Happy Fourth!

Hope you watch some fireworks, eat some hot dogs and hamburgers, and have a great July 4th! If you're in need of some patriotic dessert options, here are a few of my past favorites:

Raspberry Pomegranate Sorbet
Patriotic Pound Cake
Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Terrine
Strawberry Mint Popsicles
Strawberry Icebox Cake

Game Days

Despite the heat, it's the time of year when I just want to get outside and play. Growing up, I was always a fan of croquet in the front yard and paddle ball at the beach, despite my lack of hand-eye coordination. I'd definitely say kite flying is my strong suit. Of course, these game sets from Terrain are almost too pretty to play with.

Weekend in Photos

My parents left yesterday and as usual, we had a great time. This trip was hectic with unpacking, settling in to our new apartment, and a puppy to entertain, but my parents are total troopers. We did manage to squeeze in some good food like barbecue, tacos and a fantastic meal at Uchiko. I did my best to show them what Austin's all about, and they got a close-up look at my growing belly.

June Photo Project: Animals

This month, I asked for your animal photos and we've got some serious dog lovers out there! To be honest, when I chose the theme I knew my parents would be delivering our new Old English Sheepdog puppy this week. So I'm pleased to introduce you to our girl Zuzu! I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot more of her. Here are the fun animal photos you shared:

Andra snapped this picture of llamas in Ecuador.

Brittany shared a photo of Freckles, the Saint Bernard mix she adopted.

Claudia sent a photo of one of her three dogs, Ella, a 10-year-old beagle she adopted.

And Allison took a pic of her dog donning a bowtie for a picnic.

If you want to share one of your animal photos, just leave a link below! Hope you have a great weekend! I'll be spending mine with my parents and Miss Zuzu Petals.

Pillow Picks

We got rid of a lot of furniture when we moved, and now we're waiting to see if a house works out before investing in some key pieces. In the meantime, I'm curbing my need to nest with things like new sheets, towels and in the more fun department, throw pillows. CB2 has been my latest go-to for bringing a little summer brightness inside.

Where Flowers Bloom

I've got blooms on the brain this week, so when I came across this state flower map of the U.S., I was immediately taken. I received a thorough education on Georgia state history in elementary school, so I know we rep the Cherokee rose, and I've quickly learned that here in Texas, they're all about bluebonnets. But maybe it's time to educate myself on the rest of the country. The print, created by Thimblepress, also includes this lovely quote from Lady Bird Johnson: "Where flowers bloom, so does hope." I like that idea.

Weekend in Photos

I can't remember the last time Jonah and I had one of our weekend brunches, so we finally made it happen. It was so nice to relax and not talk about houses and apartments and moving for a while over pancakes and eggs benedict. We watched a few World Cup matches, spent some time outside (the flowers are bursting out all over the place) and went shopping for our other new arrival. A couple months ago I said it's the year of everything all at once. I wasn't kidding. We've got a new puppy headed our way, and we're so excited! I can't wait to introduce her to y'all later this week!