Weekend Whereabouts: Destin Beach & Birthday Cake

Last minute trips are the best. Especially with family. Wednesday night we packed up and hit the road and drove through the night to Destin beach, to meet family for the weekend.

We stayed in the sweetest beach house, just a few blocks from the beach with a private pool in the back. It was so awesome!

The street was like something out of a book. It was lined with hanging trees and Florida palms..

And what would a beach trip be without boat loads of seafood? Pun intended.

We bought fresh shrimp to throw on the grill, and baked the most beautiful crab cakes. It was delicious!

It was only a 48-hour trip, but so worth getting a little Vitamin D and putting our feet in the ocean. It beats the heck out of being in the office, right?

Excuse the iPhone picture quality, but the water was crystal clear!

We rushed home Saturday to have wine on the patio and fresh filets for my Mom's birthday!

And of course, birthday cake!

Found these wine glasses at Marshall's for $1.99 a piece! Needless to say: obsessed.

We also treated her to brunch Sunday morning. How does chicken and waffle benedict sound?

I can tell you from experience, it's pretty awesome.

It was such a perfect couple of days. There is nothing better than sticking your feet in the gulf and feeling the ocean breeze on your face. It was such a treat having the extra time with family. Having my mom come stay with us was so fun. We drank wine and ate birthday cake, and went on a redecorating spree on Sunday! Pics to come :) Standby!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! and, Happy Birthday, Mom!

XO