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Hi there….hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Ours has been relaxing and I cannot even begin to tell you how much that was needed! I made yesterday a “me” day and just spent the day doing exactly as I pleased, doing a lot of nothing but got a pedicure, met up with a friend, I did not allow myself to do one ounce of work and it was a nice and welcome break. Today we are headed into NYC, gorgeous day and you can feel fall is slowly making its debut.

This coming week I will be very busy planning for our dinner party for about 40 next weekend. I have done nothing so there might only be a few posts this week (thankfully I worked on them ahead of time)…I will have a full plate. Again. Hope you are having a fabulous weekend, here are seven things that have caught my attention this Sunday…..

 

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1. Rita Hazan’s brilliant answer to touchups between salon visits!

 

Rita Hazan’s amazing line of hair products…..I am obsessed with these!! I saw them in Sephora and then read a review of them in a magazine and then asked my hairdresser who said they are a big deal right now.? I get my hair highlighted 2-3 times a year, I am lucky because I have a light base so can get away with only a few times a year but there are definitely those in between times where I need a little brightening and this magic in a can is amazing!

Comes in several shades and is meant for root touch ups.? Only used it once so far but I loved it, the key is holding it at least 6″ away and going light and easy…brilliant line! Click here to visit Rita’s website

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Then there is this product, called ultimate shine gloss it gives the hair incredible shine and adds a little subtle color in between salon visits. This is next o my list to try….

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2. Instagram gorgeousness

 

Funny it took me a while to warm up to Instagram but I have to say it’s growing on me. I definitely like it more than I did a few months ago when I started on it. Click here if you want to follow me on Instagram.? Here is some beautiful inspiration I have found lately….

 

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3. Gorgeous napkins and placemats

 

How gorgeous are all these napkins? And the placemats? I found out about them through Jan over at? The French Tangerine who I can always count on for some seriously gorgeous tabletop inspiration and who has an amazing monogram giveaway going on right now!

I? instantly bought the placemats, just wish they were a little bigger. All of these amazing napkin patterns make me want to plan an endless number of parties just so I have a reason to use them! Click here to see the entire selection……

 

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4. A memorable mother/son wedding dance

 

Gotta love this….and I am having fun visualizing the expressions on my sons faces if I even dare suggest such a dance at their weddings. Why not? Life is short, have some fun.

 

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5. My own amazing pictures…..

OK I am not professing to be an amazing photographer and lets face it most 2 year olds probably know how to take pictures? with the uber friendly iPhone but I took these at a farm I was visiting recently and have to say they came out so beautiful I just had to share. These might be the most beautiful pictures I have ever taken (except for those of my kids and Teddy of course)! I moved the pumpkins around a little to make a perfect pic (much to the curiosity of nearby shoppers) wondering what the heck I was doing……

If I were a painter I would feel moved to paint these…the colors are so rich, I am rather obsessed with the first two pictures in particular. I wish I could watermark these…I am so proud!

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6. Fashion week as seen through the eyes of a blogger friend

 

Sharon of Fashion-Isha just did a fabulous post and walked us through a day during crazy adrenaline inducing fashion week. It is such a fun post and they way she breaks it down along with her fabulous pictures is literally the next best thing to being there. I was invited to one show, a major show, J Mendel which I would have jumped through hoops to attend but as we were doing the filming here with almost 100 in crew there was no way to leave my house on Thursday πŸ™

So it was great to get to see this through her eyes, click here if you want to read all about it. Here is Sharon (definitely feeling a Sofia Vergara? vibe here Sharon)! And people…can you believe she is a grandmother!!!! I kid you? not!

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7.? Basil pesto…yum!

I love this stuff, my older son adores it too so I am always on the prowl for a great recipe (anything to lure him home)! I found this post which I thoroughly enjoyed from Carolyn Roehm’s site, one of my personal style heroes. I loved seeing her gorgeous abundant garden, hearing about the process of making big batches of pesto and immediately tried the recipe.

And guess what? It was fabulous!!! I cannot recommend it enough…..I will be making it next week? again when my son comes home for dinner! It helps that I have a ton of basil still growing in my garden. A few picture highlights below and click here for the full post (worth seeing)

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Well there you have it, my seven things on Sunday that have piqued my interest or gotten my attention. Anything here excite you? What has caught your attention this week? Do tell……wishing everyone a wonderful day and end to your weekend. Until next time……

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Good morning dearest Tina!

You definitely deserved that break and outing with a friend! You work so hard, and ENJOY YOURSELF! You will be very busy with your dinner party and then the up and coming months of shopping for the holidays!

