joy is {2}

Throwing a casual carb filled bon voyage party for the dearest people to you with an unusually pretty Fiona Cairns teapot cake.

The lovely Cath Kidston table cover creates the cheerful mood you should emphasize in goodbyes.






Will miss my dearest asmah

i heart dc

ah bang me on the head for being such a bad blogger! I have been extremely busy lately with so many things to do;but most of my time and undivided attention is given to my final semester.Yes that's right i'm finally gonna be done. I have already planned on what im willing to do when my life is uni-free. Lets just say there are lots of plans and i'll be happy if I can just fulfill one or two of all.

I decided I had to add a post of my summer photos this year since its become a blog-ritual for moi. I think its just a smart way of archiving my vacations,favorite spots et observations.I've been wanting to do this for so long but never got the chance to upload the photos!crazy, i know. So here it goes.


The homestead resort; a former estate transformed into a ski/summer resort with lots of activities. Unfortunately we didn't book in time to get slots for what we actually wanted to do but it was a very pleasant experience-especially at the shooting range.

the beautiful gardens at the homestead

i luved the hanging plates and bows;so pretty

carriages available for a carriage ride through the estate, how romantic is that ?

the place had beautiful corners with interesting colors, like this pink corner i found very sweet

my brother on the shooting range, its so much fun but only when you actually break the plates which i only did like thrice out of 20. One very bad beginner.

she rests as mommy shops, please note the bows. TDF.

la cornue stoves make my heart beat twice, @williams sonoma

at the pancake house for breakfast, morning ritual with my brothers and sister

barnes & noble;my stop after all shops are closed. I love this place, i could spend hours and hours in the interior design section.
The book on the ground is a great find about grace kelly's outstanding wedding gown- {collecting inspiration}

have i ever mentioned how much i love dean&deluca? i adore the place. They stock the best organic jams and olive oils.

dean&deluca@ Georgetown,DC.

Bethesda cobblestone street

M street.Oh how i miss it.

and bien sur, a box of Georgetown cupcakes is a must.

i do love you DC

xx,until i blog again. hopefully not so late this time!

bliss is

un. running around with friends in powder colored gowns with bows and frills in a green field




deux. gathering around turkish coffee and three tiered cupcake dishes in a lovely picnic chateau


trois. soak up with a pretty bow


et quatre. a goodnight's sleep

just what I need right now.
photocredits: the duchess, miss pettigrew lives for a day, Condé Nast