As we enter August I find myself slowing down a bit. The heat makes me want to stay at home. But this lovely French grocery store would be well worth leaving the house for. As well as all the other Saturday Smiles Summer Pleasures shared here today.
Saturday Smiles Summer Pleasures
The title of this article, In Praise of Drunk Cleaning, made me giggle. I will admit that I often secretly reward myself with treats such as ice cream or chocolate. It entices me into finishing jobs I don’t want to do. Like gardening when it’s 113 degrees.
The Most Charming Summer Wedding
In July Hannah Weiland, of Shrimps Fashion married Arthur Guinness of Guinness Brewery. The reception was held at her parents home in Wiltshire, England.
A small cottage on the estate was transformed into an absolutely charming pub for the event. It was decorated with, you guessed it, vintage Guinness items. Her dress was equally amazing.
18 Beautiful Garden Rooms
While I wouldn’t want to spend a copious amount of time in unairconditioned spaces in this Texas heat I love the idea of a sweet summer retreat.
How are you staying cool?
Laura
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Mostly staying in the pool and house. Thank goodness for that pool or I would never go outside.
Hahahaha, drunk cleaning. I think I need to start that! How nice to just take the edge off the need for perfectionism! Have a great weekend, Laura.
We rarely get into the 90’s, but it’s still hot for us.
Yesterday we stayed cool by hitting the water in our kayaks. We haven’t decided what our solution will be today.
Great post, Laura. So enjoyed the Drunk Cleaning – It made me laugh! I would never complain about summer heat when I truly know the Texas heat is brutal. We are in the mid to upper 80’s this week, here in WV. It is the ugly humidity that I wish would go away.
Have a lovely week!
Staying cool, out of the humidity. I spend time outside in spring and fall. Ty for sharing those terrific, unique garden blogs.
I love these charming English cottages , I’m always fussing with my lawn and shrubbery to make it all look neat and refined, and then I see the sort of blowsiness here and wish I wasn’t so rigid!!
The cleaning while drunk sounds interesting…I simply clean too much everyday to adopt this little pleasure. Actually, I wouldn’t mind sitting back after a cleaning marathon with a glass of wine and a cigarette…well, not that, I don’t smoke!
Excellent post, Laura.
Mostly staying in the pool and house. Thank goodness for that pool or I would never go outside.
We rarely get into the 90’s, but it’s still hot for us.
Yesterday we stayed cool by hitting the water in our kayaks. We haven’t decided what our solution will be today.
Hahahaha, drunk cleaning. I think I need to start that! How nice to just take the edge off the need for perfectionism! Have a great weekend, Laura.