Cross Country - Nashville

In the days leading up to our move away from the nation's capitol, there were many signs that it was time to go: the three day power outage, getting stuck in the elevator, the parking citation for overtime while being stuck in the elevator...

We drove away and spent the night with our dear friends, the Forrest family and headed for Nashville! The first place we visited was a great joint called Merchants.

The manager of the place said Sena looked "just like that girl in Sugarland".

There were all manner of ladies and gents feeling the Nashville vibe - it was cool.

Looking Ahead

Proenza Schouler PreFall 2010

images via Style.com

Feel Good - Mint Royale Show Me

When we lived in Seattle before DC, John in the morning on KEXP used to play a Friday Song - this is one of my faves; Happy Friday!

Bathing Beauties

Jantzen Knitting Mills in Portland
photo via Oregon Historical Society

Westward Movement

Looking for a place to call home out west; haven't come up with anything yet.

photo by seamus

Silver and Stripe

70s Gucci Silver Enamel Watch - 1st Dibs

Dream

Lost Horizon 1937

Drive Home

Commuting through northwest DC is surprisingly relaxing because of the beautiful tree-lined streets. The neighborhoods beyond the trees are lovely. Of all the gorgeous homes along the way, my favorite one is this house just off Western Avenue. My simple and sweet DC dream house. I snapped it on my way home from my last day of work last evening. Now we move. Again.

Last Day

My final day at the British Embassy in Washington began with observance of Armed Forces Day.

Graduate

Summer Flowers

The Frippery Vintage

Summer Lunch

The perfect summer lunch at Puro and Dolcezza 

You'll Remember for the Rest of Your Life

Today my son and a handsome bunch of teenagers had lunch on the south lawn of the White House followed by a memorable afternoon with President Obama and other distinguished guests. Glad we didn't move west just yet.

Sunbath

Bath House Mosaic at Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown

Sundress

So so so chic in Chanel - beautiful
photo by Chanel via style.com