My weekend plans involve a lot of relaxing. I’m still playing catch up from my trip so the idea of poking around the house doing nothing is very appealing. I want to tidy things up for the season now that we’re already in July. Fresh table linens, raffia accents, and new candles will be brought into rotation. I’m sure you’ve seen the images this week of Nancy Meyers’s Mark D. Sikes designed home as published in Architectural Digest. I can’t wait to curl up on a lounge chair and read the full story. Every photo I’ve seen so far is simply stunning. Such talent.
I’ve obsessed about this Tory Burch printed tablecloth since I saw it in the New York store last September. It’s time to bring it home. It’s beautiful and will pair nicely with pinks, blues and greens now or warmer tones in the fall. The raffia placemat will add texture and interest peaking out from under a charger or plate. For a complete splurge, I’d select hand painted plates from the Picardie collection created by Zoe de Givenchy for Z.d.G. So lovely.
Meanwhile, part of my lounging around means wearing relaxed clothes. My favorite pull on shorts from COS have been getting lots of play. Same with a poplin shirt I’ll tie at the waist or layer over a tank. Both are currently 40% off on sale.
Two other favorite pieces I’ve been wearing a lot lately are a pair of Fendi silver slides and a Sophie Buhai black knotted pearl necklace. I’ll layer it with other pearls, chains, diamonds or enjoy it simply on its own. Both pieces involve minimal effort in producing a splash of style.
The French Girl Rose Lip Polish has been a staple in my beauty cabinet for a long time. My latest discovery is to use it on my cuticles. Seriously the best thing ever. I’m stocking up on two, because now I’ll be going through it rather quickly. This is a must try and savior for anyone with dry cuticles.
Enjoy the long weekend and have a happy Fourth!
French Girl Rose Lip Polish, Sophie Buhai Pearl Necklace, Fendi silver slides (and in gold, blue and pink), COS shirt and shorts, Tory Burch tablecloth and placemat
photo courtesy of Architectural Digest by Amy Neunsinger
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Nstall
Hi Karima,
Thank you for another awesome post. I have also enjoyed following your travels with your lovely family!
I get so many great tips from you, I would like to share one with you. You mentioned dry cuticles, try Les Mains Hermes
Nourishing Oil
Nails And Cuticles
It is hands down the absolute best cuticle oil ever, and believe me I have tried many!
Karima
Thank you for the tip. I’ll give it a try!
Patricia
What a lovely picture of you. Your blog is a bright spot in my day.
Have a relaxing holiday and enjoy sprucing up the house!
Karima
Thank you. Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Elizabeth Velasquez
Is the blue shirt you are wearing from COS?
Karima
Yes. Linked above and 40% off!