Chic and The City
My vacation in Finland is rolling on softly. I’ve savored some sweet and tender family time, along with soulful red wine, comforting cinnamon rolls and vanilla ice-cream. Today my thoughts fly back to my current place of home though. Here, may I present, my Quebecker bestie Valerie. She is a lady who knows her chic, and rocks it all together in a smart way. Being uber vogue doesn’t take an arm and a high-heeled leg, according to Montreal-born Valerie. One can add a lot to an outfit with pearls. Fascinators fascinate my sweet Val, too.
Valerie has been there for me when Paris was having a nostalgia spell on this chick. She and I regularly get together at Starbuckies on lazy Friday afternoons. Valerie is the best friend far away from them all. She has a European heart, an inclination to everything delicate and refined.
Friends like Valerie are a big reason why relocating can feel good, reassuring and worth the while. Had I stayed in Paris, we never would have met. The day of photo taking, my Gal and I went to a tea party at the bishop’s house. Darjeeling and scones were ours, as we spent a moment of dandy. And lived life. Together. For this slice of passage.
Now… it is time for me to free fly here in Finland, back at my roots. It does feel profoundly good to be where it all started. This lady’s life. The path that has carried me ten times over the Atlantic already. More to come. But now I’ll share this particular pink shaded evening in the compamy of dear Mom and little sis.
Forever 21 dress, Simons hat
Friends are the sweetest thing!! ….and it truly is lovely to meet new ones, in new places, and realize that this is exactly what was meant to be…
Nauti ihanasta kesä-Suomesta! Olen niin iloinen, että pääsit sinne rakkaiden kanssa viettämään aikaa! <3
Gorgeous dresses-hers and your green beauty!
girl these are indeed pretty doings! can you put wee little me in your pocket so i can peek in on such lovely gatherings:)? i just love it! sweet friendship, shared likings, art and creation… and time with people we love. perfect and wonderful. do enjoy!
J’adore ta tenue, la robe est superbe ! Le lieu et les photos son très jolies !
des bisous
Hope you are having a wonderfully blessed visit!! Sounds like you two have a really special friendship.
How wonderful you were able to spend quality time with your friend. Sounds and looks like it was a wonderful time well spent. /Madison
Glad you’re having a good time with family! I hope to visit Finland one day.
Love the lace!
I love her dress, very chic and elegant. Good friends are a gift from heaven.