{a new blouse with a striking neon collar - an accessory in itself!}
Last weekend was just wonderful - the sun shone brightly, the weather was warm, and an outdoorsy out-of-town visitor ensured that ample time was spent enjoying every minute of it. Between hiking, kayaking, an outdoor dinner and two barbeques, there wasn't a whole lot of time for anything else. It really feels like summer has arrived, and I'm ecstatic (I'm sure you feel the same way!). Here are a few additional things that made the arrival of warm weather that much sweeter.{the best mid-day treat on a warm day}{new-found beauty products for summer: The 7 Virtues perfumes (have been using them daily!), which are so fresh and light (check out the great story behind the brand here), Chanel Black Satin and summer appropriate, lightweight Joe Fresh make up}{an impromptu first barbeque of the year with good food, good wine and better company}{goodies from multi-talented blogger friends: cards by LOVE+MARK'D, bracelet by MONIKALOVE and necklace by O MY HEART!}

Happy Tuesday!
disclaimer: products in photos 1, 3 & 5 were gifted or received as samples to try, but rest assured that I only post about things that I truly like!