Happy Friday everyone!!! I am definitely ready for the weekend…how about you? It has been a fabulous week in these parts – mid summer is in full swing and other than evening thunderstorms, our weather has been perfect.
This week, when I haven’t been enjoying being outside by the pool, I have been taking a virtual vacation through my participation in the “Simply Irresistible: Europe” Link Party…I feel like I have spent the past week touring Europe!
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On Wednesday I had the pleasure of meeting a remarkable group of local bloggers for lunch. I am continually in awe of how accomplished my fellow bloggers are…AND they are all so incredibly NICE! What a blessing it is to be part of this wonderful community! And, for all of you who don’t live in the Northeast, I would love to meet you too…just let me know if you will be in the New York area and I would be thrilled to connect!!
Brittany Ruth
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Shana Elliot
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A Visit to Fairy Tale Prague by Artful Fairy Tales…
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A London Scrapbook by Karen Harvey Cox…
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A Holiday In Greece by Fete et Fleur…
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Beyond the Irish Cottage by The Relished Roost…
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Dreaming of Italy by Life and Linda
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Tales of European Holidays by Splenderosa…
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Simply Irrestistible: Firenze by Trust Your Style…
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and, last but not least, Anita’s introductory post is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen…a true feast for the eyes! Thank you, dear Anita, for sponsoring this wonderful link party! I can’t wait until next year!
Have an amazing weekend, my dears…wherever you may be wandering…
xoxo
Oh dearest Sandy, HOW LOVELY IS THIS! First of all, congratulations to the two winners of those amazing earrings! You are so generous! And yes, ARTFUL FAIRYTALES has a flair, doesn't she! She took me to yet another dream vacation to hide in the corridors of medieval time….and Nancy from Fête et Fleur (she's my sister-in-law!) had a feast with my big love for Greece! Yes, it was a divine party and I want to thank you so much for your participation and enthusiasm. You all are THE BEST! And when in the northeast, I will let you know! Big hugs and happy Friday, Anita
Lovely friend, good morning! Thank you for coming by! Yes my dear, we will again pack our bags next year and wander together to new places! And as for the photos on my posts…I am a Tumblr fan as well as Pinterest. But I am now venturing out on my own photography. The photos on my new post of the roses, the silver tussy mussy with the blue flowers and all the silver tray and tea set photos are mine. I'm getting the look I want, but like with writing, photography is an art that requires a lot of observation, practicing of skills and lots of editing! HAHAH
Enjoy your day dear one. Anita
I love that first picture..how amazing is technology!! I cannot wait to visit a bunch of those travel posts that I mentioned, Anitas idea was brilliant and she is one talented lady!!!!
I really enjoyed the many virtual trips that allowed us to enjoy.
Have a wonderful weekend..hopefully a lot of time poolside!
Gorgeous, Sandy! One of my friends is in Paris and Prague this week and I've been quite envious, but this lovely virtual vacation is the next best thing!!! Such beautiful places these photos conjure up.
Hope your weekend is just as wonderful! XOXO
PS- Yes, Mike McCready! He is actually pretty active in the Seattle community so I've met him at a few different events. He and the other Pearl Jam guys are supporters of Stewardship Partners, the non profit that my husband is on the board of, so Mike and Stone Gossard have both preformed at the Feast on the Farm fundraiser in past years. Kinda cool. Maybe Eddie someday! 🙂
Congrats to the winners! I can't blame you Sandy, keep on enjoying this summer since it'll be over soon before we know it!
We're making our way down to Philadelphia for some racing this weekend and will remind ourselves that time away from the office should be enjoyed… even in traffic on I-95! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Sandy.
xxoo
C + C
Hello dear Sandy. I sat here positively mesmorized by the camera picture. That is amazing! Hope you have a weekend as wonderful as you!!
I loved that pretty luncheon you all went too!! How fun! And thanks for the links to these lovely posts. have wonderful weekend!
I'm thrilled (and a tiny bit jealous) that your group was able to get together. One of these days I will pop by to see you (aka crash the party!). Have a wonderful weekend!
The photos are simply stunning! Thank you for sharing them.
-Deb
These are the most sublime photos! Really giving me the travel bug! I am pinning everyone! Have a great week Sandy! xo Nancy
That was such a fun linking party it truly makes me want to pack my bags and keep traveling! Thanks so much for the mention here!! I hope you had a great time in Saratoga!
Hi Sandy, I am really ready for a European vacation right about now. It isn't on my agenda this summer, but I love looking at the pictures.
Sandy, I too have spent many hours in the sun but at the shores of the ocean just relaxing and reading.
Anita's party was fabulous, I cannot believe all of the beautiful places to visit, the wonderful stories and of course the stunning photos.
Congratulations to your winners! Have a wonderful week.