I adore Sharon from Fashionista. She is so pretty and really knows how to dress. Vicki Archer shares the most sensual images of French Country life, and your photos, YES, YOUR PHOTOS are beautiful. I’m still working on my skills!

Wishing you a perfect Sunday! Anita

Hi Tina love these random posts. I love the pictures from the farm stand, the colors are so beautiful. The pesto looks amazing, it has me wanting lunch at 9am haha.

I am definitely going to check out the hair products, such a good idea. I had tried something but it didn’t really work so this looks like the kind of thing I have been looking for all my life!I hate roots and this might be a godsend.

Hope you have a nice day, Tina.

I have loved reading every bit of this post!
I am planning to go to Sephora today and try some Rita Hazan products.

That video!!! Love it. My brother is getting married in November and I think I need to show this to my mother. I loved it.
Tina, I am addicted to Instagram I am on it all the time and follow you religiously, love your pictures!
My husband is Italian so he loves pesto and this post has me craving a dish of it right now, going to go check out the recipe. Thank you for a fun post.

Hi Tina,
I’m having a rough weekend so thank you for the bright and cheery blog. I received my latest Safavieh Home and your house looks wonderful! Congratulations on that spread. Have a great rest of the weekend! Karen

Sunday perfection, love the Instagram (follow several) and adore seeing that you have my friend Harrison Howard’s Chinoiserie goods! Must make some pesto soon!

xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena

Well, my son can outdance me anyday, but that is so cute! And, love the images from instagram. I’m growing basil and with my Italian heritage think it adds to every single dish I cook. Pesto being my all time favorite. Tina, love love love your new merchandise! I am really going to have a hard time deciding on which pattern I love the most. I’m having a Designer Necklace giveaway over at my place, and I’m adding 100% Mulberry Silk Scarves to my web store very soon. Sending love, my wonderful Tina !!

great Sunday post…Loooove your fruit and veggie pics. You should have one of your artist friends paint these:-) Love the wedding reception dance! Can’t wait for the photo shoot reveal. Thanks for taking the time to entertain us:-)

Hi Tina

What a lovely surprise to wake up here in Australia and see that you have included a couple of our images in your Instagram gorgeousness.. We are so flattered as we love what you do and your beautiful style! Thank you ever so much Tina.

I have been following you (along with my mum and Aunt) for a very long time but I think this is the very first time I have actually posted a comment!

Have a lovely day Tina!

Di x

HAPPY SUNDAY evening, Tina!

You are just so lovely and kind my friend. Your comments make my day and make me feel as if my writing does reach others. THANK YOU. I just go by my heart, then edit with my head, but music? That’s what causes those emotions to flow.

The air is cool, I can smell the leaves starting to beautifully mold, and winter is just around the corner. But LOVE gets us through all seasons, and I know you are rich in that.

HUGS! Anita

Your images are gorgeous – love a market and adore the placemats and napkins you bought. We haven’t quite jumped all in on instagram, but loving seeing what others are posting!! Happy Monday, Tina ~

A lovely list, Tina! Glad you got a little “me” time before the party-planning craziness begins. Admittedly, I’m having a little trouble getting back to reality this Monday morning and my to-do list is LONG. Looking forward to catching up on what I’ve missed while away – the site and shop look fabulous!

Have a beautiful week! XOXO

Tina,

You are absolutely right, your photos are fabulous!!!! They look like a still life painting!

Happy to hear that you relaxed this weekend!

I am sure that I missed a post or two but can you remind me why there were 100 people filming at your house? A movie? A magazine shoot?

I too love Petso and cannot wait to try this recipe.

Have a great week!

love your 7, tina! my sons will have to TRY and stop me from choreographing a dance for us at their wedding receptions. it is inevitable. for my baby sister’s bridal shower, my middle sis and i did a whole ‘perfect cheer and dance’ number based on will ferrell and cheri o’terri’s SNL gig. it brought down the house and is still one of my lil sister’s top happy places! wish i was on the guest list for that dinner party–sending you extra reserves of creative energy to pull that one off!

I must say that I have enough to keep me busy visiting these recommendations!
All looks fabulous.
I added you to my Instagram, so I hope you will follow me @splendidsass!
Have a nice trip.
Teresa
xoxo

Beautiful post! I’ll be going back now to write down those Instagram names. They look so beautiful.
Thanks for sharing such happiness!
xoJennifer

THAT Movie………….made me cry then laugh OUTLOUD!I loved that!Of course, I’m thinking will my SONS do that with me>>>>>>>>NO WAY!It was absolutely gorgeous.I was here earlier this morning but did not see the comments up TOP!Good thing I came back for a second tour…………

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