Flower Chain

I know I'm late on the Emmersonmade blog love, but I had to post this. Check out the belt too. 

Flying Gus

I still can't believe Gus is 15 weeks old. He's such a happy little guy, I feel so blessed. 

Cottage Life

A few weeks ago, my good friend S, invited my family up to her husband's cottage in Southern Ontario. Cottage life is big in Canada, specifically Ontario. I just love this shot of the dock, so very inviting. Thank you S&P for providing us with such a gorgeous place to convalesce. 

In loving memory of Ted Parks

My dear Dad died on Sunday, June 19th (the day before Father's day) of an inoperable brain tumor. He died with so much dignity and grace. I miss him so much. Dad loved his family, he loved skiing, tennis, playing bridge, road trips, picnics and traveling. But above all else he loved to talk about the accomplishments of 'his girls', (much to the embarrassment of me and my sister) but now I look back and it gives me great comfort to know how proud he was of us.

Life goes on and he was adamant I live life to the fullest. We had several lucid days with him before he died, we really got to say everything we wanted and we heard everything from him too; how much he loved us and how proud he was of us .I will be forever grateful for those days. I love you Dad.  

This was taken at Christmas a few years ago. 

My Dad as a boy (he was 9 in that picture) and my Dad as a handsome man of 35!

Yellow

I'm kinda loving yellow these days, from our new living room yellow to spring dresses to a cool photo to theses lovely yellow ceramic bowls. 

1. Elle Decor

2. Boden USA

3. 20x200

Urban Oasis

Check out this fantastic urban garden post from Apartment Therapy 

Toms

Finally, my search for Toms Shoes are over. After going to three shops nearby, (sold out after 1 week!) I got lucky on my fourth try, my new kicks are black (I live in New York after all) and hot red - don't you think they would look just a little fantastic with an all white outfit? The silver is on my maybe list. The best thing about Toms, is when you buy a pair, they match it with giving a brand new pair to a child in need. 

Before and After

Ever since we bought the house upstate I have wanted to put a big window in the living room & paint it. This spring we added a gorgeous picture window and painted it a fresh coat of yellow, da vinci's canvas from Benjamin Moore. My sister has this colour in her house and I have always loved it. It has an ochre look about it and brightens the room up. I just love this yellow. 

Before:

After:

The picture window (now I just need to do something about that horrid chandelier)

Book shelves for the nursery and beyond

I love the idea of reading book after book to Gus. Here are some very cool and practical bookshelves. 

These two are from Apartment Therapy. I love the blue cloud...

This tree bookshelf is sweet. Source unknown to me.

These are some pretty spectacular bookshelves! From Marvelous Kiddo.

Lonny

The New Lonny is out...