Summer Reading and Diuretics

Hello darlings! I hope that your weeks are off to a fabulous start. I've spent the majority of my day eating excessive amounts of watermelon and guiltily reading Amy Sohn's new novel, Prospect Park West. It's certainly not Dickens but it's also more than a few steps up from Danielle Steel. I've really just started the novel, but so far I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for light summer reading and are the sort of person who can't stand bad writing. What books have you read lately? P.S. If you're feeling bloated watermelon is a natural diuretic---it really works; I've been peeing all day! (Sorry if that was TMI) :-/

"Earth laughs in flowers." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Last weeked Dusty surprised me with a vase full of roses from his backyard. The gesture was incredibly charming, and the flowers were better than store-bought. What sweet things have your "honeys" done for you? Also, don't you just love the above painting by Picasso. I love how simple it is (so much so that I have a framed print of it in my bedroom). :-)

The Smell of Summer

If any of you enjoy summer as much as I do I'm sure you'll love the breezy scent of Pacifica's Malibu Lemon Blossom solid perfume. It smells like happiness. You'll also be pleased to know that it's a 100% cruelty-free product.

The Daring Book for Girls

Have any of you ever read or flipped through The Daring Book for Girls? In a world where girls are frequently exposed to frankly a lot of crap I found this book to be a real breath of fresh air. Inside: Instructions on how to be a spy, how to whistle well, a multitude of uses for vinegar, and so much more! Buy it for any girl you love.

Sunday at the Park

Photographs of Irvine regional Park

Dear everyone (anyone) who reads (read) my blog. I'm sorry for not updating it ever (lately). Life had been somewhat stressful but now I'm back, and it's summer and I sure am glad. Happy Sunday everyone! I spent the afternoon at Irvine Park walking my dog and pedaling a surrey with my family. It was really lovely and a wonderful ending to a relatively stress-free weekend.