Little Luxuries

It's been FREEZING cold here this week, and there are no signs of the weather warming up. As a treat, the gals and I decided to hole up in the very swanky Westbury Hotel this weekend to attend afternoon tea. We dined on lovely little sandwiches, gorgeous sweets including macaroons, lemon meringues, brownies and red velvet cupcakes and, of course, scones. Warm tea, a cheeky glass of champagne and live piano music in the lovely luxurious tea room were the perfect topping for our afternoon. 

While this was on my to- do list and a lovely luxury, it's definitely a one time/very special occasion event. It was pricey for the food and desserts that came, but made us feel like we were in Downton Abbey. 

After that lovely treat, Hubby and I headed to Howth on Sunday to cozy up in a pub with some delicious seafood. I couldn't recommend King Sitric highly enough! They are a hotel and restaurant, and I LOVED the oysters there. We've been twice now. The first time we went to the fancy restaurant which was fine. This weekend, we went downstairs and I LOVED it. Definitely try all the oyster options they have. SO GOOD! 

Oysters three ways - Rockerfella, Raw and Bloody Mary- YUM! 

Sunday Coastal Drive

Hubby and I took our first real road trip in our car on Sunday. We had the whole world available to us(!!) but decided to go with a little trip to Britta's Bay since the sun was shining.

I loved it! The drive to the bay very much reminded me of the drive to Crane's beach in Massachusetts (really, or was I trying very hard to feel like I was back home?).

The excitement of getting over the sand dune and seeing the beach! 

Crazy Sky. Sunny in one area and Stormy clouds in another. 

First toe dip this season. It was FREEZING! 

Wondering why it's not warmer?! 

Playing "Baseball" 

After the walk along the beach, we went for a drive along the tiny coastal road to the town of Arklow for lunch.

Kinda sorta like Australia's Great Ocean Road? :) 

We ended up in Arklow for lunch. Arklow is a typical Irish town/village. This sign made me laugh.

After going for a short walk around the village, we settled into a cozy pub with newspapers and magazines and enjoyed the loveliest pub meal. Whenever I go to the beach, I always crave seafood. I got their mixed grill. YUM!

Even though it was only a day trip, it felt like we were gone for the weekend. I can't wait for many more road trips this summer!