The Pergola

Our date nights became few and far between during May. The reason was that Mr. Mickey and his crew were building a new pergola by his pool.

Later this week, the pool will be open for the enjoyment of family and friends. Thankfully it is heated, so we won't have to wait for summer to actually arrive.

Soon those colorful vines will wrap around the columns and travel across the top of the pergola.

Among the many interests, Mr. Mickey and I share is a love of beautiful grounds and surprises in the garden.  There are several sculptures, a fountain, and benches tucked into the corners of his property.
 

There are also meditation gardens where you can sit on a bench and watch the birds and squirrels, soon forgetting that you are in the midst of a city neighborhood. 

My jacket is navy linen from Coldwater Creek. Cool spring days are the perfect time to wear a three-quarter sleeve jacket. The cream-colored tank and tan pants are from Talbots. The gold studded sandals are by Kenneth Cole Reaction via T.J.Maxx.

I hope the sun is shining where you are and that you have a lovely day.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

The calendar tells us this is the start of the summer season in the States, but it is still quite cold here in the evenings.

This Saturday evening, we are joining our dearest friends for dinner at our favorite restaurant in town. 

 

I wore a black and white houndstooth jacket with a red tank top, both from Stein Mart. The pants are from Talbots. The black and silver box bag is from T.J.Maxx. The black strappy wedge sandals are from JCPenny. The long silver and rhinestone link necklace is from Coldwater Creek, and the large face rhinestone trimmed watch is from Stein Mart.

 

The risotto with fresh vegetables and seafood proved to be irresistible for most of us.

One friend had a biopsy this week, so there was a show of solidarity between all the fellows, thus the band-aides on all their noses. 

  

  

Our friends' son's girlfriend was in town for the weekend, so she joined us too.