How are you holding up during this unconventional time? Hoping this post finds you safe at home. I wanted to share a few favorite finds and let you know what I've been up to, hoping to inspire you to create fresh spaces in your home despite the chaos going on around us. Thankfully, I've been busy collaborating with Isabella Style {see my recent blog posts here.} I miss being in the Isabella shop + studio, but grateful for an amazing creative team of women to connect with weekly on Zoom and daily via group texts. I've been pinning ideas, dreaming of minimal style for my interior + current loungy vibe. Here's a recent moodboard which gives you a sense of my style dreams (follow along on Instagram for more of what I'm lovin' lately)...
The mood is organic, fresh, simple. Do-able luxury with edited details. Currently craving French-inspired herringbone floors (a possible DIY in my future?). I've also been purging, streamlining and spring cleaning. I started with my porch and outdoor living areas (more spring cleaning + outdoor inspo here). Take a peek at my de-pollened porch which now serves as a family gathering spot, work-from-home office and study niche.
I also re-styled the living area for a bit of a re-fresh (for more interior ideas + inspiration link here)...
I cleared everything off the mantel. Added an organic branch and scavenged through old watercolor tablets to find one to frame. I love the color mix and always love the subtle statement of a watercolor. Isn't it fun how a mat and frame make any artwork totally legit?
I've been attempting to edit out the clutter and focus on clear surfaces. I've also been diffusing fresh aromas. Lemongrass + Sweet Orange are my go-to essentials. I love this set of essential oils in a cute compact package for tidy storing ... and currently coveting this ceramic diffuser ...
I've also been eyeing a few finds on the Isabella Shopify site, like these stunning abstracts by Kristin Endsley ...
... and this sweet straw bag with tassel, perfect for the spring + summer seasons and for shopping green ...
... and these jewels from Noble Collective. I'm a sucker for white-on-white layers ...
And of course, I can never get enough candles to light-up the days + nights and create warm + cozy home feels.
What have you been dreaming of lately? ... What ways have you been coping with this time of isolation? I'm super grateful for spring weather in NC and time outside. Looking forward to connecting with friends in person again soon. Until then, always over here dreaming, styling + creating whenever possible. Next up for getting my life in order, my home office (which sadly is currently a hoarder's episode of props and way too much stuff).
Stay safe! Wishing you health, time for self care, and a little home refreshment.
xo
patti
