Sweets for the sweet...

Pink, blue, yellow...these were always my favorite colours of bubble gum, not because they tasted any different from the other little balls in the machine, but because they were the prettiest. As you know, I am drawn to pink. But pale shades of blue and yellow run a close second. Throw in some white and I'm in decorating heaven!

There is something so soothing about these colours, especially in summer. I can feel myself relax each night when I am in my livingroom which is done in soft shades of silver sage, cream, touches of pale yellow and pale blues. I love how clean these colours can feel. I don't want cozy or intense at this time of year. I want cool, fresh, serene...And don't worry about me in the winter - I light my gas fireplace, plunk myself in my favorite chair and I'm toasty warm.

I love seasonal decorating for this reason. I love to rotate pillows, throws, mantel decor, even curtains with the seasons. With summer here, I love the process of peeling back the layers of my home...lightening things up, and bringing in touches of seaside and flowery accessories. So if you are someone who normally "plays it safe", bring forth the pinks, the yellows, the blues and soft greens. Lighten up a little...and have some fun putting a little summer into your space!

A shopper's paradise...

I have never done such a blatant plug for a store that I will probably never get to go to, but when I stumbled onto this lovely, no heavenly, shop I just had to share it with you!

The Cottage Chic Store is located in North Carolina and it is the vintage/shabby chic store of my dreams. Have a look and if you're ever lucky enough to go, bring me home a souvenir, won't you??!!

This painting by Catherine Elizabeth Morris will do just fine...

(p.s. I went on my own little shopping trip to Halifax today. I'll post pictures of my finds soon!!)

Numbered, lettered, labelled...and that's that!!

Well. after such a long post yesterday, here's a short one! I love anything that has markings on it - well decoratively speaking. I can't imagine I'll ever let that spread to my wardrobe, but if you ever see me cruising around with a sweatshirt that says, "Mother", or "I'm with Stupid", tackle me and do an intervention!! No, I'm strictly talking home decor here. I don't know what draws me to things that are labelled, maybe it is the practicality of it all. After all, I have guests now and then. They surely need to know which tin has sugar in it, where to find the laundry powder, and that they can have sweet dreams here. Yep, I'm just looking out for everyone else when I pick up a see-thru straw holder that says Straws. I'm that kind of a gal!

Have a look at my "collection". Some might find it a bit much, but I actually have practiced a bit of restraint. I don't want to get too themey, after all! In my opinion, the best kind of labelled/numbered items are the vintage ones. It can't be too corny if our more reserved ancestors did it... Have fun scouting out a few for your home. Do it for your "guests"...and it certainly won't hurt if you have a husband or kids who are always needing directions to everything!