Highlights & Summer Fashion Over 50 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 changed. Many folks search for quick answers and instant shopping sources.) Some things haven’t changed. We’re still hungry for quotes that inspire, tickle, uplift, or encourage.

Summer Fashion Over 50 Summer Pieces & Highlights
Summer Fashion Over 50
Here are neutral pieces for this time of year, and most will easily 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:

I like to keep you posted on how new-to-me products are holding up. Here’s the scoop on our primary bedroom closet makeover…find that post HERE.

What a great closet project it turned out to be! If a new house is not in the cards, guess what? A new closet is easier to make happen.


These raffia pieces and shirtdresses are perfect not just for this summer, but summers to come. Jenni Kayne always offers well made timeless pieces that serve you for years.
In a lakehouse state of mind? See this.

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!
Posts You May Have Missed
We considered a collection of beautiful timeless kitchens:

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

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

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.

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

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

The last two years were very COASTAL GRANDMOTHER-centric, 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 still be trending, but it never goes out of style!

Luxurious touches in an unforgettable Texas farmhouse is explored HERE.

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


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.

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

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


Escape to a farmhouse in Provence in this.

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

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

Wow!

Old World Style & Authentic French Bliss
Timeless design often requires a pretty penny yet we considered inexpensive ways to achieve it.


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


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




Paint Colors for Doors







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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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