It’s Not Too Late…
The days of summer seem to be dwindling; it was pitch dark at 9:11 last night! Big design projects may seem TOO big and daunting to begin, but there are many ways we can celebrate that wonderful relaxed feeling summer represents. And it is a good time to dream and plan for the Fall!
This weekend I…
– freshened the front entry pot with a twisted juniper and kept it clean-lined by simply spreading cocoa beans as cover. I like the "form", and it will go through the Fall and look good with sparkly lights during the holidays.
– bought a rosemary topiary at the same nursery,placed it on my kitchen bay windowsill and snipped off some sprigs to add to a Mario Batali recipe for stuffed chicken thighs. Fresh asparagus, a green salad with salty viniagrette and a $9 bottle of crisp,cold 2008 Coteaux du Languedoc,Picpoul de Pinet rounded out the dinner Friday evening. We sat for hours..new Pottery Barn chunky white candles in Simon Pearce hurricanes,straw placemats and white hand -"ironed" damask linen napkins set the table.
– sat on my tiny deck off the kitchen listening to the rustle of the leaves in the trees and noticed the soft grey of the underside of the leaves. The color reminded me of Benjamin Moore Classic Grey I recently used on a project, and I think I will use it for my own bedrrom this Fall with touches of my favorite green and a hint of peacock blue.
The seasons provide one the opportunity to approach our rooms and life differently. Summer is a time to infuse a "natural" look..to enjoy simple pleasures. Fall will soon come, and we can button up and begin adding layers of cashmere throws and perhaps, a touch more formality.
For now, I quote Tom Delavan, an editor at large for the now defunct DOMINO magazine..
"Fresh white sheets, a clean desk, and an entire day where I have nothing to do."
Submitted by Mary Hickey
