Stockley Gardens Chic

Girls in the City

Happy weekend everyone! I have been on a hiatus for a while as life has been incredibly busy lately. A week ago we celebrated Grace's 4th Birthday and decided to spend a weekend in NYC before heading to Miami for some fun in the sun-more posts to follow. We cannot believe we a have a four year old in the house- a strong willed, compassionate, opinionated, smart, curious,  loving four year old. Seeing Grace grow has been the greatest joy of my life and I am forever grateful for being her mama.  

X,

Blerina

Fresh Powder

 

Happy weekend!

X,

Blerina

Pinkalicious

Happy weekend!

Spring is only 25 days away, but who's counting! Well, maybe I am.  After being cooped up at home nursing a terrible cold, I am craving sunshine and warmth. Today's post is inspired by Grace's (and probably yours truly) favorite color and book series . 

I hope you have a fantastic Sunday filled with your favorite colors!

X,

Blerina

Teddy Bear Coat

 

Have a great week!

X,

Blerina

Lotte New York

 

Happy New Year!

Love,

Blerina

On this very Christmas Night

 

 

 

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

From our family to yours have a peaceful and blessed holiday!

Love,

Blerina

Week of Levity

Have a lovely week!

XO,

Blerina

Lover of the Light

 

Wishing you all a magnificent month!

Love,

Blerina

L'hiver

Have a wonderful week!

X,

Blerina

Cape Elizabeth

Happy Thanksgiving!!! It is going to be the coldest one in years. We had initially planned on going on a family trip but after Grace got sick early this week we decided to stay home instead and give her time to fully recover.  So, we decided to cook our traditional dinner (husband got the last 20 lbs. turkey at the local market) and maybe attempt to decorate the house for the holidays later today.  Speaking of holiday traditions, I wanted to post some photos of Grace taken over the Summer as I do every Thanksgiving, however in true Mercury retrograde fashion the photos have disappeared despite me checking my computer files for hours.   I am still a little upset about it but there is nothing like a visit to the ER with a feverish child to give you some perspective in life. There are so many things that I am thankful for this year: my immediate and extended  family first and foremost, our health,  my work, amazing colleagues and wonderful patients,  this blog-a window of creativity, old and new friends,  hot chocolate, Grace's hugs, kindness of strangers, and unconditional LOVE among other things.

I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! Be safe and enjoy your day wherever life takes you!

X,

Blerina

 

 

Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport is a quintessential New England  fishing village most famous for its bed and breakfasts, seafood restaurants, and picturesque views.   And as much as I like visiting in the summer I generally try to avoid the crowds, the traffic and long lines, hence our yearly Fall trips to Maine. There is something so charming about visiting a tourist hub off-season. We drove around town,  grabbed a coffee, then stopped for lunch at a quaint restaurant with the most gorgeous views of the river.  I hope you enjoy the pics!

Love,

Blerina

Last Autumn Flowers

Happy Friday eve friends. We are bracing for the first snow of the season later today. It is always fascinating to witness the change of seasons right before our eyes. But before we transition to all things Winter I wanted to share a few pics taken on a cozy autumn day.

Love,

Blerina

 

A November Affair

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Blerina

Fall Glory

Have a fabulous week!

X,

Blerina

Foliage Watching

 

Happy November!!! I hope it's a great one!

Love,

Blerina

Jewel Tones

 

Happy Saturday friends! I can't believe October is almost over. Weeks have been flying by and we have been trying to make the most of our  weekends before the weather turns too cold.  The whole region is under a nor'easter watch today, which means lots of indoor games and piles of children books reading, but I wanted to share a few pics taken at a local park on a crisp New England fall day.

 

Love,

Blerina

Vivid Lilac

 

Have a serene Sunday!

X,

Blerina

Autumn Vibes

Have a marvelous weekend!

X,

Blerina

October Brights

Happy Friday!

-Blerina

Stonington Gardens

Have a wonderful week!

X,

Blerina

Velvet Jumpsuit

Have a lovely week!

-Blerina

Neutral Spots

Have a wonderful week!

X,

Blerina

By the River

 

Have a lovely Sunday!

x,

Blerina

Summer Blues

Happy Labor Day!

x,

Blerina

Il rosso e il blu

Have a beautiful week!

X,

Blerina

Buttonwood Farms

Have a wonderful Friday!

X,

Blerina

Vitamin Sea

Happy Sunday!

x,

Blerina

Bean Town

Have a wonderful day!

x,

Blerina

Longfellow Bridge

Have a lovely Sunday!

x,

Blerina

Sunflower Fields Forever

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

xx,

Blerina & Grace

The Wharf

Have a wonderful week!

