Me, Chris, and Irene

 {Chris set up an emergency evacuation kit for us, complete with packs of Ramen}

 {setting up the blanket tent}

Luckily Irene wasn't the crazy b*tch we thought she would be and for this we are truly thankful. It rained quite a bit and the wind shook our windows, but the power remained on, everything stayed in place and there was no flooding or leaks in our apartment. The only damage around our neighborhood were a few tree limbs down here and there. Our weekend was spent inside. I made sangria, homemade pizza, and red velvet chocolate chip cookies while Chris set up our blanket tent. We watched a mini marathon of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding (our new addiction; mine for the tackiness, Chris' for the bare knuckle fighting) while sipping sangria under our makeshift tent. It was nice to stay inside and just be together.

Ikat = Global Chic

Ikat - Definition: means “to bind.” It is a very ancient way of creating designs in fabric by resist-dyeing the threads before the fabric is woven. In Thailand, villagers take the weft (crosswise filling threads) and tie tiny bits of plastic onto the threads. The tightly tied areas of thread, when put into the dye pot, resist the color and create a pattern, once the plastic ties are removed.

Long story short, I have been loving all things ikat since last summer.  From skirts to decorative pillows distinctive ikat designs always manage to grab my attention. 

Dries Van Noten Ikat print cardigan, 485 GBP

Belted Ikat Vest - Women's Clothing and Apparel - Chic Dresses,..., $49
Ikat Space Dye Jacquard Dress - Women's Clothing and Apparel - Chic..., $79
Ella Skirt Spring, $158
Oscar de la Renta Ikat slingback sandals, $281
Be & D - Capri Portfolio (Floral Ikat) - Bags and Luggage, $530
Small Ikat Resin Bracelet, $39
Slipper Chair - Indigo Ikat, $325
IKAT CLUTCH | textiles | rugs | Jayson Home & Garden, $150
Ikat Damask Pillow in Caramel (Patterned Pattern, decorative pillows)..., $98

Backyard Maxin and Relaxin

Took some random shots today while hanging out in my backyard. Hope you're enjoying your weekend! ; )