Fashion Over 50 Summer Pieces & Best of May

Fashion Over 50 Summer Pieces & 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 are different. Everyone wants quick answers and shopping sources now. Some things haven’t changed. We’re still hungry for quotes that inspire, tickle, uplift, or encourage us to think deeper.

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Fashion Over 50 Summer Pieces & Best of May

Summer Fashion Over 50

Here are some neutral pieces to love for this time of year, and most are neutrals which are so easy to pair with everything:

If you’re looking for an easy way to rev up your skincare routine, definitely peek at OGEE. My skin is extra dry and extra sensitive, and these products are top notch:

We finally got around to finishing up our primary bedroom by adding a custom look to our closet…find that post HERE.

What a blessing to have a new closet! If a new house is not possible, guess what? A new closet is easier to make happen.

The Enchanted Home: 4th of July topiaries in Tina's French kitchen with blue and white porcelain, marble countertops, and limestone tile flooring. #theenchantedhome
We peeked at kitchens with blue HEREThe Enchanted Home
Mary Oliver quote to inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #maryoliver #faithquote #personalgrowth #spirituality

These raffia and shirtdresses are so perfect for not just this summer but summers to come. Jenni Kayne always has well made timeless pieces that will serve you for years.

In a lakehouse state of mind? See this.

White oak hardwood flooring and floating staircase in entry.Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.

And we don’t need a beach house or a Hamptons getaway to dress the part:

Blast From a Past Summer…Fox Babies at Play Outside My Door

What a treat it was 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

We considered a collection of beautiful timeless kitchens:

Classic and luxurious white kitchen designed by Sherry Hart for the Brookhaven project. #whitekitchen #kitchendesign #classickitchen #traditionalkitchen
Sherry Hart; Ladisic Fine Homes

If silly tweets are what you need, I’ve got ’em RIGHT HERE.

Funny quote and humor on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #humor #funnyquote

We’re definitely feeling coastal these days on the blog. Check out these ideas.

Tranquil muted blue bedroom in Bahamas with design by Trish Becker for Coastal Living - photo by Annie Schlechter. #coastalbedroom #paleblue
Coastal Living – Design: Trish Becker; Photo: Annie Schlechter; Styling: Liz Strong

If you should need a gorgeous color for an exterior or interior, consider Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist and see a gallery of inspiration for it in THIS.

BM Balboa Mist 1549 on a brick exterior of a breathtaking storybook charm of a Tudor style white painted brick home renovated by @ladisicfinehomes with arched entrance softened by creeping roses - photo by Sherry Hart. #balboamist #bmbalboamist

Is summer she-shed season for you? No shed here, just plenty of dreaming in THIS.

Ultimate fantasy she shed "garden studio" which is a converted carriage house - Mar Jennings. #sheshedgoals #gardenstudio #backyardbliss
@marjennings

Coastal Grandmother Season is Here!

Is coastal grandmother even still a thing in 2023? It’s discussed in THIS.

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:

Classic Nordic French white kitchen with light grey painted floors, topiaries near window, and classic pendants (Circa Lighting) over island - Loi of Tone on Tone. #whitekitchens #toneontone #bmshoreline #bmchantillylace
Coastal Grandfather kitchen by Loi Thai (Tone on Tone)

Coastal grandmother fashion may be trending at the moment, but it never goes out of style!

Luxurious touches in European Country spaces are explored HERE.

Modern French farmhouse kitchen in home near Round Top, TX, designed by Kirby Mears for Eleanor Cummings, interior designer.
Eleanor Cummings – Murphy Mears Architects

If you love the architecture of historic homes in Charleston, visit THIS

Gorgeous yellow home exterior with green shutters on a 1777 built home in Charleston, SC (4 Legare St.). #charlestonhomes #yellowhouses
4 Legare St. Charleston, SC
Charleston's charming historic district is graced with architecturally magnificent homes, secret gardens, lush window boxes, and colorful design inspiration. Come enjoy this photo gallery with Historic Charleston Mansion Exteriors on Hello Lovely Studio. #charlestonhomes #charlestongardens

Progress in Past Year

I glanced back at our progress in the past year HERE.

Here’s a gorgeous aqua paint color to consider if you’re after a tranquil, coastal yet classic look.

