The Great Outdoors

Good morning, loves! Horray for Thursday! The weekend's almost here and I cannot wait this week. How come the week after a short week is always so hard to get through? Do you agree?

This weekend I'm looking forward to a bunch of things. Besides the usual, I can get more rest bit, I have a few other things to look forward to.

First is the weather. It's supposed to be gorgeous finally. It's been a bit chilly the past few weeks and I'm looking forward to being outside and rediscovering Spring. I was back in tights and boots and my winter coat yesterday and I wasn't too happy about that!

And I'm also looking forward to going to my Yia Yia's house to celebrate Greek Easter with my family on Sunday. My grandmother has the most gorgeous back yard and garden and I'm so looking forward to siting outside and just taking all of the beauty in.

And yes, I do realize I just wrote a whole post about the weekend and I still have a few more days to get through before I get there. Nothing wrong with looking ahead, right? :)

Enjoy the day, sweets!

And today is the last day to enter the Shopbop giveaway to win a $100 giftcard. Be sure to get your entries in before 11:59 PST.

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Embracing The Outdoors

Good morning, sweets! How are you all enjoying this lovely week?

Like I said yesterday, I'm relaxing and taking it easy and finally getting back into a normal pace of life. The days are lighter and brighter, the trees and flowers are starting to bloom, and all I want to do is be outdoors as much as possible {minus yesterday morning during the cold spell we experienced! Luckily it warmed up by afternoon :)}

I'm longing for walks in the park, dining outdoors and who knows, maybe even a picnic if we're lucky enough. Hoping to experience one or all of these this weekend.

Are you taking advantage of lovely weather these days?

Have a wondeful day, loves!

xoxo

Images: All images edited by The Alternative Wife 1, 3 & 5, 2, 4, 6

Cafe Days

Good morning, sweets! Hope you're all having a lovely week.

As you know from my previous posts this week, we are smack dab in the middle of some serious fabulous weather here in NYC. First I was in a trench and ballet shoes and, then I lost the trench, and by yesterday I went off the shoulder top and bare legs. It feels like summer and I'm loving every second!

Another thing I'm loving about this weather is the return to al fresco dining. All of the restaurants and cafes have their outdoor seating open and I've been indulging in a bit of it myself. There's no better way to instantly feel like you're on vacation than dining outdoors, is there?

Hope you're all able to get outdoors and enjoy!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Backyard Brunch

Happy Thursday, lovelies! So if you couldn't tell by now, I'm kinda on a kick. Actually it's not one kick, it's a few of them....

I'm loving big rimmed hats, I'm craving yummy food, and I'm just swooning over the idea of eating said food outdoors which is exactly what I plan to do this weekend.

In addition to this Garden Party I hope to have I think I'd like to start the weekend off with a little brunch al fresco. Sounds splendid to me!

Ah the weekend's almost here...I can just about taste it! :)

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Garden Party

Good morning, lovelies! Hope the week is treating you well. I know it's only Wednesday but I'm already looking forward to the weekend dreaming of what to do. With no beach house on the agenda I'm going to have to get creative to come up with something that will still scream summer.

Thinking a lovely garden party could do the trick. Since I don't have a garden I think I'm going to have to start making some calls to my lovely friends & family. Wish me luck :)

Have a fabulous day!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All edited by The Alternative Wife

A Walk In The Park

Happy Thursday, lovelies! Thank you all so much for your sweet birthday wishes yesterday. You all definitely helped make my day absolutely perfect. J took me to drinks and a fabulous dinner at Colicchio and Sons. Delish is all I have to say! And I'm just feeling all happy and content and loved up today.

I have to work today but I'm thinking about squeezing in a little stroll in the park during lunch. Sounds like the perfect way to end my week in the city before I head to the beach tonight for a long weekend.

Before I go today I need to apologize for being such a horrible blogger this past week. It's been a hectic one with work, birthday activities and back and forth to the beach house. I do miss you all dearly and hope to be around soon to say hi.

Enjoy the day!
xoxo

Images: 1, 2 & 3 edited by The Alternative Wife

Take It Easy

Good morning, lovelies! How is the week treating you? I'm having a wonderful one and good news, it's already Wednesday!

During the summer all I want is to be outdoors enjoying life to the fullest. It's the time of year that I like to slow down, kick back and relax. Lazy summer days are where it's at for me. Everything is so lush and green and I love nothing more than getting to lay back and feel the warm sun on my skin. It really makes me feel so incredibly alive and so content at the same time.

Hope you have a wonderfully easy, breezy day!
xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4

Simple Summer Pleasures

Good morning, lovelies! We're having such gorgeous weather here in NYC the past two days. And weather like this makes me just want to savor all of the goodies that summers in the city have to offer.

Long strolls in the park, gorgeous blooms at the market, mojitos, and of course dining al fresco in the little hidden backyard gardens.

Can't wait to get out of work today so I can take it all in!

Have a wonderful day! xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 - all edited by The Alternative Wife, 4

Delightful Dining

Happy Tuesday, lovelies! Hope your week is off to a wonderful start. Mine is great. Last night I met up with two of my old favorite blogging friends, Chic 'n Cheap Living and Very Married. It was so nice to get to see them again. Think it's been about a year between meetups so it was much welcomed :)

And it's turning into a blogger meetup week for me because tonight I'm going to meet Tamra of Walks with Bella for a bite to eat at my favorite NYC restaurant. Hopefully the weather cooperates because we've been planning on dining al fresco. Crossing fingers!

Enjoy the day, sweets! xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All edited by The Alternative Wife

Secret Garden

Happy mid-week, lovelies! I've always been so enchanted with gardens. Unfortunately it's not something that I am able to have living in the city. Of all the amazing perks that comes along with living in NYC, for people like me, the luxury of having a garden does not happen to be one of them.

So until I ever decide to leave this wonderful place I call home I'll have to wander through them in my dreams.

How about you all? All you fortunate enough to have a garden? And if so, can I come on over to take a stroll? :)

Have a wonderful day! xoxo

Images: 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7 All edited by The Alternative Wife, 2 & 6

The Great Outdoors

Good morning, lovelies! The weather was just so gorgeous yesterday that it got me dreaming of all of the outdoor fun that will soon be in store. Picnics, walks in the park, al fresco dining. I can't wait to soak it all in. Here's hoping that spring decides to stick around this time :)

Hope you all have a wonderful day! xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 Troyt Coburt via DJA , 5, 6 by Friedemann Hauss and Jana Pokorny via DJA . 7