it's getting hot in here..

See? Proof via the iPhone

That is my fav weather app, swackett. If not for this app, I would forget my dog needs water in 101 degree weather.

Also, I meant to blog about this after Father's Day, but I forgot because I suck. The title was going to be "I accidentally got drunk on Father's Day" or maybe "I accidentally got my mom drunk on Father's Day." Either way, the point is this champagne cocktail and the fact that it's stronger than I thought and my mom and I were the only ones enjoying it.

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So, anyway, I do recommend it. I omitted the vodka for my second drink and quite liked it. You could scale back or take out the vodka if you don't want to accidentally get drunk at 2pm. Or maybe you do. I won't judge. Drink it this weekend.

Finally, do somma this this weekend.

images: mine and Fresh 365

Michelle Armas

Ya'll know about Michelle Armas, right? If not, well then you're in for a treat. And if so, everyone could always enjoy another look. G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S. artwork. Stunning. Totally what I lurve..

While I love them all, Antonia is the one I purchased (in print form, of course)

I love it, but have yet to purchase a frame and find the perfect spot! I will share when I do. Michelle also has an awesome blog. She is so raw and honest and says things on her blog that I would only dream of saying, like "this is me, fuckers." I mean. This is going to be hard for me to publish and I was just quotin'!

Oh, and P.S.! She has a big sale coming up on July 2. You have to sign up for her newsletter to receive a code. Maybe I'll score another print.. but which one to choose? 

images and fab artwork: Michelle Armas

Chicago Weekend

I had a very long, 5-day weekend for my cousin's wedding in Chicago last weekend. Here's a little peak:

We had brunch at The Heartland Cafe on Thursday and Friday. So pretty and unique.

I took a nice, long, windows-down, wind in your hair afternoon drive with my dad to see the areas where he grew up. Nothing like hearing stories of how your dad chipped his tooth riding a bike on a specific hill, spied on girls' slumber parties from specific woods, and went to the specific beach (above) in his youth. Cherish the memories. 

So I ordered this drink from iNG restaurant, which my family stumbled upon while looking for a pub for burgers and beer. We knew from the word "orange acrylic chairs" that we had taken a different path. This. Drink. Was good. And complicated. Pour the shot into the center on top of the ... bitter balls?? Then put the powder on your tongue and wait for it to dissolve, Then suck the lime. And then ...you drink. I tried to get a good pic, but didn't have much success. Hopefully you can see okay!

I had the most delicious bloody mary(s) at brunch on Chris's birthday, Saturday, and experienced Lagunitas beer for the first time. Yum to both!

We took an architectural boat tour.

The wedding was absolutely the most personal and unique ceremony I've ever seen. It was held in a park overlooking the lake. I took video the whole time, so I don't have any pics of the beautiful couple.

And finally, lots of family time!

Taste it.

We had the food tasting tonight for the wedding and paired it with some of the wines that will be served. So. Good. That is how it is possible that the only pic I took was during clean-up. Too distracted by the deliciousness. Hope you all have a great weekend and happy fathers day!

This weekend

We're headed to Chicago for one of Chris's college friend's weddings. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend!