Simple Pleasures

 

{Movie Time Snack} Fresh Fig Cake

Daily Comfort

{Shirt: Vintage}

{Shoes: Sketchers Bobs}

If I could only have one summer outfit, this would be it--white shorts, a shirt (either in white, pastel, or with fun prints), and a pair of comfortable shoes or sandals.  It best fits for what I usually do on my days off in the summer: visiting farmer's markets (like today), going out for brunch, walking my dog, riding a bike, or running errands.  If I want to go out for dinner later, all I need is to change into a dressier shirt (or put on a light blazer) and a pair of heels.  Easy, simple, and effortlessly chic in my opinion.

Let The Sun In

I worked all night last night (Oh yes, didn't sleep a wink).  My assistant was feeling a bit under the weather, so I took on more work.

0800:

I came home this morning with my body aching (when I'm really focused on work, I tend to      slouch) and my brain dead.  Driving home, all I could think of was sleep, sleep, & more sleep.  But when I actually got into my bed, I was wide awake...thinking about work with a few functional neurons left in my brain (Arghh!).  

1000:

Still tossing & turning.  Staring blankly into the ceiling, imagining it was a starry night sky (Hopeless!).  

1100:

Maybe some music would help, I thought desperately.  So I put this song--Siboney by Connie Francis (my current song obsession) on replay.  

1200: 

Still awake.  I jumped out of bed, & opened all the blinds to let the sun in. I could see my peonies in full bloom now, filling up the room with its fragrance.   I felt a little better.  

1230:

Enjoyed my oatmeal.  I decided to eat something light, just in case I wanted to try to sleep...again.

1300:
Ate some more fruits.  Snapped some pictures.  Read some blogs.  Now more awake.
Hmm...Retail therapy sounds good.  I guess I'll go shopping :).

Have a good day everyone!

Cherry Salad

Chilly Summer Nights

{Trench: The Limited
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini}

{My Intials created w/ Peony petals}

This trench coat is perfect for wearing outside my summer dresses at night.  The playful stripe pattern adds a little twist to the classic trench.  

Wishing everyone a great weekend :).

Stuffed Mushrooms {My Way!}

{Mushrooms stuffed with pork & spinach
Use beaten eggs as the binding agent}