Thursday, June 2, 2011

"The Hangover, part II . . . "

Thomas O'Brien, New York, NY
Greetings,

First of all, I need to be quite clear about something, I am not - in ANY way - trying to infer the Thomas O'Brien is sitting out on his glorious terrace with a naked Korean businessman and a small, mischievous Capuchin monkey.  Nope, not saying that at all.

But, I *AM* a bit fixated on these beautiful awnings.  Summer is heading this way (even in notoriously damp San Francisco) and there's something delicious about lounging outdoors shaded under one these beautiful awnings . . .


Simply perfect.  Seriously.

Shelton, Mindel & Associates, from Architectural Digest
(photography by Michael Moran)
Or maybe we need some shade for a little morning breakfast?
With the New York Times and a perfectly toasted English muffin and coffee? 


Or lounging in the late afternoon - the flag wafting in the breeze . . .
with a cocktail in hand.
Atlanta Showhouse, from Traditional Home

Williams Sonoma Home Store, Palo Alto California


Remember the sunscreen,
Scot