Summer Rain

I sat looking out my window yesterday morning at the July gloom and thought of how amazing it would be to have rain, but it's July in Southern California and I'd have to wait until at least October.  I got a little melancholy for autumn. Then it seems mother nature decided to go and prove me wrong.  Sitting out on my balcony reading in the evening I started to feel the occasional drop landing on my foot and sure enough, went to bed listening to the sound of summer rain. 


I don't know if there is anything better than waking up early this morning to feel the fresh summer air and smell the wonderful scent of rain drying on my neighbors citrus trees.  In that minuet I felt like someone had transported me to Europe, I was instantly on vacation.  So thank you mother nature for even a few hours of summer rain and the beautiful way it smells outside this morning!

Paris, In The Rain

Could this picture provide a more perfect escape?  Looking out the window at the grey California day I can just see myself in this picture.  If any one needs me I'll be in Paris, in the rain, with my love and a red umbrella. 

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Happy Rainy Friday!

It's raining in Southern California!!! Can you tell I'm excited?  I love, adore, and cherish rainy days (I know and I choose to live here).  Mac and I are the kind of people that get excited days in advance when rain is predicted.  So tonight will probably look something like this-leaving my wet galoshes at the door, drinking Irish coffees cuddled up under Mac's Hudson Bay Blanket watching Frasier by the fire.  Because yes, we are that cool that we spend our Friday nights watching Frasier.  I can't wait to relax, cuddle up, and listen to the rain!


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Unexpected Rainy Day!

This weekend Mac brought home some great mid century modern fire tools just in time for our unexpected rain today. These are the images that filled my head all day today at work, and I’m sure will tomorrow as well. Irish coffee, cozy hooded fireplace, Eames lounge, and a warm blanket. Give me a book and I could stay in one place all day!