July 29, 2011

breathe in summer

where: pretty stuff
It's that time of year again 
and I'm finally off to my most favorite place in the world.
To my beloved little stretch of beach that I've known and loved since I was six.
 I'm pretty sure I won't be able to post out there, 
so to Jen and to our fabulous readers who have followed us 
and supported us on this exciting journey into the blog world...
...have a great August, happy summer and love to all!!

I leave you with...

The cocktail.
where: myrecipes.com
We all know one of the best parts about the beach is cocktail hour.
Jeremy, my sweet husband, is known for his killer rum punches.  
He whips them up and creates them by taste.  
Here he is with his recipe for success if you want give it a try.

(Thanks love.)

Hi Linds.  Thanks for including me in today’s post.
Honestly it’s a fairly unscientific recipe.
Basic ingredients and mix to taste:

Bacardi white rum
Sailor Jerry’s Navy Spiced Rum (this is key)
Pineapple juice
Any sort of carbonated citrus juice/soda like IZZY or Orangina
Cranberry juice
Add fresh limes and oranges

Sometimes I add a little ginger ale as well.

Drink up!  Beware and behave.



 The music.

I've asked my dear friend David, 
rockin' musician, creative talent and life of the party 
to come up with his own top 10 dance song list for today's post.
(We actually got 14 out of him.) 
Here's what he came up with.  
I love them all!...and I love his comments that go alongside each one.
Jen, what would be on your list?  Although I know I don't even have to ask!
Let's come up with our own xo dance list and get down and boogie. 

So fantastic David.  You're the best!

1) MJ - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (nuff said)
2) Madonna - Vogue (she is the queen of the club and this is as good as any of her fantastic hits but could easily substitute Ray Of Light)
3) Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body (infectious groove)
4) Bee Gees - Stayin Alive (Ever since John Travolta showed us how to disco, this one wins)
5) Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (so easy to just get lost in this song)
6) Michael Jackson - Thriller (I mean, just epic.)
7) Will Smith - Getting Jiggy Wit It or Men In Black (I'm such a fan of his, especially given our Philly connection)
8) Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money Mo Problems (I love the sample of Diana Ross "I'm Coming Out" which could also make this list)
9) Outkast - The Way You Move (I love Earth, Wind and Fire and these guys originally draw on them for incredible inspiration. Love the rap. Could also substitute Hey Ya)
10) Fergie - Glamorous (in particular, the Treasure Fingers Remix. I love her whispy voice on this track. And how she mispronounces words like "glamoroussse")
11) Kylie Minogue - Can't get you out of my head (hypnotic)
12) 50 Cent - In Da Club (defined the early 2000s)
13) Earth, Wind and Fire - Let's Groove (oh man, i love the horn section)
14) Jackson 5 - I want you back (definition of classic)

How's that??

D


The look.
Let's go back to that!

Enjoy and soak up everything delicious about August!
xo

July 28, 2011

add a little color to your world

where: atlantic-pacific
where: bippity boppity boo
where: if anyone recognizes this image, could you please let me know?

where: lonny magazine blog
where: habitually chic
where: lululu

where: marley and me

where: pretty stuff

where: the neotraditionalist
where: the zhush
where: you are my fave
Have a bright, colorful, cheery day everyone!

July 27, 2011

Bravo!

Bravo TV that is. Lindsay I confess I am a closet Bravo watcher.  Have we ever discussed this? I have not fallen prey to some of the other reality tv shows like The Bachelor or Bachlorette, nor to The Jersey Shore. But I must admit I do watch Housewives of NJ and NYC  from time to time but what I am really loving is Million Dollar Decorators.  


Have you watched it? If you watch nothing else on Bravo or any reality tv you must watch this. The designs are impressive, it's fun to get a peek inside the homes of LA's elite and the designers personalities are fantastic.  Everyone should have a housekeeper/cook/stylist/drinking partner like Kathryn Ireland's and the banter between Jeffrey Alan Marks and his partner/partner Ross is too good to miss.  I've been a fan of designer Mary McDonald for a few years, and they say the character of Karen from Will & Grace was based on her.  You will see why when you watch.  The season just ended but I think you can pull up the episodes on iTunes.






