Scenic Walk Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

When we both have to make our rounds in Atlanta, going to Costco Wholesale, Whole Foods Market  and Trader Joe's it is refreshing when we can start doing so from Atlanta.

So when I had to go to Macon, on March 23, for my regular check up at the Rheumatologist, we decided to drive the 1.5 hour from there to Atlanta. But boy, were we wrong. The traffic in and around Atlanta is so heavy that it takes you double that time!

A sunny but windy day and we went straight for the Scenic Walking Trail around the Community Lake, behind our Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek hotel. 

What a treat that was!

Such a tranquil lake to walk around, following the trail!

Looking back towards the hotel, on the left there is a generous sized gazebo.
We both love the Hyatt hotels, as they are for us a Home Away from Home!

It was windy so Pieter did wear a jacket and I put on my down puffer vest.

Walking like this feels so good after a long drive in the car!

Happy for being able to walk and also because it is almost nice spring weather.

It had gotten a bit nippy with the wind but still sunny.

I slept like a rose that night on the King size bed with down duvet and pillows.

Next day after breakfast I started out fresh!

My entire outfit is from Last Call by Neiman Marcus except for the 'Eleni' Wedge Sneakers which came from NORDSTROM with 50% discount.

They do have a zipper on the inside so you don't have to lace or buckle up!

Hope you also enjoy spring weather and walking in the outdoors.

Thanks for your visit.

Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'

Last week, husband Pieter did find a beautiful Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe' for planting inside a big planter on the patio. Click on the pink hyperlink for info by the Missouri Botanical Garden.

We love anything variegated as it adds beautiful color to the garden and goes very well with our home's exterior paint color of Golden Mist by Benjamin Moore.

A true GOLDEN on this Thuja occidentalis.

Unfortunately, this Swallowtail Papilio polyxenes we found dead on the driveway...

Don't you LOVE these golden leaves?

Love its name 'Golden Globe'

Our Tiggy-Tiger girl loves to photo bomb...

All those big planters, Pieter found on sale and he has spray painted them in a matching color.

Patio is not yet clean as again we are expecting some tornado like weather.

Good for getting rid of the pollen but dry leaves and catkins all come down on the balcony and patio.

Our eldest, 13-year old Barty boy poses proudly next to the planter with lovely Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'

Thank you for your visit!

Classic Escada Skirt Suit with Silk Gucci Scarf

On February 26, blogger friend Marie-Thérèse Norris from The French Touch, wrote about Going Gray the Right Way. She also mentioned the days of the well-dressed Church Ladies.

That prompted me to wear my classic wool/silk/cotton blend Escada skirt suit to Church on March 5.

It is a plaid with dark navy so I did wear navy panty hose with my Escada pumps and Escada hand bag.
The suit came from the Escada outlet in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The handbag from the Escada boutique in Jakarta, Indonesia when it was on sale.

Happy with some sun rays...

The Silk Gucci Scarf, in fact a neckerchief, I bought in Singapore at the airport, tax free.

Going 18 years back in time... at my Parents' home in Horst, The Netherlands.

This very skirt suit I did wear on Mom & Dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Both, Mom and I had been to the hair dresser before heading to Church on February 27, 1999.

Mom had requested me to be the lay reader at the St. Lambertus Kerk (Church) in Horst, The Netherlands for their 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass.

The Horster Mannenkoor Choir is seen to the right, honoring Dad on his Anniversary.

Of course as their eldest, I was happy to grant her that wish!

Spunky girl is with me in this photo...
A short sleeved woolen navy sweater from Escada is underneath.
Not bulky and very comfortable to wear.

Lots of fond memories around this classic Escada Skirt Suit and even if it is already 18 years old, it for sure is a keeper!
Here our Verbena Lanai® Blush White are already blooming at their best.

This Gucci silk scarf had some navy, gray and cream tones so it worked perfect.
Those were the perks of being and International Consultant and having a stop-over in Singapore; a shoppers paradise!

51% cotton; 49% rayon is from the short sleeved sweater

The suit is 32% Wool, 28% PA Nylon, 23% Silk, 17 Cotton and very comfortable in our climate!
The short sleeved sweater is 51% wool with 49% rayon.

Handbag I found in Jakarta, Indonesia on sale at the Escada Boutique.
Low heel pumps came from Chattanooga, TN Escada outlet.

Thanks for your visit!