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I just finished reading books 1 and 2 from the Divergent Trilogy, and it was AMAZING. I'm still thinking about them weeks after I read them. Really good read,people.





Thanks Jess, always fun having a local blogging friend guest post. Love that area rug under your bag too! Thanks for spillin' the goods!

Hello! I'm Dorie from Tuesday's with Dorie:) I'm lucky to be
able to frequent the beach…a lot. I have a little beach cottage in Dana Point,
CA where we spend a big chunk of our summers escaping the unbearable Arizona
heat. So here's a look see at what I throw on, and lug around in my beach bag:)


My beach bag- I bought it this summer at Hobie Surf shop in
Dana Point. 20 bucks! I added the silk flower for some cuteness:)





My cover-up- Old Navy- I think it was $12? It's a 3/4 sleeve
gauzy type dress and I love it!













Gotta have the snacks!!

And kick back and enjoy the beach:)


Ahh, what a relaxing spot to wear that adorable chevron bathing suit. I'm definitely checking that out.
Thanks for spillin' out your bag Dorie! Dorie's house is just as cute as her beach bag, so don't forget to  send her some love here.


And , if you want to see what was in Dana's bag, look here.

I'm no stranger to the beach and love to hit the Jersey shore as much as possible. My beach bag will attest to that. It is perfectly sun faded pink. The bag is a classic Land's End initial canvas tote.

And that's my humble beach bungalow pictured in the background. (Just kidding!)



Let's dump it out and see what's inside...whoa!



I'm a burner so I have to layer on the SPF - both sunscreen and lip balm.



For additional protection from the sun I wear a vintage style fedora and Kate Spade aviators. I'm pretty much incognito at that point.



In my bag there is also a super soft Duke & Winston beach tee emblazoned with Cape May, my preferred beach town. The tank makes for a perfect beach cover up with some cut offs.



Can't forget some light reading material.



I just finished the memoir Blood, Bones & Butter by NY Chef Gabrielle Hamilton. It was a great read! Now I will be catching up on some girly mags.



And, of course, there's always a pile of found treasures at the bottom of my bag including shells, sea glass and driftwood that I pick up while beach combing.



Finally, I never leave home without a tennis ball (and water) for my dog Wilson. I only go to Cape May's dog friendly beaches because he loves to soak it up as much as I do.



Thanks for peeking inside my bag!

I just opened a vintage shop where I will be hosting a Beach House themed sale July 13-15. You can get your own Duke & Winston beach tee with your favorite town. Plus, vintage fedoras, beach house decor & treasures will be available. Wilson might be there too...

Thanks so much for dumpin' out your bag for us Dana. I hope you all check out Circa dee's new shop with monthly sales, I know I will be there!

Hello Painted Home readers!  I am Cassie from Primitive and Proper and I am so excited to be here today on Denise's awesome blog!  Today, you get to take a peak into my summer beach bag, and the timing couldn't be better, because I am headed there next week, not to make you jealous or anything... ;)



So let's have a look, shall we?  First of all, this summer I am so excited to use my brand new striped beach bag!  Isn't it fun and beachy?

Now that I am in my 30's the most important thing to me is sunscreen.  As a teenager and in my early 20's I was not so careful, and I cringe at how I treated my skin.  So now, I take care of it.  I share the same sunblock as my kids with an SPF 50.  I am not taking chances here, people! We use Banana Boat SPF 50 Sport, since we go in the water and this one is water proof.

Via

I also like to make sure I have a towel, of course.  I have an old J. Crew towel from when I used to work there years ago, but these days I would love this one from Lands End.





Another essential is a bottle of water!  We love these camelbak aluminum water bottles.  (I should add I don't actually have one, but my kids each have the kids version!)

And if my kids were not going to be with me, and it was evening, I would need this on the beach.  I am not too picky about brands, but I love organic malbecs the most!







And of course, while I am at the beach, I will need some reading materials.   I would love to read this book I have heard much about.

I have very sensitive eyes, so I will definitely be packing my sunglasses! (self portrait)



And finally, I rarely have the chance to paint my toenails, and what better place to do it than the beach, where I will be staring at them all day!  I am a huge OPI fan and I love this pale pink in the summer when my skin is slightly tanned....



Thank you so much, Denise, for having me here today to share a look inside my beach bag!


Thank you Cassie for sharin', I knew I'd love what's in her bag as much as I love what's in her house!

Thanks Shannon. Now you see that not only do I want to see Shannon's house if I'm ever in North Carolina, but I'd like to have a few Bud Lime a Rita's with her as well! Love her style, and attitude. If you haven't seen her work, head over to Shannon Berrey and check out her stuff!Thanks for stopping by Shannon!

Don't forget to check out Kristie K's bag here...