Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Summer Lovin {Al Fresco Style}


After a particularly hot and humid few weeks, the past few days have been rather pleasant here. For the first time in weeks, rather than be couped up in air conditioning or being right next to some sort of body of water while wearing only a bathing suit, I'm actually considering venturing outdoors once again to dine in the beautiful fresh summer air. Days like these make me wish that summer will never end. Now if only I had that garden... :)

How has the weather been by you lately? Hope you've all been enjoying pleasant days!


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Images: 1 & 3 via Pretty Stuff, 2 via From Me To You

32 comments:

Barbara von Enger said...

Am welcoming the rain after much sun.
It's quite cooling and charming to sit on one's balciny and watch the rain peel down.

VM Creation Atelier said...

Oh,darling Dawn:-)*
Such a lovely as usual...
The beauty of summer always is by you,my dear,beautiful Lady!!!

Love,
***Violetta***

SabinePsynopsis said...

Ahh, this is what is awaiting me come end of the week... can't wait! Hope the weather stays nice and bearable in NY.
BTW, I left you a little tag in my post today. It doesn't even come with much work ;-) xoxo

STYLE'N said...

Yes it has been hot but I had a lovely lunch outside with my colleague yesterday and it was so nice to sit outside on the patio and enjoy our meal.
Naina

LifestyleBohemia said...

I would love to be sitting in that outdoor dining area in the last photo - it looks magical.

Yes, it definitely has been a bit more bearable here in New York. I hope this continues.

Have a lovely day!
xx

Lin said...

i like the pics a lot,
i'm reading the comment above,
and it's true!
the dining area looks very magical!

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

its sunny (ish) not bad for London... and only 2 days to go until my holidays, so really excited! Have a lovely day honey xoxo

Tanvi said...

It's humid humid humid here in Texas. It did rain but then went back to being humid. I am staying home-bound! ... Shall get out only to grab some Starbucks! Haha :) P.S. Thanks for your such lovely words on my posts. You are much tooo kind.

Copious Couture said...

I love that dress! It's so gorgeous and girly! I want to wear this dress and run through a field! hehe don't know why?? Hope you have a great day!




Carissa
http://copiouscouture.blogspot.com

Andrea said...

Yes, it has finally cooled down a bit, thank god! Hopefully it will stay that way thru the weekend as well!

Stacey said...

That salad is calling to me and i would love to dine in that spectacular outdoor setting!

The Simply Luxurious Life said...

I know exactly what you mean - dining outside is a treat when the heat finally isn't so oppressive. Enjoy yourself. =)

Nikki said...

Ahh I want to eat outside tonight! I love these pictures, they are so romantic!


xx
Nikki

little luxury list said...

Hope you get to go outside! I love the break after a heat wave!

Connie @ SogniESorrisi said...

Nothing better than eating outside on a gorgeous night!

Inspired Shares said...

Yes...it's hot here! Last night I made dinner, and we sat on the back porch and ate...it was so perfect. Makes me wish it was like that all year:)

Have a fabulous day!
Julie xo

Meghan said...

These photos totally remind me of Italy! Must go back!

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

You find the prettiest things Dawn!

Diana Mieczan said...

The last few days is lovely...not as hot as it was before...Perfect!!!!

I would love a garden too...but I do love my balcony very much:)

Hope you are enjoying your day,darling and see you soon:)

Hugs:)

Lila said...

These images are my dream! I could escape in these.

Anonymous said...

It's cooler over here, too. But too cool. And now I miss the sun, the heat, eating outside... Why does it have to be either or?

Marie-Ève said...

It's still quite nice and warm but the heat wave is definitely over. Great summer so far! :-) I want that lunch, please.

Anonymous said...

Dawn, these photos are gorgeous! It's been too hot and humid here to dine outdoors but I've got big plans as soon as it cools down a bit!! xo

Welcome said...

I know - outside can be so needed at times..hopefully, you'll see outside soon!!

XOXO
Kiki

Laura said...

this summer has been so great! I can't believe it's a summer that FEELS like summer! I remember last year it rained every day of june!

dulci said...

ugh that GARDEN! It's so hot in the city though I probably wouldn't be out there much :)

http://ladulcivida.blogspot.com/

Poppies and Sunshine said...

Lovely pictures. I have been enjoying summer evenings mostly because the days are HOT. But while I am away this week I am introduced to 60-70 degrees again. I am actually cold! I hope your week is going well!

Tamanna A. Shaikh said...

Perfect!! The weather in Texas is changing to a better summer too, with the occasional rains! Lovin it!Summer fun! Summer's begun! Oh but the summer nights! ;)

Charlotta Ward said...

Hello - am new here. Found you via my friend Stacey-Ann over at Design Addict Mom.

Lovely alfresco inspiration.. A distant dream for us here in Sydney at the moment as we push through the last bout of Winter.. Soon though, Spring will be here and life will be bright, yummy and full of outdoor moments like these. Can't wait.

x Charlotta

Mrs T said...

Hawaii weather = wonderful. Back home to winter = evil!

Haddock said...

That is a lovely garden.

k said...

i could use a pretty day like this :)