Fog

I love this time of year.  We get a lot of fog early and late in the day.  It's so serene and romantic in a coastal sort of way.

Horace Caldwell Pier, Port Aransas

The soft beachy pastels so popular here seem right at home in the fog.

Art Center for the Islands

Several homes on the tour reflect this esthetic.

So relaxing!  One can hear the fog horns on the ferries all over town, so surreal when all is shrouded in mist.

Come enjoy some serene and relaxing homes on our annual "glimpse of island life".

Tickets are now on sale!

26th ANNUAL PORT ARANSAS TOUR OF HOMES

Celebrating our fiftieth year, The Port Aransas Garden Club will host its 26^th annual Port Aransas Tour of Homes on Mustang Island Saturday, January 25, 2014.  The tour originates from the Port Aransas Community Center at 408 N. Alister Street, Port Aransas, TX. 78373. 

This year’s “a glimpse of Island Life” tour features nine homes showcasing older homes, the new and modern, condos and remodeled residences and beachfront living.  Five homes will be on the bus tour and all nine will be on the self-guided tour.  With the bus tour ticket you also have the option to continue with the self-guided tour in the afternoon.

Morning bus tours will be available for $25.00 per/person at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Self-guided tours are offered between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.  The self-guided ticket is $20.00 p/p and tour maps will be provided at the Community Center.  Bus tours and self-guided tickets can be purchased at Mustang Island Art Gallery, 2222 Hwy 361; Gratitude, 316 N. Station Street and through our website www.PortAransasGardenClub.org after Thanksgiving and on tour day at the Port Aransas Community Center.  Bus tour tickets are limited to 90 per each tour, self-guided are unlimited.  For ticket information call Cherie Hoffman 361-876-4375 or email portagardenclub@hotmail.com. 
Follow us at our website www.portaransasgardenclub.org, our Facebook page Port Aransas Home Tour and at our blog http://portaransasgardenclubhometour.blogspot.com/.  For all other information contact chairperson Virginia Moser at 361-834-4130. 

Tickets, refreshments, raffle and silent auction items will be available at the Community Center during tour hours starting at 8:30 AM.

Port Aransas Garden Club (PAGC) formed in 1964 to encourage interest in beautification of the city. Proceeds from Club activities are used for landscaping, various civic projects and scholarships for Port Aransas High School seniors.

PAGC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible. PAGC is a member of the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce, Keep Port Aransas Beautiful and the Corpus Christi Garden Council. 

Fresh seafood tonight!

What a treat to live at the coast.  The seafood can't get any fresher.

Got some fresh shrimp yesterday morning, right off the boat. Yum!

Fresh trout or redfish for dinner; how to decide?  I love the redfish "on the half shell", grilled with skin and scales left on.  Season with a little olive oil and your favorite seasoning blend.  When done, the fish easily separates from the skin.  Serve with a spritz of lime juice.

Lots of options around town to wet a hook if you want to catch your own.

 

Or just enjoy your fish on the wall.  Come see some fabulous fishy decor and enjoy some wonderfully fresh seafood at our great local restaurants on January 25, 2014.

Festival weekend!

What a fun weekend!  Town was busy, busy, busy, with lots of activities for locals and visitors.  The Old Town Festival celebrated our 103rd birthday and was presented by the Port Aransas Museum at the Community Center.

Port Aransas Community Center

Activities included Art About, a gallery tour and sale.

The Coastal Paint Out attracted artists from diverse locations.

Of course, fall is a great time to curl up

with a good book, too.

Come savor the Port A lifestyle at our 

26th annual Port Aransas Home Tour, 

January 25th, 2014.

Fall on the island!

Ahh ... fall!  The breeze is a little cooler, the beach is less crowded.  Time to enjoy our casual lifestyle and slower pace.  Can't you just smell that sea breeze?

Mustang Island Beach

 Take time to enjoy a gorgeous sunset over the marina.

Here's the first "teaser" for our upcoming home tour where you will see an eclectic assortment of homes, from quaint historical cottages to elegant waterfront showplaces. 

See you January 25th, if not before!

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Plan now to attend the 26th annual Port Aransas Home Tour

Mustang Island, Texas

sponsored by the Port Aransas Garden Club

 

For more information about our garden club, go to Port Aransas Garden Club.

 

For travel information to the Texas Riviera, our Chamber of Commerce can provide a wealth of options for accommodations, restaurant recommendations and other activities available during your visit.