Weekend Picture Book

Alan and I have made it a ritual to go on a date the first night I return from business trips. Friday was gorgeous, breezy and cool, so we decided to walk about until we stumbled upon a restaurant that piqued our interest. "Celebrate your day with Rosé!" on a sidewalk chalkboard was all it took :) With its warm ambiance and delectable menu, I have a feeling La Follia is going to be a reg!

This came in the mail. Do you have one? With all of New York's parks and summer outdoor events, I'm determined to put it to good use. At 60 x 60, it's perfect for two :)

I woke up early on Saturday all gung-ho about parkin' it. With new picnic blanket, a stack of magazines, and snacks we were off to Madison Square Park only to find the lawn was closed for maintenance! (wah wah wah) We made it work with lunch beside the fountain!

Have you been to the Union Square Green Market? They have the best produce from local New York farms and vendors. If not to buy, (you have to be in the mood because the crowds are cray!), then to at least look.

The abundance of greens, reds, purples, and yellows is intoxicating!

Alan loves carrots. He buys the full grown ones (not the babies) and eats them like Bugs Bunny. It makes me laugh.

Today we biked for what seemed like forever around Central Park. The grounds were teeming with festivities and we loved being a part of it. I'll be blogging about it this week in a new My Cup of Te series focusing on marriage and trying new things together, I hope you'll love :) 

p.s. Happy Father's Day to all the daddies out there and to one special one. Dad, you're my inspiration!!

Hosting Cocktails at There Comes A Yes!

Come over to Colleen's! I'm hosting a NYC Cocktail Culture Crawl ;)

Behind the scenes video of SS Photo Shoot II

Magalog II, Part I to launch this week. Huzzah.

The first one here!

{Many many thanks to: Photography and Video by Thesis, Styling by Styled Creative, Location by Something's Hiding in Here}

The Bar Cart is Back

{NYC Residence of Julie Leach | Lonny June/July 2012}

Weekend Picture Book

I had the most lovely weekend at home in North Carolina. It's hard to coordinate a busy family of six (we normally span 4 different states!), but we all happened to be in the same place at the same time for once. We've been having lots of family dinners and family activities. I think my parents are loving every second of it :) 

When we used to go out to eat when I was younger we would all chuckle when the hostess called our name "Te Party of Six, your table is ready." Get it? Tea party? 

All five of us showed up to our neighborhood's tourney to cheer on my sister on Saturday. We grew up playing tennis just about every week of our lives, and she's carrying the torch. She's got a killer serve. 

The only time we had to split up was for a wedding on Saturday. I helped my mom put her hair up into a classic chignon and I think she just looked so beautiful in her outfit. It's a traditional filipino barong that's handpainted with flowers. Her late dear friend designed it! 

With the other half of the family out, my sister and I took full advantage and made a delish dinner at home. We busted open a crisp, light riesling and put together a salad of goat cheese, walnuts, and strawberries!

After dinner our friend and neighbor picked us up in his golf cart. He came with two bottles of wine on ice and to go cups. It was too cute, I think he has a crush on my sis ;) My crazy best friend who also happened to be home joined in. Nothing like a breezy summer night cruisin' around the neighb. It was the best and such a nice switch up from the city!

The wedding that was actually in my neighb had an ahhh-mazing fireworks show. (I had my reception there too!) We parked the cart to watch right as my mom called to ask us to pick up my brothers. Needless to say there was a mini detour before we scooped them up. Whoops! If you can't tell, they secretly wish the bff was part of the fam!

Hope y'all had a wonderful weekend too!! See you on Monday!

On My Nails

I'm usually a Clambake, 5th Ave, or Lollipop kinda gal, but this summer I'm going white! I've noticed the polish on stylish toes around the city and after getting a little too much sun on vaca (my mom jokes I'm so dark that she can't see me!) I'm totally loving the contrast against my skin! What's on your nails right now? 

Favorite White Nail Polish:

Marshmallow

Waltz

A Hint of Pink:

Allure

East Hampton Cottage ("beachy sand pink!")

Wear // Where

Find a little of my Society Social over at Apartment 34! Thanks Tobe :)