Summer Shenanigans

What have we been upto these past few weeks..


We made breakfast on the grill.. 


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 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 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.

Wishing you all a great rest of your summer.. stay cool. 


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Comments

Looks like a wonderful time. 😊 Your breakfast 😋 on the grill looks scrumptious. Lovely photos.
Margaret D said…
Where painted the floor using stencils, is that slippery if you have damp feet?
Your nook looks nice and bright and seems you have all being doing something to occupy yourselves.
Take care.
Jennifer said…
Sounds like a good summer so far!

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Jeff the Chef said…
What a fun and productive summer you're having! The Montclair trip sounds delightful, especially the market and the bookstore. Enjoy your upcoming travels!
Marie Smith said…
Safe travels. Enjoy!
Jeanie said…
You'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.
rooth said…
Omg can you even believe the Halloween advertising that's already started??
Joyce said…
Looks like a relaxing summer. Your floor is impressive! Wow! Enjoy your travels!
Kathy G said…
You're cramming a lot of fun into your summer vacation!
Kelly said…
So 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!
Jenn Jilks said…
Hand painted! Wow!
Lori said…
Sounds 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.
Looks 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!
Your 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
I love your foyer!! We have been receiving a lot of rain here too, so not as much grilling this season.
I agree about the Halloween items.. in July??? No!!!
Enjoy your travels.
Carla
karen said…
gorgeous summer time photos of living regular life. Love the foyer!!! You have a beautiful eye for detail and design.
Anonymous said…
Your summer looks wonderful. Good work on the foyer! It is beautiful. Happy Travels!
May
Liz A. said…
Gotta start the Halloween stuff early. I've already started my Christmas knitting. Just sayin'...
It appears you are all enjoying the summer holiday. We grill all year long!
Laura B said…
All the food looks so good! Love your entryway!
I want to see that movie! I love dinosaur movies. LOL. Your little nook is adorable. Great job!
Anonymous said…
You fill your days with so much fun. Love it. Hugs. xx.
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Acenana said…
Your house deco looks so cosy and beautiful ^^
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OMG you painted that floor???? I am in awe! The patience and precision!
Joanne said…
Your foyer is beautiful! I can not remember the last time we went to the movies but that looks like a fun summer blockbuster.
MELODY JACOB said…
That 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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Stephanie said…
That hand-painted floor is beautiful. Love seeing all of your summer happenings. Safe travels.
Cindy said…
Sounds like the perfect summer! Your refresh is so cute and I love the floor! Enjoy your travels.
Jeanette said…
Looks 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!
Conniecrafter said…
I have never done a breakfast on the grill. The sandwiches look so yummy, one of my favorites!
I 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!
Ashley Sapp said…
It looks like y'all have had a great summer so far! The grilled food looks delicious!
Lisa Mandina said…
Looks 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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Anonymous said…
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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Strayer said…
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.
Rainbow Evening said…
food looks delicious .....yummy
Yvonne said…
Great pics and delicious looking food. Safe travels.
Veronica Lee said…
Your breakfast on the grill looks yummy! 😋
Safe travels!
Looks like such a fun time!
Looks like you had a wonderful time.
Vix said…
Yay to democracy, long may our right to protest continue! Loving the Mid-Century look of your hallway. xxx
thathappyreader said…
What a labour of love your floor painting was! It’s beautiful Hena. It sounds like you are your family are having a wonderful summer.
Sounds like an awesome summer so far.
Benita James said…
Your foyer is beautiful, safe travels.
Sakuranko said…
Oh wow the food looks amazing
Theresa Mahoney said…
Sounds like a busy and productive summer so far!
awhite said…
Breakfast on the grill- how brilliant! What a lovely summer you guys have had!

-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Sugar Lane said…
Busy days! That breakfast on the grill is such a great idea!
Roxanne said…
Looks like you had a wonderful time! I like your shots.

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Sounds like an exciting adventure awaits! Wishing you smooth travels and unforgettable moments—can’t wait to see the journey unfold on Instagram. Until then, happy exploring! 🌍✈️✨ (P.S. Share a sunset or a stray cat for me!)
Alana said…
Hope your travels were/are wonderful. That floor is beautiful. I have never attempted to grill. Cooking re stove and microwave are about as challenging as my cooking gets.
Laura B said…
Looks like you managed to squeeze a lot in this summer! Looks so fun!
Rissi said…
Looks like you've had quite an adventurous and great summer! Your entry nook is also so fun and cute! It looks so unique. :) Thanks so much for visiting my list today.
I want my grandson to read the James Ponti series. I've heard good things. Love that your kids are working a puzzle. As you know, I love them! I've never tried breakfast on the grill. Looks fun and delicious. Yes! Why is Halloween a thing already? I think some really go overboard. In our last neighborhood they had a "body" swinging from a noose in their front yard. I'm not a fan of that. You've been having some great adventures!

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