Wardrobe Wednesday: From the Swap

Every few months my friends and I get together for a tradition we call, a “Sip n Swap”. You may have heard of these, you may have even participated in one…but if you have not, basically the way it works is you bring clean out your closet. You gather clothes, shoes, accessories, bags, home goods etc…

Art Talk Tuesday: Sunrise Sunrise

Living in Miami you have to love the sun. Although when it rains it pours, and it’s something that happens on a regular basis in the summer, the sun is our friend. This painting was inspired by a song lyric in a Nora Jones’ song “Sunrise“, and the sunny skies of Miami.Inspiration is all around…

Music Monday: The Heat is On

It is Miami Heat Monday here today! This morning it was evident that the Miami Heat had won the NBA Championship last week as traffic was slow and crowds of people dressed in red, white and black made their way downtown for the Victory parade. I managed to get to the parade with our teen…

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Baby’s guayabera dress Book time at Books & Books in the Gables Father’s Day brunch Animal Crackers Standing in the pentagon of truth Zack Blues Rainy morning Rainy highway in the sky Museum happenings The Heat win the championship!!! Visiting the My Cuban Store Just in case you were wondering… Leaving the Gables From museum…

Thursday Threads: Cold Hearted Snake

Can I tell you how much I want these bad boys? Apparently a LOT of other people did too, because they are currently on back order until July 4 from J.Crew. These are really great though, not only are they a chic take on a classic shoe, but the snake lets you EASILY wear them…

Wardrobe Wednesday: The Heat is On

Happy Wednesday! Yesterday, the teen interns at the museum said that we should all wear all black if the Heat lost, but red and black if they won. Happily all 24 of us are wearing red and black today in honor the win! Here is what I have on… 1. Ray Ban cat eye glasses…

Art Talk Tuesday: J&D

This past September one of my very best friends in the entire world got married. I have been meaning to paint something for the handsome couple as part of their wedding gift, but they do not know where the road may take them in the near future.This is what I want to paint for them,…

Music Monday: Fostering Houdini

Hello and  Happy Monday! For those of you who are father’s, have father’s love father’s …whatever, I hope you had a nice Father’s Day weekend. Today, I am putting the spotlight on Foster the People. You probably know them from their song, Pumped Up Kicks, which is a great song. So, naturally I was hoping…

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Friday! I hope you had a great week. It was a fun and dynamic week in my corner of the world this week. Here are some of my favorite shots. Heading a baby shower Baby Shower decor Keep feeling fascination Home made ice cream sandwich orange mint Commuter Breakfast time Octopussy Ready for the high…

Thursday Threads: Father’s Day

I wish my husband would let me dress him…but alas he does not. He does a good job when getting our mini dressed…but some of his choices are questionable. I do buy him clothes, but I honor his likes and dislikes…so this list is my fantasy list of what I would buy for him for…