Summer Cocktails

It is Friday.  But not just any Friday.  It is a summer Friday and that means that at the end of the work day, which is at the end of the work week, it is time to relax and decompress from the past five days of hard labor.  So with all this in mind I thought it would be fun to try a new summer cocktail.

Del's Lemonade & Svedka Vodka,   

Blackberry Mint Crush

Skinny Sangria

Give one or all of them a try and let me know which is your favorite.

Happy Friday!

Beautiful Image of the Day

I love the intelligent blend of old and new, rustic and contemporary, classic and modern.  The shades of blue, the pop of chartreuse and coral all mix to create a fabulous space.

Image via skonahem.com

Sommarhus = Summer House

This irresistable summer house in the Swedish archipelago started out as a ramshackle mess but was transformed into a spectacular summer retreat.  While most Swedish summer cottages are relaxed and informal, this a little beauty is the perfect balance of shabby chic and refined elegance.

Images via:  skonahem.com

Wall Tattoos!

Take a look at the fun, creative and easy ways to add art, or the illusion of wall paper, to your walls without needing artistic abilities or a paper hanger!  They are wall tattoos by Benjamin Moore and I think they are just about the greatest way to add pizzas to your home without breaking the bank.

Aren't they just fabulous?!?  And they have great names too like Portico, Hibiscus, Vineyard, Papillon and Lyric.  I'm thinking one might need to find it's way into my home.

Beautiful Image of the Day

Beautiful blue, fascinating art, light reflection, edgy furniture
with traditional grounding...
Elegance and pizazz all in one! 

Interior by Steven Gambrel - Elle Decor

Beautiful Image of the Day

Simple, Elegant, Clean & Bright = BIOD

Have a wonderful weekend!

The Brits and Their Hats

This weekend marks the beginning of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.  A full-out party that will be celebrated and watched the world over.  The Brits, and especially the monarchy, are a fascination of the American people.  Why is that?  Is it their cool accent that seems to make everyone seem more intelligent? Or is it our desire to get back to our roots as they say?  I'm thinking it's more about the HATS!

There are elegant hats...

And ridiculous hats...

Enormous hats...

And hats for ones furry friends...

But I think it simply boils down to those who wear them best...

American's just love the monarchy.  They represent elegance, sophistication, our own country's history, and especially our romantic idea of princes and princesses.  While their hats may fascinate us, it is the Crown that enthralls us.  IT is the most beautiful hat of all.