suzette roberts

// Have a Cozy Fall Weekend.~

{when the birthday boy says, "can it be all purple with some blueberries i can bite into, and can you do a fun purple?"; of course i can; more blueberry buttermilk ice cream days; happy belated special day Max! :)}

 

Fall might just be the season to do some well-needed catching up-- we missed getting to our major spring cleaning, and summer had its own agenda already in store for us. All we wanted to do on our weekends, was crash(!) and crash some more... But, I'm now thinking warm in-the-oven casseroles, full-bodied soups for carnivore lovers, apples and spices, flaky, full of flavour crusted pies and dancing when no one's watching, with our cool outdoor winds and open windows now in more constant mode. Who knows how it will all work out... We're taking it all in, taking it all in. Have a groovy weekend. More behind-the-scenes of the month after the jump... ~xx

// And This Was August Too...

{good memories: my sister Gi's very impressive (and mighty delicious) Oh She Glows soup made with all organic produce and lots(!) of cutting up of said produce; so-so good, and i'm ready for another bowl where i will arrive when it's ready and enjoy feet up while on her comfy couch :)}

 

Usually, I'm not one to dream about work, with dreams that often have me on a cruise ship or cozy boat heading somewhere over our dreamy seas with loved ones (kids with fries included), on the lido deck, looking out at our beautiful blue, no less. But last weekend, somewhere in the Saturday a.m. bells, (it's still all a fog as to what specific time of a.m.), I actually dreamed about 'work'-- and then, in many ways, realized it was not really work, as blogging still continues to be a relaxing hobby of mine, with a few fun perks attached to the process... I actually dreamed that I forgot to type when to add the pure olive oil to this mellow transitional recipe, and attended to it on awaking, where there were a few waiting questions in my DM loft about said ingredient 'lost' in the directions. Thanks, and sorry about that Guys-- the olive oil has now been 'found'... Thanks for a peaceful week, and I know my security detail will be happy to know that this weekend I'm having all the drinks(!) all.the.drinks. :) More behind the scenes after the jump... Have a smooth one, especially my Florida people! We've been here before, and we'll make it through... stay safe, and hang tight with each other. ~xx

// Buried in It!...

{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

// Have a Wild Summer!~

{sweet strawberry swirls; killing it outdoors in the sun with so.much.sugar.}

 

And this is where we call it another done school year, as we've experienced it... and where I get to take out my hidden Turkish Royal stash and have a puff or two, or three, with one of my project buddies, Isabelle, on the terrace, out in the warm sun, low humidity, no less. And hear her say, "Where'd you get that? I didn't know you smoked!" And then I'd reply, "I didn't know either. :) They're from Abu Dhabi." To which she'd laugh and respond, "Oh!", and then we'd have a good giggle, puffing away, while shooting the breeze and chatting about all things wild and present day and mysterious being the deep thinkers we truly are...

// Balancing Bits...

{my sister, Gi, giving Daddy an at-home hair salon experience :)}

 

Congrats! (again) to the Toronto Raptors; #KyleLowry! - he was ready to go from the get-go! :) Well done! Wrapping up the work week with a few little moments that continue to bring a gentle softness to my days and weeks... quiet tucked-away lunches outdoors in the sun included-- just the way I like it (with our lower humidity temps). Weather-perfect. And happy Father's Day to our dads on Sunday. :) Music from the week and more after the jump. Have a relaxing weekend. ~xx

// Have a Beautiful Easter and Passover.~

{almost there; gluten-free no-bake homemade key lime cheesecake with fresh whipped cream; same recipe as here (scroll down), just substituted the lemon juice for lime juice; welcome home Gi!}

 

Happy early long weekend. I hope you had a good week and are just as ready as we are for our holiday weekend ahead. Nothing wild planned this side. We are looking forward to the extra downtime and catching up with each other as usual, with some quiet on the home front thingamajigs. And for lunar lovers, tomorrow at 7:12 a.m. EDT you can 'look up' to see a full pink moon(!), if awake. :) Music and a few recent behind-the-scenes snaps to close our week. Have a lovely one with all things cozy. ~xx