Self-Care Quotes, Summer Fashion Over 50 Finds & Best of May is here in all its random glory because today we’re gonna party like it’s 2010. (Back then, blogging could be loose with mostly stream-of-consciousness commentary. In the 2020s, attention spans have dramatically shrunk, and visitors want quick answers and shopping sources.) Some things haven’t changed though. Sharing quotes that inspire, tickle, or spur us to think a bit deeper brings messages of encouragement, laughter, and wisdom to friends everywhere. Yet I require your help pinning them to Pinterest so they can gain traction and keep rippling! Thank you for your help and support along this journey with this conspiracy of lovely words.
Self-Care Quotes, Summer Fashion Over 50 & Best of May!
Summer Fashion Over 50
Here are some neutral pieces I love for this time of year, and most are a color that is easy to pair with just about everything: “safari” (which is a fancy version of khaki!).
I cannot recommend Jenni Kayne’s new line of organic skin care essentials enough! I was hesitant to spend so much, but it actually took weeks of waiting before the products were in stock again – they sell out because they are JUST THAT AMAZING.
I’m totally crushing on the mini raffia tote and shirt dress below!
A Glance Back at Last Summer…Fox Babies at Play Outside My Door
What a treat it was a year ago to discover a family of foxes tumbling in the yard! I made this video just for you so I hope you’ll watch it!
May Posts You May Have Missed
Coastal Grandmother Fever!
Please do visit these posts if you missed them – I appreciate your time since you have so many beautiful sources of inspiration these days.
May was definitely all about COASTAL GRANDMOTHER everything, and you need not be a grandmother to capture and enjoy this style.
I think my pal, Loi Thai, is the quintessential coastal grandfather! Look at his amazing kitchen:
Coastal grandmother fashion may be trending at the moment, but it never goes out of style!
DIY at Our New Home
I shared with you what I chose to do with a small, awkward spare bedroom here at the new house in this DIY Closet Makeover, and here are the resources for the new closet:
Backyard Shed Inspiration
Did you see the wide range of she sheds in this story?
French Country Elegance in This House Tour
Oh la la…a magnificent Provence chateau we explored:
Self-Care Quotes to PIN
(I consider a funny tweet “self-care” since laughter is such good medicine…please pin liberally!)
The quote above reminds us Father’s Day is comin!
Lovers of Blue & Turquoise Will Dig This!
If you love turquoise and aqua color schemes, you’ll want to check out THIS.
Paint Color Tips from a Pro
I’m crazy about Segreto Finishes and everything Leslie and her team accomplish! They work with the most amazing designers, and Leslie’s books are must-haves for your design library.
See How I Perked up a Boring Bonus Room
I love these grisaille tree murals so much that I’ll be using them at the new house as well.
Old World Style & Authentic French Bliss
Peek at a couple of different new builds in Texas that only appear to be old…
Ruth Gay’s unforgettable home with interiors designed with Pamela Pierce will blow your mind.
Feel Good Quotes Seem More Needed Than Ever
Paint Colors: a Timeless Topic We’ll Never Exhaust!
The Beauty of Sherwin-Williams REPOSE GRAY
Farrow & Ball’s Green Smoke
Sophisticated Pink Paint Color Options
Paint Colors for Doors
Is This a Coastal Grandmother’s Dream House?
Fashion Over 50 Picks With Blue
Especially for Ikea Hack Fans!
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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Omg!!! THAT frolicking fox video is magical!! Especially since you rarely see foxes with their babies like this for THAT long! Loved when the one pounced on the other playfully! Such a delight to watch…thanks for sharing. We live out & I once caught a glimpse of a momma fox with two babies, but I was driving and it happened so fast…so I appreciated getting to watch this. Foxes are so cool! You never fail to add unexpected fun to your blog posts, which are always chock full of amazing inspiration of all sorts…thanks, Michele!
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Thanks for watching my video, Amy. It was such a treat, and I loved sharing it with folks because it felt so special – I just love seeing one traipse through the yard, but 4 was quite the show!