Mrs. ModCountryStyle
~photos courtesy of modern country style~
'HOW DO YOU MEET THESE AWESOME
PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE YOU?'
A friend recently asked.
Hmmmmm...it does feel as though THEY find me!
Take the lovely Sarah of
We stalk each other's blogs and chat almost
every morning though we're separated by an ocean.
How does such friendship blossom?
A divine cyber miracle.
Her blog inspires so many of us daily
with humor, design, and fashion.
Sarah writes with energy and flair,
lives out loud,
and leads
an inspired life.
The restored kitchen in her English home
And she adds EXTRA pleasure to blogland...
"How do I honour creativity? I certainly feel at my best when I'm being creative. I love it that we've been given the chance to create beautiful things. One of the best feelings in the world is looking at something I've planned, thought out, torn my hair out over...and now see before my eyes and LOVE!"
Oooooooh, yes - such as your cozy renovated country rooms
and amazing crafts like that sentimental pillow!
and amazing crafts like that sentimental pillow!
(keep reading to see what I mean.)
Sarah's lovely dining room
Sarah possesses more than a way with words. Hers is an uncommon ability to discover lovely...
"When I remember to stop looking inwardly and start focussing outwardly I'm often blown away by the loveliness around me. I guess trying to enjoy every single little moment, every breath of the wind, every twinkle of every star, and every drop of rain."
So utterly true, Sarah.
Some of us *cough* must be inentional
about looking beyond inward moods...
Hence, "Get over yourself" has become a daily mantra.
Another image of the kitchen in her home - she ADORES Farrow & Ball colors
Mrs. Modern Country Style describes beauty in imperfection...
"I think of the incredible creativity that humans have the potential to show. Through all our hurt and pain, we have this incredible capacity to produce mind-blowingly original beautiful things. Isn't that amazing?"
Yes. Yes.
Like 'the clapper.'
(thanks for the recent reminder, Red.)
the lovely garden
We may vary in our spellings of 'humor' and 'favorite,' but my cute brilliant writing friend and I both appreciate a good measure of 'random'..."Laughing with people I love is one of my favourite things to do, if not my very favourite. I think humour is one of the qualities I value most in friends. There's nothing like seeing a best friend for a cup of tea and a home-made cookie for being cheered up, don't you think?"
Totally, Sarah!
Cookies! Funny friends!
omg check out the delicious door in Sarah's bedroom
Inspiration swirls 'round this lovely mother of four who squeezes joy from simple acts and from feathering her modern country styled nest...
"At the moment, I feel very inspired by the potential of our garden. It's been on the back-burner since we've moved here but now our children are just getting to the stage where we can clear away all their messy toys and make the garden beautiful again. No more abandoned tricycles. Hurrah!
Vintage suitcase through Sarah's lens
One of my best thinking times is while I'm having a lovely, long bubble bath. Maybe it's because I'm so relaxed but ideas seem to come much more readily there than anywhere else. Am I allowed to find bubble baths inspiring?!
I find the whole concept of Modern Country Style thoroughly inspirational and have for years. I completely am head over heels in love with the whole look. It's one I never, ever tire of: the gentle colours, the country warmth and the slight modern edge is a combination that sits so perfectly with me. So inspiring!
Here's the pillow! And it honors a special anniversary.
Lastly, I choose YOU, Michele. I find your writing so inspiring and enjoyable to read. Thank you!!"
Oh, Sarah, what shaaaallllll we do with you?
Just when I was making progress from my getoveryourself mantra.
I guess we will:
continue to
read you,
continue to
read you,
watch you soar,
share in your joy,
and
and
view your garden and life
in bloom.
in bloom.
