The Nero Chronicles: Of Beachy Keen on Alys

Monday, March 19, 2012

Of Beachy Keen on Alys

Generally, the mention of beachside rentals brings on a case of tremors akin to scurvy for Nero. That said, Nero has yet to encounter a Dutch Colonial she could resist, and such an architectural type, blended with the suggestion of southern Spain and a sprinkling of the Mauresque, all flanking sand and surf, renders a multicultural marriage that has Nero's warmest blessing. Indeed ever since the South Walton County, Florida, development Alys Beach breezed onto the blogosphere a few summers back, Nero has harbored if not a honeymoon fantasy than a deep desire to delve into a little spice trade. With homes available for sale and for vacation rental, this cleverly engineered hamlet could prove the perfect backdrop for a family reunion or a watery getaway with friends. So if any of you fair readers make it there before my vessel moors, do leave word that Nero would like a beach view, fish and curry on the grill, and to have the sheets aired. Oh, and just one more thing, lest I failed to mention it before, I bow to Bermuda blinds.

Labels: All images via Alys Beach

6 comments:

anita said...: Heavenly.
(and those plants on the wall remind me of antlers! A new take on them, perhaps?)

xo

p.s. speaking of sand and sun, how is the pad in Cairo coming along???; March 19, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Alcira Molina-Ali said...: Hi there Anita,

Aren't the air plants grand?
Alas, though I'd love to be able to report back with a slew of eye candy and exotica from over Cairo way, we have yet to return and regroup since our summer trip last year.
Much has shifted since then and so we have yet to slate a travel date.
But rest assured, the sand pad is sitting tightly sealed and can scarcely wait for an update.
Cheers, Alcira; March 20, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Kecia said...: Alcira,

I have long loved your blog and wanted you to know that I've awarded The Nero Chronicles the Liebster Blog Award:

http://www.couturezooblog.com/2012/03/thank-you.html

xx
Kecia; March 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Alcira Molina-Ali said...: Hi there Kecia,

Thanks for the honor ;)
Cheers, Alcira; March 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM
Deborah said...: All those wonderful spaces to sit and dream a while, especially the open verandas and terraces - love this selection, Alcira.; March 20, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Alcira Molina-Ali said...: Bonsoir Chere Deb,

It's gorgeous isn't it?
And somehow, underneath it all, distinctly American.
Hope spring is treating you well in France.
Cheers, Alcira; March 20, 2012 at 7:42 PM