Stitching

I think I am 23 going on 80. Why is that? Because I recently I took up needlepoint. However, I am going to defend needlepoint and argue that it is making a comeback as a hip trend for the younger set (under 80 that is). 

 (Anything with a scooter will do!)

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All things Smathers & Branson.  

In case I ever get lost, thank goodness for my S&B key fob.

Thanks to Susan and Grace at The Point Of It All for getting me started!

The proof is in the stitches, my friends.

Night Light

There is an EXTRAORDINARILY bright light immediately outside my bedroom window. 

Its life purpose is to increase visibility and safety (fair), but, it dutifully flickers on at 7:00pm and fades out at 6:00am. 

Basically, it overlaps with almost all of the hours I would like to be asleep.

Logically, I've invested in black out shades a sleep mask. 

Inspiration:

The daring, darling Holly Golightly

Harry Potter Specs

Brookstone NapForm

Sleep tight!

14 days, 7 hours, and 5 minutes till Opening Ceremony but, who's counting, right?

I'm pretty excited. Red, white chocolate, and blue sprinkle strawberrys for everyone. 

Polo Ralph Lauren won the USA Olympic outfitter contract back in 2008 and will be dressing the United States athletes (at the opening and closing ceremony and in their free time at the Olympic Village) again this year. 

The rest of us mortals can purchase the gear online. The lot is so classic and patriotic I'd scoop it all up if it weren't for the pricetag.  

TGIF

1. Two sets of neon, elastic hair ties

2. This dress in black for the wedding shower in August (51 days to I do!)

3. Talking to Myself by Chiddy Bang

4. Monday roses

(drumroll)

I'm pleased to introduce Mr. Gunner Brabeck. 

Gunsy is a Rhodesian Ridgeback (his ancestors were lion hunters), 

is currently living in Chicago, loves long walks on the beach, 

and CANNOT wait to visit DC to hang with Bo/me.

I picked up a few treats at Metro Mutts on Barracks Row to welcome my nephew 

to his new home, my favorite purchase (by far) was the Humungastache. 

To Do/Attend/Visit Summer List

Seeing as we're just past Summer's half-way point, 
it's time to get moving on that bucketlist we put together back in June.

Attend at least one country concert

Take a twilight bicycle ride around the monuments

See this in IMAX

Visit a civil war battlefield (maybe here or here?)

Watch the Nationals play baseball

Make a peach cobbler


Visit Miss Twinny at the National Museum of American History

Have a cocktail at the W's POV Roof Terrace

Wednesday Highlights: Zara