Chronicles from A Well Lived House...
Let’s look at a few gorgeous images of soft blues to please our spirits, shall we? This dining room above was by interior designer MARK SIKES.
SOFT BLUES/SPA, is another sub-category of my ever-growing
BLUE & WHITE COLLECTION:
Below is another MARK SIKES designed LIVING & DINING ROOM filled with botanical prints, chinoiserie, porecelainware, block printed patterns including CHIANG MAI DRAGON in China Blue on the sofa, teal leather upholstered chairs, a few modern prints thrown in, some tailored curtains and a few touches of lilac in the flowers. Just such a rich mix to keep the eye entertained and the soul enriched.
This lovely botanical print has all the right soft blues and a touch of lavender…I have a few left and then they are gone! This pattern has been discontinued for some reason 🙁
I love a more modern mix with the traditional, don’t you? Don’t want to be staid. MARK SIKES again.
WANNA SHOP? Here’s the link…
Summer at its best.
This is a Joseph Frank print by Schumacher below – Citrus Garden in Pool. This fabric is also available in an outdoor fabric.
And a wallpaper border that is surprisingly affordable…
JOANN PALMISIANO is sooo good at designing interiors for resorts, rentals, cabins, hotels. etc. She is know for salvaging objects like the vintage flags below. She also uses STUDIO TULLIA pillows out of JALISA paisley…
And she has a new book coming out soon.
I collaborated on a collection with TINA from THE ENCHANTED HOME and she used these lovely fabrics in her home in PALMETTO BLUFF.
more MARK SIKES
The soft blues are a casual, comfortable style. Could be the Hamptons, could be the Pacific Northwest coast, or the Australian or New South Wales coast. Stripes and simple prints, embroidered textiles, shimmery velvets. Blue and white pottery, rattan, blond or lighter wood finishes, vintage paintings. You know.
LES TOUCHES by Brunswig & Fils, forever classic
This fabric is shown on the chair, in a room designed by MARK SIKES.
The fabric I currently have in stock is the embroidered version shown below, but I can get the cotton printed pattern as well.
Less than a week until the kids are back in school. I am ready. But for now, I am heading off to the beach! Enjoy those blue skies, the sunshine, relaxing Summer afternoons….they’re the best. And so are you!
How do handmade mugs, fine crystal, creature comforts like tea and gin, all while supporting handmade artisans selling on Etsy, sound for Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day. A day to treat one’s self as a mother, whether of children or furry ones. And/or a day to honor your Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, or any other divine being kind enough to treat you in a maternal way. When I think about it, there have been many: neighbors, friends, colleagues, teachers, relatives. It’s also a day to feel honored for the opportunity to be a Mother. Now that is a cause for celebration.
Some Fabrics Reach Iconic Status, like Mille Fleur
Hello my Lovelies, I am such a fan of this fabric. MILLE FLEUR by Lee Jofa in color way Denim. One of Lee Jofa's oldest patterns brought back as part of their 200th anniversary, with a palette as 2024 as you can get. This pattern is both iconic and timeless. "Drawn...
My next pillow giveaway is a HUNT SLONEM – BUNNY HUTCH in BLUE accent pillow that has been sooooo popular.
Thanks for stopping by and ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
My next pillow giveaway is a HUNT SLONEM – BUNNY HUTCH in BLUE accent pillow that has been sooooo popular.
Thanks for stopping by and ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
