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Taking some time out from my regular job last week for a private tour and visit to Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers. Fun to visit the player's locker room and hang out in the dugout for a bit, but I'm not quitting my day job just yet..gif){kind=logo}
I feel very fortunate to have such a great relationship with sponsor Clayton Gray Home. The owner, Wendy Garraty, has tons of style and class and is as nice as she can be. For the month of July, she asked me to pick my top ten from Clayton Gray Home, along with a mini interview - you can check out here. 
My grandma back in the 40's
And no, I am not talking about alcohol. Smile. I'm referring to some photos from my files that make me happy. Unfortunately, I have no idea as to the source for a couple of them. Bad blogging manners, I know. Please grant mercy. I am currently away and so, just for this week, I have turned off the comments. So, please just enjoy and rest your fingers from the keys. I am posting a few photos simply because I like them. They speak for themselves and I hope they transfer some "happy' your way as well!
Years ago, I used to make an apple dessert for my boyfriend that my brother teasingly liked to call "Annie's Apple Nightmare". It was my own version of an apple crisp and he hates fruit, so, there you have it....
On sale now at ideeli, this and other great dresses by California-based "Tart". This yellow-chevron number is just the thing for staying cool on a Summer evening. Prices start at only $20. Also, beginning at 2 PM on ideeli, one click can enter you in the the Lanvin give-away. Run, don't walk here and I hope that you have a fabulous weekend!
This is a sort of design humor "cartoon" that I did last year.
I was going through some of my travel photos from a few years ago and came across this view of microscopic me in front of the gates of the Villa Borghese Gardens in Rome. Great memories! Is there a trip that you have fond memories of?
Ok, I am well aware that these photos of Aerin Lauder's Hamptons home from the current issue of Elle Decor have already been well-circulated across the web. I cannot help it, though. Her style is just so appealing and fresh that I had to post it yet once again. I admire her knack for mixing traditionalism with unexpected color and details, warding off the stodge factor completely. The pool/poolhouse is the picture of refined refreshment and the breakfast nook and banquette with kid's art and chippendale bamboo chairs....what can I say? Perfect! American style at it's best!
As the Independence Day Holiday approaches for us here in the States, I am going to sign off a day early. I will leave you with this stunning coral-effect mirror from one of this blog's sponsors, Clayton Gray Home. I hope that all of you in the US have a fantastic holiday and that the rest of you, wherever you may be reading from, have a very enjoyable weekend. I will see you next week!
This is an oil painting of an alley in Mykonos, done by my father. I really like the tranquil quality with the deep blues of the water and sky. I would like to wish my dad all the best as he is recovering from some cancer surgery last week. Thank God, he came through it well, but it has been a tough time. Hopefully he will be back feeling 100% recuperated soon. This original oil on board (as well as prints) is available. Feel free to contact me here with any questions.
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