Quiet Moments (BM) paint color on a kitchen glass door - Rachel Parcell. #lightblue #bluegrey #paintcolors

Interested in neutral paint colors used by designers in showhouses? SEE THIS.

SW First Star paint color on exterior cornice of SE Showhouse 2021. #swfirststar #exteriorpaintcolors #neutralpaintcolors
Tuxedo at the Park, the 2021 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Southeastern Designer Showhouse.

Love English country kitchens, make sure to visit this story.

Breathtaking, elegant, and rustic luxe English country kitchen by deVOL kitchens in the UK with bespoke cabinetry, AGA stove, steel windows and doors, woven pendants, and copper accents. Interior design by Susie Atkinson.
deVOL
Self-care quote about people judging - Hello Lovely Studio. #personalgrowthquotes #selfcarequotes #selfkindnessquotes #encouragementquotes

Escape to a farmhouse in Provence in this.

A breathtaking French bastide in Bonnieux in the South of France - a luxurious vacation home by Haven In. #frenchcountry #southoffrance #luxuryhome #frenchvilla
Haven In

Self-Care Quotes to PIN

(I consider a funny tweet “self-kindness” since laughter is such good medicine…please pin liberally!)

Funny parenting humor tweet about burrito tape from @mr_kapowski on Hello Lovely Studio. #burritos #parentinghumor #funnydadtweets #fathersday

The quote above reminds us Father’s Day is comin!

If you love Mediterranean style or Malibu beach houses, let this fantasy property thrill you.

Richard Shapiro's Mediterranean style Malibu oceanfront home filled with ancient treasures and Old World European flavor. #oldworldstyle #fantasyhomes #malibudreamhome
Richard Shapiro Studiolo

Wow!

Inspiring New Year quote to promote hope, peace, love, and encouragement in the days ahead - Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #newyearquotes #encouragementquotes

Old World Style & Authentic French Bliss

Timeless design often requires a pretty penny yet we considered inexpensive ways to achieve it.

Knotty alder door (left natural with no stain) to our French country white bathroom with Louis chair and clawfoot tub. #frenchcountry #romanticbedroom #alderdoor
Hello Lovely Studio
Funny quote about midlife on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnyquotes #humorquotes

Modern French and Belgian minimal designs are celebrated in this breathtaking post!

Jill Egan kitchen (architect: Murphy Mears) with modern French style - photo by Laura Resen.
Design: Jill Egan; Photo: Laura Resen
Personal growth quote by Cleo Wade about goodness on Hello Lovely Studio. #goodnessquote #inspirationalquotes

We can never go long without checking in with Rachel Ashwell and her signature shabby style:

Pipi vanity chair in aqua floral at a vintage vanity - Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic. #vanitychairs #shabbychicdecor #romanticflorals #dressingrooms
Whimsical and inspirational quote about summer - the sunshine and the magic - hello lovely studio! #hellolovelystudio #summerquotes #quotes #inspirationalquote #whimsicalquote #junequotes #julyquotes
Brené Brown inspirational quote about kindness, imperfection, vulnerability, authenticity, and self-care. #personalgrowth #brenebrownquotes #vulnerability #selfcarequotes
Quote about rest found @cleowade on Hello Lovely. #restquotes #inspirationalquotes
Funny dog quote and pet humor on Hello Lovely Studio. #humorquores #petquote #dogquotes
Paint Colors for Doors
Climbing vines and blooms on a London pink house exterior with grey front door - photo by Hello Lovely Studio.
London doors I strolled by were snapped and shared too.
Anne Lamott inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #inspirationalquotes #annelamott #lifequotes #encouragementquotes #humor
Personal growth quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #growthquotes #personalgrowth
Funny quote about moon on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnyquote #moonquotes #cleverquote #naturequotes
Viktor Frankl inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #personalgrowthquotes #psychologyquotes
Inspirational flower quote about blooming and life on Hello Lovely Studio. #flowerquote #inspirationalquotes #rumiquotes
Blessing quote by John O'Donohue on Hello Lovely Studio. #blessing #inspirationalquote #johnodonohue

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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French Country Farmhouse Baskets
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Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
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Boheme Madera Bench
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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing