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Summer whites.
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I never tire of white.
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.. and in my kitchen, a pop of yellow in an otherwise neutral space. Yellow is such a happy color and is perfect with white.
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..and here, thinking this was a succulent, it's oregano!! .. snuggled up with a little blue and white and exuding a delicious sweet summer fragrance.
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Don't you love the relaxed feel of summer? As a young Mom, it was important to me that my kids weren't over-scheduled. There were days when we decided to stay in our pajamas all day, paint on our mural, and bake cookies. Summer is about making memories.
Hope your summer is off to a great start!
leslie
I love white too :) It's such a refreshing and calm colour :) Being relaxed is my thing..if I feel stress or over worked its no good. I like things calm and peaceful. Love that last photo, so beautiful. I hope your Monday is calming for you :) xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. White can be so calm and easy to live with. I also tried not to over schedule my children or my self. We always need a P.J. day once in awhile.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big white lover myself. It just makes everything look so bright and clean and peaceful. And you're so right. Summer is about making memories. Hope you make some fabulous ones this summer. I think your upcoming trip will be one of them :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteAh, Leslie...I love it, dear!
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your gorgeous kids enjoy the most relaxed and lovely summer!
And cheers for wonderful memories!
Kisses and hugs!
Inés
SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com
Look at how beautiful your children were (and love that pic with your daughter). I can't get enough of white, especially as I'm hunting down a pair of good white trousers that aren't see-through....
ReplyDeleteThese were my thoughts while browsing your post, "Oh, those stockings are so cute! I NEED a powdered doughnut. Why don't I have a gold oval mirror like that? Leslie hasn't aged a bit. I agree... kids are way to over scheduled these days! I wonder if I could get away with staying in my p.j.'s all day?!" hee hee Love sunflowers for the kitchen!! xo
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adore the white inspiration!! Ahhh this is gorgeous!
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Rachel
Your Summer whites are so beautiful and love the memories of your happy days at home with your children. That's the way life should be! Lovely post, Leslie.
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xxxx
So true! We have been laying low so far this summer. Lots on the horizon but I've enjoyed these quite weeks.
ReplyDeleteLeslie - Love summer! And, love white! So, I am a happy reader :-) I love your philosophy. You are such a cool mom! ;-)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Loi
Wish I had those young
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my summers are spent
shuttling the kids around,
although I do try to weave
in some down time, too!
Love all your inspiring images.
Just broke out my white jeans
over the weekend!
Happy Monday,
xo Suzanne
Beautiful!! Summer is all about white and what you mix with it (or not). My summer uniform is white jeans or slacks with a variety of casual or dressy tops. LOVE your sunflowers!!
ReplyDeleteI love white too. Makes me feel peaceful in my chaotic life. Great pics. Thank you Leslie for my daughters bday wishes and for reminding me that it's ok to stay in PJ's all day with the kids.
ReplyDeleteI adore crisp white and it is prominently featured in my home Leslie.
ReplyDeleteAlas we are now experiencing winter down here.
xx
My favorite 'color!' And, you're right yellow is the perfect sunny accent. Your photos are priceless, as are memories of unscheduled summer days!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, this was such a lovely post! memories are what we will always be able to hold close to our hearts, no matter what journey life may send us on. Sounds like you have made some wonderful summer ones with your children. And with summer around the corner more are yet to come! Blessings to you my friend, xo C. (HHL)
ReplyDeleteYes!! I love white & summer!
ReplyDeleteYou've got to be the coolest mom....making memories, the BEST!
Have a super week Leslie!
Jeannie
Leslie, what a lovely collection of photos you have showcased and what a lovely blog you have ! I am a white lover myself, I associate the color with peace and serenity. I have painted many of my home furniture in white myself !
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day,
love,
Sanghamitra
I love and or want all of this. great blog, now following!
ReplyDeleteXo Megan
Summer definitely has me craving crisp whites all around me, I've just decided to buy all white linens for my bedroom :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this white journey. I never tire of white, our house is mainly white with touches of grey, lilac, purple, pink, blue and some black. Loved your flower arrangements too : )
ReplyDeleteI never tire of white either, Leslie...but would love a little bit of Summer here in London!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous week ;-)
Catherine
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Gorgeous images! I too love white and we have a store here called The White Company where I buy white sheets, candles etc. A little bit of sun would be appreciated here in the UK to get summer started!
