TOP TEN OF SUMMER – FAVORITES AND WISHES

Here we are in the middle of summer and I find that amazing. It seems as though the year began not so long ago. However, there is no denying that July has slowly unwound already and August is pressing on, ready to burst into full bloom.

So, I thought it would be nice to list some of my favorite things of this summer so far along with some of my families favorites as well

 

My favorite……

song has been ‘ You Sexy Thing’ from Hot Chocolate. It’s an oldie but, it’s alot of fun to sing along with when you’re hanging out around the house. 

movie is ‘ Confessions of a Shopaholic ‘. It was so funny and it made some good points, too.

new purchase is my very , very cute blue bikini from Gilly Hicks.

perfume … well, actually what I’ve been wearing the most is a combination of my Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Amande and Hawaiian Tropics Tanning Oil -  LOVE IT!        Mix those together and that’s been my signature scent of the summer. Yummy. 

food is guacamole. I really do love that. I really would like that right now, actually. 

cocktail has been a mojito – no big surprise there, right?  lol

thing has been accomplishing some long standing goals.

pass-time is hanging out with my friends and meeting new ones.

experience has been visiting the Perfume Expo America.

object obtained is my passport.

 

My sisters favorite….

song has been ‘ She Wolf ‘ from Shakira.

thing to do is being sun drenched.

pass-time is flirting.

experience is her birthday.

object obtained is her passport.

 

My mothers favorite…..

movie has been ‘ The Proposal ‘.

pass-time is haning out with friends.

goal accomplished is loosing weight.

 

 

Here is a bonus list.

My wish list for the rest of the summer.

 

I wish to….

1.  go to the beach or a water park. Either one will make me happy. 

2. get a new car that is all my own.

3. have a really great, happy, and fun birthday. The best one yet.

4. go on some really nice dates.  ( That’s always on my list )

5. start taking some pilates or yoga classes.

6. read Hester Brown’s new book ‘ The Finishing Touches’ .

7. be less stressed!

8. visit the museum.

9. go to the salon and get a new hair style.

10. to get a lot of sun and just really, really enjoy all the beauty, peace, abundance, warmth, happiness, long nights with fireflies, flowers, strolls, and smiles that summer holds and keep it.

 

Well, that’s my list -  from favorites to wishes.

What are yours?

 What have your summer favorites been? What song have you been dancing in the kitchen to?  Most importantly what made you smile? You know I love to know. 

     

Baby Shower…..Thank You

The first time I heard this poem I was at a lovely baby shower thrown by my Aunt’s mother-in-law for her other daughter-in-law. Her son had married a wonderful woman from Slovenia, where he lived. On their annual trip to visit their family they were able to have a baby shower with everyone.

It was a beautiful August day and they had pitched a big white tent in the back yard filled with tables, chairs, a banquet table, and an ever increasing mound of gifts. Bags, wrapping paper, tissue paper, and greeting cards all crammed onto one little table creating a pastle Everest.

After the mingling, the children running around, sampling from the buffet, and sharing baby stories it was time to open the gifts. Before it began the mother- in-law, Mrs.M, read this lovely poem to all the friends and family for her new grandchild.

 

THE BABY SHOWER THANK YOU

I’m sorry I can’t be there  with you,

But I’m very busy you see,

Painting my eyes, my cheeks, my hair,

So mother will be proud of me.

 

I’m sending this little message,

to convey to you this thought,

The Stork will soon have left me,

To use the gifts you brought.

 

Be sure to come and see me,

As soon as I get here.

Just give mother time,

To dress me ever so dear.

 

And so I Thank You from my heart

for each lovely gift for me.

For when the Stork leaves me with mother

I’ll not be dresses you see.

Little Baby ( your baby’s name here )

 

Super cute , right?

Everyone loved it.

A  few months later Little Baby Carolina came to thank everyone in person.

 

So, if you have a little one on the way or are hosting a baby shower for a special mother-to -be in your life this would be a great shower gift printed out and rolled up like a scroll, tied with a ribbon or use your creativity and personalize it.

I hope you enjoy it.

Do you have any baby shower ideas you would like to share?

Please, do.

 

xoxoxo

 

Happy Mother’s Day

Lots of love to my mom!!!!

She already knows what she’s getting.  Perfume that has all of her favorite notes in it . It’s called All That Matters , with sandalwood, lily of the valley, and musk.

However, we actually have surprise gift for her ,too. So, that should be fun.

What are your Mother’s Day ideas?

xoxoxo