the heat of summer

as temperatures soar, we are reminded of a simpler time when popsicles, friends and care free days were all we needed! here a pretty garden party sets the summer mood {rue magazine}

happy weekend!

These beautiful pictures from {joy de vivre} just made me happy. find what makes you happy this weekend! cheers!

happy 4th of july!

as my best friend's little brother once stated with glee, "happy fourth of chu-ly", {a now traditional celebratory greeting in my family} i am reminded of a simpler time. a time of fun, summer, pools, sparklers and great watermelon {that my sisters would usually get to the center of first!}. this time of year, i love the all-american look of flag buntings on houses, red, white & blue and coordinating outfits for children! in that same vein, i am also drawn to nautical anything, especially for boy's rooms and stripes for all! {bloume baby, seed, salt-water sandals, vintage pail & shovel}

a sprinkle of sugar

the warm color palette, the designs, the crystally sugar over this towering cake ~ devine! i melted when i saw the sweet work of {one girl cookies by francina}. fresh out of brooklyn {the place where nothing goes unnoticed} this one girl, steals this show! {see more photography here} or {here}

looking beyond

i stumbled upon this pretty photo today by {kitty gallannaugh} and discovered not only great photography, but a photographer's passion for all things lovely. these spirited, floral photos get you in the right mood for summer! enjoy!

caught in sepia

{christian oth} is said to be the best wedding photographer, period. after looking at these luscious sepia tone photos i tend to agree! this classic look never fall out of fashion and captures all the details in a wonderful, velvety way. bravo!

oh happy day

what a fun surprise it was to discover these charming little watercolors by {katie daisy}. these happy messages with eclectic detail demand a frame in a special little corner of the house or office.