Sunday, July 17, 2011

Escape the heat with a Lazy Day...

There comes a moment, in the midst of the summertime whiteness of heat & humidity, that everyone needs a lazy day.
Well with that deep red blanketing most of the USA on the Weather Channel map, I'm thinking a few moments of cooling retreat, respite & renew could be used by all.
Who would not love to have this to cool down beside & thrust their scorched skin within.
My fave Trina Turk tunic... Tropical drink required.
Later for a nosh I recommend gazpacho... did I mention I add basil since it grows like a weed.
Pane rustica a.k.a figs, ricotta, prosciutto, mesculin & balsamic glaze on crunchy, crusty bread. Sublimely light.

Watermelon granita near the end of the day. Umbrellas make way for lanterns...


& I dream of escaping to the ocean...my way.
Stay cool America.

Photos courtesy of Garden Design, Metropolitan Home, Sotheby's Real Estate, Trina Turk, House to Home

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Seein' red & blue...year 3...

Well another Fourth is here in America so I celebrate with a collection of fun I've found our patriotic motif in over the last year with a few faves.








Fashion whether classic...

...or glam...

...or whimsy...it all works.

Thailand...

Testosterone based...


Meg Braff...

Anna's genius from Absolutely Beautiful Things





Have a glorious Fourth!!!
Images courtesy of House Beautiful, W Magazine, Victoria, Carolyn Roehm, Country Living, marthastewart.com, Anna Spiro, Amazon,Etsy.