I got bitten (or was that smitten?) hmmm

Smitten for bugs that is. I love bugs. Not so much in my house or in my bed or anywhere near me actually. But I do love them pinned to boards and I especially love these really well rendered scientific drawings.

IIe de Porquerolles, Argeles sur Mer, St. Tropez, Lake Erie

A short visit to cozy, snowy Cleveland over Valintines Day left me dreaming of southern France. NYC is sucking my soul right out of my body (like I did to those poor candied oysters at Luxe). Thanks for being my Valentine Brittany!!

Upon my return home I thought I'd start looking to take a long visit to Ile de Porquerolles or maybe St. Tropez. Mmmmmmm....sunshine... So here are a few essentials that I found at Fred Flare for a month of reading and doing crossword puzzles at the beach. Hopefully both in English because I do not speak French my Lovelys.

Let's start at the top. This cute little hat might suit me better in Cuba but everyone needs a little shade. And what's that saying? *When in France, do as the Cubans* $24


Zebra print sunspecs. Black on white or white on black, you choose. I could set aside my regulars for these! $11


Ahhhh.... a sundress to go over my swimsuit. I'm a fair skinned burner and the older I get the more important it is for me to cover up. Oh, who am I kidding... I would love a sunburn right now. $64



And if being barefoot on a (rocky)beach in France doesn't do it for you these strappy, metallic, snakeskin sandals will. $28

Adieu!