Message on a Friday

Happy Friday!Love this message taken at one of our new Italian restaurant find at home (sorry for the grainy look-taken by phone). While I'll leave out the analysis of Fellini's movies (I Vitelloni-one my faves), I do love this little quote. One of those magical moments that come to mind, and maybe a once in a lifetime experience, was witnessing a school of dolphins feeding in the wild during a whale watching trip. It was great to see the tail of a whale, but I was moved by the dolphins racing our boat and seeing at least 50 of them doing their flips and feeding in the wild. As far as pasta, I still dream about going back and tasting the simply prepared yet best pasta I've ever eaten. Tucked at the end of a side street in the quaint Italian town of Montepulciano is this restaurant (wish I had the name) serving up the best tasting pumpkin ravioli. Another not to be missed treat is their local wine, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. What are your favorite pastas or magical moments? Hope you have one this weekend!

Message on a Friday:Enjoy your life and sock style!

It's been a while since I've posted a "message" on a Friday, but this fun image was taken when we were in Kyoto,Japan. Hey, it's a simple message that got me thinkin' about my socks...Why not enjoy those pair of socks you're wearing? They're hardworking and keep our feet warm and protected as we move along our daily life. It's been a never-ending "sandal-wearing" season here at home, but it's finally coolin' off that I want to wear my favorite pair of socks.  Ok, I admit I'm a plain white ankle-sock wearin' kind of girl (Adidas socks anyone?). Basic,sporty and comfy-what's not to love? But my hamper or washing machine is like a bottomless pit that just swallows up socks, because somehow I'm always missing one. Mismatched socks days ahead... So I can't help but browse around and love the designs that are out there right now from the following labels from Sweden, Japan or my hometown of LA. Colorful, playful, lighthearted and just plain fun...these socks may just add some pep in your step. What's your sock style? Anklet, crew socks or knee high? White, color blocks, prints or maybe even those warm REI socks?

Tutuanna

Happy Socks

Happy Socks

Hansel from Basel

 Hansel from Basel

Antipast

Antipast

Message on a Friday: Life is Wonderful

While surrounded by iconic works of art and architecture in the "City of Light", this shot is still one of my fave photos I've taken in Paris. A glimpse of a wall in the Saint Germain district, I often wonder what the the artist was thinking in painting this playful wall art. Einstein celebrating his development of the theory of relativity...the Beatles at a Halloween Party....or Einstein at a Beatles concert...who knows? What is your interpretation?

What caught my eye the most about this image is the little message....it reinforces that even through the ups and down in the journey of life, "life is wonderful!" Happy Friday!