Yellow + Blue

I had an exhausting but good weekend.  I was on call this weekend, so I was woken up numerous times Friday and Saturday nights and I ended up spending quite a few hours at work yesterday.  However, I was also able to squeeze in lots of fun this weekend, so it balanced out for the most part (except for that whole sleeping thing).  I met up with a friend for a pedicure (time for sandal-safe toes!), went to a neighbor's house for a BBQ, celebrated a friend's birthday over brunch, and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine as much as I could.      

This outfit made me feel cheery:)  There is something about yellow and blue together.

Dress:  Anthropologie Two-Wheeler Shirtdress

Cardigan:  J. Crew Jackie, of course

Tights:  J. Crew

Shoes:  Gee WaWa

Belt:  Anthropologie

Necklace:  Botanical Bird

The Anthropologie Two-Wheeler Shirtdress also worn

Here

and here

Beekeeping Adventures - Hive Inspections

My bees are doing wonderfully.  The workers are diligently carrying out all of their many tasks and the queen is busy laying eggs.  I've done 3 full hive inspections so far (1 per week) and I am more in awe of them every time.  They have built out 6 frames so far and it's almost time to add another brood box.

Look closely and you can see larvae in many different stages (tiny little larvae in the left hand corner all the way to fully capped over larvae in the top right corner).  Once the queen lays an egg, it takes about 3 weeks for it to fully mature.  

Pure Wonderment

Back Porch

Happy weekend!!!  This is my outfit from today.  Ben and I went out to brunch, eyeglasses shopping (for him), and out for tea at Townshend's Tea.  I had the strawberry sencha iced - it was so good!  It was mild and refreshing.  I think I will pick some up next time I'm there to make at home.  I love  green tea, but don't drink it as much in the summer.  I never really thought to ice it for some reason, but it works well (especially with the subtle strawberry flavor).  

This dress has definitely become a favorite.  Here, I paired it with my cutout oxfords per Gwen's suggestion.  Thank you, Gwen!  

Dress:  Anthropologie Striped Empire Day Dress
Top:  Anthropologie Back Porch Blouse
Shoes:  Anthropologie Olivia Cutout Oxfords
Necklace:  Gift from my MIL

Pink

Pink is not one of my favorite colors, though for some reason, I had the urge to wear pink today.   As you can see, I was not shy about it.  It's not quite time for bare legs here in Portland  (though I really could have gotten away with it today), but it is nice to pull out some of my summer dresses.      

 Dress:  Anthropologie Botanical Stroll Dress
Cardigan:  J. Crew Jackie
Tights:  J.  Crew
Shoes:  Gee WaWa
Belt:  Anthropologie
Necklace:  Forever 21

I hope your week is going well!  I'm off to squeeze in one more episode of Call the Midwife before bed.  I'm hooked!

Burnout Lace

Oh how I love lazy Sundays!  I started my day off with a relaxing acupuncture session and now I am on the couch,  enjoying a Call the Midwife marathon.  I'm only 4 episodes in, but I think I found a new favorite show to obsess over!  This paleo dish is in the oven and smelling delicious.

This outfit is from last week.  This skirt has been on my wishlist since it popped up on the website.  I somehow missed it when it went on sale, but that turned out to be a good thing, because I was able to find it on 2nd cut.  I love the color and print - it's quite comfy too.  I think it's going to be a great piece for my work wardrobe.

Skirt:  Anthropologie Burnout Lace Pencil Skirt 

Top:  Anthropologie Raccoon Rumpus Blouse

Cardigan:  J. Crew Jackie

Tights:  Hue

Shoes:  Camper

Necklace:  Gift