The inspiration: A bouquet of patterns.... gingham, stripes and polka dots mixed with a dose of summertime sweetness.
These lovely prints are whispering promises of waking up to sunlight streaming through the bedroom window, lazy afternoons lost in a great book, iced tea with fresh lemon wedges and homemade potato salad.... yes, summertime is the best time.
Speaking of great books... any suggestions? I need to hit the bookstore. My lounge chair is calling my name.
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hmm, right now I'm reading A clash of kings, it's awesome but you need to be a fan of the genre:)
ReplyDeleteI so love patterned pottery!!
Oh the blue and white porcelain and the blue/white gingham are just so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat bedding in the first image is gorgeous. The gingham, polka dots and toile all mixed together?!! Smitten!
ReplyDeleteLove the navy & red!
ReplyDeleteThe last book that really had me unable to put down was "Juliet" by Anne Fortier.
~ Clare x
I love the mix of patterns, so refreshing
ReplyDeleteI love the gingham bikini!! Such gorgeous photos!
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Awesome photography! I'm in to reading books about France now, what about "French women for all seasons" (a book about how the french women take care of their silhouette, recipes and more) I really liked that one. What about "A pedestrian in Paris, the most beautiful walk in the world" from John Baxter, I recently started that one and haven't finished yet. I have other books about American people moving to France and telling their stories, don't know if you like those, I find them great.
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They're all so fabulous and so summery! I love mixing of prints. I don't know if I'm the best at it but I admire when it's done well :)
ReplyDeleteStay cool, sweetie! It's beyond hot here and I think it is by you too! xoxo
A fun summery post! Gingham always reminds me of summer. I love that red lipstick, too. The bed is beautiful. I would never have thought to mix all those patterns but I love it! I just bought The Help to read. It came highly recommended to me.
ReplyDeletePerfect for summer!! I've totally revamped my bedding and trying to lighten everything up.
ReplyDeleteToday was a scorcher.....get to that lounge chair. I got the latest Ken Follett book and it looks like a perfect beach read.
xoxo Elizabeth
Those patterns are perfect for summer!.
ReplyDeleteThese fabrics are gorgeous! Loving the fabulous cushions! Have a lovely weekend, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteRed and white checks look so refreshing even though they are timeless. Love all the white, too.
ReplyDeleteLoving all the gingham and gorgeous displays of blue&white china :)
ReplyDeleteahhhh great inspirations! i just love everything! i like how these things mix old and new- i love the vintage style swimsuit, and the polka dot bedding- i just love polka dots! :)
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oh love that bedroom
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so pretty
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