101st Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

"Did U Know?!"

Tonight Starts the 101st

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

The Parade begins this Evening at
6:30pm - 9:00pm

It will Run Every Evening thru
Sunday, Dec 20th.

http://www.christmasboatparade.com/

Lots of Fun to be Had by All!

Tons of Beach Barn Pictures

Here is a Slideshow that has A LOT of Beach Barn Pictures!
Browse through them for some ideas...

Please let me know if you are going to a
Baby Shower...
I would LOVE to make a Gift for you!
: )

You can email me at:
The.BeachBarn@yahoo.com

Moosetash Bash

Happy 33rd Birthday, Gianpaolo!

My "Honey's" mustache started growing on our September trip to Italy.
What I thought would last til the end of the trip has now drug on til today!
Grrr....do I really dislike it!
In trying to make the best of it, I decided to pass out a little gift to everyone at his birthday dinner....Moosetashes for everyone : /)
It was Fun & Brought lots of smiles & laughs.
Guess it's not all that bad...did I really just say that!!!??!
Ha : )

Looking for a BABY SHOWER GIFT?

I Would LOVE
to Create
a
Hand-Crafted
Beach Barn
Baby Basket
For You!

You Choose the Theme
&
I'll Find the Fabric

Pick the Products you would Like
&
I'll Hand-Craft
a Baby Shower Basket
that will be a Sure Hit!

Leave a Message for Me in the Comments Section
or
Email Me:
The.BeachBarn@yahoo.com

You can find a list of Products & Pricing in my Blog Below...

: )

Products & Pricing

Products & Pricing...

Travel Blankie ~ $8-12 (Approx. 17"x 17")
GREAT TO BE CARRIED AROUND ANYWHERE ~ SWEET SECURITY FOR LITTLE HANDS.

Snuggle Blankie ~ $15-18 (Approx. 22" x 22")
PERFECT FOR THE STROLLER OR TO GET COMFY IN THE CAR.

Forever Woobie ~ $20-24 (Approx. 27" x 27")
THE PERFECT BLANKET FOR A BABY TO HAVE & ALWAYS GROW WITH ~ FROM INFANCY THROUGH TODDLER-HOOD AND QUITE POSSIBLY BEYOND, A WOOBIE IS A BEST FRIEND!

Burp Cloth ~ $5-7 (Approx. 13" x 19")

Changing Pad ~ $8 (Approx. 8" x 20")

Wash 'N Wipes ~ $3 (Approx. 7" x 7")

Onesie ~ $8-15

Travel Wipe Holder ~ $15-18

Hair Clip ~ $3-6

Gift Wrap ~ $5-15

Roaming around Rome...

(In a castle, taking a relaxing break... sitting in a little nook overlooking the Vatican.)

Here's a Little Sneek Peek
from our
Wonderful Trip
to
Rome, Italy

(Driving along the narrow & windy road of the Amalfi Coast...stopped to take in the breathtaking views!)

I'm working on getting all of our pictures labeled.
We took over 800 pictures. So, it's taking me a while to get them all done.
I was hoping to label them day by day, while we were there.
I forgot the camera cable, so my plan didn't workout so well for me!

Stay Tuned : )

Skulls, Crossbones & Polka Dots

I LOVE

this little

Travel Blankie!

I like mixing the

Polka Dots

with the

Skulls 'N Crossbones

Thinking of making a throw for myself...

Come to think of it...

I think I said the same thing when I make the

Sage Green Skull 'N Crossbone basket.

Guess I must like this fabric!

Aqua is my favorite color

and mixed with the dark brown

it just really catches my eye.

*It's listed in my Etsy Shop

right now for

$10.00

It's Football Season!

I LOVE Football Season!
In honor of Pre-Season NFL starting
&
College Football
just around the corner
I wanted to share a
Beach Barn Basket
I made for a
USC Football Fan
I would love to make a basket for you!
Who is your Favorite Team!??!!?

Travel Wipe Holders

These Travel Wipe Holders
are
GREAT for Anyone,
not just Babies!


Great for your
Car, Purse, Bathroom, RV, Boat,
Backpack, Diaper Bag,....
Travel Wipes for ON-THE-GO!

