It was a grey, windy day...and I decided to take my camera, and bring you
on a bit of a tour of our little jewel of a town.
It's really a small city...but more of a town. Still has a kind of 50's vibe.
Old Florida.
We don't have any soaring high rises....we do have miles and miles
of, often uninhabited, beach.
...And some gorgeous hidden shops and restaurants
...many have been around for many, many decades. Which is a long time for Florida!
I think one of my favorite things...that I had never really seen before,
are the sandy, canopied winding streets.
The live oaks meet...and create a beautiful canopy on many of the sandy streets.
The birds shrills and music are so much more exagerated in the canopy.
The craggly, moss covered oaks have been stretching
and protecting for 100 years...
The homes are carefully built around these treasured oaks...
Both the old...and the new.
There were some amazing characters that have woven their personalitythroughout this town...One of my favorites was Waldo Sexton...You can see his funky, original influence throughout the area...he was instrumental in developing our McKee Botanical Gardens....a gregarious, full of personality man of many talents...
Quirky and colorful.
There are many simple cottages, along the sandy roads...
The town also has it's share of Old mission style 1920's homes...
....and plain old Funky...with tons'o personality
...This little cottage is simply amazing inside...It has a guest house, that makes you feel you arein the south sea islands! And it was once a simple ranch.
We have our share of newer homes, also. But many are built to share space with
those beautiful oaks...When done well, it is such a symbiotic relationship.
It has been really wonderful raising kids in such a relaxed, beautiful place.
Sandy toes...Salt air....Live oaks.
Small town values...
One day we will head to the mountains again...but today reminded me to
breathe...and enjoy the town we call home.
Thanks for coming along.
Living fairly simply inVero Beach, Florida.
Living fairly simply inVero Beach, Florida.
39 comments:
What a fun tour, Linda! What a beautiful setting.
That was SO enjoyable. Beautiful architecture; beautiful trees (oh, those trees!); beautiful beach...
Yes, you are very lucky to live in such a great town!
Thank you for posting such beautiful treasures of your home town. This did my heart good Linda.
I grew up in South Florida and this was truly a beautiful taste of home for me.
Even though we left several years ago, I believe I still have sand between my toes.
How wonderful to live in such a beautiful place! I loved the tour!
Thank YOU! There is just some magic the beach holds for me...
lucky lucky you...
Truly a beautiful place thanks for the tour maybe one day I will get there;) French
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So beautiful!!!!! Our summer is just about over here in Jersey...i can only look at your pics and my empty tiki bar outside and dream of summer!
Good Morning Linda!
What a wonderful tour! Thank you! I haven't been to Vero in a long time - since my son had a baseball tournament there and I would love to go back.. the homes you shared are fantastic and you have such a pretty beach... I'm so happy that you call this pretty place home!!
xo,
Kim
Oh, what a wonderful mix of homes. Thank you for sharing these. I've got to check out how far Vero Beach is from me because it sounds heavenly :).
Thank you for this wonderful tour of your town! I LOVE going to the beach..you are so lucky to be able to go anytime! The mix of homes is also refreshing. I am getting so tired of the newer developments with the "McMansions" that all look the same. I love the mix here. Also .. the fact that such care has been taken to keep all those beautiful oak trees intact!
Sigh...!!! What i'd give to hear the rustle of palm leaves in the wind right now! Happy Sunday!
What. a. tour. For about 2 minutes, I was on a beautiful vacation! Consider yourself blessed!
Linda, Linda... I love taking your fun tours! I so now want to move to your town!! It is BEAUTIFUL!! I love, love all the homes and the trees!!
Thank you once again for sharing the beauty! Have a golden time in the mountains. Does this mean more imaginary tours for us?
Enjoy...
Loved the tour! The old trees are gorgeous!
Aww. I am so glad you guys enjoyed the little tour.
Trust...we certainly have our share of builders cookie cutter gated neighborhoods . But the old ones remain...fairly untouched...and wonderfully authentic! To me, they are the true essence of our area.
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Thanks again and have a wonderful week!
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So beautiful! you are really lucky to live there. is that your house the one with the guesthouse?
sooooo, this is where my next vacation will be, huh???
so gorgeous!
Lisa
coastal nest
Beautiful photos and to me that is a dream place!!
What a beautiful place you live, Linda! Sigh...it looks heavenly!
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These pictures are so beautiful! Last time I was in Vero Beach was when I went there a couple years back for some hurricane relief work, unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to see the town. It looks so pretty, I definetly have to make a trip up there!
Very beautiful tour. I love cool, grey days at the beach. Well, let's face it I love everyday at the beach. But on those grey days, it is nice to take in the air and have a nice walk especially in your town. Very inspiring as always.
The cottage looks so lovely. I heart the colorful tiles in its facade. The interiors of that one must really be interesting to see.
Absolutely lovely town. How could I miss it on my travels in Florida!
WOW! What a fun tour and post, Linda!
Makes me want to become a Floridian....We just returned from a Beach trip and it was so wonderful, I really had thoughts of moving there!
Fun to fantasize about!
As a child I visited my uncle in St. Pete and one of those homes you featured looked just like his! Ah, sweet memories!
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xo xo
Wow! And you get to LIVE here?? Sigh. Simply stunning-what a gorgeous place to live! You are blessed!!
What an absolutely delightful tour w/ my morning coffee! You are one very lucky lady, indeed!
I found you from The Cottage Nest and I want to live where you are!
So that's what it's like to be on a vacation 365 days a year. How beautiful. You are blessed and I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Allyson
Wonderful town you live in, Linda. I would love to visit there.
What a great tour! I feel like I was right there with you. -Julia
What a beautiful town and place you live in, Linda! I love it. I love all the bright colors and funky art, too. We happen to be at the beach right now, with those same huge oaks right outside the window. :) Thanks for sharing it all!
Great photos of your little town Linda, beautiful homes, beautiful oak trees! Looks peaceful and mellow, not at all like the big city!
Thanks for the gorgeous tour...almost as good as a holiday! Tracey x
Beautiful--the landscape reminds me a bit of coastal Georgia. I must visit someday.
So gorgeous. I love the fall in New England, but this looks so good.
You live in paradise - it's so serene. Really enjoyed the tour.
At first glance I thought the oak trees were juniper trees
BEAUTIFUL
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