a creative mint

matthew mead

Hello,

I had the pleasure of contributing to this gorgeous publication by Matthew Mead. This "book-azine" is available for purchase here. It is filled with many ideas, projects and recipes for summer. 

xoleslie

Inspired by the Garden

Hello,

Please come visit me on decor8 today for this month's Color Me Pretty. It is all about green because I have spent too much time in my garden lately!

See you back here soon,

xoleslie

Flowers with Purple and Yellow

Hello,

Here are some random purple and yellow flower photographs to hopefully brighten your day. I will start working on a new color story for you this week and tend to my wild little garden. Everything from vegetables, to flowers, to weeds are growing like crazy. I spent most of Saturday out there and barely made a dent. Oh well, I love it.

Any creative plans for you this week? 

xoleslie

Summer Raspberry, Peach and Mint

Hello,

Happy June to you. Here are my photos from last weeks Color Me Pretty column in case you missed it. I have been traveling the last week and a half so I have some catch up to do around here! For this photograph I wanted to show you a few summer garnishes to make any drink feel festive. A couple raspberries in a lemon soda or dropped into your ice cube tray can spruce things up for a gathering. I have loads of mint growing right now and it too looks nice in a drink.

Decorating some white spray painted jars with japanese washi tape and scrap paper is simple and pretty. They look great filled with single sprigs from the garden. I love little jars and bottles like these running down the center of a dining table.

These happy bowls from Anthropologie seem to brighten up any mood I am in.

I can find any excuse to indulge in a coconut cupcake. One of my favorite recipes for them is this one by Ina Garten. Beware, you may start making them ALL the time!!! I often bake up a storm in July because my husband, daughter and son are all born next month. I love baking cakes for them and our friends. 

The fabrics in this series are mostly from Liberty, Purl Soho or vintage sheets.

Lastly, a little folding book I made for some mini polaroids I took while putting this series together. I will be making more of these soon. 

Thank you for stopping by and visiting me here. I will be back soon. xoleslie