2012

Hello there my lovely readers,

Can you believe it's been over a year since my last post? Actually I'm ashamed to say its been closer to two years! To say I've missed you all and blogging, is a massive piece of understatement. Thank goodness for social media as I've been able to still keep up with most of you and follow you along on your journeys. Over the past several months, I've been kicking myself every day for not resuming my blog. I guess I was racking my brain of how to get back into it. Especially as it's been a rather long time. So, instead of over thinking it, I've decided to take the plunge and just go with it because I've sincerely missed it. The blogging community is unlike any other. I've gotten to know some very special ladies that are so much fun and so very creative and talented who have actually helped and inspired me without them even knowing it.  And what a difference a year makes pretty much sums up what has gone on in my life over the past year, I'll let pictures tell the story for now! 

Third Trimester // Let it Snow // Road trip to Nashville 

Maternity Shot by Stephanie Reeder // Valentines Day // Hummus & Falafel

Amelia Clare (Millie) and her cousin Clara (bottom left) born days apart

5 generations // Vacation to Destin, FL // 1st time touching water

                      

Bonding // Spring Flowers // 2 months old

Father & daughter bonding // First time to Anthropologie, Nashville // Summer Berry Cheescake

We are Family // 1/4 of a Century // 4th of July Family Time

Giggles // Smiles // Swimming

6 months and sitting // Family Time at the park

Swinging // Showing off her teeth

Playing in the leaves // 8 months // Learning to drive

Millie's 1st Hanukkah // Celebrating // Tablescape

A lot happened in a year as you can see, becoming a mother to the most special little girl being my highlight. Also the reason why my priorities changed and the blog took a backseat for a little while. And as you fellow mothers know, it takes a little while to get use to juggling your time. But more of babies and motherhood later. 

It's so good to be back and I can't wait to catch up with all of you! 

Do tell me, what was the highlight of your 2012?

Friday Fancies No.3: A Roman Holiday

Happy Friday!!!

This week has had a distinct Audrey Hepburn theme to it. 

If you saw my summer bucket list, number two is to watch all the Oscar nominated best pictures and My Fair Lady is one of them. I know I'm going to get a few *gasps* here but I must admit that I had never seen the film. Don't ask me why, I love musicals, romance, England and most of all Audrey Hepburn so you would think it's my perfect movie. 
So the verdict? It was absolutely delightful of course. Audrey is simply one of my favorite actresses and such a pleasure to watch on screen. It's definitely one of my top 5 movies now. 

To continue on the Hepburn week I then watched Roman Holiday, a story of a princess who sneaks out of her palace while on tour in Rome and spends a whole day as a normal woman and after a gorgeous hair cut, some gelato, a vintage scooter ride and a glass of sparkly champagne, she needless to say, falls in love in the gorgeous city of Rome. 

 Once again, wonderful acting and her energy and beauty are so captivating, but what really stood out to me is her outfit she spends the day in while roaming around Rome. Once I saw it, I knew that was going to inspire my Friday Fancies with {AV}.

What's not to love about this 1950's, vintage summer look...

slip into a gorgeous pleated skirt with pockets of course

button up a light cotton blouse

tie a delightful printed scarf around your neck

strap on some leather sandals with a touch of gold

and belt up!

Tonight I'll be carrying on with the Audrey theme as I watch Sabrina.

What lovely plans do you have for this weekend? 

May it be wonderful, relaxing and most of all FUN!!

xoxo

Summer Days

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should always include a gorgeous swimsuit, a beach and a surfboard!!