Tuesday, May 31, 2011

cocktail hour

June feels like cocktail season for us.  We have one every other weekend and I can't wait!  It feels like forever since I have sipped a martini with dressed up people and simply enjoyed the finer things in life.  Being tired of the simple black cocktail dress I am on the lookout for an artistic masterpiece such as the one above.  The lines are timeless and the mix of colors are a stunning reminder that summer has arrived.

Friday, May 27, 2011

happy weekend {lazy days}

{my dog thinks he is human}


Well I at least know what one of us will be doing this weekend.  Linus is definitely looking forward to his three day weekend, oh wait, his whole life is a weekend.  While he is taking a load off from chasing tennis balls and the husband is working, I will be putting the finishing touches on my office and beginning the guest room makeover for our plethora of summer company.  The best thing about living on the coast and minutes from the beach is that people always want to come see you.

                                   

Monday, May 23, 2011

wiping the slate clean {new beginnings}



As you can see I recently took a hiatus from writing my daily blog - quite honestly, I had lost my creative inspiration and was feeling drained so I took some time to do a little soul searching about this whole process.  I want this blog to be an enjoyable outlet for my incessant thinking, not a hassle or "second job."  I've also come to the realization that my life is changing.  Halfway into my 30th year of life I've become more aware that I am a woman now and that I must find a balance between my seemingly pressing adulthood and my overwhelming need to be completely myself.  I've always been different than my peers - blatantly honest, outspoken, and determined to remain true to the thoughts and processes in my head.  Lately I have felt that all of these things have led me to feel isolated and I find myself becoming slightly more introverted (I know that is hard to believe) and either introspective or retrospective (depending upon the day).  I have succumbed to this knew self awareness and I find myself slowly becoming inspired again with a more sophisticated yet still playful frame of mind.  I believe that it is a daily struggle for most people to remain their true selves day after day without some sort of self doubt but I intend to follow this path wherever it my lead.