An update on recent happenings

Friends, it's been a minute! The maelstrom of work in May gave way to a much-needed Memorial Day weekend of food, friends, and time spent outdoors. We are lucky indeed.

Pretty radishes at the farmer's market / a backyard bouquet / climbing the stands at the Occoneechee Speedway / bless your heart, North Carolina Botanical Garden / backyard date night / working the last event of the 2013-14 season / old house near the Piedmont Wildlife Center / Winston Salem mill views / summertime dinner parties / Yadkin river hikes / Pilot Mountain State Park / supper at the Hillbilly Hideaway / late night skate and trampoline action / a proper Memorial Day / wise words from Julia Child!

All things bright

Just a few photos from the weekend...

Lily of the valley blooms in our backyard / inchworm needs someplace to land / Friday night date by the fire / a summer evening on the porch / an A+ dinner party / Sunday brunch and book club / Mabel would like a tortilla chip, please.

Make it count

It's the weekend, people! And the weather is beautiful!

A few of the things on my mind:

These perfect wedding invitations.

Custom chalk boards!

“I’m always on time, and I don’t get drunk or hole up in a hotel with my lover.”

 And, it's commencement season... here's one of my all-time favorite speeches. You'll want to read it.

Wisteria blankets my neighborhood / Mabel wonders (generally) / a peony, almost / a sweet present on my desk.