July 26, 2011

the garden path

I love this piece written by Louise Erdrich for the NY Times magazine.
Published in 1996, I've kept it all these years 
and take it out of hiding when I'm in need of inspiration and reminding.
Thanks to my mother and grandmother, I have such appreciation and respect
for gardening and the gardener.
I understand what it means to have the beauty of a peony 
or the deliciousness of a tomato take your breath away, 
especially when it's grown in your own garden 
and loved and cared for by your own hands.
The Garden Path subtly reminds us of the importance 
of embracing your life and doing what you love.
Take a read...
where: lindsay's inspiration book


July 21, 2011

happy happy happy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEN! 
I treasure, love and adore you.

This is the front of a card you gave me so, so long ago.  
It's the sweetest.

  And here's my card to you on your birthday....
where: photo by Lindsay for from me to you xo
Cheers to you my darling friend!
where: crush culdesac
xo

I want one


 I would love a bike like one of these. 
where: fallon elizabeth
It would be fun to just cruise around doing my errands on one.

where: laetificus
where: patterson maker
I suppose I could, but the town we live in isn't that bicycle friendly or at least
it doesn't feel like it is.

where: patterson maker
Linds I always loved that about your summer spot, everyone tools around on their bikes.

where: just be splendid
I'd love to live in a community like that some day. Wouldn't you?


July 19, 2011

what a day!

where: photos by Lindsay for from me to you xo
14 years ago.
where: photos by Lindsay for from me to you xo
Happy Anniversary love.

Happy Anniversary!


where: jennifer for from me to you xo

Can't believe it was 8 years ago that we said "I do."  I still feel like I'm the luckiest girl in the world.  This was our wedding tent - I loved it.  It still puts a smile on my face when I see it and think back to that beautiful summer day 8 years ago.

Lindsay how funny is it that we were married on the same day - only a few years apart.  How many is it for you today, I can't remember, although I remember the beautiful details of the day so clearly. Is it 13?

Happy Anniversary!




July 18, 2011

jt

where: pinterest
Don't get me started.   
I'd like to introduce my second long time crush.
These days Justin Timberlake seems to be everywhere as he promotes,
what looks to be a hilarious movie,
and people can't get enough of him.

(Did anyone read the NY Times article on him yesterday?  Jen, did you see it?)

Watching him gracefully segue into his role as actor from boy band hottie,
I couldn't be prouder.
So many good JT moments I've had.
Let me introduce or remind you of a few.

This is where is all began for me.
The performance of What Goes Around at the Grammy's was AWESOME.


Of course brilliant in The Social Network.

A classic.

And I leave you with...
where: justintimberlakepictures.tumblr
where: justintimberlakepictures.tumblr





where: elle

where: vanity fair
where: justintimberlakepictures.tumblr


where: fuck yeah justin
where: fuck yeah justin
where: fuck yeah justin
where: pinterest

July 15, 2011

Lazy Days of Summer

where: note to self
Linds I know you, like me, are a summer girl. I love the lazy days, the long days, the beach, the salt air, the farmers market fare and spending the entire day outside, soaking it all in. Yesterday was a pristine, crisp summer day on Cape Cod. Not a cloud in the perfect blue sky.  It made me think of all the things I love about summer and The Cape.

where: jennifer from me to you xo
I love the lighthouse. It's a weekly outing of ours to drive by, watch the light spin around and sometimes even get to hear the loud warning horn sound on foggy days.

where: jennifer from me to you xo
How funny is this Linds.  Can you see the whale? I love people with a sense of humor.  Notice the water spout!

where: note to self
Summer is just not summer without Murray's Nantucket Reds.

where: jennifer from me to you xo
Widows walks are abundant here.

where: jennifer from me to you xo
 Who wouldn't want to stand on one and take in this view.

where: note to self
Corn on the cob is a staple of ours in the summer.  I like to grill it and put a little fresh lime juice with cayenne pepper on mine. Yummy!

where: unknown
Heirloom tomatoes - delicious. Linds how is your garden coming along this summer?

where: jennifer from me to you xo
And of course ice cream at Sundae School.  My son who just finished Kindergarten really got the play on words this summer and had a good laugh.

where: jennifer from me to you xo
Hydrangeas are everywhere on the Cape.  We, as well as most everyone in town, call this house "The Hydrangea House."  Don't know what the owners actually call their home, but I think this suits it perfectly. Linds when should we move in?