How’s everyone’s summer going so far? Pretty hot everywhere, right? Except here in San Francisco where we have the summer fog cooling things off. But we are headed to Southern California for the holiday. Here are good things for summer right now.
My friend, Nancy was a former client in Houston via e-design. I was a bit of a sounding board before she started her own successful business called The Decor Detective. Nancy helps her clients achieve their dream spaces. Look what a thoughtful gift she sent to me…The Summer Mostess Box.
I’m packing the basket to take with us to SoCal.
Post vacation news…Weight Watchers has changed for the better since the last time I went on it! It basically helps you make better choices given your certain allocated number of points. Lots of foods like vegetables and fruits are zero points. The app makes it super easy to find out a food’s number of points. Like 5 oz. of wine is four points. I love these little Trader Joe’scookies, but look how many points!!! SIX points for one!
So, I had a half of a cookie yesterday and the wine 🙂 It’s only been 9 days so far but I’ve lost a little weight.
Going to be HOT in SoCal. Here are some basics that I’m packing.
1.on-sale plus an extra 20% off 2. 3. on sale 4. my favorites right now
5. 6. wearing this on the long car ride 7.
8. 40% off now 9. comfort insoles 10. my Chief walking cap
And I’m bringing this lightweight dress on the trip.
We are always looking for something new to watch on television…especially with all the summer re-runs. We finished all four seasons of Bosch on Amazon Prime (about an L.A. Homicide detective) and the three seasons of Last Tango In Halifax on Netflix (British: two widowed childhood sweethearts fall for each other again).
Just started Succession on HBO and we like it so far. But I’m hoping there is at least one protagonist…one good person to root for or I can’t watch it. Have you found anything good lately?
Have a wonderful Independence Day holiday!
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Five Ways To Make Your Master Bedroom Fresh For Summer
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I don’t know how I missed this. Those sandals are super tempting. I need to try yours on so I can see what they look like!! Love all of your other suggestions!
I have the black now too… my sister doesn’t think they are as comfortable…but they are my favorite. I’m going to walk over to Filmore St. in them in while.
Forgot to mention The Wine Show on Ovation. Matthews Rhys (The Americans) and Matthew Goode (Downtown Abbey & The Crown) stay in a charming Italian Villa, learn about and taste wines from around the world. So good!
Sounds great!
Oh my goodness, that Mostess Box!!! Hope you survived the dreadful SoCa heatwave and are safely back in fog-cooled SF. Hot isn’t something I need concern myself with in current living situation. Looking forward to an upcoming Napa Valley weekend when I can break out the summer clothes and complain about the heat. Anxiously awaiting 4th season of Last Tango in Halifax . . . there’s been some sort of deal due to all the actors popularity and other projects. Have you watch Billions on Showtime? It’s so good. And, we just watched an excellent 4-part Showtime documentary, The Fourth Estate. Cheers!
I enjoyed Killing Eve with Sandra Oh on BBC America… I have another version of those Sofft sandals, the Mirabelle Sport, and they are very comfortable. Also, better looking on the foot. They are the only sandal that I can walk in on the cobblestones of Europe.
Yes…weight watchers has come a long way! I’m still on it but holding for 3 weeks not at 13 lbs! Loved watching Bosch! And will have to watch Last Tango….we are looking for something to watch now. We did watch The Good Fight on CBS All Access and it was really good. Love everything you are packing!
I made a list of all these TV show recommendations. AND 13 LBS. is fantastic!!!
Some cool stuff here, Mary Ann. I’ve started Succession too. I just wish they would drop all at once so I can binge watch!
Just finished amazons’ A Very English Scandal. Enjoyed it, Hugh Grant plays Jeremy Thorpe
Oh thanks for the tip, Gayle!
Great summer tips. Those sandals are a good knock off of the Eileen Fisher’s I have from a couple summers ago that I LOVE. But they’re so much less, great deal. It’s been nice and cool down here in L.A. but they say the heat is coming! Have a wonderful 4th with your family in S.D.
xoxo
Have you tried the British hit Poldark? We are loving it at my house.
We were watching it…must be a new season to watch though…Thanks!
Those sandals are a great deal! Just bought them. Thanks for the link.