FTF: Spring

Spring for me:
The scent of Night Jasmine wafting in the evening breeze
Daylight Savings starts
Wildflowers blooming

The California Poppy is one of my favorites. They always bring a smile to my face when I see them. Ah, that orange color!
Deborah, David and I took a pilgrimage to the CA Poppy Reserve in northern LA County on Wednesday. None of us had ever been (shame on us!). What a magical place.

I wore poppy colors

sage tee from boyfriend, skirt from cottage art, chinese plastic sandals

me, Deborah

many more poppy reserve pix on my flickr

www.flickr.com anne m bray's 5-4-11 ca poppy reserve photoset

this was written for
the Full Time Fabulous Community event, created by Kristy,
theme: spring

5-1 picnic in Ventura

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here is my picnic outfit
I didn't need the sox - it was 80º

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I spent a lovely Sunday in Ventura with Kim, who I hadn't seen in 5 years (!)
We kicked back at Ventura College while Chris Botti played a concert in the distance.

We were more intent on catching up and snacking. We noshed on hummus, pita, red peppers and broccoli.
It is so amazing how you can step right back into the conversation with a good friend even after years of not seeing each other -- like no time has passed at all.

Here's to old friends and Sundays en plein air, away from the computer!

the outfit:

huipil from Folk Tree, Pasadena
HATattack hat, Swirl
avocado chenille throw, Ikea
plastic chinese sandals, HK
stripe sox, NYC
tea graphic tote, gift with purchase, Cottage Art, Artesia