Happy Monday + My Country Life

I collect vintage gardening books, I must own three dozen..

I've been spending lots of time alone in the country lately as I find it very  inspirational for my writing. The serene surroundings along with the enveloping silence allows me to commune with my muse. After spending time on the Coveteur, a blog about the stylish digs of the international fashion crowd, I thought why not share some snippets of a writer's world? My life here is much different than in the city; I spend my days in J. Crew t-shirts, checkered shirts and jeans. In the  summer however, I like to wear flowered skirts and dresses, striped shirts and tunics. 

 I bought these two Yves Rocher fragrances on a whim this weekend and I'm so happy I did, they smell like fresh peonies and lilacs, just like my favorite spring flowers!

I found the green vintage silk dress for $5 at a local flea market! It has a tulle crinoline and is really well made and is in great condition. I have yet to wear it but I'm keeping it on standby in case I need to channel my inner Betty Draper.

Thank you for stopping by.

Have a fantastic week!

Dream Room

This living room is totally dreamy. The color palette, the accessories and lighting; it all comes together perfectly. It also has a spring feel to it, like a bouquet of flowers, don't you think?

(image via Countryliving.com)

Christmas in the Country

Spending time in the country these days, researching, writing, sleeping ( after a crazy three weeks) and now Christmas decorating, my favorite! We even chopped our tree ourselves this year, a first.

I found these great country style ornaments at Canadian Tire (a Canadian hardware store chain)for $0.99 and $9.99 for a box of four  yesterday and hung them in every window, they look really fantastic!

Hope that you all have a fantastic weekend!

Don't forget to participate in the holiday accessories giveaway!

 (images J. Crew,  Hermes, models.com, Country Living)

Lovely Easter Ideas

Here are some lovely Easter ideas from Country Living Magazine.

Flowered accessories

Spring is in the air today! Wow, what a day! Enjoy more lovely flowered prints from here.  That Kate Spade necklace in the last picture is simply gorgeous.

Yellow and pink

Not a usual match for me but I've been flashing on this vivid and happy color combination lately. I particularly like the last picture with the yellow canvas and pink lamp shade.

(First three images via Decor 8, the next via Country Living, Polyvore, Vivre, Hermes, and Simply Seductive)

Christmas Decor Ideas....

Looks like we'll be having a white Christmas after all!


(images via Country Living and Sweethomestyle)

Sunshine Farmhouse

How uplifting is this home's decor? The yellow color definitely adds a dose of sunshine!!!


''The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick.'' L. Frank Baum


(images via Country Living)