My family loves going to York Beach, ME in the summer. I grew up going there for vacations and weekends and still love hitting up Long Sands for the beach and Short Sands for the salt water taffy. I haven’t made a trip yet this summer, but hope to soon. In any case, I always associate beach roses with York. I’m not sure why, they exist all over the coast, but when I see the bright pink blooms and smell their heady aroma I’m taken right back.
The coast along the Eastern Promenade walking trail in Portland is covered with beach roses in bloom and it makes me so happy. So, I dressed to match. Obviously. Who doesn’t wear floral shorts to coordinate with the flora and fauna?
Floral shorts: Forever 21
White t-shirt (that you can barely see against my pasty, washed out skin): Target
Black flats: Steve Madden
Sunglasses: 80′s Purple
Watch: Michael Kors
Green bracelet: vintage
Puggle: Precious Pugs Rescue and Adoption
These photos were taken on Saturday, which was such a lovely day. We traipsed around the prom, hung out on the rocks and soaked up some sun (with lots of spf, of course). Franklin seemed to enjoy the day too.
We had a Living Social coupon to use up for The Salt Exchange before it expired at the end of the month so we enjoyed a luxurious lunch in their outdoor seating area. The lobster roll was incredible. They spread a thin layer of mayo on the bottom of the roll instead of mixing it in – genius! Since the coupon was for $50 we even got to enjoy drinks with lunch, yay for mid-day wine!
The things on top are pickled celery, which I picked off and ate separately. I’m a total lobster snob / purist, so I don’t like anything mucking up my favorite crustacean.
Are there any smells that remind you of summer or your favorite vacation spot?
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I love the beach roses! It’s been awhile, but I used to take the rose hips from beach roses and make rose hip jam or dry them for tea – lots of vitamin C!
Mmm, this really makes me want a lobster roll, especially with it being the first day of summer. Thanks for creating a craving!
Those flowers look so tropical! And as always, Franklin looks adorable.
I need a lobster roll like, now. It’s been way too long.
Oh golly, that lobster roll looks so delicious! I envy you Maine people for having such ready access to those yummy things.
i also like my lobster sans any crap!
those flowers are gorge! I love when you smell a familiar smell and it takes you right back to a memory of something…too cool! xo
Are the beach roses hibiscus flowers? They’re beautiful!
They’re actually just a member of the rose family, but they do look like hibiscus! Almost tropical looking, which is funny since they’re in the very non-tropical Maine.