Sunday Favorites

Look who woke up to officially welcome Summer!  Hello beautiful! I've been watching this peony plant every day waiting for it to pop and today is finally the day.  They only bloom for a few short weeks and I wait for it every year : )

 It's a beautiful Memorial Day weekend and what a way to kick off summer!

 Here are just a few things I've been adoring, doing, and thinking about on this gorgeous Sunday morning.....

One of my all time favorite Summer fragrances is Philosophy's Amazing Grace.  This is the cleanest and most feminine scent you could imagine.  It's a beautiful summer day in a bottle.  I have the shower gel too.  I layer both and it's not overpowering at all. 

A state of grace is a peaceful place to be.  This fragrance puts you in that place.  Like when your four year old bursts into the bathroom while you are taking a shower to frantically ask you if you have his Cars DVD.  This is real life.  Take a deep breath and pass me the shower gel. 

 I found this recipe at A Little Loveliness for pink lemonade cupcakes that I can't wait to try.  They will be perfect for a friends birthday party we are having next month.  I love how she decorated them with the paper straws and lemon wedges.  So fun! I'm sensing a theme to this party already.

I had a pedicure the other night. What is it about a pedi that makes a girl feel so good?  Is it because afterwards our toes look so cute?  Or are we in it for the foot massage?  For me it's the fact that I can actually relax in a reclining, vibrating chair for a hour while I get my feet pampered - an no one in my family knows where to find me.  Dinner will be a little late tonight, guys.....

I selected my favorite summer color - Japanese Rose Garden....Love, love, love....  

It goes great with this new lip color from American Beauty that I am adoring right now - Serendipity. Yes it is!

Is this not the cutest bike ever?  I've been thinking about getting a new one and this little Pashley number is right up my alley.  The basket had me at hello.  I can imagine myself riding down to the bakery on a Sunday morning and filling it up with croissants and baguettes, like I'm staring in a 1960's french film.  I'm totally kidding.  Seriously.  Maybe.

I've had hair issues all my life.  Anyone that knows me, knows this.  It's a fact.  I'm picky, afraid of change, and use way too much hair spray.  I cringe when my hubby uses the term "high maintenance" but in this case I'm afraid he might be right.  What would surprise him is the fact that all I really want is hair long enough to be able to put into a messy ponytail, look like I've done nothing to it, and look great.  That's all I want.  A messy ponytail.  Why is it so hard to achieve a messy ponytail? 

I have a  heart shaped candy mold buried in my pantry that would work perfectly for making these sugar cubes.  Wouldn't they be adorable in a pink sugar bowl at the breakfast table?  I don't know if the husband would appreciate this or even notice...but I would!
 

And speaking of breakfast, I must learn how to make my coffee do this!  What a way to start the day.  If only this were real life... : )

Thanks to the Style Network and E! I've been obsessed with reruns of Sex and the City. Ever since 1999 I've been trying to figure out, style wise, if I am a Carrie or a Charlotte???

 I think I'm probably more of a Charlotte but secretly wish I could be a Carrie?  Or is it the other way around?  I'm still not sure.  Maybe I'm just a little bit of everybody.... 

This could take years more of rerun watching to figure out.  That's okay by me.  This show never gets old.  I love the humor in it, but come on - who are we kidding? We girls really just watch it for the fashion ~

So excited to see my first cherry tomato of the season.  Is there anything better than fresh tomatoes growing in the hot, summer sun?!  Many more to come...fingers crossed! xo

I just downloaded Cherry Menlove's Easy Jubilee on my kindle.  I've been following Cherry Menlove's blog forever and I can't tell you how much I love her.  She's so talented and downright adorable!  Do any of you follow her?  If not please check out her blog www.cherrymenlove.com. 

It's full of so many ideas from cooking and baking, to sewing, gardening, housekeeping, parenting, and fashion.  This is the first of many to come from Cherry.  I can't wait to read this!!!!!!

And we're off!  Our car is packed (or should I say stuffed!) and we are about to embark on a little road trip this week.  It will be nice to get away for a few days and enjoy a change of scenery.  We'll be swimming and enjoying the summer sun with family this week.  There will be sightseeing and lots of ice cream I guarentee.  I'll tell you all about it when we get back. 

I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!!!


Danielle xo

Sunday Favorites

Good Morning and Happy Sunday!  The sun is shining today after a week of rain, so that must mean it's going to be a good day.  We have a soccer game, church, and a walk in the park (possibly with a picnic) to look forward to.  That's what Sunday's are all about.

Here's a quick post about some of my favorite things that I am loving this week -

Natural beauty tip #101 - Combine 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of water to form a thick paste.  Spread on freshly washed face and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and say hello to a beautiful you ~  I did this last night and it felt amazing.  

Another batch of cranberry almond granola.  Perfect for snacking while watching Real Housewives of New Jersey. I'm not kidding.  The show is just about as addicting as this granola. Can't wait for tonight's episode. (ok, I'm a reality TV junkie - now it's out of the bag!)

I've always been drawn to fashions of the 1950's.  These outfits blow me away.  I'm always on the hunt for styles with that classic retro look.  I love the belted waists, full skirts, and polka dots.  Reminds me that I'm due for a day of thrift store shopping.  I know there are gems waiting to be found : )


Hello dahhhhling....

Adorable!

I love this black and white check print.  Little Miss fancy with the white gloves.  So cute!

Party dress!

Your typical every day dress.  I need one of these.  Not to vacuum in though.

Newly planted flowers.  It felt so good to finally get my fingers into the dirt.
I'll do things a little at a time, so for now I just did my flower boxes and planters.  It makes me happy to see these beautiful colors when I pull into the driveway. 

It's still a bit early in the season here, so fingers crossed we won't have a frost!

Do any of you read Susan Branch's blog? Well, if you don't let me tell you that she just left on a seven day cruise out of New York Harbor to England where she is spending two glorious months vacationing.  Two months traveling the English countryside.  I could die. The best part is that she is tweeting and blogging the whole way.  She's taking us out on the deck of the ship, under the gigantic moon, to drink up the ocean air.  Once she gets to England we'll be going to Beatrix Potter's house, garden's, tea rooms, pubs, and everything else in between. This is my dream of all dreams kind of trip.  I'll be living vicariously through her for the next two months. xo   

Summer is coming.  I must try this (courtesy of www.shutterbean.com).
strawberry infused vodka

Hello strawberry martini's!  No doubt I'll be the hostess with the most-ess at my next party!


What are you loving this week?


I hope you all have a super relaxing Sunday with people you love.


Danielle xo