~ $15.00 - 18.00 ~

Let me know if I can make one for you!


Leave me a Comment at the bottom of this post,
on my
Facebook
or
Email me:
The.BeachBarn@yahoo.com

SAND CASTLES

(Picture from Alfredo's Beach Club, Long Beach, Ca)

"Did U Know?!"

There is a SAND SCULPTURE Contest
This Saturday ~ August 15th
in
LONG BEACH, Ca

This annual event attracts teams from across Southern California.
They create magnificent sand sculptures from castles to cartoons.
Sculpting is open to the public in teams. Pre-registration is required.

There will be food vendors, arts & crafts and a kid zone.

*Sculpting Begins at 9am
**Judging takes place at 1:30pm
***Finished Sculptures will be on Display UNTIL 4pm

AFTERWARDS...
You can participate
in the
Sand Castle Beach Cleanup
Belmont Shore, Long Beach.

Please Call: 562.434.1542
or visit their website:
http://www.alfredosbeachclub.com/sandcastle.htm
for more and all information.

Have Fun!
: )

Sage Green SKULL Basket

I LOVE this Skull fabric!
It has crossed my mind to sew a throw for myself,
using this fabric.
Not to mention my cousin "hinted" at a request for one, also. ; )
The Skull & Crossbones also come in, my favorite color,
Aqua & Pink too.

I made this basket for an old friend, from high school.
We were able to get in touch with one another
through Facebook. : )
She is giving this basket to her husband's friend,
who he's known since he was 4.

I always love to hear the stories of who my baskets are for.

If you have a Baby Shower to go to
or
need a Baby Gift
I'd LOVE to make something Special for you!

*Orange County Great Park Festivities...

(Picture from OCGP.org)

"Did U Know?!"

The Orange County Great Park
has
FREE Concerts
on
Friday & Saturday Nights
at
8pm

Please Visit their Website for More & All Info:
http://www.ocgp.org/articles/2009/flights-sounds-of-summer/

HOSPITAL BABY BEANIES

Hi Guys!

Thank you all so very much for helping me out with this!!!
I really appreciate it. : )

Please feel free to leave any & all comments
at the bottom of this blog post.

THANKS!!! : )

***BABY SHOWER GIVEAWAY***

ARE YOU GOING TO A BABY SHOWER???

Could you Use one of these Cute, Fabric Covered
Travel Wipe Holders for Yourself?

Know of a New Mom that Would Love to
Put this in Her Diaper Bag?

~ I have a GIVEAWAY! ~


Please Leave a Message in the Comment Section of this Post:

Your Name,
Date of the Baby Shower
&
If it's for a BOY, GIRL or UNISEX

OR

If you Would Like it for Yourself or Someone Else. : )

I Will Pick a RANDOM NAME On:

MONDAY August 10th, at 2:00pm
(Cut-off Time)


The Gift will be Similar to the Pictures Above...

1 Travel Wipe Holder
1 Wash 'N Wipe

Once I Select the Name of the Winner I will contact you Via Email.
I will Need to get your Home Address to Mail the Gift to you.

***Please include your Email Address***

GOOD LUCK! : )

Products & Pricing...

Travel Blankie ~ $8-12 (Approx. 17"x 17")
GREAT TO BE CARRIED AROUND ANYWHERE ~ SWEET SECURITY FOR LITTLE HANDS.

Snuggle Blankie ~ $15-18 (Approx. 22" x 22")
PERFECT FOR THE STROLLER OR TO GET COMFY IN THE CAR.

Forever Woobie ~ $20-24 (Approx. 27" x 27")
THE PERFECT BLANKET FOR A BABY TO HAVE & ALWAYS GROW WITH ~ FROM INFANCY THROUGH TODDLER-HOOD AND QUITE POSSIBLY BEYOND, A WOOBIE IS A BEST FRIEND!

Burp Cloth ~ $5-7 (Approx. 13" x 19")

Changing Pad ~ $8 (Approx. 8" x 20")

Wash 'N Wipes ~ $3 (Approx. 7" x 7")

Onesie ~ $8-15

Travel Wipe Holder ~ $15-18

Hair Clip ~ $3-6

Gift Wrap ~ $5-15

Planes, Cars & Boats

I just created this CUTE basket for the arrival of a Little Boy.

