“I walked far down the beach, soothed by the rhythm of the waves, the sun on my bare back and...
As the soft and sweet aroma of freshly baked golden waffle cones drifts from the open doors of a gelateria, one things is for certain, it is sure to stop one right in her tracks and detour for a few moments; stop in to perhaps order a “gelato affogato” [gelato with espresso poured on top], and be on one’s way again . . .
. . . do you remember the paint-dipped baskets from two summers ago? imagine the utter delight when happening upon...
A waifish figure and large, brown, doe-like eyes; a tiny, cinched in waist and sweet, elfin features; a willowy dancer’s body, slight but strong from years of ballet training—always graceful and ever ladylike—it is difficult to believe that this beautiful woman, both inside and out, would wait almost her entire life to find true love but—when she did find it, it was truly great . . .
. . . and in other exciting news : there will be a wonderful new extension to the {take me...
. . . this morning, the sun shone brightly, an utterly perfect start to the weekend, and a perfect way to end the month and we're ready for whatever november brings, so long as there are cosy heather grey sweaters and burnt crimson, logs by the fire . . .
. . . and while on the topic of perfume bottles & lip gloss scattered about on desks and vanities,...
. . . early sunday evening, on a day that began with a late start and a long brunch, leisurely...
. . . and while we're on the topic of grasping every last beautiful moment of summer for as long as we can: worn wicker baskets and folds of languid lacy things, heart-shaped waffles and breezy morning dresses, peonies and starfish, and always, seaside dreams . . .
. . . at this moment, writing to you from a beautiful hotel room in a beautiful city, moments before...
. . . if you have been reading for a while, you will know about a certain and undying love...
. . . perhaps one of the best things ever is a late lunch on the terrace, and especially an...
. . . while it may be a few months yet before blissful picnic weather, this special edition hermès kelly...
. . . every year at this time, always and irresistibly drawn to dusky neutrals and rich textures — exposed ceiling beams and washed floorboards, luxe velvet and stacks upon stacks of firewood, always perfectly paired, of course, with glittering chandeliers . . .
. . . nearly time again for transitions, and while the closets are still filled with white and light-as-air summer dresses and strappy sandals, and the heavy blankets are still tucked away, soon there will be soft sweaters and boyfriend blazers . . .