Patio Weather

In these sweltering days of summer, what could be more appealing than food & drinks on a lovely shaded patio?

Well, we had the perfect patio table, but it was dying a slow and painful death left outside in the elements without the proper protection.

So I finally took the time to sand down the top and put on a waterproof sealant on the tabletop so we could enjoy our patio for the rest of the season.

Don't you just love how wonderfully imperfect this table is?

I have to say thank you to my neighbours (thanks, Brian and Lindsay!) for deciding to get rid of this table - it was a great find for me!

Finally, A Beach!

After craving the beach for SO LONG, Bertha and I finally made it a couple of weeks ago to a beach near Dunnville. It felt soooooo good to finally get in the water, although it was a bit too chilly for real swimming.

But holy smokes did Bertha ever have a good time, and even taught herself to swim for the first time! (I didn't get any swimming pictures because I was sure I'd drop the camera in the water.)

This is Bertha taking a little break - and discovering how good it feels to roll around in the sand - she was completely covered - I'm still finding sand in her hair and in my car!

Really, could this girl be any happier?? Look at that smile on her face!

We're going to have to try to make it back here, maybe even this weekend, as it's supposed to be beautiful, hot weather.

Which reminds me, please note that Relish will be closed on Sunday July 1st to celebrate Canada Day. Enjoy the fireworks, everyone!

Allison Wonderland Spring/Summer line is here!!!

It's so exciting to get new, drop-dead gorgeous summer clothes into Relish just as winter is ending, and Allison Wonderland's line certainly does not disappoint. These pieces are SO lovely, in cottons and silks and linens, and the most beautiful colours! Have a look for yourself...

the Bonnard Blouse in Lawn (a gorgeous print in pinks, peaches and greens) and the Figurative Skirt in Slate Blue

the Bonnard Blouse in a semi-sheer Azure Blue (sadly, I do not have these cute shorts in stock)

the Monet Chemise in Azure Blue (also comes in the lovely Lawn print) - this chemise has a gathered neckline and is slightly longer in front

the lovely, flowy Coastal Skirt in Kelp Green, from Allison Wonderland's eco-friendly line, Pillar

And to celebrate these gorgeous pieces, all these new items are 30% off!!!!

See you soon!

Preloved for Summer!!

Big  news! Preloved is here! We have a selection of lovely summer skirts, as well as these beautiful aprons and cushion covers from Preloved at Home.....get down here to Relish while they last!

And stay tuned..... there will be a whole bunch of beautiful Preloved clothing arriving in the fall. Can't wait!

This Week at Relish Vintage

Be sure to check out the lovely new things listed on Relish Vintage, my online Etsy shop!

Blue and Green Platter

Summer Floral Baking Dish

Shades of Grey Teacup and Saucer

Sunny Day

There's something about sunlight shining through white curtains that makes me think of soft summer days. And by association, that means warmth. My favourite.

White curtians glowing in the sunshine.

The yellow bedroom wall gets an extra kick of colour from the sun.

Even though it's not all that warm outside today the wonderful sunshine makes daydreaming of summer days completely possible. And I swear I've seen some spring bulbs poking their heads through the ground, so spring is officially on its way. This makes me very, very excited!!!