Scenes from the weekend

Target + Neiman Marcus

This sounds fun!  According to WWD, 24 CDFA designers will be creating more than 50 limited edition gifts for a holiday collection that will be available at all Target and all Neiman Marcus stores (plus both websites), beginning December 1.   The collection will range from $7.99 to $499.99 and will include categories beyond men's, women's and children's wear such as sporting goods, pet acessories, and home decor.  Some of the designers (photo above) Alice + Olivia, Band of Outsiders, Lela Rose, Marchesa, Proenza Schouler, Rag & bone, Rodarte, and Tracy Reese.   I think its going to be an early morning if you want to get in line to actually buy any of this!
*image from WWD.

LWD

I hope everyone had a lovely 4th yesterday!  It was too hot to do much of anything here so I spent the day thinking of cool mid-summer wardrobe pick ups. These little white dresses from Gap look simple but pretty and easy to wear (plus, machine washable).   Perfect for hot summer days and possibly cute with a jacket or a colorful scarf for a casual evening.   Going to the store to check them out today!

Recently

Ok, its been awhile, but here is a quick rundown on June!  I don't know how the summer snuck up on me but its hot, sticky and almost the 4th of July!!  

Rhubarb cocktails that match the lovely peach peonies from Green City

 Hickory smoked pulled pork sandwiches

 Dark coral peonies, from Green City- loved these!

 More pork!  Pork chops with apple and peach mostarda, from "Cook Like an Iron Chef" on the Cooking Channel. 

 Yes, that chicken is "sitting" on a beer can on our grill

 Trapeze lessons in Oakland, CA

Homemade pasta with asparagus and morels.  MMMmmmm...