“Pretty”

I unapologetically love pretty.   Pretty music, pretty fabric, pretty flowers, pretty table settings, pretty furniture, pretty chandeliers, pretty art, pretty accessories, pretty anything!!!  I live prettily (yes, it’s a word I looked it up). I am not edgy, not earthy (although I care about the environment but earthy to me is a beautiful garden), not gauche, not excessive.  My design aesthetic is pretty.   It is also organized, tidy, comfortable, functional, timeless, classic, fresh and pretty.  In truth, I’m speaking of a  lifestyle of being kind to yourself, enjoying what you’ve worked hard for, creating and living in a home where you feel pampered regardless of budget. 

I ramble on about this, because I feel it is so important to live a pretty life.  I say this because this is something that I strive for with my clients.  We all live hectic lives, none of us are more busy than the other, really, it’s just a different type of busy.  So when I say I strive to have my clients to live a pretty life, I envision their day starting with the perfect beverage be it cup of coffee, tea, or fruit smoothie in a cup or glass that’s just the ideal size and feel in their hand, that they take the time to sit down in a comfortable dining chair and enjoy breakfast from a dish that they find pleasing to their eye. 

I also want my clients to have a soft comfortable, absorbent towel waiting for them after their shower.  Come home to a room that functions perfectly for them with comfortable upholstery, good lighting, a place to put their feet up and a spot for their “stuff”.  I desire for them, at the end of the day, to crawl into a bed that has soft sheeting and a coverlet with the perfect weight for the season.  Good lighting is key in the bedroom so that you can sneak in a few pages or chapters of your latest read. 

I find that when my surroundings are organized, comfortable and pleasing to my eye, I’m able to think more clearly, am more at ease and less stressed.  To me that’s living a pretty life!

Outdoor Dining Essentials

While I’m on a roll with outdoor dining I thought I’d mention what else is arriving next week to INSTINCTIVE  INTERIORS  at home. 

These candleholders are perfect for out door dining because of the glass hurricane that will prevents a breeze from blowing them out.

CASTILLIAN PILLAR CANDLEHOLDER

4 x 4 x 12.5”H

Set of 2 - $136.00

I love these mini tea lights for hanging low from the inside of your table umbrella, from a hook on a fence around your yard, or from a deck post, or a multitude of them swinging from a tree.   

MINI TEALIGHT LANTERNS SET OF 6

5.5X2.75X5.75”H

Set of 6 -$90

Everyone needs a good ice bucket to keep their beverages cold. I’d buy it for those cool tongs alone. 

 

THERMAL-LINED ICE BOX & TONGS

7.5X8

Set of box and tongs -$64

This is one of those things that you forget that you should have until you need it.  That may sound silly, but when you’re joyously schlepping plates, glasses, food, you name from inside to out, you will say to yourself “I should really have a nice tray that would make this a lot easier”.  Well here it is, not too big so that you can’t handle it but not too small so that nothing fits on it either.

DINNERWARE CADDY

25X15X5

$136.00

Now for some really good recipes….actually I do have a favorite site for the most delicious recipes, fabulous photography, and interesting and funny writing its  www.smittenkitchen.com.  I’ve made several of her features and never once have I been disappointed, everything turns out delicious!!

 

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Napa Firelites

With Michigan experiencing the best Memorial Day weekend weather in history, (at least my history) it felt more like the 4th of July!!  We spent nearly the entire weekend outdoors, which is how I love to spend summer. 

Although I enjoy nearly everything about Michigan summers; early sunrises, the cool mornings for my run, daylight til 9:30pm, crisp clear blue skies, the many beautiful lakes, this list of positives goes on…the one negative…mosquitoes, I despise them, which is why I was so excited to find these Napa Firelites an outdoor candle  that burn a citronella gel fuel.  And not just any gel fuel, let’s see, its a Green Choice, Made in the US (Yeah!!!) ecologically safe (replenishable fuel source), clean burning (no hazardous fumes); the only gel fuel made from recycled waste (not carbon) and superior flame and crackle.  Cause you gotta have CRACKLE! 

This is what’s coming to INSTINCTIVE  INTERIORS  at home:

Perfect for Tabletop -

Napa Firelite Party Time

4.75 x 4.75 x 5 In red, yellow, green, red-gold and olive

Firelites Galaxy

5 x 5 x 5

Moonlight Magic Honey

10.75D x 7.5H

Ideal for bordering your deck or patio -

Terazzo Firelite 6.25 x 6.25 x 12 tall

Aris Pot

9 x 9 x 9

 

 

Terrazo Firelite Cube

small - 6 x6 x 6

large - 7.75  x 7.75 x 8

Terazzo Firelite Sphere

8d x 7.25h

 

Citronella Fuel

I can’t think of a more stylish not to mention romantic way to enjoy the evening outdoors without those irritating little creatures.

All items are available by order through Instinctive Interiors at Home. 

 

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