Grateful | July 15, 2013.

I am Grateful.  

For the chance to meet one of my most favorite authors in person.  For catching up with old friends.  For beautiful summer weather.

Pictures of the Week.

{Neil, Himself!}

{Saturday afternoon high tea at the Peninsula!}

{Brought my visiting childhood friends to the J.Parker for the beautiful Lincoln Park view}

 {Loving the smell of this new candle - and the last of the peonies (for real this time!)}

 {Summery vignette on the coffee table}

{Lovely congratulatory cards from lovely friends and family}

Links Worth Sharing.

• New York Mag's take on Martha Stewart: who she is and why she's the success she is was super interested.  In 3 words: zero f***s given.

• If you happen to be applying for a visa from the UK for the US, Across the Pond should definitely be your first stop - what a resource! 

• Besotted Blog has just introduced me to Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls through this post on Maybelle's lovely calligraphy kits.  Thinking about a purchase...

• Rachel of Heart of Light shared how she made the lovely paper flower centerpieces at her wedding on Once Wed.

Have a wonderful week.

xo. di.    

*images property of Diane Crary