It’s Friday I’m in love

Happy Friday!  The last few weeks have been long and hectic, so I’m planning to lay low for a few days in my cozy apartment.  Maybe I’ll dive back into the books I’d set aside before the holidays or make a dent in long list of documentaries in my Netflix queue, but mostly I just want to rest.  Next week, I’m excited to share…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

Now that we’re truly in the Christmas season, I’m starting to get the itch to decorate the apartment, bake some goodies, and get a move on sending out Christmas cards.  We have a bunch of Christmas parties coming up next week, so I’m hoping to pick up some pine boughs, a wreath, and maybe a tiny tree to deck our halls this weekend. Hope…

Drink up baby, stay up all night

Yay for the weekend and upcoming holidays!  We’re kicking off the season of celebration tonight with our annual (day after) Beaujolais Nouveau Day party.  Cheap wine and lots of cheese are my idea of a perfect night, and I definitely look forward to this one all year long.  Here are a few photos from past celebrations.  While its a great night for cheap wine,…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

Winter has been moving in this week, which can be so hard after the loveliness of summer and fall.  This year I’m trying to find ways to appreciate the colder season, instead of being taken over by the winter blues like last year.  I’m planning to cozy up inside with warm blankets, a steaming mug of tea, and maybe make a dent in my…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

Happy Halloween!  Instead of dressing up or handing out candy, we’re packing our bags and  heading up to New Jersey for the weekend.  Fall is such a nice time of year to spend time with family and anytime is a great time to snuggle with cute babies. Hope you have a great weekend! EYE CANDY Here are a few links to some great art…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

Yay for a fall weekends!  While we are bummed to be missing out on one last west coast wedding and all the lovely people gathered there, it’s undoubtedly a gorgeous time of year to be stuck on the east coast.  We’re planning to rent a car and take a day trip to the Shenandoah Valley to enjoy the crisp weather and autumn colors.  If…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

Hectic weeks can be exhausting but so rewarding!  I spent a few days traveling in the Midwest for work, and now I’m back in California for another west coast wedding!  I just love it here so much and I’m happy to be seeing so many friends and excited to spend a little time exploring Venice Beach, before heading up to Monterey.  California, I just…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

Don’t you love short weeks?  I’m happy for another weekend, as well as a little break from the steamy weather we’ve been having lately.  We’re planning to see a few friends, and if it isn’t too rainy, catch a ballgame.  If we do get rained out, I’ll just try to brighten things up indoors by picking up a few blossoms, like these lovely yellow…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

A long weekend is upon us and we have big plans to do… not much.  We’re staying in town and planning to spend three days taking naps, working through our Netflix queue, and having a few romantic picnics on the roof-deck.  It sounds pretty dreamy to me. Have a great weekend! Photo from Madison, WI.  July 2014.

It’s Friday, I’m in love

Hooray for the weekend!  Our summer of almost non-stop traveling has finally come to an end and we’ll be spending more time at home until late-September.  It’s been an amazing time, full of friends, food and adventure, and I have lots of photos to share over the coming weeks. In the meantime, I’m hoping to catch a few naps, have some cuddle time with…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

Going through these photos from happy times in Seattle puts a smile on face, though I’m also excited for the next trip up on our plate.  This weekend we head back to Michigan for a getaway with dear friends.  We’re staying on the same tiny peninsula in the same little cabin, but this time more friends are joining us for a long weekend.  I…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

East coast weekends have been few and far between this summer, but it’s been nice to explore other parts of the country.  There have been a couple of exceptions, like a brief, lovely visit to Breezy Point in Queens to see family.  We had cool and windy weather, and we basked in a few dramatic sunsets over Manhattan and Coney Island from the beach…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

After one lovely, restful weekend at home, we’re heading back out on the road.  This time we have back-to-back wedding weekends out-of-state, so we’re spending the next few days catching up with the Mister’s good friends in the Pacific-northwest, and then with mine in the mid-west.  Here’s to an exciting week of travel. Have a great weekend!

It’s Friday, I’m in love

After another lovely week spent in Monterey, we’re packing up our bags and heading north to Sonoma for a few days.  This is the first visit for both of us, so we are excited to explore the area.  Wine is definitely on the agenda, as well as a few bike rides and, hopefully, some amazing food. Hope you have a great weekend!

It’s Friday, I’m in love

It’s been a long and hectic few weeks here in DC, and I’m relieved to be heading for California today.  Though I’ll be working remotely for most of the time that I’m there, there is something so rejuvenating about a change of scenery.  Here’s to cooler days, bike rides by the seaside, and a little taste of wine country. Have a great weekend!

It’s Friday, I’m in love

I’m Austin-bound today for my sister’s high school graduation.  Being home and surrounded by family always feels so good, and I’m looking forward to Mexican food, a few hours at the pool, and spending some time with my parents and siblings. The photo above, of my little sis, is about six years old, but it’s one of my favorites.  She has always been my…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

I’m always happy when the weekend is here, and while I’m glad for a few days to sleep late in my own bed, I’m already missing the wonderful friends we saw last weekend.  I hope some combination of will and circumstance will bring us back together again soon. Have a lovely weekend!

It’s Friday, I’m in love

What are you doing for Memorial Day?  We’ve tacked a few days onto the long weekend and are heading up to Vermont to spend some time catching up with good friends.  I’m excited for fresh air and making meals with people I love. Hope you have a great weekend!

It’s Friday, I’m in love

After several weekends spent on the road, a quiet weekend at home starts to sound heavenly.  This weekend, I’m happy for the normalcy of sleeping in my own bed, going to the farmer’s market, and catching up on episodes of Parks and Rec.  There’s a charity craw-fish boil on our radar, which sounds fun and delicious, but mostly I’m looking forward to a little…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

Aren’t these baby pants just too adorable!?!  I have a bunch of friends who are expecting or just had little ones, and I had fun picking out sweet, little baby things while I was in Paris.  These teensy red striped pants went via mail to a friends who had a baby recently.  The Mister and I couldn’t get over the cuteness of the tiny…

It’s Friday, I’m in love

Weekends are nice, but today is extra special because it’s my favorite person’s birthday.  We’re on the road, today celebrating the Mister’s big 3-0, and tomorrow a loved one’s wedding.  I’m excited to spend a few days hanging out with my guy, catching up with family, and hopefully dancing till I drop. Hope you have a great weekend!