Idyllic summer weekend
This weekend was what every summer weekend should be about - loads and loads of popsicles (I made mango lassi and, separately, Vietnamese coffee ones), sweating my socks off, vegging out in front of the tv when it's too hot out and reading one of the best books I've read all year (I'm going to keep you all in suspense about that one a little longer). Not gonna lie, I'm having mini anxiety attacks knowing that July is almost over and we're going to head back into fall eventually here. That and realizing the year is more than half over and I'm still trying to find my bearings.
I feel like the house this week is kind of like me - stuck in the middle of summer. I know I said I would stop overusing the word "love" when blogging but I really do love everything about it. I love the large, mature trees in the neighborhood. I love the whites and greys acting as a neutral palette for the punchy teals and oranges. I even love that weird floor in the kitchen / living room area. What is that anyway?? And the backyard of course. So there's no pool but you've still gotta love the deck in the backyard. You can sit and watch the fireflies dart around the bushes and pretend that summer is going to last forever.
I feel like the house this week is kind of like me - stuck in the middle of summer. I know I said I would stop overusing the word "love" when blogging but I really do love everything about it. I love the large, mature trees in the neighborhood. I love the whites and greys acting as a neutral palette for the punchy teals and oranges. I even love that weird floor in the kitchen / living room area. What is that anyway?? And the backyard of course. So there's no pool but you've still gotta love the deck in the backyard. You can sit and watch the fireflies dart around the bushes and pretend that summer is going to last forever.
Fantastic house and pictures!
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Nicky
"Love" is probably the one word that cannot be overused :-) It's hot here too which I love and I'm the same as you: the thought of Autumn just makes me come out in a cold sweat. Not so keen on that house, I think the last picture is my favourite and as it's an outside one, it probably shows that it's not really my cup of tea on the inside ;-) Have a lovely week ahead xo
ReplyDeleteWow, you certainly expressed a lotta love for this house! I think that means you'll have one like it a few years down the road. Fall is a time for going back to school. Doesn't that stir pleasant memories for you?
ReplyDeletePS - I love mango lassi!!!
Ah, good old mid-century modern. And that patio . . . I do love the patio.
ReplyDeleteSummer cannot go quickly enough for me. But I'm one of those weird autumn people.
Oh yes.
ReplyDeleteYes. I'm on board. Someday, someday. I'll have my mid-century dream. That deck? Love it. There's really nothing I don't love here, you're right.
You want to hear something sad? We haven't been to the beach yet. :(
Lauren @ still + life
Ooh! You see that chair in the 3rd picture with that color dot pillow on it? I have that pillow! I'm basically famous now, right? I'm happy your weekend was so lovely! I need to try a mango lassi pop stat. xo
ReplyDeleteYum Vietnamese coffee pops! I might just go to Target to buy a Popsicle mold! Share your recipe pls :)
ReplyDeletepopsicles have been making appearances at my summer bbqs. i recommend strawberry margarita :) oh, and i'm betting that the best book of summer is either dual inheritance or tell the wolves i'm home. am i right??
ReplyDeleteI was doing exactly the same over weekend! I had a lot of lollies to cool myself down. The house is lovely but it wasn't for me, it looks a little too hotel-y. The kitchen is lookiing pretty rad though.
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The Young Bridget Jones
I was actually just thinking this morning that I'm ready for fall. Call me crazy!
ReplyDeleteVietnamese coffee popsicles? You should post a recipe!
Cheers to the start of a new week. Make it great. :)
It's crazy how time flies. I like that outdoor patio very much.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love this house...I feel the same! I love the kitchen for sure:)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes....freaking out that it's almost the end of July :'( I wish I can slow down time, esp. during this season....
I hear you, girl. almost august, and it still feels like getting ready for a race, being right in the middle of it, and training for another one already, all at the same time....
ReplyDeletei think it's impossible to have a blog and not use the word love - unless you only blogged about things you didn't like and that wouldn't be nearly as much fun.
ReplyDeletei feel the same about summer, i am starting to feel the end coming closer and i want to yell "nooooo!" why can't summer be longer?
Oooh, I love that accent wall in the dining room!! !
ReplyDeleteYou know, I've been having mini panic attacks that summer is still here. :) This week is a bit better. I love my Vietnamese iced coffee on the days I can't stay awake, it's like injecting caffeine straight into my veins.
ReplyDeleteI love this house. I hope you buy it. There's room for a pool in the backyard and I'll totally visit.
Gorgeous! Love the color palette too!
ReplyDeleteOh can I have some of your popsicles?! ;)
Yum, popsicles and mango lassi ones no less. Sounds delicious! I am so guilty of overusing the word love but I'm ok with it. Sometimes like just doesn't cut it ;)
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