Thursday, June 21, 2012

Summer Solstice...

Summer is here and I sit by the miniature orange tree and sunlight covers me like a blanket. My cup of coffee sits on the table and the mixture of both is intoxicating the smell is filled with summer promise. I am now fully convinced that I was born to walk around barefoot while wearing cotton.

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The sun rays beg for me to get out of bed and find something to do and with longer days celebrations run into the nighttime. She naps at a later time and parties into the evening...

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Because we all need Summer concerts and rock stars to cheer...

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Specially when they notice us...

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I have 3 obsessions this week they are all brought to you by the letter L.
In honor of Sesame Street of course.

1. Lanterns 2. Lace in sunlight 3. Lavender Martinis


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Lavender Martini Recipe
1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/4 ounce Lavender Syrup
1 fresh lavender sprig... and don't forget the sugar rim!

To make Lavender Syrup
3 ounces Simple Syrup
2 teaspoons dried lavender
In a small saucepan, heat the Simple Syrup. 
Add the dried lavender, then remove from the heat. 
Let cool, strain and refrigerate, covered, for up to 5 days.

Have a great weekend peeps and stay sweet!

12 comments:

  1. Love your photography! My kids would clean up their room to see Elmo. Something I never thought about before kids...

    Visiting from "Hop Along Friday"
    (http://www.homeofohm.com/2012/06/hop-along-friday-come-link-up-0622.html).

    I follow you on Twitter (@travelsofthezoo).

    Regards, Sarah
    Zookeeper at Journeysof TheZoo
    journeysofthezoo at hotmail dot com

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  2. The Photography as always is wonderful. The way you write makes me feel like I am always there with you. I will have to try that Lavender Martini :-) Your sweet baby is growing up so fast. You are the coolest mommy in her eyes. Who wouldnt love to go to there 1st Summer concert with you.

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  3. Your mixtures... pics w/words, mommyhood w/adulthood, bien hecho mujer, well done.

    BB2U

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  4. Gorgeous. I feel it and taste it! Savannah ... Happy Friday, Amiga. <3

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  5. ~~~~stunning ( as usual )
    is that a real CAT?
    Oooo, that drink. Soooo "Sex & the City."


    Love coming here, Dear. Xxx

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  6. I'm in love with the photo of the lanterns. I want to be there.

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    1. aren't they fabulous. if come see me I will hang lanterns for you.

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  7. Lovely photos as always. Hoping we get some of this rain that's lurking 'nextdoor' over Florida. We need it.

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  8. you are making me so jealous with your summer. here is at pretty much rained since January which isnt usual. I need some summer so bad!

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