Styling for Spring

I am beyond thrilled to tell you that Stylist and dear friend Coty Farquhar has graciously included my Kentucky garden in her Spring Issue of Styling magazine!

She is celebrating interesting women around the world, the color green and as always, living each day with an open heart.

Thank you so much, Coty, for including me!

Enjoy!

Starting Fresh

After all the spirit and sparkle of the season ~ my body, my eyes, and my mind are in need of a rest.

You could call it a time out.

You could call it a good cleansing.

Or you could call it a new outlook ~ after all, it is a new year!

I like to call it ~ starting fresh.

Starting fresh means more time for me to spend with you which I always look forward to.

I’ve also been looking forward to sharing some wonderful news ~

From her studio in Moss Vale in the southern highlands of Australia, my good friend Coty Farquhar is welcoming a fresh start with the launch of her newly published magazine!

Photo Courtesy | Coty Farquhar

January Issue No.1 of Styling has arrived! This stunningly beautiful digital magazine brings long-awaited inspiration for the soul to readers around the world!

Photo Courtesy | Coty Farquhar

In Styling ~ seashells and soft white create a breath of fresh air and old-world splendor is interpreted through fine porcelain, pristine farmhouses, and of course lot’s and lot’s of beautiful flowers. All captured by Coty’s stunning photography.

Photo Courtesy | Coty Farquhar

Each issue of  Styling will celebrate the creativity of others who have caught her eye. January features Australian stylist & antique dealer Appley Hoare and takes us to the picturesque Monaro plains in New South Whales where Coty introduces us to the beautiful & inspiring artist Emma Pfeiffer.

Photo Courtesy | Coty Farquhar 

 Coty will also keep her eye on antique auction houses around the globe. Every month she will highlight current collections and treasures from the past that are being offered up for bid and sold at recent online auctions.

While you're looking for your paddle let me tell you ~

There’s so much more to explore in Styling ~ If you’re ready to start fresh with new beginnings, green grass & a warm breeze ~ you’re just a click away!

Photo Courtesy | Coty Farquhar

Remember it’s summertime Down Under ~

Enjoy!

Good morning, I mean afternoon!

Hello Sunshine!

You look marvelous and I’m so glad that you are joining me.

The stylish Marsha Harris from Splenderosa is hostessing a fabulous & a growing group of women from all around the world to join in a monthly conversation.

Based on a quote, a poem, or maybe a casual saying, the conversation will be different every first Tuesday of the month!

I love visiting with all the warm & friendly & super-smart bloggers who received invitations and are here today!

Vicki Archer from French Essence  and

Tish Jett from A Femme d’ Un Certain Age

have chosen a wonderful message…

Iomoi

The invitation arrived with one of my favorite sayings first penned by Gustave Flaubert, the French writer best known for his novel Madame Bovary, 

"Le Bon Dieu est dans le detail".

Translation…

Whatever we do, should be done thoroughly and to the very best of our abilities. The details are what make all the difference... 

In her book, A Passion for Detail, Charlotte Moss notes...

 

“You look at the details and a world unfolds.”  Charlotte Moss

And I love this quote from Margaret Russell, editor of Architectural Digest.

New York Times

“Perhaps that’s the secret recipe for effortless elegance:  It’s a carefree sense of confidence, lightheartedness, a lack of pretension, and a mindful appreciation for comfort and care.”     Margaret Russell

Me, I personally believe that each day you create yourself anew through choice.

My post, Repose of the Soul, is one I’m most proud of and reminds me & many of my blogger friends that…

By paying attention to the details, your authentic gestures, you give expression to the most personal of all the arts: making your own imprint on life.

 "Le Bon Dieu est dans le detail".

Repose of the Soul

Lisa Warninger Photography

Before I go, I would be remiss if I did not thank my beautiful friend Coty Farquhar for extending this lovely invitation all the way across the pond.

Her stylish blog title reads, “Specializing in the delicate art of imagery and presentation”  I’ll say!

Coty is known by many as an award-winning stylist, photographer, costume designer, blogger and so much more.  I’m privileged to call her my friend. 

Click here to read her post on what "Le Bon Dieu est dans le detail" means to her.

Thank you so much, Marsha, for including me here today.  My apologies for being stylishly late.  I look forward to visiting Splenderosa and reading all of your fabulous guests' interpretations of such a wonderful message!

Click the invitation to link.