Heart on My Chest

The phrase, "wear your heart on your sleeve," is not quite obvious enough for my emotional transparency. Not to say that I am emotionally labile or out of control of my emotions; it's quite the contrary. I spend a great deal of time being introspective and becoming aware of my feelings, so they become easier and easier to discuss. Whether they're good, bad or ugly, and whether you've known me for 20 years or 20 minutes, you'll likely hear about 'em. What can I say? I wear my heart on my chest.

Old Navy blouse & sweater, Madewell shorts, bp flats, J.Crew purse, Stella & Dot necklace, Target rings

The Rhododendron Garden

Yesterday the weather hit 80 degrees in Oregon! (Yes, here in the Northwest our lives revolve around the weather - that's why I mention it so much. I'd link to all the posts where I talk about the weather, but I'm pretty sure I'd have to link to nearly all my posts.) Josh and I are homebodies, so usually we love nothing more than spending the evening at home, lounging around on the couch and watching TV and reading. But 80-degree weather is one of the few things that gets us outside! We took a trip out to the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in SE Portland last night, and had a picnic dinner on a bench next to the pond while watching the sunset.

Yellow tank top: Gap

Jean shorts: free from a family member

Blue and green wedges: Nine West from Nordstrom Rack
Sunglasses: Oscar de la Renta from TJ Maxx
Blue and green necklace: purchased in Florence, Italy
Butterfly bracelet: In Pink