Whidbey Island

My trip to Whidbey Island was so charming! This is where my mom spent her summers as a child in Seattle. I wanted to share some special and unexpected finds. 

The Ferry Ride to the island only takes about 15 minutes and worth it! What a great way to get around. 

A local bed and breakfast on the way to town. It looks out to the water, and has a carriage house as well. I'm crazy for shingle style houses!

The rooster just sets the tone for the entire downtown area. So charming, and fun! Desi's pretty cute to!

Kate and the rooster. 

These charming garden obelisks made me want to plant another garden just for them. 

Chocolate plants! They sell the seeds for all varieties of chocolate flowers and plants at the shop below. They even sell cocoa mulch! Now that's a girls garden dream!

Check out the totem pole. I mean Kate, she is only 5. 

Collecting sea shells for art projects at home. 

 Ahhhhh, my favorite!

Entry to a garden at a spa in town. It backs up to the ocean. 

This is a cedar wall. Amazing! I didn't know you could trim it to be so compact and tall. It was striking in person!

Desi couldn't resist roaring with the hand carved lion in town. After all roar was her first word. 

Even the grocery store was charming. Why can't all grocers do this. Food is beautiful!

These 3 square stools were carved from a 200 year old tree that died on the island. I love them, and so did Kate!

This shop makes their own furniture, and this was so beautiful. I love the lines and of course the marble top!

Who doesn't love a dog topiary? Easiest pet to own!