a grateful heart

 my heart is grateful for:

-a weekend at home. i was out and about a lot and had several things to do/a few plans, but overall, it was our first ‘staycation’ in a long time. it was nice to spend time with mr. monaco and to be productive at home. the next few weekends will be busy so some time at home was nice.

– saturday morning we enjoyed a latte and a tea at a super cute coffee bar in 7th street market uptown called, not just coffee. we talked and watched them make drinks … so much love and care put into each one. we plan to go back every weekend that we get the chance! this is the same place where the sip + shop was held… the atmosphere was different on saturday {much calmer} but just as lovely.

– i get to see my sister and her husband in just four sleeps… my heart is exploding with excitement.

– thank you all so much for the love about our new outdoor space… last night we grilled out and enjoyed jalapeno burgers, corn on the cob, and fresh watermelon. we are loving it! 

– white/neutral nail polish

– blankets … anyone else a huge blanket girl? my parent’s house is full of them and i always found their home so cozy. i find myself doing the same… filling willow with blankets- in almost every corner. you will never find me on the couch without a blanket! 

– two more mondays of school for the year

– lastly, the end of an era as we watched the last episode of mad men last night… mr. monaco and i only have two shows that we watch together {parenthood and mad men} and so it was bittersweet. while we were wedding planning in 2012/2013, we used to take breaks and cuddle up to an episode {which often turned into four or five.} we both fell in love with everything about it. did you watch? i will miss the clothes, peggy, don draper {esp. you} … i feel like it brought us all into a monumental and slightly hidden time in american history… a time we are all very nostalgic about and i adored it. 

 what are you grateful for this week?