Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. - Ralph Waldo Emerson


2012 Has been an awesome beach combing year.  To follow my shelling jaunts click on any map marker > then click on marker description to see my trip to that location.  I hope you find yourself at one of these spectacular beaches yourself one day soon.



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  1. beachcomberDecember 26, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    love the quote!
    best wishes for the year ahead.
    x

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  2. Bonita RoseDecember 26, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    thanks for this.... since moving to FL... we can't wait to visit the Gulf side, never been there yet.. and explore our new state! Your blog is so inspiring.. I love beach combing so much already and we've only been living there for about 2 months! I love your blog! xo hope to meet u one day! xo bonitarose

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  3. Kim@Snug HarborDecember 26, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Wish I had 2 weeks to spend there so I could visit all these beaches!

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 27, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    This is just the best post ever! I can't wait to go exploring all of your links! Would love to do it in person though! I got my beach photos up this morning! We are blessed, my friend! Sweet hugs!

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  5. MelissahDecember 27, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    I just got back from holidays so thanks for your Christmas greetings - hope you had a great Christmas and wishing you & your family a very Happy New Year!
    ♥
    Melissah from Coastal Style

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