Some advice...

Our epic summer trip is almost upon us - so exciting! We head to New Zealand in late June to see family and friends. From there it's on to India!! We're in India for a month and will be staying in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodphur, Jaisalmer, Kerala, and Mumbai. Then we're off to Amsterdam for almost a week, before driving to Copenhagen. From there we plan to drive through Sweden's archipelago where we hope to stay for a few days, before heading to Stockholm for four days or so. Then it's back home to Portland. Phew! I've been doing lots of research, but there's nothing like first hand advice. I would love any tips, advice, or suggestions you might have.
Image from Mary Gaudin - check out the rest of her beautiful photography here.

A sneak peek...

...of our about-to-be-had summer adventure. In all we'll be away for almost two months! I'll post more details soon and I'll be asking for recommendations on what to see.
Image from Google Maps, fiddled with in CameraBag.

Weekly what:nots...

Hello! Life has settled down (well, just a bit) and I'm almost on top of things. In the good news department we have found a wonderful school for the boys (hooray!), and planning for our epic adventure is just about complete. The boys' play was a resounding success, and summer has finally arrived in Portland (even if today is rather grey). Thank you for hanging in there in my absence, and for your kind comments - they make me smile. Here's a long overdue what:nots - enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Another beautiful image from Shine By Three.

The perfectly pretty 'Suri' summer top

(the link for which I have lost! If by chance you recognise it please let me know).

Absolutely loving these bracelets from wsake.

Neëst's clever (and cute) little kitchen gadget.

The versatile Jane dress from J Crew.

I'm somewhat obsessed by these Ben Seibel bookends.

James Westwater's Wall Installations (found via Seesaw).

A quote from Margaret Atwood's Looking in a Mirror from The Journals of Susanna Moodie (found via Field & Sea).

And to end with, a cutting from one of the delights of our new garden - an ancient  lilac tree.

Images from Shine By Three, Wsake, Neëst, J Crew, Modish Vintage, James Westwater, and Field & Sea.

Back soon...

My apologies for my absence. Life is very busy at present. Between the house, the boys, the search for a middle school, riding 3 to 4 times a week, helping with props and costumes for the school play, organising our epic summer trip (more on that in a week or so), and all the usual day to day bits and bobs I'm struggling to find time to post. So I'm taking a break and hope to be back this weekend all going according to plan. Have a lovely week - see you soon!
Image from Shine by Three.