And hello you. Hope your weekend was as nice and relaxing as ours.
Since restaurant week is on in DC, we decided to check out one of the participating restaurants, bistrot lepic. Though we enjoyed our meal, it was nothing special. We also went to watch the second movie in the Stieg Larsson series – the girl who played with fire. I know, I know, I should read the books first, but i just havent had the time. Im still on the first book – the girl with the dragon tattoo. Have you read the books or watched the movies?
This lovely pic is by Leslie from a creative mint. have a great week ahead. xo
= gorgeous!
Its usually the simple details that are the prettiest, no?
- frolic
and hellos to you. did you have a good weekend?
hope these pretties help your monday blues. they did mine.
did i mention i have a HUGE fallen branch in my yard? I’m amazed it didnt cause any damage. Its going to be a big pain to take care of it. in other news, we lost power for about ten seconds during the short storm that hit this area yesterday. Lots of homes and businesses lost power for hour and there were fallen branches, leaves, trees on streets. Did your area get any part of the storm?
Have a great week my friends.
images: manvi drona-hidalgo
Some of the best things about summer…..
bike rides
beaches
outdoors
alfresco dinners
peonies
pinics
pretty dresses
lounging in hammocks
sunrooms
summer loving images: this is glamorous, tea for joy, coco+kelley, notebook mag, garden rooms, live journal.
Wish I could go around delivering these beauties to you in-person.
In store for you this week – a giveaway, pics from my trip to hawaii and the caribbean, and more inspiration for summer. Also my dears who are awaiting emails from me, thanks for being patient, you are my top priority this week.
Have a great one.
xo
image: tinywhitedaisies
Did you have a good weekend? Anyone of you watching the soccer world cup matches?
Have a great week. xo
image: manvi drona-hidalgo
Last, and in no way least, this tabletop was my favorite from the washpo Express shoot. A practical, nature-inspired tabletop for dining al fresco.
Trays in place of placemats make it easy to carry plates, silver and glasses and will stay put when its windy outside. Since we switched to a smaller table for the shoot, I had to do away with the trays as well as a small stree stump that would serve as a stand for succulents.
Silver bowls from india, cheese board and burlap runner from pottery barn, lion head soup bowls from william sonoma, steak knives from fishes eddy, napkins are from targetm the plates are vintage from a thrift store, and butterfly print tablecloth is hand made by me.
images: first pic by lawrence luk and last two my manvi drona-hidalgo
have a great week ahead.
ps: arent you loving the new magazine by sweetpaul? im crazy about his new project filled with fresh foods, easy crafts and gorgeous styling.
images: manvi drona-hidalgo
could you stay another day?
my gals, i hope you are enjoying the weekend with people you love and that your sunday is filled with sunshine, fun and rest. xo
photography: sabra knock
Thank you so much for your sweet comments about my injury. You are all truly awesome!! I feel a little better in that there is pain only when I move my arm. My appointment with the specialist is on thursday and I hope to get some good news, like Im magically healed.
As promised, here are more pics from my washpo express shoot. My inspiration for this summer tabletop, lovely pinks and lilacs fresh from the farmers market.
me in action…
Starting the meal off right with fresh raspberries paired with a crisp glass of champagne.
i love details and personal touches. I also love to find unexpected uses for things. here, i am using ceramic measuring spoons from anthropologie to hold various types of salt.
The table cloth is actually a scarf from h&m. plates and pink glasses from anthropologie, napkins are vintage from a thrift store, palceholder napkin rings from pottery barn, goblets from target, silerware from william sonoma, ceramic sugar pot from anthropologie and chinese soup spoons and pillar candles from pier1.
would love to read your thoughts on this tabletop…
tabletops styled by manvi drona-hidalgo and photography by lawrence luk
