An OLD Love That Is A NEW Love Again!

   

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Do you ever find yourself in love with a past love? I do!!

At least in design elements that is! I actually had to make a pinboard on Pinterest called…….

THINGS I AM LOVING AT THE MOMENT

The reason I have a board named this, is I was finding myself drawn to things  that I have had in my home in the past, but have fallen in love with them again.  

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All of this explanation to introduce you to an old/new element I am considering adding into my home for the summer months.

You all know how I love to change out my accessories for the seasons!! In the summer we all think of water and the beach, or at least I do.

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Now that my family room has more neutral elements I will have an easier time changing out things.

This element has a theme, and I usually don’t  do thematic rooms  so I have to do it with restraint.

THE SAILBOAT

I know you have probably already guessed it was a sail boat by all of the above images. Years ago our family room actually had some nautical elements in it's design.

This time around I am only going to add a couple of nautical elements with a nod to the ocean. 

I try not to do kitschy, so you won’t be seeing any flip-flop images on my walls or, Let’s go to the Beach signs.

(One of my all time favorites by Sarah Richardson)

Since I prefer a casual, understated, elegant look I am going to stick with a pretty large sailboat. ( I am a big is better, less is more gal.)

I  think I have the perfect spot for a sail boat…..

This console table sits on the back wall in my family room, behind the blue ticking sofa. I think a large sailboat will look perfect sitting here.

I will only have to make a few small changes in my room to add this element, which is a very good thing, since I just re-did the room, and still have a few finishing touches to add.

Now to find the perfect candidate!!

I am on the hunt so if any of you have a good source let me know!!

 

 

A Dose Of Blue And White To Start Your Week!

   

With summer here there is nothing as cool, and refreshing as a mix of blues, and whites together.

It is no secret I love blue and white in my home as well as in my wardrobe. Of course my first love is black and white, but add some blue in the mix and I am a happy girl.

Tina  at The Enchanted Home blog posted this top in her summer outfit post, and I fell in love with it….

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I am usually a preppy gal, but I love the cool, flowing look of this Bohemian top for summer, don’t you?

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Another image I pinned from Tina’s blog,The Enchanted Home. If you ever need a good dose of blue and white you can go to Tina’s blog and find plenty, and she even has a shop where she sells lovely blue and white pieces.

On Mondays you can always count on Jennifer from, The Pink Pagoda blog to give you more images of  gorgeous blues and whites. 

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Jennifer also sells some lovely blue and white images  in her shop. If you love  blue and white ginger jars or Chinoiserie prints, Jennifer is your girl.

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Who needs words?

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This is a darling jumpsuit, great for the beach, or a barbecue in the summer, love the vibrant blue and bold print. Personally, I think this is for the younger girls, but I do love it!

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This is so bright and cheerful with the pop of lime green! Perfect summer colors.

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The softer, elegant side of blue and white!

I am going to leave you with something I would love to get as art for my family room that I just redid………

BLUEPRINTS

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WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL NEW WEEK!!

"Enjoy the Process!" Of:

Adding a Little Blue and White to Your Week!

 

 

When Snips From nature and French Perfume Join

 

What do you get when you add bits and pieces

 of Nature and French perfume together?

 

 READ ON!!

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Having flowers in my home use to feel like an impossible luxury. The problem was my approach!!

I thought I had to have a plethora of beautiful, expensive blooms to have flowers in my home.

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I have since learned that even a sprig of greenery in a small vase can add life to a room.

We all have access to small bits, and pieces of greenery in our lives so we can all add touches here and there throughout our homes.

Look around your home and see what fun little containers you might already have around the house.

Recently I purchased 3 fun pieces from France….

(Fleaing France website, HERE.) to use as containers for small bits and pieces of flowers/greenery.

French Perfume Lab Findings - Octagonal Bases

 

Vintage findings from an old French perfume laboratory.

Vintage footed beakers France stamped in raised glass on the octagonal bases.

Here are the reasons these little French pieces spoke to me:

1. My love of fragrances.

2. As a little girl my Dad brought home some beakers and  vials from his job and I use to mix up lotions and potions and pretend I was making French perfume.

3. My love of Paris and the amazing trip I had with my husband, where he bought me some French perfume from Guerlain that I love!

This is how I chose to use them in my kitchen. I just added three simple little daisies. Every time I look at these I smile.

I hope this changes your approach to adding some life to your home with greenery or flowers! 

It is so simple and to be honest I love the simplicity of simple little arrangements in a room vs. large overly done arrangements.

Let me leave you with one  more idea for inspiration……

Three simple sprigs of fern in some vintage medicine bottles on my kitchen window sill.

SOMETHING TO DO:

Now go, and look around your house for some spots you can place some small containers, and get outside and snip away!!

“Enjoy The Process!” Of:

Adding bits and pieces of nature to your home.

BTW: If you like gardens and French perfume, check out this blog post on The Buzz. She will introduce you to a new find in Paris!!