Life's a beach

Ok, I have to post this, because this used to be the time that we would visit my folks in Long Island, spending lazy days at the beach and having great dinner's at night. Over the years the trips have shifted to August, but with great excitement, we are heading east on the 23rd. I cannot wait. My parents house on Long Island, and the surrounding special environs, are some of my favorite places in the world. I love sharing that with our children, but it really is so bittersweet without my mom. My stomach still lurches when I think about being there without her. But I know it will be beautiful, and I really need a break!

This Blog comes from the heart and mind, (but mostly from the heart), of Amy Sklar, interior designer, mother, daughter, foodie, and lover of fashion.

I must admit, the driving force behind this blog was my need to somehow, some way, create a tribute to my dear mother Carole Lawrence. She was a great beauty, chef, friend and mother. Sadly, I lost her to cancer February 23rd 2013. Since beginning on February 23rd 2014 it has been my goal to wear a piece of her clothing, jewelry, or an accessory that she passed on to me, for a total of 365 days (Not in a row, sorry, I am also a mother of two, a small business owner, wife and friend. I tried to do it in a row, and it almost broke me.) I believe it is a fitting tribute to this incredible woman with the greatest sense of style I've ever known. A digital archive, a love letter, a journal, a remeberance for your children and future generations. I love you mom.