Weekend Notes

Happy Fourth-of-July weekend my dears! Thanks for being patient with the light posting schedule during my June travels…I’m looking forward to taking some time this weekend to gather the stories, photos & party inspiration I picked up in Europe to share with all of you next week! Aside from that, plans include a barbeque with friends (testing a new Indonesian-Grilled Swordfish recipe) and catching up on all my mags & blogs over the long weekend. What are all of you up to? Hope it’s a lovely celebration of our freedom… enjoy a few of my favorite links from the week! XO, C

Patriotic sweets for a Fourth of July picnic.

A rainbow of chic invitations in juicy watermelon & orange crush.

A must-read for anyone who shares my belief that champagne goes with anything.

It’s unseasonably rainy here in Austin…why, oh why have I not purchased a chic pair of these?

This girl has some serious j’en sais quois; how much you wanna bet that she’s French?

I’ve been searching for a unique summer dessert for a backyard shindig… BINGO!

Surround yourself with a mosaic of people you love.

Mozzarella, Gelato, & Pasta, oh my!