Mellow Yellow

It’s been dreary for days and daaaaaayyyys, so I’ve been trying everything to perk myself up. I bought some lovely pastel tulips at the market, pulled out my spring bedding and even made lemonade today. And it’s finally working! I feel much better, and I know it’s only a matter of time before the sun peeks through those clouds. In the meantime, I figured I’d bring some sunshine to the blog, as well. Hope you enjoy these French yellow rooms as much as I do! 

My lemonade, served in a set of these French bee glasses...

Photo credits from top to bottom: Pinterest, Country Living, Hues and Cues, Maison Decor 8, Pinterest, French Charmed

All Booked

They say never to judge a book by its cover. But when it comes to judging a bookcase, that rule need not apply. It’s all about how it looks, and as any savvy decorator will tell you, adding bookshelf accessories is the final touch that makes a room stand out or just stand empty. A few neat ideas to spice up your own bookshelves would be to spray paint a bunch of inexpensive flea market trinkets one color and sprinkle them about, add flower vases, use pieces of wood or other natural items you’ve found on vacation, or display beautiful bath gel bottles. The list goes on and on. You just have to be creative!

 

Photo credits from top to bottom: apieceoftoastblog.com, bicyclette.to, jolenesmithinteriors.com, pinterest.com, poemsandnovels.blogspot.com

All Bottled Up

I recently dropped by an interesting blog called Savvy Southern Style Reviews, and I fell in love with these bottles featured on a recent post. Aren't they just fabulous?! Makes me want to rush out to a flea market and find something similar for my own space. Just gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

Stairway To Heaven

Honestly, it doesn’t matter where any of these gorgeous staircases lead; any one of them could go to a torture chamber where I know I’d be terrorized for the rest of my days, and yet, I’m pretty sure I’d still climb with a peaceful smile on my face. How could you not when each and every step is filled with so much beauty and wonder?

 

Photo credits from top to bottom: parisboutiquehotel.blogspot.com, bicyclette.to, indulgy.com, maictroutblog.com, seekingthemuse.com, weheartit.com

Ladies' Lunch

The days are becoming more and more beautiful, and with that has come an influx of girlfriends stopping by for chats (that of course include plenty of talk about shoes, boys and shopping!). I always try to be prepared with fresh flowers from the garden and lots of bubbly. And it makes for a simply fantastic time!

P.S. If you like the lunch look seen above, check out a few of these items from our boutique!

Vintage Watering Can

Burlap Placemats

Jeanne-d-Arc Living Candlesticks

French Ceramicware

Pink Hydrangeas

Ruffled Curtain Panels

 

Photo credit: ecosalon.com

Oh, Baby!

There’s nothing that stops my heart more than a fabulously decorated baby nursery, and I’m particularly struck when an infant’s room is sweet yet still utterly sophisticated. These Serena & Lily baby rooms have the perfect balance, and I’m particularly impressed with the use of textural differences within each room. Now I just need to get cracking on my daughters and convince them now is the time to bring me grandbabies! 

Last Chance Fur It

I don't know about all of you, but one of my favorite things to do on chilly nights during the fall and winter is to snuggle up into my faux fur blanket with a cup of tea or hot chocolate and a good book. But the best part of that combo is most definitely the warm, soft and cozy feel of the fur against my skin. However, since it tends to start looking a little silly to display something so wintry once April rolls around, I do my best to partake in plenty of wrapped-up snuggle sessions throughout late February and early March, just to get my fury fill before it has to head back into the closet. But sshh, don't tell: I sometimes whip it out in July, blast my air conditioner and pretend it's winter. It's always a good way to chill down and pretend I'm somewhere fabulous like the Alps!

 

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