Guest Posting @ Stripes & Polka Dots

Do you guys know Kate from Stripes & Polka Dots and Katelyn Brooke Designs soon to be Katelyn Brooke Blog? She is one of the first "designer" friends that I made and she constantly inspires me on both her personal & design blog. She recently posted this image to help explain her move:

Kate asked if I would guest post while she is on vacation at the beach and I was happy to oblige. Today, you can find me over here talking about how living near the beach these last two years has changed me. 

Have you ever lived near the beach?