Ahoy there!
I just returned from a 6.4 mile run around the island. Maybe tomorrow I’ll tackle 7! Actually I’m going to take a day off of running tomorrow 1) because it’s probably going to rain in the morning and 2) because I think there was sand in my toes that caused some pretty ugly blisters this morning. #beachproblems ; )
Our rain left puddles that Mazen and Pea loved bursting through with the golf cart!
Yesterday was the one year anniversary of Bald Head Blues, a high-end clothing line started here on the island. You can also find their brand in select retail stores in the south.
I love their tagline: “Clothing for Coasting!”
And the little goft cart logo that dons so many of the items!
The maker of these incredibly cute wooden sunglasses is a friend of the owner of BHB. I really wanted these blue and white aviators, but I knew the price was a little steep for my sunglass-crushing ways. They are by Tommy Owens!
In honor of the anniversary, they held a free BBQ with a whole pig pickin’, baked beans, slaw, hushpuppies and kegs of beer. Bald Head has wonderful community, and I love that this was open to the public. We met some of my parents’ friends there, and it was some of the best BBQ I’ve had.
Afterwards M and I took mom and dad to the ferry because they had a wedding to attend on the mainland. We went to get ice cream for an afternoon treat!
After that we went to the beach for a few hours. I forgot my phone and lost all sense of time and connection. It was actually quite freeing! I missed out on some cute photos of M though, and we saw a huge pod of dolphins – including a baby!!
We picked G+P up at the 5:30 ferry and headed to dinner at the Shoal’s Club where we had my sister’s wedding two years ago!
We enjoyed this Cline Zin with dinner (a stop on our wine country trip!)
And for dinner I had grouper with coconut risotto underneath. Epic!
There he goes…
I had a few bites of cake mom and dad brought home for dessert and was in bed and asleep by 10pm!
This morning we are eating light because we’re going to brunch in a bit at the Club. M had pears and an almond butter roll. I snagged a bite of his roll lid for a pre-run snack.
It was a lovely morning, and BHI is simply the best place to run! Getting miles in is so much easier without stoplights and traffic.
I went to the island coffeeshop for a decaf cappucino afterwards!
Have a great rest of your weekend!
Elyse says
Looks like a little slice of heaven!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
What a fun time! I love that clothing line!!
Ash Diamond says
Enjoy every moment! Looks like a lovely area!
Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Your pictures are gorgeous. They make me want to be there right this second!
Linda @ TheFitty says
Aw, what a nice little village near the water. I bet they”re big on seafood there. 🙂
[email protected] says
Looks like your having a blast! Coconut risotto looks INCREDIBLE!!
Cassie says
The coconut risotto sounds ah-mazing!
Jen says
Where is your dress from? I love it!!
KathEats says
Stitchfix! Thanks
Kylie @ immaeatthat says
Coconut risotto?! Oh my. I’m making a version of that!
Tonya says
A family of dolphins? With a little baby dolphin? and NO PICTURES?? Well how conveeeenient! I’m having a hard time believing this story, Kath. LOL! That is so awesome! And those glasses are hot. One day I’m going to invest in some quality shades. Might be worth it as a treat. They probably wouldn’t break as easily anyway.
joelle (on a pink typewriter) says
What a cute little shop!
Grace Gillis says
Coconut risotto sounds amazing! That is a must re-create. Looks like you guys had an awesome time!
Tracy says
Will you please ask your mom where she found her dress? Love the colors!
Your trips to BHI always make me want to plan a trip there!
Anne says
What a beautiful place!! Enjoy the fun times and memories being made!
Mary-Jo says
Hello Kath! It was so nice to meet you at the store on Saturday. Great pictures! Thank you so much for the Bald Head Blues plug!! I’m glad you were in town to attend our anniversary BBQ! Hopefully we’ll see you again on your next visit…I may be able to hook you up with a discount on those Tommy Owens!
KathEats says
Hey Mary-Jo! Thanks for stopping by my “shop” too 🙂 Hope to see you again soon! And yessss…still coveting those amazing glasses 😉