glimpses of vacation

a moment to relax

I like to be spontaneous, not quite jump out of an airplane spontaneous, but mini adventures are nice. A fun-loving co-worker, Erin turned to me at the end of camp + said, "we need to get a pedicure today!" Why, yes... I do do need one! So we did.... Got to chit chat + enjoy each others company while getting my tired feet some pampering + not to mention enjoying the massage chair too.

comfort

These two weeks have been filled with rain.... dark, damp, gloomy rain. I am aching for sunshine, but must admit my flowers out front are looking good. One other nice part of the rain is having comfort food. The few that have been working for me are revolution's tropical green tea, muscat gummies from H mart + vietnamese tomato crab soup with some shoots. 

aahhhh

One of my favorite parts of the beginning of summer is the smell of honeysuckles! I live in a row home, so when I come home late on a hot day + have to park out back, the bonus is the smell. there are honeysuckle trees [the bushes are out of control] in out backyard area. When I was in grade school, we would eat honeysuckle flowers at recess time at the bush on the side of the school. My hubby never tried one till the other year. I drug him out back + showed him how to take the flower off, pinch the base off, pull + enjoy. 

mmmmmm sushi

There is a new sushi place in my neighborhood + I love it! My faves are the sweet potato rolls + the spicy gozilla rolls. Its a BYOB, so we grab a bottle of Tamari + scoot over for some delicious rolls + hospitality. A nice treat now + then... especially if we get the green tea ice cream with tempura bananas!

new art for the house

I am itching for lots of new art for the house. I have always wanted to "collect" artwork. Doesnt have to cost a fortune, but just appeal to me + make me happy. My buddy Denise is a beautiful painter + I have posted about a painting before that I received as a gift from her. I just bought a small one from her the other day + I cannot wait to hang it! I think the bedroom is the best location.... it works well against the blue/gray walls. I'll post it hung later. 

wino

The other week I went with some friends to Chadds Ford Winery. We went on a tasting throughout the property, had a picnic on the grounds, listened to live music + enjoyed our company. The wine sucked, but we had a great time. There was awesome gelato that made up for it!