Youngest of six turned sixteen Tuesday, and honestly feel a change of rhythm, and somewhat heightened responsibility. Another one learning to drive, and with that the not easy letting go. Summer nights when they all might like to be out.

Instead of the historical cotton candy and snow cones and kids running all over, we celebrated with a small sit down dinner for twelve in the city backyard.

We had blackberry lime Rickey’s, old school artichoke and crab dip with pitas toasted on the grill, roast chicken, mashed potatoes and haricots vert. Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting when it got dark.

Not a lot of photos from the birthday, I was super busy in the kitchen and kept asking if someone would pick up the camera, never happened. That’s a good thing, seems we can get caught up documenting not just being. It was an absolutely beautiful evening.

The rest of this month we’ve been dining al fresco, making a good mess in the kitchen, and driving for overnights to upstate small lakes. Driving back again even in the middle of the night when the pull of family is strong and overwhelming.

Wishing everyone safe summer nights as we slide towards what we all think of as routine, which inevitably ends up not.

xoxo

 

Some days are just about getting it done. Today, one of those days.

Going to the gym: you’ve just gotta do it, makes you feel good. Funny thing, once you’re done, it’s all about going again.

Every day dress, let’s all get it done, again and again.

For sure, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the company we keep help to elevate the ordinary. How cool is it to cook for those you love most days and nights?

Thank you dear yesterday’s reader, for commenting you missed the food posts, this one’s for you. It’s not fancy, simply what we put out last night. Pan sautéed zucchini, not totally in season yet we love it anyway, and made it a triple pan party to cook it up fast. Red quinoa, that super grain of the Andes, cooked up with some organic vegetable broth, delicious. Added some fish for more protein, cod for the husband and salmon for the women. Oh, and the tomatoes, with the fresh basil from the new kitchen garden! The whole shebang made a great lunch today, too, with some toast and smashed avocado. No photo of that, we were working. (!). Simple white tulips, and white votives. Stovetop is a little messy, that’s how it goes.

Professionally, we’re working on adding to the team. If you are someone you know wants to work their days with beautiful clothing and beautiful women, comment here on the blog post and we’ll ring you. We’d love to make it a triple, and you know who I’m talking too. Teams are a winning combination.

Every day dress, make it a triple.

 

 

Well, hello February, finally some $$$ back in the bank account. December, always a whirlwind, January, always scraping by. Sticking to the basics  helps to hold things together. Call me crazy yet when you make the bed, have some protein for breakfast, #workfromwherever, walk the dogs, and cook real food, the day is a good one.

Basic wardrobe pieces pull the look together. Can’t count how many times the black shirt/white denim combo has gotten me out the door. Add a jacket, maybe a belt, a good satchel, (this one’s ten and a half years out), and you’re out the door.

Need something more professional? Button up the blouse, upgrade to a blazer, try a structured satchel, and swap the denim for some real pants, maybe even lined, especially for an office, especially in white.

Every day dress, basics, always.

Whatever your daily office/runaround look is, here its usually a creative black turtleneck and denim while in the midst of winter, a good coat can be a game changer. When it’s reversible, double outfit points.

Add some block-heeled boots and you’re good to go. Dressed up and out the door.

Every day dress and wear a good coat.

Fawn to Winter White Melange Doubleface Reversible Coat | Worth New York