"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

"Ready. Set. Summer . . . "

Greetings,

Thought I'd share a few pictures from my visit to the Hamptons this week. The weather was beautiful every day. And a few days visiting with friends in these delightful little towns was the perfect way to get me in the mood for summer. Enjoy.

in Southampton.

Round Swamp Farm in East Hampton.

Excellent homemade desserts and pastries. And amazing fresh fruit.

After a day of antique shopping we needed a stop

for lunch at Lobster Roll.

Yummy.

In Sag Harbor.

And a beautiful afternoon at The Surf Lodge in Montauk.

And hours spent looking out at the vastness of the Atlantic.

slightly sunburned,

tartanscot

all photographs, Scot Meacham Wood