X,

Blerina

Wide Open Spaces

Happy Memorial Day!!! 

X,

Blerina

Windowpane

Happy Monday! I hope you have an amazing week!

x,

Blerina

La Vie est Belle

Happy Saturday friends! As I get older I am trying to get into the mindset that every day should be a celebration. And this weekend in particular I would like to celebrate all mothers and mother figures around the world.  They are life itself and they make everything possible!

Love,

Blerina

This Side of Providence

Have the most beautiful weekend!

X,

Blerina

First Blossoms

Happy weekend!

X,

Blerina

Walk the Line

Have a lovely week!

X,

Blerina

Lately

 

Hello friends!!! I hope you are having a great weekend so far! I've been wanting to share updates periodically for a while and I am glad to finally  do so in this post.  Although I enjoy the artistic side of blogging, being an introvert, I've always found it difficult sharing more of my personal life. It is something that I have been thinking about it lately and I have decided to hopefully add more to the blog by reaching out to readers through open communication and by sharing more of myself. So here goes the first one.

1. Life: Grace turned 3 this past Tuesday and I have had so many feelings all this week. Mostly feelings of  joy to see her grow but bittersweet as well. I can hardly believe my baby will start preschool in the fall. I will share some pics of her birthday celebration on my next post. 
2. Reading: One of the things I miss the most of my younger years is finding time to read new books. Now that Grace is getting older I am making reading a priority for myself as I hope it would install in her a love of books just as my family did for me when I was a young child. Currently I am reading "All the light we cannot see"bu Anthony Doerr. 
3. Listening: I typically listen to my local NPR station when I drive but I have decided to take a  break for a little while. Instead, I am listening to amazon music and I am currently obsessed with  The Corrs.   As a matter of fact I am listening to The Corrs Unplugged (recorded in 1999, yet so many great songs) as I am working on this post. 
4. Wearing: Let's face it. I spend the majority of my working days in scrubs and evenings in athleisure, but weekends and date nights have mostly been denim& a cute top. 
5. Fitness: My goal is to exercise a minimum of three times a week. My husband and I were planing on alternating workout days after work but so far it has not happened. I do love hot yoga but now that we are heading into warmer months I would much rather go for a run on the beach. Also, I have been eyeing a rowing  machine for months and I just might have to take the plunge. Will keep you updated. 
6. Watching: Since I finished The Crown, I have not watched any new shows worth recommending. I did however, watch a great documentary on HBO last week-Arthur Miller: Writer. Filmmaker  Rebecca Miller  presents a portrait of her father. I thought it was very moving and honest. I highly recommended it. 

Ok friends, these were my updates for the month of April. If you have any input or recommendations you would like to share I would love to hear  from you!

 

X,

 

Blerina

Fresh Philosophy

Have a lovely week!

X,

Blerina

Chasing Spring

Happy weekend friends!! As I am writing this paragraph I am looking at tomorrow's forecast predicting snow showers early in the morning.  Words can't describe how much I long for sunshine and blooms.  But, as they say:"If you dress for it Spring will come". 

X,

Blerina

Fur Vest

Have a great week!

x,

Blerina

Hall of Mirrors

 

Have a lovely week!

X.

Blerina

 

 

Location: Viking Hotel, Newport, RI

Skirt&Top: J.Crew

Shoes: Maison Martin Margiela

Clutch: Vintage

Lovers in Newport

X,

Blerina

Stripes on Stripes

Happy last weekend of February!!!!

X,

Blerina

Love Story

This post is dedicated to my eternal Valentine and to all the lovers, dreamers, and believers.

Happy V-Day!

-Blerina

Velvet Ribbon

Have a lovely week!

X,

Blerina

Winter Sunshine

 

Have a wonderful week!

-Blerina

Tree Farm

 

Have a wonderful week!

x,

Blerina

January Blues

Have a lovely week!

x,

Blerina

 

 

Location: Hammonasset Beach State Park

Coat: Kenzo

Sweater: J. Crew

Denim: 7 for all mankind

Boots: Stuart Weitzman

The Big Chill

Happy Sunday, friends!!! We woke up to subzero temperatures here in the CT shoreline.  It feels like we are living inside  a snow globe and  wish I could say the famous line"the cold never bothered me anyway", but it actually does.  Luckily, spending the day at home with my loved ones is my idea of perfect winter weekend.  I hope you are staying safe and warm. 

X,

Blerina