'It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.'
- The Nester -
My favorite home blogger, The Nester, is hostessing a cozy summer home gathering on Instagram. She writes, 'You're invited! We're doing it again, a seasonal virtual open house! Show up and share your home with a community of imperfectionists, summer-embracers and pretty-layer-lovers. To join in, simply post photos on Instagram during the week of summer solstice (or join in anytime this summer) and tag them with #MyCozySummerHome .'
I don't know the first thing about Instagram, but I'm crashing the party for the first 6 days of July right here. I'll be sharing a snapshot {or two} and a few words for each of the daily prompts. And I hope you'll join me in chatting about what you're grateful for in your own uniquely personal home-sweet-home.
Because it's downright true - 'it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.'
Be sure to tag your posts with #MyCozySummerHome .
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day 1
stripes
#MyCozySummerHome
I've always been partial to vintage ticking, the worn and faded material you used to find covering those lumpy old mattresses and pillows. Ticking makes me smile. Yes. And that's why I use these place mats every time we sit down for a meal.
Years ago, I bought them at TJ Maxx for a song. They're the only place mats I own and have survived the washing machine at least a zillion times. And if it's ok to love something that covers your eating surface, then yes, I do.
The much-used green tablecloth was my mom's before she passed it my way. The gorgeous glass plate was one of those completely unexpected gifts you get once in a blue moon, the whimsical friendship mug came from a dear faraway friend.
I hope she comes to visit soon.
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& share with all your social media friends
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