Beach Picnic Date Night

It was a Beach Picnic Date Night in Laguna Beach Friday for Jeff and I.

My post about my

Top Ten Spots For Sunset Cocktails 
in Orange County California

last week seen  HERE

had me yearning for a simple  sunset beach picnic. 

We chose to go to  one of my all time favorite spots. Crystal Cove.

I just love a beautiful picnic

and 

I have learned what works for us over the years.

For me 

there  has to be no cooking involved!

I have done picnics in the past that were so labor intensive

with all of the homemade food prep

that by the time it  came to leave

I was to tired of the whole idea.

These days I simply gather my straw bags,

our beautiful wicker picnic basket complete with real china inside

 blankets and hats

and

 we simply stop at a gourmet market on the way to the beach
for food, wine and flowers!

 Of all of the gorgeous restaurants that Jeff and I are able to frequent

nothing beats a sunset cocktail 

with feet in the water!

But on many California beaches there is no alcohol permitted

so discretion is advisable.

My new romper from Anthropologie was the perfect thing to wear!

I bought it recently thinking I would just wear it at home as it was shorter than I normally wear.

But wearing to the beach was so wonderful!

It made me feel alive and free!

To feel the sun and water on my skin.

To be absolutely not age appropriate was a wonderful feeling!

My  newest kimono worked perfectly as a beach wrap.

I was also able to tie it into a dress to go out after our picnic.

I just can't say enough about my love for dramatic kimonos!

 Pure joy is what I felt in the water!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life