Monday Morning

I spend a huge chunk of my summer evenings on my front porch. I love how cozy it is...how quiet...perfect for reading or knitting. There have been a couple cool nights lately where I've wanted to grab a light scarf to throw over me...nothing heavy...just a tiny, breezy layer to take the chill away.

I love this scarf here that is from an Etsy shop, called Iki Scarves, located in Bulgaria. The scarves offered are so unique and pretty. You can peek at the shop here! This floral scarf is my favorite....great pattern and the perfect weight for warmer months. Plus it would look super cute all wrapped and knotted in the autumn with jeans and boots.

London Calling

I love blouses in the warm weather...casually worn with skinny jeans or denim shorts or over a bathing suit. Nothing to me is more summery & classic than liberty florals. Perfect ones are made of soft, broken in fabric that's just light as air. 

I love the idea of using this look  for decorating as well! Purl Soho has lots of beautiful Tana Lawn fabric, sold by the yard, from Liberty of London. This would be great for making pillows for the porch! We have a large white porch swing that I love reading and knitting on. It would be so cozy to stack a few soft pillows in contrasting floral prints....the detailing is just terrific. I love the vintage inspired look that's perfect for a lazy afternoon! To everyone celebrating Mother's Day....happiest of days! xo

Pink Lodden floral print

 

 

Love this Misti print in green

A Cozy Room

One of my favorite things about the change of seasons is freshening up a room. Simple updates, like new pillows in a lighter weight fabric or fresh flowers, make such a huge difference. One thing that has the quickest and biggest impact, it seems, is a new rug. It can completely center a room and change the overall warmth and perception. I was super happy to come across this Bonita rug from Garnet Hill... there's a bunch of sizes to pick from and we have a large upstairs landing which I'm always looking to change up a bit. This rug is exactly what I was looking for! It's 100% wool and hand hooked with varying texture.... perfectly cozy underfoot, the pattern is fun and whimsical and the colors are so inviting!

 

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