Since leaving Cambridge, the children and I have been battling the heat of summer in New Jersey by taking evening walks, skipping stones and swimming in the lake I enjoyed as a child. I'm amazed by our little people. They're curious about my childhood past and excited for their California future, all while enjoying the present to the fullest. Take a look at some shots taken during one of our lake adventures:
Here's to many memorable summers for everyone!
We spent our last night before our move with neighbors extracting honey to the tunes of Al Green on vinyl. With high anxieties and fragile emotions it was exactly what the family needed to get our minds off the change ahead. The sweet smell of honey, the bitter taste of beer and the sound of a turntable made for a perfect last night in Cambridge. Take a look a few images from a memorable evening.
Thank you LB & MT.
For the next month while we await the arrival of our belongings at our new home, the kids and I will be spending time in New Jersey with family then heading up to Maine with friends for one last East Coast hooray. Our one-way tickets to California are booked for July 27th.
I'm looking forward to our adventures but am anxious to get our West Coast life started.
Seeing that today is the last time we'll be at the Cambridge house, I thought it would be nice to honor it by putting together a few of our favorite home images and to wish the new owners well.
Goodbye dear house...
I hope you continue to bring happiness to those who live here.
I think it appropriate to announce the winner of the mid-century design ceramic set during a mid-century house tour. Before I reveal who the lucky blog reader is, let's take a look at a home that my husband and I toured while house hunting in California. It's impeccably designed and decorated. Every detail, from the sideboard hardware to the poolside swings, is true to the period. We were in awe at how well appointed it was. However, since we love a challenge and creating spaces of our very own, this house was not for us. Enjoy the tour, we certainly did!
The pool ALMOST got us...
Now the moment you've been waiting for:
Judy, you're our lucky winner! Congratulations!! Please email your coordinates to me at~ debra@cocoonhome.com ~so I can send you the Kenji Fujita oil and vinegar set courtesy of Reside.
A huge thank you to all who participated. Keep posted for future reader giveaways.
One of the hottest, most coveted items at last weekend's yard sale was our patio set. The new owners strategically packed all three pieces into their small car and quickly proceeded to set them up for future lounging and entertaining at their place. Take a look at it now: I just love it with the large back cushions and the mixed pillow patterns!
Thanks C.S. for sharing these photos with us.
If you bought something at our yard sale that looks like it always belonged in your home, please send pictures and I'll happily blog about it..