row houses and  beautiful ornate architectural details enlivened the streets of San Juan where we stayed.

The purple color of this whimsical building reminds me of the hyacinths that will soon be peeking out from our gardens–we hope!

As we explored, we stumbled upon a wonderful shop that was part thrift store, part flea market, and part antiques shop. Inside was a eclectic and enchanting selection of treasures.

Even while out at dinner, inspiration could be found.  This unique light fixture is located at Budatai, a restaurant where we enjoyed the last evening of our trip.

Throughout our visit, I was struck at once by the distinctive and vibrant character of San Juan and the universality of good design.  From the architecture to the found objects at a funky boutique to the elegant lines and bright colors of the city itself, San Juan was a feast for the senses and a wonderful way to refill my creative reservoir.

Of course the very best part of the trip was being able to spend time with my biggest inspiration of all, my wonderful daughter Emily. 

Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

xo,

Pamela

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