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Author: Wendy Franzen
Perfectly Weathered in Menemsha
The beauty of Martha's Vineyard undeniably exists among its sailboat-dotted seascapes, windswept grasses, and breathtaking sunsets. And while I've fallen hard for all of the above, it's the quiet beauty whispering from the shores and shingles that has my heart completely. all photos via the aesthete and the dilettante
Sea Fever
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face and a grey dawn … Continue reading Sea Fever
Farmers Market Friday: Peach and Blackberry Shortcakes
It seems it's been forever since I've had time to mess around in the kitchen and I've really been missing it. Luckily today is wide open so I am spending it doing what I love most. My morning was spent at the farmers market where I found beautiful little patty pan squash, succulent peaches, and … Continue reading Farmers Market Friday: Peach and Blackberry Shortcakes
Paint the Town Red
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Girl Crush
When it comes to personal style there is no one I admire more than Aerin Lauder, so I was over the moon when I read she would be launching an eponymous lifestyle brand this fall. Her cosmetics line will be available in late August (a sneak peak available here) and I've read that the brand will … Continue reading Girl Crush
Sea Turtle Sunrise
Today is our family's last day on Kiawah Island. We rose early to see the sunrise and search for shells but what we discovered was much more thrilling. A group of Loggerhead sea turtles had just hatched and were emerging from their nest. No bigger than a half-dollar, these tiny creatures were making their way … Continue reading Sea Turtle Sunrise
Postcard from Kiawah
Greetings from Kiawah Island, South Carolina! Our family arrived on Saturday afternoon as part of a 24-person entourage (fourteen adults and ten children!) for my brother-in-law's surprise 40th birthday party. And yes, he was genuinely surprised and thrilled. What a coup! Sun drenched beach days are melding into barbecue nights with nature walks, kayaking, tennis, … Continue reading Postcard from Kiawah
The Fashion Fast: Part II
She said 53 items, right? Isn't that what we all heard? Honestly, even when I remove items and recount, I am right back to 53 somehow! The clothes seem to be breeding on the rack. I knew this Fashion Fast was going to be tough, but was not expecting it to be THIS tough. The … Continue reading The Fashion Fast: Part II
The Fashion Fast
I have been after my brilliant and beautiful little sister to write a guest post on The Aesthete and the Dilettante from the moment I started blogging last January. In fact, our wild vintage shopping experience, Vintage Victory, was the subject of my very first post. I have finally pinned her down, and the following … Continue reading The Fashion Fast
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