ushering in summer
When I think of summer, I think of long, sun-drenched afternoons stretching into evening.
After dinner walks to get gelato.
Apéro on the beach that bleeds into a 9pm sunset viewing.
Open windows with the breeze blowing through.
The sound of birds chirping as I write.
Bowls of stone fruits and tomatoes on the counter.
Walks with friends that end with a dip in the sea.
Chilled sauvignon blanc.
Easy bowls of pasta thrown together at the last minute.
Bouquets of peonies.
Sunscreen, sweat and saltwater in a never ending cycle.
Straw bags full of toys and books or a swimsuit thrown in at the last minute.
A freshly chopped bob.
Bowls of torn burrata and basil and tomatoes.
on motherhood
We had another holiday this week and life felt a bit like groundhog day making meals for two tiny mouths 3x a day. Some weeks, motherhood is a grind. A potty training, magna-tile, bottle making, laundry folding grind.
And then I got the chance to go to the beach on Sunday afternoon with girlfriends sans kids and felt lost (maybe even bored?) without kids to chase around.
It’s a beautiful, weird conundrum and some days I have to remind myself not to overthink everything and just enjoy this season of life knowing it’s not forever.
I struggle with a lot of “should be” and “could be” moments, but trying to challenge myself to come out of that trap and just be.
favorites lately
Antonia is describing the summer we all dream of in her scandi summer breakdown
I loved reading my friend’s devon’s note on motherhood. Her writing is always so considered
this moisture rich balm is my after sun favorite to slather on and wake up feeling refreshed
zara home has been providing all my loungewear staples to make me feel dressed up at home
a few photos this week
until next time! xxf
This was so inspiring and so beautiful!