Summer = Barbecue & Shorts Season
It’s barbecue season once again. Last year, it was in May when we were invited to our first barbecue and it was in June when we had our first and only barbecue here at home. We invited my friend, Bet and her kids to join us. After that, it was just too much work to get the grill out, set the coals on fire and grill for 3 people, more like 2 and a half because my daughter is only 3 years old.
Here’s a pic from our 1st ever barbecue here in Texas…
In the pic is hubby’s former boss, Aki (Goto-san). He makes the best homemade gyoza! And he makes the best grilled scallops! He does take grilling seriously. :) The grill in the pic is ours now. Aki gave it to us when his family moved back to Japan last January.
Lately, hubby has been hinting about grilling. For all we know, our grill might already be rusting under it’s cover. Hee hee. And then, there’s the grill we inherited from Aki.
Here’s a pic of hubby taken in June last year, beer in one hand, loving his role as grill master…
And here is hubby at my friend Bet’s house two weeks ago…
Hubby loves the fact that “shorts season” is here. He’s fond of capris, too. Whether shorts or capris, the more pockets, the better. And it looks like Aki (in the first picture) probably feels the same way. Hee hee. I think they will both love the 511 Tactical Shorts. So what if they are actually considered police gear?! The 5.11 Tactical shorts are special purpose-built shorts. They were designed to carry bulky items and remain durable. You should see the amount of stuff that end up in hubby’s pockets: his huge wallet, a ton of keys, another ton of coins here and there and sometimes, a Swiss knife, too!
I especially love the 5.11 Academy Shorts because it is both stylish and durable. It has 7 pockets a double seat and 42 bar tacks! ;) I can probably have hubby carry a few of my stuff in his pockets, too! :D I dig the colors it comes in: khaki, OD green and black. Do you think shorts are a little too unromantic as Father’s Day present? Well, just a thought.
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More Chic Aprons
Ever since I discovered “haute aprons”, I can’t stop looking at them. It’s just that I can’t get over how gorgeous they are…and pricey, too! One would actually need an apron to protect THE apron. Hahaha!
Meet Gigi.
It’s a black on black ribbon applique apron. The price? You better hold on to something for balance…$300! You can have this utterly divine apron or a new hand bag. I say hand bag. Hahaha!
Now, meet Coco.
It’s a white on black ribbon applique apron. It’s also priced at $300 but on sale right now at 50% off. The look of luxe. Hee hee. I still say handbag. 
And now I present to you, Sarah.
As is obvious from the photo, Sarah is from the bridal collection. It ties around the waist, with a billowing silky sash and adorned with jewel toned bells or rhinestone balls. It’s supposed to be the ideal bridal shower or bridesmaid gift. It’s priced at $100 but on sale right now at 50% off.
All these are from Elizabeth Scokin Haute Hostess Aprons.
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Chic Aprons
Do you use an apron? I rarely do. The only times I use an apron is when we’re expecting guests and I’m pressed for time, so much so that I have to change into something decent already. Only then will I protect my clothes from possible oil and sauce splatters and who knows what else. The aprons I have, by the way, are really cheap ones that I bought from SM, the national department store of the Philippines. Hahaha! I don’t know what possessed me to look for aprons on line but I did and I was really surprised to find really nice ones. They’re so nice they could actually already be mistaken for an actual dress.
Haute “Glam It Up” Hostess Aprons by Elizabeth Scokin Productions
See what I mean? I never looked this good when entertaining guests! Have you ever? Looked this good, I mean? Hahaha! I really do like these aprons. And this next one, too….
This is called “Kiki” also from the Glam It Up collection of Elizabeth Scokin Productions. It has a price tag of, hold your breath, $200. Ooooooh! But it’s on sale now for $100. Any takers?
By the way, this is not a paid post. Just so we’re clear. Hahaha! 
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