Look at that sea, girls

“Look at that sea, girls--all silver and shadow and vision of things not seen. We couldn't enjoy its loveliness any more if we had millions of dollars and ropes of diamonds.” 

― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

 

(Images Crush cul de sac)

Hello!

Hello my dear friends, I've been enjoying every second of my beach escape. Sea kayaking, reading at the beach and swimming with my pooch.  I enjoyed a lovely breakfast today with a fellow writer friend in an inspiring artist colony overlooking a sea port.

I'm off now to enjoy the final rays of sun and sea. BTW, Isn't that Tibi lobster dress a blast?

Don't forget the Shopbop giveaway! It ends soon!

Kisses from paradise.

(images via personal photos, Pinterest, Tibi, Boden)

Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday!! After a looooong and busy summer, I'm heading off to the beach for four days to catch some waves, fresh Atlantic air, fresh fish and salt water taffy.

Don't forget to participate in my Shopbop giveaway below; there's still plenty of time to participate! Have a great weekend!

We are tied to the ocean.  And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came. ~ John F. Kennedy

(images via Glitter Guide and Pinterest)

Shopbop giveaway! (*pretty skirts and more!*)

Hear, hear, the end of summer is near and it's time for a cusp-of- fall giveaway! Just in time to replenish your wardrobe and replace your worn out flip flops, jean shorts and light dresses and t-shirts.

Why not indulge in a stunning Vince Skirt, some pretty Kenny dresses, or splurge on a Robert Rodriguez necklace?

Shopbop is generously offering a $100.00 gift certificate for one of my lucky readers. To win, simply leave a comment, follow this blog and for additional entries, tweet this giveaway or share it on Facebook.

Don't forget to become a Shopbop fan here!

The winner will be randomly selected in a week. 

Good luck!

(Images via NY Times T Magazine)

Happy Monday!!

Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed a fantastic weekend!  Mine was very low key, as planned.  I'm finishing  Rules Of Civility by Amor Twles, a Gatsby-esque romp through New York in the late thirties. It's fantastically written and the plot is riveting. Someone make a movie out of this story,  pretty please! And to Mr. Towles, who toils on Wall Street; please write another book, don't waste your precious talent in high finance...!

 I will be posting sporadically this week, meetings in town and a short trip away oblige. I couldn't resist sharing these lovely photos by Ilona Jongepier in Paris. The styling is superb and the girl and dog, so sweet.

Speaking of lovable pups, if you happen to live in the Montreal area, I encourage you to drop in to Pitou, Minou & Compagnons, on Queen Mary Road for some special treats for your furry friends. The service is very friendly and second to none. In the next few weeks, they will be organizing pet adoption days and nail clippings. You can take a peek at their Facebook page for more details.

Have a fantastic week! xo

Happy Friday!!!

Happy Friday! Another week has rushed by...It's been a lot of running around with various projects to complete. What are you up to this weekend? I'm planning another low key weekend with some relaxing and a bit of work before heading off for a long weekend by the sea. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to that!

 I will be hosting another Shopbop giveaway next week, so please do drop in again.

Have a fantastic weekend!

"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur

of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time."

-   John Lubbock

(images via here comes the sun, classy-in-the-city)

Well, hello gorgeous!

I'm just looooooving this back to school styled editorial, in Glamour UK.

And I'm loving the look of pretty embroidered collars, such as the one found on the lovely lady portrayed on my friend Haleigh's blog, Making Magique.

You can also find some on Asos, and I've seen a few at Zara. 

I  have some fun & exciting news to share soon, as well as another giveaway. Stay tuned!

It is not easy to find the happiness in ourselves, but it is not possible to find it elsewhere.  ~Agnes Repplier, essayist

(Images found via Dust Jacket Attic)