A Summer Crown … and … A Picnic Celebration

I freshened up a maxi dress 

that has been with me for years

with a

Summer Floral Crown!

I think so much of life is

 making the most of

what we have

at any given time.

Dressing and personal style are no exceptions!

Instead of pining away for just  the new

I use my creativity

to fluff what I do have

to give staple pieces new style life.

It was a week to celebrate friends here.

There was a beautiful birthday celebration at the house

and 

also a picnic to celebrate 

a dear friend closing escrow on a lot 

for their new dream home.

I thought packing up a gourmet picnic

and

 traveling to the lot was a perfect way to mark the occasion!

Those who know me 

I love styling anything

but cooking is not my favorite.

So when I picnic with these two fabulous women

they  always bring their A Game

and 

the food is always perfection for my set up!

There was champagne and sangria

which was the perfect complement for my

Gourmet Trotter Picnic Roll Cart

that I love more every time I take it out!

Watermelon squares topped with feta cheese

were the perfect after hiking appetizer.

How adorable are these individual loaves

brought especially to 

'Break Bread' at the new home lot!

A delicious side salad  served in individual lidded jars!

These dishes are so attractive and functional

I have made sure to add a set to my picnic dishes this weekend

after enjoying them so much!

My favorite part of the picnic though

was really just taking the time 

to mark a moment 

for a dear friend.

The older I get

and

especially with my children 

Grown and Flown

I am truly realizing the importance

of treasured friends

and

taking the time to be there

to

celebrate the good

and

be a strong support during the bad.

Life's all about

doing 

 the very best we can at the time.

Good friends and Family

make it so much more possible.

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your  life

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