I?ve returned from my trip to France and Italy. I took two days off to rest and recharge and acclimate to the different time zone before jumping back into projects around the house here in Florida. My daughter is with me so we?re spending time at the beach and doing a little exploring too. I have one creative DIY project I?m finishing up, look for that later this week.
Matt and my son arrive in a few days and we will be spending a weekend on Tybee Island for a family wedding, I?m looking forward to that adventure as well as a few days of family time together here in Florida before the summer ends and my children return to college for their fall semesters.
This has been one of the loveliest summers ever, filled with friends, fun, travel, relaxation, and memories, and it?s still not over. I?m soaking it all in before the arrival of all the routines and activities that fall brings. Favorite links from the week:

This cozy well decorated family home in Newport.
The paint colors in this London home are very calming.
This photographer?s portfolio is filled with inspiration in every style.
This sweet cottage on Cape Cod.
?Chrome hardware is back? (but I?ve always believed all metals are timeless.)
These Mediterranean arch mirrors are so pretty.
Our local botanical garden made the list of 100 greatest places to visit in the world.
I love stories of artists finding success later in life.
This is absolutely true when traveling to France.
Made me laugh because we?ve had this same conv...