I hope she makes you smile

aspen olivia valle i always feel at home with her‚ no matter how far away from home we are thirty-four years old. ballet teacher. mother to one. fairford, washington.

[aspenvalle]

what a heart wrenching shame that you'll never know

ASPEN OLIVIA VALLE. THIRTY-FOUR. BALLET TEACHER.

BIOGRAPHY ❊ CONNECTIONS ❊ AESTHETICS ❊ MUSINGS

[aylinerdogan]

for: open starter ( @fairfordstarters ) where: the sugar clove event: the summer block bash and music festival

the slow, steady mornings of the festival had granted aylin far more time than she'd anticipated around the restaurant. a small and quaint place, filled with plants and flowers and cuttings ready for a new home; opening up to the regulars who enjoyed a full breakfast in the quiet had been an easy decision to make.

only, the festival had drawn them away; hangovers plaguing the young, or the festivities and fun to be had luring the rest.

still, she'd managed to take full advantage of a quiet kitchen and only few walking through her door. on the counter at the back, she'd laid out samples for the summer menu, a whole new experiment to gently introduce as the week went on. by the time the festival ended, 'the sugar clove' will have truly welcomed in the new season, and aylin couldn't wait.

of course, being her own guinea pig wouldn't do, so it's with an excited glee that she zooms out from the back to the restaurant's counter, her little hands flapping as she giggled. "oh! it's you— good morning! hey, want to do me a favour? i promise it's a fun one."

"and, it'll get you your breakfast for free, plus a few freebies, hm? sounds good, yes?"

[aspenvalle]

In previous years, Aspen would have been living the dream at the summer bash, she had once been a real party goer but nowadays it was a different story. Of course she still enjoyed a drink and a good party, but on a much quieter basis. Having checked out the family areas of the bash early and taking a stroll along the beach with Rue, Aspen decided to grab a bite to eat, remembering someone had suggested the sugar clove when she first arrived, only now having chance to try it out.

Arriving, Aspen took a look around, glad to see it was quiet as Rue slept peacefully in her buggy, knowing the rest of the morning would go smoothly if Rue had a decent nap. Aspen smiled as Aylin approached her, her shoulders shrugging in agreement. "Sure, I guess. I mean I can't turn down the perfect opportunity for a free breakfast. What do you need?"