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HAPPY JULY EVERYONE!!
I hope your weekend was grand.
It has been stunning here in Santa Barbara but my heart goes out to those in many other States right now suffering from storms, early heat-waves and dreadful fires. Having lived in Santa Barbara for so many years, we know all too well the devastation of fire in our foothills and flames licking at our little town’s doorstep, so I’m especially thinking of those in Colorado right now.
Bless all the firefighters who work so bravely to keep us safe.
.and, uh…no rush, but any chance of a new calendar soon?!
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On a lighter note,
we’ve kicked “June Gloom” to the side like a tired old boyfriend and we’re starting off this month starry eyed and hell bent on enjoying warm-weather pleasures.
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I’m dusting off the popsicle maker
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and, as always,
deriving plenty of elevated Summertime Serotonin levels from delving into my “Red & White Stripes” file.
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Other than black & white stripes, it has to be my most favouritist combination, especially from May through September.
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Love it in the bedroom
(I won’t bore you with the photo of my son’s room again!)
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on the beach
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In my Picassos
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In my dreams of the Riviera
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and beautiful vintage photographs
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While beach attire and attitude has most definitely changed over the decades…
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The appeal of red & white stripes has not.
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From my garden today, taken with Instagram.
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tents + stripes= 2 things that make my heart happy
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The perfect beach tote available at The Loaded Trunk ( $64)
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Peppermint twist cake (sorry to have lost the credit for this talented person)
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A bold statement to be sure.
More my speed
On the porch filled with magazines, or pool side filled with towels,
or wine. Whatev’s
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I had a red & white striped tablecloth but I seem to have lost it.
No doubt it will turn up in November.
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Red Velvet cheesecake.
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Red Velvet flavoured VODKA. You heard me.
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Red & white stripes work pretty much everywhere
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The Exotic
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Romantic
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Cozy
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Playful
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Certifiable.
Just trying to imagine the ‘dialogue’ with the neighbours…
Perhaps a lawn would soften the blow??
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On the sea
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At the lake.
Me. Here. Now.
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It just works.
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Not sure if I’ll have time to post again this week or not..
so just in case I don’t,
Wishing all the Yanks a terrific 4th of July.
Be safe. Be Joyful
and let’s keep the red stripes on fabrics and not on your skin.
Sunscreen People!
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PS. Still “pulling” my coconut oil 
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