Playing with acrylics

A sweetest friend had the genius idea of munching on tapas, sipping wine, and painting with acrylics to commemorate her birthday last week. Venice’s Abbot Kinney was the surefire spot to carry out such bohemian shenanigans, particularly at this swanky wine bistro. Most of us had never painted before, so it was a ball to receive a bona fide art lesson amongst such lovely aesthetics. Happiest of belated birthdays, dear Shaina! I love you so!

Upholding the summer tradition

I'm a week late, but I hope you all had a jolly July 4th holiday! We tarried away ours in Vegas with a brief family vacation over the long weekend. Though the nine of us had bushels of fun in one another's company, it was a sweltering, slightly humid 120 degrees Fahrenheit, so we got well-acquainted with the A/C during our stint there. I didn't take too many pictures because I kept forgetting my camera, but I managed to snap some Instagrams. All we're inclined to do when we're in Vegas is chow down, shop, and watch shows, so we indulged in a legendary buffet and decadent red velvet pancakes, hit up a slew of outlets, and caught Cirque du Soleil's Love, along with Jersey Boys. Now we can't stop singing the Four Seasons' catchy tunes. We went on our first family jaunt to Vegas this time last year, so it seems as if we're upholding a sweet new tradition! So thankful to the Lord that I can call these lovely people family.

P.S. I'll be in Detroit next week for a work conference. I've never been, but please feel free to suggest tasty eateries and things to do if you've been to Motown. Many thanks!

Purposeful scouting

There've been a higher frequency of jolly jaunts to the flea market and surrounding thrift stores of late, specifically since we have a little one for whom to prepare. It's always more fun when the scouting is purposeful rather than aimless. Usually, we leave with nothing in hand, but sometimes, we stumble upon a steal of a deal that we cannot pass up. There's such a euphoria to scoring lovely, old finds, wouldn't you agree? We are a long way from being ready for our little miss, but slowly, and surely, we shall get there (and perhaps pictures of prep will ensue)!

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