FUN WITH FRIENDS: Put-in-Bay 2012

Put-in-Bay weekend. Even though I drag my feet to get there, I always end up having a good time. This year the little island brought together a scruffy group of friends from Cleveland, Chicago, Brooklyn and even Afghanistan (thank you for your service Todd!). It's not always pretty but it sure makes some memories we will never forget :) We have to go back, Kate. We have to go back.


P.S. This picture just really makes me laugh:

WEEK IN SNAPSHOTS: Down by the Bay, Sweet Treats...and Cats.

'Twas a week of rebellion which included our annual Put-in-Bay trip (more to come) and eating ice cream for lunch at Sweet Moses!

HOME: Living Room Progress

Two small developments in the living room that have made a huge difference.

1) Getting the glass made to top our beloved eBay score - the vintage Hollywood Regency coffee table. Please note the little ram heads and hooves. I love it so much.

2) Charlie finally hung up the sconces from Etsy. They are circa 1965 and super groovy baby! I like how they play off of the diamonds in the rug.

STYLE: Go Neon or Go Home, Apparently

So I started packing tonight for Put-in-Bay Weekend 2012 and it would appear that I've officially ended my neon resistance. I guess if there was any place to do that this would be it. Can't wait to head down Friday afternoon for a couple days of sunshine and good friends!

WEEKEND RECAP: Relaxing with Family

It's been so nice having Eileen in town. We had a lovey weekend which included dinner at Market in Rocky River (I highly recommend the scallops), brunch at Deagan's (Charlie's shrimp and grits was awesome) and a relaxing Sunday afternoon at Rocky River Park watching puppies play and boats sail by. Seriously one of my favorite places in the Riv!

WEEK IN SNAPSHOTS: There was a lot of eating!

No cat pics this week. I am a bad mamma.

CELEBRATE: Happy Birthday America!

Our fourth of July was nice and laid back. We had a few family members over and cooked out. My aunt is town from Georgia to visit with us over the next week. It was about 100 degrees so we didn't sit outside very much, which was fine with me. Sweating from just sitting in a chair is not really my thing. I hope everyone had a very pleasant fourth as well!!

 I picked these Hydrangeas from our yard! We have two big bushes. Anyone need some wedding      centerpieces? :)