The Fourth

G and I headed down to DC for his friend's Red, White & Booze party to celebrate her and the country's birthday:

Lake Wyola before heading South

Passing views of NYC from the train

The Quarry, aka hidden swimming hole outside of DC

National Cathedral

Funky church in Columbia Heights

Brunch at Eatonville (so good!)

Graffiti at Chief Ike's, reminds me of TYR days

4th of July outfit (stripes + pearls)

Lazy panda at the National Zoo

Being silly at the National Gallery

Awesome waterfall sculpture at the National Gallery

Parting views of DC

Passing NYC again...

Enjoyed DC, but I'm really glad to be back where it is slightly cooler (at only 80-90 F)!I'd like to go back and spend some quality time at the museums. We only had time for gelato and a quick walk through one wing of one building of the National Gallery and the sculpture garden. The National Zoo is super nice, but it was so hot all the animals were hiding out.

Next time!

Love: Unseasonably Warm Spring

This past week was ridiculously hot. Our area broke several records and hit 85 degrees in March! This is summer weather, people! So I took in the last of the spring bulbs before they wilted, put on my summer dresses and enjoyed it.

I'm gonna miss you, daffodils

Scored this dress at Forever 21

Yes, more bubble tea

Made these for our office picnic!

I had to do something with the leftover chocolate glaze...

Too bad it is supposed to cool down again by the weekend :(

WANT: The Mount

Not too far from where I live is The Mount, Edith Wharton's grand estate in Lenox, MA.

I'm going to work on convincing G to go with me this summer.

Framed by foxgloves

Stonewalls to separate different gardens

Cupola!