Summer in Bloom

It sure does feel like summer has officially commenced on the east coast. The harbor filled up considerably this weekend, neighborhood children are playing in their yards until sundown, and the Sky Bar in Newport was in full force Saturday evening. I'm loving these blue delphiniums in my Mother's kitchen bouquet. Nothing makes me happier than fresh flowers and I just love a fresh summer bloom!

Dear Slim,

Those close to me know that there is one man that will forever make my heart pitter patter. The man of course, is none other than photographer and King of the jet-set era, Slim Aarons. I suppose it's his photography that captures me, rather than Slim himself...Given that it's a Friday and I'm on vacation, I thought I'd share a few of my favorites. Bon Weekend!

Shipyard Shorts

 I touch down this morning in the Ocean State for an extended weekend visit with my family. I'm looking forward to attending NewportFILM's event this evening at the Newport Shipyard where the organization will showcase a collection of "adventure and eco docs". Among the collection, they will show North of the Sun, the Grand Prize Winner at BANFF Mountain Film Festival this year. The film chronicles the adventures of two young die hard surfers who conquer nine months of cold, Norwegian winter adventures on a remote, arctic island by the coast of Northern-Norway. Their mission:  tasty, COLD waves. (In fact, some of the world's best surfable waves are home to this often unchartered region). The sunset screenings begin at 8:15 PM ET, however guests have the option of attending the early portion of the evening. At 7:00 PM ET, guests are welcome to the Shipyard for libations and hors d'oeuvres, while taking part in a "meet & greet" with Atlantic Cup skippers. Frankly, the "spiked seltzer and PBR" concoction is reason enough to get me there early...

Visit newportFILM.com for more information about the event.

So Fresh and So Clean (Clean)

The cover of the June issue of Vogue is everything it should be. Charlize looks divine, as always, and the editorial is fun, fresh and youthful, while leaving the reader with a yearning for that inexplicable summer ease. Charlize seems to have a terrific handle on her dealings with fame, and although her relationship with Sean Penn is rather private (as it should be), it's clear she has a renewed perspective on love, life & the like. Read the article here.