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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Time for White At Home



There's something about lacy white on the lawn to transport me to the tropics or some Victorian movie scene. It's definitely out of the ordinary at any rate.



Sturdy wicker from the thirties is a major player on this stage. (It's actually Lloyd Loom, constructed of paper covered wire.) New wicker just isn't the same.



If there's a doubt about its age, it's written plainly on the underside. And I don't give a fig about it's obvious flaws.



A couple of soft cushions makes it respectable to sit on. Even for company. And there's nothing more perfect than white for summer.



Vintage linens add to the romance. But when DON'T they? Lawn tennis anyone?






Nothing cheerier than being at home with white! All of our lawn parties should have this look!











































Wishing you another wonderful White Wednesday!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline






Tea With Vera the Mouse & Friends


Some of you may remember our friend Vera from Marjolein Bastin's books. She has many delightful friends, and some of them are my friends too.


Whenever they come for a visit we get out the tea things. Naturally.



Life always gest interesting when Vera comes to visit. She has such an original way of doing things. Like camping out in a flower pot!



But she can be very down to earth and have a simple tea with us.


It seems like everyone comes when Vera is about. We have to buy lots of milk for everyone.




And yummy goodies too!



But is there anything lovelier than a tea with friends in Summer?

































I hope your Tea Time is wonderful too!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline


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Monday, July 25, 2011

Summer Linens, Quilts, And Blue Bottles

We've reached our summer rainy season, which means very localized storms break out randomly throughout the city almost every afternoon. Not long after these scenes were set up and shot we had our biggest gully washer yet. But it's exactly what everyone hopes for. Our forests have been closed since the middle of June.


We keep things fresh in between with cool colors and cheery vintage linens. This has certainly been my year for blue.



But pink seems to find its way into the scheme of things too, with vintage print sheets and tablecloths taking the lead. And this week's bouquet of asters is lasting forever and ever, upping the cheer quotient.


Such happy colors make me glad to be alive on a mid summer's day in any kind of weather. I hope you're having a wonderful start to our last week of July too!


















































Have a great new week!
Ciao!for now!

Jacqueline


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