Summer Shenanigans
What have we been upto these past few weeks..
and made dinner as well.. these are an attempt as cheesesteak sandwiches.. M is in progress of becoming a grill master.. I wish we could cook more outside but we have had too many rainy evening.
We worked on a puzzle.
and we read some books. We hit the library just the other day to stock up on some summer reads.
We went to the movies. It was a little predictable but still so much fun. The perfect summer blockbuster.
I worked on a little nook in our foyer and gave it a refresh. The floor is hand painted by yours truly about 6 years ago.. you can check out the before here.
We spent a day in Montclair.. we used to live not far from there when D was little.
The station is now home to a market where we bought this incredible spicy cheese.
We visited a bookstore
Had brunch at this cute Pakistani place called Chashni
Perused some antiques
How has this become normal.. Halloween in July.. seriously.
we also witnessed our democracy in action.
We will be travelling in the upcoming days so no more posting on the blog but you can follow along on Instagram to see what we are up to.
We made breakfast on the grill..
We visited a bookstore
How has this become normal.. Halloween in July.. seriously.
We hosted to BBQ with a few couples we had been meaning to invite for sometime now.. the weather cooperated and we had a lovely time..
We will be travelling in the upcoming days so no more posting on the blog but you can follow along on Instagram to see what we are up to.
Wishing you all a great rest of your summer.. stay cool.
Looks like a wonderful time. 😊 Your breakfast 😋 on the grill looks scrumptious. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteWhere painted the floor using stencils, is that slippery if you have damp feet?
ReplyDeleteYour nook looks nice and bright and seems you have all being doing something to occupy yourselves.
Take care.
Sounds like a good summer so far!
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What a fun and productive summer you're having! The Montclair trip sounds delightful, especially the market and the bookstore. Enjoy your upcoming travels!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGood times!
ReplyDeleteYou're having a fun summer! Love your yellow wall, too, and that pretty blue chest. Your floor is amazing! Have a fabulous trip -- we'll look forward to hearing about it soon.
ReplyDeleteOmg can you even believe the Halloween advertising that's already started??
ReplyDeleteLooks like a relaxing summer. Your floor is impressive! Wow! Enjoy your travels!
ReplyDeleteYou're cramming a lot of fun into your summer vacation!
ReplyDeleteSo much good stuff in this post!! I never watch movies anymore, but I'm tempted by that new Jurassic Park installment. Hokey at times, but I've loved them all! 🦖 I'll be watching your Instagram!
ReplyDeleteHand painted! Wow!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're have the perfect summer so far. I love the spruce to your nook. It looks really nice. I also love seeing all of your food pictures. I'm drooling right now. Enjoy your trip and the rest of your summer.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the perfect summer so far (minus all of the rain!). I don't want to see back to school supplies and Halloween stuff in July either. I love your foyer and handpainted floor. Wow! Enjoy your travels!
ReplyDeleteYour summer shenanigans sound absolutely perfect. And I'm swooning over that corner of your foyer. I think my jaw must have dropped to the floor when I read that you handpainted that floor! There really is no limit to your talent, Hena! xxx
ReplyDeleteI love your foyer!! We have been receiving a lot of rain here too, so not as much grilling this season.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the Halloween items.. in July??? No!!!
Enjoy your travels.
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gorgeous summer time photos of living regular life. Love the foyer!!! You have a beautiful eye for detail and design.
ReplyDeleteYour summer looks wonderful. Good work on the foyer! It is beautiful. Happy Travels!
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Gotta start the Halloween stuff early. I've already started my Christmas knitting. Just sayin'...
ReplyDeleteIt appears you are all enjoying the summer holiday. We grill all year long!
ReplyDeleteAll the food looks so good! Love your entryway!
ReplyDeleteI want to see that movie! I love dinosaur movies. LOL. Your little nook is adorable. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou fill your days with so much fun. Love it. Hugs. xx.
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Your house deco looks so cosy and beautiful ^^
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ReplyDeleteOMG you painted that floor???? I am in awe! The patience and precision!
ReplyDeleteYour foyer is beautiful! I can not remember the last time we went to the movies but that looks like a fun summer blockbuster.
ReplyDeleteThat foyer refresh looks amazing too, especially with your hand-painted floor! And it's so cool you got to revisit Montclair and find that spicy cheese. What a packed and fun time you've had.
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That hand-painted floor is beautiful. Love seeing all of your summer happenings. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect summer! Your refresh is so cute and I love the floor! Enjoy your travels.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun summer so far! I love the Jurassic movies! We always go see them at the show because the effects are so much better! Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteI have never done a breakfast on the grill. The sandwiches look so yummy, one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI do love the pop of color you brought to your entry way, oh my goodness, I can't imagine doing that floor but you did an awesome job with it!
I am with you, I think the seasonal stuff comes out way too early for my taste, I think it was Hobby Lobby that I saw some fall stuff being put out around the 4th, just crazy.
Enjoy your travels!
It looks like y'all have had a great summer so far! The grilled food looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it has been a great summer! I love the idea of grilling breakfast too! I can't believe the whole Halloween in July, I mean we already have Christmas in July! I love the floor that you said you hand painted? Amazing!
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You look like you are having the best summer. I can not believe you hand painted that floor on your own that is super impressive.
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Oh I want to see the new Jurassic World. They are predictable but still so much fun. I love that floor you painted. Come paint my floor. It's a sad sad floor by now.
ReplyDeletefood looks delicious .....yummy
ReplyDeleteGreat pics and delicious looking food. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteYour breakfast on the grill looks yummy! 😋
ReplyDeleteSafe travels!
Looks like such a fun time!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteYay to democracy, long may our right to protest continue! Loving the Mid-Century look of your hallway. xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a labour of love your floor painting was! It’s beautiful Hena. It sounds like you are your family are having a wonderful summer.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome summer so far.
ReplyDeleteYour foyer is beautiful, safe travels.
ReplyDelete"Love this little nook refresh! Your hand-painted floor is still such a stunning touch—what a creative and personal detail. The before/after transformation is amazing! ✨"
ReplyDeleteOh wow the food looks amazing
ReplyDeleteSounds like a busy and productive summer so far!
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