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We went to a lovely “End of Summer” soiree this week where I snapped the flowers above with my trusty old iphone. What I wouldn’t have given to have had my proper camera but it didn’t fit in my skirt pocket and I had no bag. Bill Cunningham I’m not.
It’s actually a really great time to have a party as mostly everyone is back in town by now and you get to visit with all the friends you might not have had a chance to see all summer. September seems to be a crazy month for everyone I know (don’t forget- ‘September is the New December’)
Dare I use the “C” word, some folks are even getting their Christmas shopping done!
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But back to end of summer…
There was, it chokes me to admit, already a slight bite in the night air at the party.
Naturally I came unprepared for the temperature dip and was forced to wrestle with my conscious at the end of the evening to relinquish the stunning Indian wrap my hostess so graciously provided for me. Another good idea; always have a basket of wraps at the ready when throwing an outdoor party. Just don’t make them so gorgeous your friends are loathe to give them back!
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The vintage raw silk skirt I wore.
Very Lady from Palm Beach Went to India in the 50′s
It weighs about 50lbs but I view it as cardio.
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So, where were we…
Back to school next week.
Medical forms filled out, bushels of sports socks bought,
tender hugs held a few seconds longer.
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It’s enough to drive anyone to sugar and a cocktail!
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Favourite new sorbet recipe
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If you can find fresh Passion Fruit this is an absolutely DELICIOUS and very simple recipe;
Passion Fruit & Peach Sorbet
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
1 cup passion fruit + 1 cup peach pureed (strain to remove larger bits of passion fruit seeds)
Combine sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Let cool, stir in passion fruit & peach puree.
Transfer to ice-cream maker and freeze according to instructions.
Delicious! (note; I might 1 tsp. of fresh lemon juice to add even more bite)
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That’s what I’m talkin’ about!
luscious passion fruit from the Farmer’s Market
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Favourite new inexpensive Pinot Grigio;
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La Ronescina “Collio”
I prefer to drink Pinot at home rather than in a restaurant because when I have to say the word “Pinot” in public, I can’t help feeling like Ramona on NY Housewives (insert increase of eye-sockets here)
Clocking in at just $6.99 this perky little Pinot lives up to all the raves it’s receiving.
It tastes like it costs at least $18. There, hows that for a sophisticated wine description?!
Once again, available at Trader Joe’s
Slim says; Stock up!
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A peach lily growing in my garden
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Favourite fun party trick
Prosecco & Popsicles
Doesn’t get any simpler than this. I saw Bobby Flay doing it on TV last night over sorbet in a martini glass.
I think I’d use Creamsicles and home-made berry pops.
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The roses in my garden are still quite plentiful but they’ve lost a little of their earnestness.
Much like a complacent marriage, they still look good on the surface but they’re just sort of going through the motions.
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Time to find something to do with those short stemmed blooms ;
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Eric Wolfinger
Image via Vogue Australia Living, one of my Favourite magazines
and the best part? I get to vicariously enjoy summer just beginning in Australia!
(I’ll share my candied rose photos when they’re ready)
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Jennifer Davick
I’m in love with this Favourite photo for so many reasons;
First of all, you always have me at red stripes.
The make shift party lights perched in galvanized buckets over glass cloches at the edge of lake… so charming.
It’s creative, casual al fresco summer dining to a tee.
Pass the Pino.
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image via Pottery Barn
Grab these last few warm weekends to watch a movie outside or go to the Drive-In
Do you still have one in your town?
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Favourite new bar-b-que toy
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What a great idea, especially if you are marinating first.
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Stainless steel skewers are twice as long as regular ones, allowing more food to fit on the grill and you can get a little more creative with presentation.
Available on Amazon right now for only $7.56
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Antique shop in Summerland, CA.
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Whether you’re entertaining at home, busy school supply shopping, basking at the beach, lake,
or just up on the roof of your building with a good book (based on numerous rec. from Slim Paley readers I’ve starting “The Rules of Civility”)
have lots of fun, relish every moment and create some beautiful memories 
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