KEEP IT LOOSE... KEEP IT LIGHT...

In an attempt to hold onto the little bit of peace I felt after a relaxing long weekend, I'm taking deep breaths and clearing space in my home, my mind, my life... everything...

I'm taking moments to lay in the sun (if only briefly), to allow myself to dream (just a little), and to prioritize the things that are most important...

To make plans, but keep a few days open for spontaneity...

To take the time to relish in a good meal with friends, or bask in moments of silence...

And most importantly, to be able to walk away from things when it necessary... out of the heavy burden of unhealthy relationships, stressful workdays, and even gloomy weather. Life is too short to have to shoulder it all, when so many better possibilities await!


*images via alexandra angle, arizona muse by benjamin alexander huseby, house beautiful via splendid sass, and brooke coffey for fgr

PERFECT PAIRS...

I absolutely fell in love with this entire editorial from Frederic Pinet over the weekend, and had to pair a few selections with some equally gorgeous interiors for a dose of spring to summer inspiration...

Sunshine may be fairly non-existent in Seattle, but flowers? Those we have plenty of. And nothing enhances their impact like a dose of dramatic black. I love arranging my blooms in black glass vases!

Loads of fresh white with pops of color has 'summer'. Adding whimsy just makes it that much better! I looooove an excuse to bust out my big sunhat. And, pom pom fringe on the bedding? Don't mind if I do! Adding that trim to a light coverlet might have to be my next project.

For some reason, layering on saturated color just feels appropriate for loungy summer days. Lush greens and spicy reds? Yes please! Pair them with tanned skin or tanned wicker. You kinda can't go wrong. 

*interiors via pinterest. here, here and here.

OLD IS NEW (AND FRESH!)

The return of retro styling is bound to have all sort of impacts on trends these days (for better or worse), but one I can I can absolutely deal with is a resurfacing of palettes like this...


From Rachel Zoe's current Missoni pillows to Gio Ponti's vintage geometric influences - old is new again.


*images: grace kelly by howell conan, rachel zoe's home photographed by richard powers, shoes via martha stewart, and gio ponti via molly loot