Hot Off The Sticks
January 30, 2019
And, just in time for the arrival of the Polar Vortex. Purl Soho’s Swath Wrap knit up in their Flax Down and Linen Quill yarns. That color? True Turquoise. This modern combination of Merino Wool, Baby Alpaca and Linen should take the bite out of this Winter deep freeze. Bundle up people.
photos:gp
Free pattern and bundled yarns can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2018/09/05/swath-wrap/
Shifting the Conversation
January 10, 2019
While Washington argues concrete walls and steel barriers, let’s take a look at how both materials can be put to great simplequietmodern effect closer to home. The Lake House, by Suyama Peterson Deguchi, ticks all the right boxes. It’s always good to start the New Year with a fresh outlook and a little inspiration, isn’t it?
Photos: Kevin Scott… found here: http://remash.tumblr.com/post/181222239869/the-lake-house-suyama-peterson-deguchi-photos
Lucky 7
January 4, 2019
Seven years shot by like a bullet. Yep, simplequietmodern is celebrating its seventh anniversary. And, as usual, I like to reflect on the last year by looking at what you, the readers, were drawn to most. Black fences, concrete walls, black steel windows and doors and the Winter gardens of Piet Oudolf topped the list. Now, let’s see what will inspire us in year eight.
Could it really be a celebration without cake?
Top to bottom: links to the original posts
Black Fences…https://simplequietmodern.com/2014/03/31/black-fences/
Steel windows and doors…https://simplequietmodern.com/2016/03/10/let-the-sun-shine-let-the-sun-shine-in/
Concrete Wallcovering…https://simplequietmodern.com/2013/06/14/while-everyones-outside/
Piet Oudolf Winter landscapes…https://simplequietmodern.com/2016/01/17/winter-garden/
Milkbar Birthday cake photo: BonAppetite…https://shop.milkbarstore.com/collections/cakes/products/birthday-cake-six-inch
A simplequietmodern favorite when white tulips aren’t around. photo: gp
Congratulations
January 1, 2019
We’ve made it through another year. It was exhausting, wasn’t it? So much literal crazy coming from every which way at an unbelievable pace. So, as we start the New Year with a crisp clean page I’ve jotted down a few thoughts and observations to keep in mind as we go forward. Ideas that aren’t particularly new, but if put into practice might be able to affect a more positive productive change. And, if we start with ourselves and our surroundings it might just work its way up to the top. Here’s hoping.
No one likes a sore loser.
Cheaters never win.
Think before you speak.
It’s OK to say no.
Do the right thing.
Send someone some love.
Be good to yourself.
Keep it simple.
A glass of something sparkling and a plate of Chilaquiles would also be a comforting and festive start. Happy New Year!
photos: gp https://simplequietmodern.com/2016/12/30/chilaquiles/
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