{gift from a friend; relaxing summer nights (indoors) when too warm out; #papaya-mango-canteloupe heaven; amazing throw; thanks Phoebes! xox}
... summer, that is-- and all the simple pleasures of it, which ironically, elevates everything about our warmer/ sizzling? days and evenings, with or without a movie or series catch-up. We all seem to be buried in these free-spirited days and months doing all our favourites which is indeed a very good thing. How has summer treated you this year? I hope well, and fine, and glorious, and kind. The days, they go so-so fast, with now just two weeks to go..., but who's counting? :), so it's a must that we make the most of them with at least one refreshing-include each and every week: music, barbequed eats, water playdates, and ice cream cones on our seas/lakes included... 'Love it! Have a lushful longer weekend wherever the days take you... More behind-the-scenes moments we can't get enough of, after the jump... ~xx
♫ Mellow drifting-away notes (Volume II), from our weekend...
Kool & Klean - Reality THE SMOOTHJAZZ LOFT
{round II of my orange olive oil slim cake; when i got this simple cake pan last year, i had no idea as to all the elegant little gluten-free cake-ful moments i would want to explore-- 'still inspired; and i'm excited for the next...}
{this time i captured a few little steps...; so much fun adding your own tweaks along the way}
{buried botanicals; #allium-millenium in the wild; on our way to our secret clear-water lake; underwater feels}
{we love our soothing beach-stripe days; #pastel-ahhhs}
{summer fair hopping; a seasonal must for my sister, Jan; 'love the soft simplicity of these pretty pieces; #girl-boss}
{checkmate!; we just wrapped up this new (2019) Netflix thriller series: What/If; and as much as i've always enjoyed Renée Zellweger in movies, i love her skillset even more here; she's on point in perfect character mode with a series that explores the endless, rippling effects of compromising ourselves ethically; choices and consequences: be it for power/more power, $$$, out of fear, or to appease another, ultimately exploiting, and potentially damaging the lives of so many; "the worst kind of victim is the one that chooses to create another." - Foster; well-said}
{and where there's a movie night, chances are, there's popcorn somewhere in the mix, close by; limited edition, and new to us: 365's spicy jalapeño white cheddar popcorn; reduced snacking calories; we'll take it!}
