Hello and happy Sunday to everyone. I cannot believe it is Memorial Day weekend! By the time you are up and reading this I will be off for a very short getaway. I am going to do my best to keep up with my Seven on Sunday, because I happen to really like putting them together and it appears a number of you enjoy them as well, but I am going to be taking a looser approach to summer blogging and will probably post 2-3 times a week on average.

So there will be weeks when I will be able to post on Sunday and others when I will not, I am hoping to take some down time this summer to just get out there, enjoy the warm wonderful weather and breath in that fresh summer air that we have waited for, for so very long!

Big news- the porcelain container is in and will be delivered sometime between Tues-Thurs! Very very exciting. For all who placed a presale order, we will start shipping out orders by end of next week. The items just got put up on my online shop (last night) so click here to take a look around, so many pretties!! They are under respective categories, planters, jars, vases, etc…..

Here we go with my Seven on Sunday…..

1. MONOGRAMMED NAPKINS. For anyone who has been considering ordering these, the last day to place an order will be June 5th for the summer (will resume taking orders again in mid to late August sometime). These make the ultimate statement for any table. So don’t delay if you have been wanting to place an order, click here for details.

2. THE MET, CHINA- THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS. I was so happy to finally go last week and what a treat it was, so worth the traffic snarls:) This was a fascinating and incredibly beautiful exhibit that I absolutely urge anyone within driving distance to visit. I was in pure nirvana upon entering “the blue and white sanctum” complete with all my favorite things, blue and white gowns, blue and white porcelain and chinoiserie……incredible!

This was one time I really wish I had my “real” camera, as the corridors where the dresses were was rather dark, but for those who cannot make it, wanted to share it with you here, next best thing to being there! Here are some highlights, click here for more information.

And then there was the “me” room, the blue and white room with the MOST exquisite blue and white gowns and porcelain,? I have ever seen (nearly fainted from the beauty)

3. INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST. Never at a loss of beautiful and inspiring pictures to share. Instagram never ceases to amaze me. So many beautiful flowers, adorable pets and just plain old gorgeousness all the way around!

4. JACK ROGERS. I love these shoes and have worn them for years, have them in several colors and love them today as much as I did ten or so years ago:)? I am loving a few of the newer styles and was at the darling Jack Rogers store on Madison Ave the other day that had them in every color, like a candy shop for adults! Click here to visit Jack Rogers.

5. A WONDERFUL NEW BOOK. I always like to tell you of any new books that I feel are worth talking about. This one is soooo pretty and filled with a plethora of gorgeous and inspiring pictures. A wonderful collection of rooms done in all white,? every picture feels like a breath of fresh spring air.? Loved adding this to my budding interior design book collection. Click here to purchase.

6. WRAP IT UP. By now you know I love to wrap pretty presents. I like trying new combinations and am bid on adding pretty little adornments as a way to finish a pretty package. No rules and think gingham ribbon adds a lot to any wrapping paper. Case in? point, some of my recent wrapped gifts-

And any gift accompanied by a beautiful “original” card by PVE is always the perfect crowning touch!

And here are others given recently…LOVE the monogrammed labels from LB Originals, adds so much pizazz!

7. AN INSPIRING STORY. I cannot think of a more appropriate or poignant way to close this post in honor of Memorial Day. This story will move you,? you might know of it already, but I? promise you that if you take a few minutes it takes to watch this, you will not regret it and in fact will want to share it with others…..it’s a “feel good” kind of story. The generosity of others particularly when passed down over many generations is just awe inspiring…..

Speaking of Memorial Day, my friend Elizabeth from Pine Cones and Acorns did such a beautiful post on Memorial Day and honoring those who serve to protect our freedoms, I highly recommend visiting her post and taking a look, click here.

So on that note, I hope you all have a wonderful and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. How long have we waited to say summer is here!? We all should? take a minute to give thanks to all of the brave men and women who so nobly fight and defend our freedoms, we are so fortunate. Thank you as always for stopping in,until? next time……

PS If you missed my post on accepting The Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award and my answers please check here!