Pop-up Seaside Village - sweet

I confess that I'm a fan of cuteness. (Like you didn't know.) I especially love cute towns and villages, shops, and streets. So when I go to the coast of Washington state, I always take a side trip to Seabrook Village. It's what I call a pop-up village because it didn't grow organically; it was conceived and created on purpose.

I don't know who was behind the concept, but they've done an exceptional job of creating a pretty village on a rise above the beach on the Pacific.

Every house is different from the ones next door and all are styled after coastal designs from days gone by and villages that have been around for a long time.

Seabrook Village was originally planned as a vibrant community but most houses have been purchased as vacation homes and many are available for rental.

We got lucky and the sun came out. As we visited prior to the Memorial Day weekend, and during the week, things were pretty quiet, but construction was marching on.

I enjoyed seeing the variety in architectural styles. Don't you love that line up of white rocking chairs on the veranda?

My ex-house painter husband couldn't help but mention the upkeep of all those window frames but I think they're so pretty.

This little beauty looks pure east coast but would be fun to stay in. I'm betting there is a view of the sea from the upstairs window.

Gravelled walkways meander through the village and flags flutter from covered porches. I told you it was sweet.

What's a good seaside house without a veranda? Okay without, but better with. Imagine soft summer evenings visiting with friends, a cool drink in your hand.

Every home has its own character. Look at all the windows climbing up that west-facing wall. You'd never be without a view of the ocean on your way up to bed.

This cute cottage looks like it was transported from Cape Cod—not that I've been there, but you know, I've seen pictures. The life preserver on the outside wall is a nice nautical touch.

And the picket fences...need  I say more? I didn't think so.

Even when the styling is similar it's not the same. I love diversity, and red garage doors? Nailed it.

Of course you want your blue bicycle handy for tootling around the village. And nautical touches like loops of ropbe are perfectly fitting in this seaside town.

The village continues to grow and each phase seems like it's cuter than the last one. Some houses now perch on the very cliff overlooking the ocean. Huge sighs, here.

There is even a farm, plus this row of charming cottages where you can spend your vacation, or a month working on your novel.

Since we arrived early in the season, some of the shops were closed but it looked like more were scheduled to open soon. If there's one thing I love, it's darling gift shops.

Speaking of which, I'm in the process of creating my online shop on this site. Be sure to take a look and to drop back often as I'm planning to add lots of my artwork, and much more, in the days to come.