garden.

I've been wanting to do some gardening ever since we moved in— so I recently found time to tidy up a few soil beds in the courtyard for planting. A couple weeks ago I bought an echinacea plant at the market, and this weekend I bought a butternut squash plant and a kale plant. After some weeding and turning of the soil, I planted them in their new homes; I hope they do well! 

itty bitty echinacea sprout.

Sautéed Shrimp & Milkshakes for Labor Day

Over the Labor Day weekend, Tropical Storm Lee passed through the area, but its drizzling rain and mild winds offered a slower pace to life and were not threatening (and thank goodness!). I sautéed fresh, local shrimp in garlic and butter to eat with french bread. Afterwards we ventured to The Creole Creamery for a taste of something sweet. I tried a scoop of the Oatmeal Cookie ice cream and Ray had his favorite. . . a vanilla milkshake. 

"and the Earth begot..."

Michele Basta's show opened this weekend at Coup d'oeil, and the gallery looks so mythical now, come check it out! 

and so the ladies took a trip to the beach.

A much needed visit to Sandestin...

Sitting under the most yellow umbrella.

Megs looking beautiful and ready for the beach.

Isn't it lovely?

scenes from our apartment.

Things are coming along in our apartment, and while it isn't entirely polished, here are a few peeks. . . 

(still looking for the right lampshade...)

Isn't it nice to love the home you return to after a busy day?