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Lovely white pictures, I have always wanted to have the perfect body for the white jeans, but I am a lover of those donuts and other sweats, so I think I will never be so fit for them. But a white dress will do! Have a lovely day, Leslie :*
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! Gorgeous yellow flowers too! They do make you happy! Growing up my mom let us fully enjoy the summer. We didn't have every day filled with stuff to do. My mom was a believer in just being at home some days. And because of that i'm like that as an adult. Some weekends I look forward to a non-scheduled weekend at home. :-)
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Very inspiring post. Your choices are always so stylish and refined!!!!
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Miss Margaret Cruzemark
http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/
Beautiful inspiration! I love white!
ReplyDeletestunning images...I love the white on white take for interiors. And...especially when worn together as well! It's very refreshing!
ReplyDeletexo,
nancy
I love white, especially ivory white. these are all so gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteI just have tears in my eyes ...reading your last sentences and looking at your happy children with you! And I do think that overschedulled kids are not happy kids either(:
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely beautiful fresh post Leslie. Alwasy on the lookout for a great eyelit top for summer ...in white colour...and how adorable are the bra and nickers ... just want them.
hugs Z
White is so fresh and crisp!
ReplyDeleteYou have the right idea. Summer should be relaxed and about making fun memories. Your kids are beautiful!
Rowena @ rolala loves
Beautiful post Leslie! I love white. What adorable pictures too. You are so right about just enjoying the time. Summer and those free days are so fleeting!
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Kim
gorg!
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What a lovely post! Those sunflowers are stunning against your gorgeous countertops! :)
ReplyDeleteLeslie,
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about white. It's so fresh and clean. Your yellow flowers add a ray of sunshine on your kitchen table. This is a lovely post.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
What beautiful images! I never would have thought that greenery was oregano...might have to try that myself!
ReplyDeleteAww this post is a pure dream-cation!! Thanks for the great idea..maybe I will do a chandelier giveaway!!
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Sharon
Gorgeous images Leslie! I was on the island of Capri a few years ago and in our hotel, everything was white and floaty...it was so dreamy against the vivid colours of the island.
ReplyDeletehi lesley what beautiful images i just love that little underwear set and those stockings in the first photo are gorgeous. i love summer too but unfortunately it very seldom graces us with its presence!!! but we make nice memories anyway i remember great summers from when i was a child and camping even in the rain. what fun we had. great post as always much love from Dublin xx leonie
ReplyDeleteLovely images! Really relaxing !
ReplyDeleteOMGGG LOVE this post sooo romantic and beautiful:) and I see you love Paris..Im a total french things addict haha
ReplyDeletehave a great day beautiful lady:)
LOVE M
What gorgeous images to start my day. I'm such a fan of white in home and clothing design - could sit in the white room forever!!
ReplyDeletenice pictures! I love white! always looks so fresh and clean
ReplyDeleteWhite owns my heart in a big way. Gorgeous images.
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ReplyDeleteHi Leslie ~~ such nice relaxing white photos ~~~ I really enjoy white too especially with dabs of grey, reminds me of the sky here in Seattle
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day Leslie ~
Michele
Pearl 13.1
white and summer totally go hand in hand. i love the crisp and clean look of it. happy summer!
ReplyDeleteoh leslie, what a divine post--just heavenly to my eyes and senses!
ReplyDeletewhite and full of light are always all right, and your images prove it.
i'm loving the summer so far and love having everyone home.
smiles.
michele
I love how dreamy all those images are...
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day ♥
love it!!
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so fresh and simple
ReplyDeleteBEautiful pics,!
ReplyDeleteThe more mature I become the more I like a nice white slate...with a little bright pop of colour! And loving your blog by the way. It's my first time here ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad it's sunny here, even though it is Winter. And this gorgeous post from you doesn't leave me feeling too bad about the -5 degree mornings we're been having! Such beautiful images!
ReplyDeletejust gorgeous images of *white* Leslie!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly the kind of summer all kids should have.
ReplyDeletethose tights in the first picture is awesome, ahh I would love to just lie around in bed all morning this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie,
ReplyDeleteWhite is always so pure and elegant and I can't get enough of it too.
I love the sweet photos of your family, with happy memories.
Happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
Great images!
ReplyDeleteI know I already commented here but I wanted to say hi! And I didn't mind looking at those gorgeous photos again :)
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Sunday!
xo
Sharon
lovely inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely visiting your site - love your blue and white collection, and your style! It seems to me you know how to stay in and enjoy each wonderful moment. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWhite is so calming and soothing. I wore all white tonight to our Father's Day dinner -- it was an al fresco dinner -- and I felt so relaxes!
ReplyDeleteLove your thoughts on motherhood. I just sent my oldest son to sleep away camp and I am determined to make the most of this special time with my youngest!
xo Elizabeth
lovely post
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