“When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.”
Genesis 9:16
Memorial Day weekend usually initiates summer. We are drawn to the beach, the lake, and grilling is practically a requirement! Ice cream freezers are also placed in service. As we traveled north Friday afternoon from northwest Florida, southbound traffic was obviously well above normal. It may seem the reason for this holiday is overshadowed by our need to kick summer into high gear. But, there is significant evidence that folks here in the south do remember the real purpose for setting aside a special day. There are hundreds of events scheduled to honor all who have stood in the gap to protect freedom and also to pay tribute to many who stand today. Then there’s all those flags! The red, white, and blue is proudly on display. May we all take time to remember that freedom is very costly, and it is always under attack. We pray that all of you have a wonderful and colorful Memorial Day.
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We are so glad that you came along on our walk through the beautiful beach town of Seaside, Florida! 
Linking with Pieced Pastimes, Silver Pennies, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Thoughts From Alice, Mod Vintage Life, Coastal Charm, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, The Dedicated House, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage, From My Front Porch To Yours, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Style Sisters, The Charm of Home, Cornerstone Confessions, A Delightsome Life, Imparting Grace, Posed Perfection, Katherines Corner, My Romantic Home, Chic On A Shoestring Decorating, Rooted In Thyme, Share Your Cup, The Enchanting Rose, Alabama Women Bloggers, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Oh My Heartsie Girl, Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm, The Turquoise Home
I love them all – but that 4th one? It melts my heart !
I love how some of the shutters open horizontally – I’ve never seen that before –
Thanks for sharing!
Suzan, thanks for taking the time to comment! The homes are all so unique, I could have photographed so many! Have a great week! Pam
Wow! I’d like to live in the one with the yellow shutters, please!
AnnMarie, I also love the one with the yellow shutters! It is fun and vibrant-great for a beach house! Thanks for taking time to read and comment! Blessings, Pam
I want to live here! These are so beautiful! Looks like the day was full of sunshine too! Thanks for sharing!
Pamela, thank you for taking time to read and comment! Have a great week! Blessings, Pam
I love the fun colors of these homes. I want to just pick one and move right in! Are the people who live in this lovely town as fun as their homes? Thanks of the walk through Seaside with you.
Thanks for walking with us, Kim! These homes are owned by people from all over the country. There are little signs with their names and where they are from on all of them. Many are for rent! It was fun to see where people live that own them!
Seaside or any place along Hwy 30a is my happy place. I love all the beach homes….colorful and fresh.
Maria, I agree! Thanks for taking time to comment! Blessings, Pam
Hi Pam, would you please tell me where you stayed while vacationing in Seaside? I am contemplating a vacation there myself! Thanks and God Bless!
Good morning, Nanette. Every May my husband has a workshop in Sandestin. It is held at the Sandestin Hilton so we always stay there! I have never stayed in Seaside! I have always wanted to, however. We always drive down to 30a to eat! I am sorry I am no help! Thanks for reading ! Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday! Blessings, Pam
I too love them all. What an incredible place with some of the most brilliant colored homes. Amazing!
Carol, the colors takes my breath, so vivid and fun! Thanks for reading and commenting! Pam
Those houses are all so beautiful!
Thank you, Nicole! Have a wonderful Thirsday! Pam
Because I was raised on the beaches of SoCal, but now live in the desert of AZ, my life dream has been to someday own a cottage on a beach. These are such sweet places, I’d love to own, but then again reality wakes me up 🙂 Thanks for sharing your seaside walk! I totally enjoyed! Blessings, Cindy
Cindy, thanks for your gracious comments! Seaside is such a colorful beach town! Blessings, Pam
Hi Pam! Visiting from Thursdays Favorite things! That first pink house made me swoon! I love anything pink, but make it a cute little seaside home and it kills me! How beautiful are all these pictures, thanks for sharing this! Love your blog too!
Alexis, thank you so much for your gracious comments! Seaside is a beautiful town with colors that will definitely make you swoon! Have a great week! Blessings, Pam
Hi Pam…coming to see you through Grace at Home. I first visited Seaside over 25 years ago when it first being built. My inlaws used to go to Panama City Beach every winter and we visited here with them. Just a couple of months ago, we visited again and I was blown away! What used to be a wide open beach with a few very colorful housesand a tiny little post office has just grown so much and I could hardly even imagine it was the same place! I love those beautiful colors of the the houses…only one thing bothered me…you could hardly see the beach anymore for all of the close together houses, trees and PEOPLE! Your photos are wonderful and so very colorful!
Debby, thank you so much for reading and commenting! Yes, you are right, you can hardly see the beach! I remember visiting Destin when there were very few hotels and now high rise condos are everywhere! Some say that is progress, but it is a little sad that landscapes change! Have a wonderful week! Blessings, Pam
Oh Pam, I am in color heaven 🙂 How I adore these style of homes – they make my heart sing! Thank you for sharing your loveliness with Roses of Inspiration. Hugs and blessings!
Thanks Stephanie! I love all the colorful beach cottages! Blessings, Pam
Such beautiful houses. I love all the bright colors.
Thank you, Tish! Have a lovely week! Pam
Excuse me, Trish, I misspelled your name!
Oh, I love these colorful houses and now I see exactly where your tablescape came from! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Yes, the tablescape was inspired by the colorful cottages in Seaside! Thanks, Jann
What beautiful homes with such cheerful colors! I have yet to visit that town but its on my list!
Shelley
Pam,
Thank you for sharing these charming coastal homes at my party….they will be featured at my party on Monday.
Blessings,
Linda
Linda, thank you so much for the feature! Will be looking forward to it tomorrow! Have a lovely week! Blessings, Pam
LOVE these houses! The colors are so fun. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/06/04/home-matters-linky-party-40/ 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Thanks so much! Linked up!
Beautiful colors! It would be great to live in such a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
Seaside is truly colorful and it is fun to walk through! Thanks for taking time to comment! Blessings, Pam