{a fond farewell . . . }

. . . one last, longing look at the things we leave behind . . .

{images: 1 & 2 - atlanta homes and lifestyles via greige; 3 - côté sud aout - sept 06 via linen & lavender; 4, 7 & 8 - michael trapp via desire to inspire; 5 - atlanta homes and lifestyles via greige; 6 - côté maisons via linen & lavender; 9 - photo by joanna henderson via oliveaux}

{summertime, summertime}

". . . if you allowed yourself to be enchanted by the beauty to be seen in even ordinary things, then all things proved to be extraordinary."

~ dean koonz

. . . summertime at last, my favourite time of year and there's a beautiful heaviness to the air that only comes from languorously hazy & humid days, and there are plans for picnics {more than anything} and hand-rolled waffle cones with two scoops {mango and pralines & cream}, golden beaches and midnight walks . . . and whether luxurious plans for afternoon daydreams on gold-threaded italian silk and strolling the winding paths of elaborate gardens, or sunlit days on terraces and dinners outdoors at sunset, wishing you a summer filled with more beauty than you can stand . . .

happy first day of summer!
xo

{images: 1 - trouvais}