My Girlfriend & I went shopping for the Fabric together.

We were so excited when we found this fabric...
it was SO close to the Mom-To-Be's
Shower Invitations, it was Perfect! : )

A Great Little Gift...

~ What a Cute & Fun Gift to Give! ~

This Travel Wipe Holder & Wash 'N Wipe
would be a Great Gift for
Someone at the Office,
a Friend Who Just Announced She's Pregnant,
a Neighbor
or
Just Because! : )


A friend of mine ordered this from me, for her boss.

I Have Different Color Fabrics to Use
&
A Wide Variety of Embelishments for the Top.

Just let me know what you have in mind.
I'd be happy to create something special for you. : )

*** Music Under the Stars ***

(Pictures from Mission San Juan Capistrano Website)

"Did U Know?!"

Mission San Juan Capistrano
has
Music Under the Stars?!

Saturday July 25th
is the
Next Evening Concert

Concert Gate Opens at 5:30pm, Concert Starts at 6:30pm & Ends at 9:30pm

General Admission Lawn Tickets Start at
$20 for Members
&
$25 for Non-Members

Reserved Table Seating is Also Available

The Next Concert will Feature:

Derek Bordeaux

http://www.derekbordeaux.com/derek_music.html

With His Sounds of Blues, Jazz, Motown,
R&B & Soul




Please Visit the Mission's Website for More & All Information

http://www.missionsjc.com/music_stars.html#dates

ROOT BEER BASKET

I created this basket in ONE day! Being away at the California Fighterfighter Olympics for the week, didn't leave me much time to complete this basket.

Two of my girlfriends wanted to go in on a baby shower gift together. The parents-to-be want to be surprised, as to what they're having. So, we had to come up with a theme for a boy or a girl.

What about Brown & White, I suggested. The girls thought it was a perfect fit. So, I created The Beach Barn ~ Root Beer Basket. Brown & White just the same as the Sweet, Fun, & Refreshing Drink! Mmm...Makes me want one! : )

Firefighter Basket

Gianpaolo and I went to a Baby Shower / House Warming Party yesterday afternoon. One of the guys & his wife, GP works with, is expecting their first baby, a boy! They are decorating the nursery with a fireman theme. This is the basket we took, as our gift to them, for the "Little Guy". : )

*** BLUESAPALOOZA ***

(Picture from Mammoth Brews Blues Fest)

"DID U KNOW?!"

Mammoth
is having their 14th Annual

~ BLUESAPALOOZA ~

Festival of Blues & Brews

July 31st, August 1 & 2

Please Visit their Website for More & All Infomation...

http://www.mammothbluesbrewsfest.com/

A Basket in the Making...

Here's a Pink & Green Flower Basket I'm working on right now. Thought I'd share my progress on it so far. Be sure to check back to see the finished product in a couple days. : )

TRAVEL WIPE HOLDER

TRAVEL WIPE HOLDER

*Great for your Diaper Bag, Handbag or in the Car!
Travel Wipes for On-The-GO...

Also great to use as a Craft Box or for Crayons, Pens, Pencils,...
Not Only are they Great for Kids, but for Adults too...
in your Bathrooms, for Guests, in your RV, on your Boat, in your Car, for a Picnic, trip to the Grocery Store in your Re-Usable Bag,...
$15

Have a color in mind? Just let me know... I have Fabrics for Boys & Girls.

The.BeachBarn@yahoo.com

The BUZZ Around Town...

(Picture from Fullerton Arboretum)

"Did U Know?!"
I never knew there was an
Arboretum in Fullerton!

So, I thought I'd share a little bit about it.
For those of you, like me, who didn't know it existed...
it's been in the making since the 70's.

Take a look:
http://fullertonarboretum.org/home.php

Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7th: Buzz with the Bees

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a beehive?
Do you know why bees are important for plants & people?

Special *guest speaker* Lewis West from Angel's Honey Farm
will present his own traveling bee colony & honey.

Tuesday from 6-7:30pm.
$5 per family.
Fullerton Arboretum.
714.278.3579

*** 4th of July! ***

(Picture from Hostessblog.com)

I Just Have to Share this BLOG...

Please Take a Moment to read....

http://bakerella.blogspot.com/

The BEST Banana Bread...

EVER!!!

I found this recipe from a Blog I follow: Whipped
http://www.whippedtheblog.com/

I, Along with Everyone Else I've Made it for, LOVE it! : )
It's GONE in Mere Minutes!

I've Added Few of My Own Touches to the Original Recipe...
I always like to include 1 Extra Banana (4 total),
Spices; Nutmeg, Cinnamon, All Spice, Pumpkin Spice, & Glaze on top.
MMmmm!

I mix in:
1/8 teaspoon of: Cinnamon, All Spice & Pumpkin Spice.
1/4 teaspoon of: Nutmeg (just because I love it so much!)
You can mix in any variation, to your taste or non at all.

Glaze:
Combine 1 Tablespoon Melted Butter, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla, 2 Cups Powder Sugar
& 3 Tablespoons Milk.
Add Milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.
(Sorry my picture does not include my glaze.)

You can find the Original Recipe here:
http://whippedtheblog.com/2008/01/01/my-favorite-banana-bread-recipe/

A Must See...

(Picture from Cotton Doll)

How Cute are these Lil' Bloomers!?!??!

I want to share a Handmade Children's Clothing Line with you...

~COTTON DOLL~

Debbie is a friend I met, at the Sugar Plum Festival. It's a craft show put on 5 times a year at the Orange County Fair Grounds, in Costa Mesa, Ca.
http://www.sugarplumcrafts.com/

Her display caught my eye and I just had to look!
She makes the Cutest little Dresses & Outfits a little girl could ever want! : )

Please take a Peek of her Cute Creations:
www.cottondoll.etsy.com

"Did U Know?"

(Picture from Laguna Beach Surf School)

Looking for some SUMMER FUN?!?!

~Laguna Beach Surf School~

Offers a Week Long Program
9am - 2pm ~ Monday - Friday

*Surfboards & Wetsuits are provided*

Ask about $100 OFF

For More & All Information, Please Contact:
Steven Chew - AKA "Sli Dawg"

949.280.3005
SurfSchool.LagunaBeach@gmail.com
www.MySpace.com/surflaguna
Facebook: LagunaBeach SurfSchool
(LagunaBeach one word, SurfSchool one word)

USC Basket

This was the first "SPORTS THEME" basket I made. It was a lot of fun to put together! I can't wait to put together more in the future... WHOO RAH!

Entertainment on a Budget

(Picture from the Getty Website)

"Did U Know?"

These California Museums offer FREE ADMISSION Everyday:

California African American Museum, Getty Center & Gerry Villa,
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Museum, Newport Harbor Nautical Museum,
Newport Sports Collection, Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site,
Rancho Los Alamitos, Southwest Museum of the American Indian
& Wells Fargo History Museum.

Please Call or Visit their Websites for All & Complete Information.

So, So CUTE...

If you're looking for a BLOG that's

Fun, Crafty, Inspirational,
Full of Color & Lovely Pictures...

Be sure to take a peek at:

http://miastoriadivita.blogspot.com/

Under the Sea...

~Sleepovers at Seaworld~

"Did U Know"?...

Seaworld has a Sleepover program that allows kids in grades 2-12 to sleep next to Sharks, Manatees, Penguins & Polar Bears.

It includes Educational Activities, Guided Tour, Crafts, Pizza, T-shirt, Breakfast & the Next Day in the Park. Offered June 26th, July 17, August 7 & 8.

**Reservations are Required**

Please Call for All Details: 800.23.SHAMU
www.seaworld.com

Summertime!...Fireworks, Strawberries & Watermelon : )

(Picutre & Recipe from Baking and Books)

*"Did U Know" for Friday:

*I'm sure most of you are aware that Angles' Friday Home Games feature a Post-game Big-Bang Firework Show, so I thought I'd add one more...

*U-pick Strawberry & Watermelon Fields at Tanaka Farms in Irvine. Located at the entrance of the Strawberry Farms Golf Course. I believe there is a charge & reservations are needed. For all info please visit their website at: www.TanakaFarms.com

*Watermelon & Strawberry Sorbet Recipe...
Looks so Yummy! : )~

Watermelon Strawberry Sorbet

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