Cha Cha Chicken : Me Gustas Tu

Good afternoon from behind a huge plate of enchiladas, fried plantains, 

and rice 'n beans!!

...Oh, and I can't forget the watermelon juice!!...It's pure bliss on a 87 degree day like today, on the Westside of Los Angeles!!

Cha Cha Chicken is this enchanting little Caribbean place tucked off of Ocean Ave in Santa Monica, partially concealed by a thicket of tropical trees and bougainvillea vines. Once behind the palm fronds and fence, you'll enjoy finding ramshackle island decor, tables covered with Hawaiian print oilcloth, and simply unbeatable Caribbean-inspired eats!!

Totally delightful and refreshing when the temperature soars, it's my favorite spot before or after the beach, on a drizzly day (hello, watching a rare rainfall from under a patio umbrella!!), or anytime I'm in need of a lunch hour vacation!!

A couple of other details to note if you plan to visit:

...It's B.Y.O.B., so tote along a bottle of crisp white wine or a six pack of red stripe, if you'd really like to live it up!!

...and it's highly likely that you'll hear some Bob Marley tunes and this song
while you enjoy your Caribbean feast:

Me gusta Cha Cha Chicken; me gustas tu!!

Here's their website: http://chachachicken.com/

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

September Blues : Turquoise Ruffle Collar

Here's a gorgeous piece:

...My Victorian-inspired ruffle collar, in a beautiful turquoise cotton...

the color of a September sky!!

It just landed in my Etsy Shop!!

...Beautiful as a fall layer, and equally stunning over a swimsuit at the resort!!

Available in a rainbow of colors.

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

On the Coast of Somewhere Beautiful

Happy Mermaid♥Monday...

...from the coast of somewhere beautiful!!

...Today I'm sharing with you a little California sand, sun, and surf!!...
Press play on the video below to see what I see,
and enjoy a minute of serenity at the seashore!!

 
Ready for a wonderful week ahead?!...

...Plan 'n dream big!!
...The sky's the limit!!

"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere."

-Albert Einstein

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Friday Flower Pick : Zinnias in a Fairy Garden

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Thursday Things I Love : September Sunsets

There's no better way to end a day of designing, sewing, and photographing,

than a bike ride down to the sand to take in a golden sunset!!

...September is the perfect month for it too...

It's still really quite hot here, 

but with back-to-school in full swing, 

the beaches are looking a bit more spacious!!

A little stretch of sandy beach all to myself...
the sun sinking behind the mountains...
...It's my pick for today's edition of Thursday Things I Love!!

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

You've Always Had the Power

"You've always had the power my dear,
you just had to learn it for yourself."

~ Glenda,
The Good Witch

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is one of my favorite books. 

...I just finished rereading it the other day, 

and was struck by how much some of the lessons taught in the book really echo the lessons in The Wizard of Oz.

...Particularly the bits about belief in personal power and finding what you're looking for in your own backyard.

I've been meaning to feature Glenda's lovely words of wisdom
for some time now,
and now just seems like the perfect time!!

Enjoy!!

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

My August Parting Shot

It's time to say au revoir to August...

My, what a beautiful, fun, and hot month it has been!! 

...Full of flowers, butterflies, birds, and sunshine!!

...I think this gorgeous pink water lily, photographed on the last day of August, 

is just a perfect way to sum it all up!!

Now let's say bonjour, September!!

...Bring on the fall fashion 'n all the fun that goes along with it!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid