'til the wee hours

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my husband and i grabbed dinner last night at a fun new restaurant on horatio because we realized summer is quickly coming to a close and we haven't taken enough time to enjoy ourselves.

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i suggested we find somewhere with fresh mussels and a cold glass of rose. somewhere with outdoor seating as it was a beautiful night.

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we did find most of those things (and a few undesirable whiffs of ny summer).

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but i couldn't help but wish we had a backyard where we could entertain our own guests alfresco.

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...a place where we could laugh and share stories under the warm glow of candlelight until the wine runs out and the sun comes up. someday ;)

xoxo

elle.

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