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Good morning……its Tuesday and you know what that means, another round of “A perfect summer day”. Can I just tell you how much I am enjoying all the interpretations from all 0f my many talented blogging friends! From beaches on both coasts, to Paris to Sweden, we are getting  a glimpse into some pretty amazing places! Today’s guest is no stranger to many….. a beloved blogger, Mon of Splendid Willow. A kind, fun, genuine, thoughtful,generous and authentic girl…..someone I am proud to call a friend. 

Mon is the talent behind her very popular blog, Splendid Willow and highly successful shop, Splendid Avenue brimming with all kinds of stylish (mostly Swedish) items for your home and self. Its an absolute must stop and visit! Let’s just say Splendid Avenue is a wonderful stop for a little “retail therapy”.  If you are not already a reader of Splendid Willow I think you will be delighted when you head over, a wonderful mix of home design, retail therapy, inspirational homes of her readers and a little bit of travel. I am so so happy to have Mon here today and immensely  enjoyed her take on what a perfect summer day is to her, and might I say she is onto something pretty grand! So take it away Mon………….

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It is an honor for me to be here today. Tina is one special lady and friend. Talk about someone who brings the sun & goodness — all year around!
 
 
My perfect summer day would start…. at this time of the morning (or afternoon)…..6:00 am (yep!) when the rest of the house is sound asleep and I get to enjoy the first sun with a hot cup of tea/coffee.

The bedroom I wake up in would look something like this….Feel the breeze!


And my bathroom like this…….


A favorite beauty product I love to use during the summer……..OK, I have just ordered my first jar of Karin Herzog’s Vita A Kombi 1 creme. The one that the Duchess of York is using and the Brits now are going nuts for. I will let you know if it does wonders!

And this is an ideal summer outfit you might find me frolicking in……Long, summery, bohemian dresses. Work with sandals and heels. I have been trotting around in several this summer!

My view from my bedroom in the summer looks like this……I wish I still could say it looks like this. My childhood summers had this view – from the most stunning island on the planet, in my opinion, Gotland in Sweden.

 
And of course this perfect summer day is located in………..Sweden on the beautiful island of Gotland again. An old viking island.



For breakfast I would indulge in……..Anything with good smoked salmon and hand picked berries.


After I am showered, fed and revved up to start my day, I will……Head for the beach with my kids. Or go exploring. As a family we love visiting new places but we also enjoy the great outdoors.



For lunch this is my absolute favorite summertime meal……I never grow tired of a really good, thinly sliced beet salad with some good crumbled cheese.


An afternoon snack might comprise of……..A cappuccino from a good coffee shop. And a pastry. I am European after all!

My afternoon activity would be………Golf, horseback riding with the kids or hanging out in the hammock equipped with a good book.


The ideal summer drink is……..
Something refreshing with mint, cucumbers, coconut water and (w. or without) vodka.


This is what would be served for my ideal summer dinner……Small, thin, wonderfully prepared lamb chops or anything with seafood. And a glass of really excellent, chilled wine.

And where I eat it might look like this…………….


A perfect summer ending to a perfect summer day would end……….With close friends over and kids and animals everywhere – everyone enjoying the good food and vibe.

The best part of my summer day is………..The quality time I get to spend with my wonderful husband and kids and many wonderful friends. I am one lucky gal.
 
Thank you so much for having me over! Summer hugs to all of your readers and one extra big hug to you Ms. Tina. You are the best.

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Sold!! You don’t know need to twist my arm,  I am so there with you Mon! From the  early morning wake up call (yes guilty of this too) to the fabulous view from your bedroom to the wonderful bevy of leisure sports to while away an afternoon, it all sounds amazing. Then that last picture showing a dinner with those you love and care of is absolutely a perfect way to end an already perfect day, could not agree more! Want more Mon?……then click here to visit her fabulous blog, Splendid Wilow. You too will want to make it a daily “stop in”. Always something wonderful going on over there. Thank you Mon for being my guest and to all of you for stopping in today. Wishing everyone a splendid day!

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Her childhood summers sound idyllic. Never heard of the island of Gotland but now I want to go! LOVE the bedroom and yes, one can almost “feel the breeze!” xo

What a nice post. She sounds like a fun loving adventurous person who knows how to enjoy the good life. Having been to Sweden last summer, I can attest to all the natural beauty. That bedroom with the open wall to the ocean is just incredible.
Thanks for a fun post.

I will take that bedroom any day! So wonderful! I would love to visit the places she mentioned! That island sounds wonderful! I love reading about all of your perfect summer days! I’m trying to savor them before they are over! Have a great Tuesday, Tina!

All right you two….
First to you Mon….I think you are pretty terrific and love your swedish twist!
Second…Tina, we haven’t officially met, but I’m a new blogger & frequent visitor to your blog & shop for anything that might be on my wish list for my European Farmhouse style renovation.
Enjoyed this post :)!
Have a great day
Sarah

I had to laugh at the getting up early to enjoy some peace – I do that too! What a lovely write up on her perfect Summer day. I feel so fortunate to have Mon close by now – next time we get together I think I’ll suggest we meet somewhere that serves a great beet salad! 🙂

Good morning Ms. Tina,

Thank you so much for having me here today. I will let you know if that creme makes me look 10 years younger, ha! And one of these days – your friends in Seattle (that would me, Barbarba and Marianne!) would love to get together with you for a scrumptious meal & tons of laughter. I am putting the energy ut there!

oxox, Mon

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Cool post, Mon! I need to visit Gotland! Can you believe I’ve been to Sweden over 30 times, and have not visited Gotland? Definitely next summer. Your perfect summer day is divine 🙂
xoxo,
Loi

take me to gotland, beautiful swede! those images just tease and grab at my heart.

love the bohemian dress idea too–comfy and versatile.

thanks for such lovely this morning, tina and mon.

love to you both.

michele

FUN STUFF!! My daughter and family are in Sweden two weeks now so this “hits home.” 🙂 Think I’ll have a lemonnade w/wo vodka. franki

Oh, that sound (a lot) like MY perfect Summer day…but without the early wakeup! Hehe!. I can’t wait to check out Mon’s site!
I want to thank you for your lovely commnet in Debby’s blog!

Big hugs!
Inés

SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com

Mon a most wondrous day, starting with waking up to a view like that! Gotland, a place I feel I MUST visit soon! Of course I adore you site and will be right over!

Tina thank you so much for featuting Mon, such an interesting woman!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
2012 Artists Series featuring Harrison Howard

Love this, have never been to Sweden but sure would love to one day, sounds like one magical childhood!
Would love to know more about the Kombi cream, am a bit of a skincare product junkie. Hope she might come back to tell us what she thinks! These posts are wonderful, they feel like a mini one minute vacation!

Can’t believe we’re coming to the end of summer and we haven’t tackled half of our summer wish list… Hope to do some relaxing after the NY Gift Show this weekend – are you coming in?
xxoo
C + C

Beautiful… love the bedroom with the open air! (Oh, and I think she means Duchess of Cambridge, not York 🙂

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