Summer in St Remy has come around quickly this year.
Can you believe it? We are about to hit July and I feel as if it were moments ago that I was packing up the Christmas tree and looking into winter.
Time, that unfathomable quantity that never stops confounding me.
A couple of weeks ago I spent several lovely days with my pal Carla as she photographed home in Provence.
Everything settles with time, both inside and out. It is not as if we haven’t taken a million snaps before but as ever, the house and garden is forever changing.
I am looking forward to time in St Remy. I am not there as frequently, so the days in Provence have become even more precious; never taken for granted.
I am ready for the heat, the buzz of the cicadas and the laziness that inevitably takes over Provence in the season. Provence runs at a relaxed pace and our days are filled with quiet activity.
I have been preparing; spring cleaning and refreshing for summer.
I enjoy these mini bursts of home-making. It is surprising how a few small adjustments and additions can make everything feel re-newed.
In the kitchen I have added new china, etched wine, embossed water glasses and linen napkins. Every summer I choose a theme to decorate the tables and this year, inspired by our border roses I have chosen pale pink and white. I’m feeling that the external decor should be as pale and as delicate as the roses.
I have been tempted so many times to throw the old French style and become more contemporary. It hasn’t happened yet. I can’t bring myself to loose the curves and the pretty. That means the old garden chairs and lounges have had a makeover with simple linen cushions.
I am feeling a very pretty summer coming on. Not to mention the pink flamingo and unicorn that will be floating in the swimming pool.
Hopefully, with me in it… xv
Summer In St Remy
couleur nature linen napkin // eastland mason jar candle holder // paper lantern string lights
images carla coulson
