Refreshing summer treats

I had the opportunity  to attend a

 birthday celebration the weekend in my home town.

 It was a special event as family

 and

 friends gathered to celebrate  

this milestone of my cousin's life. . .76 years.

I did enjoy it,

but oh my, it was H O T.

I can't count the times I told my

 friend how hot it was. 

 I know she was tired hearing me

because

I was tired repeating myself.

Summers are meant to be hot and

 humid especially here in the south.

That's why you will find many

 southerners sipping a cold drink.

 One of my favorite is tea.

I'm sharing  a few refreshing treats to enjoy. 

You don't have to be a kid for a Popsicle. 
 Just pick your flavor.

After the first lick, you're forget all about the heat.

Serve watermelon on a sultry summer day 

and enjoy the soothing taste.

 Watermelon is kid friendly and adult pleasing.  Right?

I do monitor our intake.

Sweet tea or iced tea, it doesn't matter

  what you call it, it's the best D R I N K on a hot day.

Just insert a straw into 

a glass of tea with lots of ice and enjoy every sip.

              Summer is the season where we make iced tea the reason.

I'm fond of layering my tablecloths.

If you notice,

 the white and beige tablecloths work well together.

If you're entertaining, why not

show off your summer pillows

.  Your guests are just waiting to pass along a compliment 

while you prepare their drinks.

Enjoy the moment.

Susan

Seasonal decor!

Hello and a warm welcome on today.

I know you have heard this  saying before "it was love at first sight".  Forgive me for the repeat, but the first time I laid eyes on this word art, I was in love.

I knew I would love it the same today and the same tomorrow,

It would fit with the rest of my decor,

and 

Yes, it was on sale.

The same thing happened when I glanced the pillow.  

OMG, I was in love again!

I wanted to share with you a few things I truly love.  

Seasonal love!

Since this wire basket holds my magazines in my home office, the pillow will find a new home  near the fireplace.

I hope you had a beautiful Monday and thanks for visiting the Houz today.

Susan

White tablescape in the summer

The heat wave is on!  It's  summertime. It's  the season for entertaining. 

Are you wearing your hostess hat?


Summer is the best time to show off your kitchen with white accessories.  

From the white linen, to the white plates, to the white serving bowls, your kitchen table can be transformed to a space that will impress your guest.

It doesn't  have to be an expensive transformation.  Use what you have on hand. 

Mismatch  your dishes
Use simple plates, simple but yet gorgeous 
Mix shades of white (ivory....off white)
add
Pop of color


 I'm excited to share my summer white tablescape .  It is so me.

Can't you tell I love a white tablescape? 

Thank you so much for the visit. 

Susan @ the Houz 

Summer, Time for Relaxation

It's the first day of summer and I wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer!   However, I  am calling it the first day of relaxation.

We labored during the spring just for this season........spreading bags of mulch in the flower beds, more than one visit to local nurseries and home improvement stores, manicuring the lawn,  power washing the deck, and giving the lawn chairs a face lift.  Did I mention the backache from weeding?  The beauty we have now outweighs the spring labor.

Why not spend a portion of your summer enjoying the results of your hard labor.   It's summertime.!!!  It's relaxing time!!!

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Enjoy your summer and be safe!
Thanks for stopping by.

Susan @ MiMi'z Houz