You may have noticed that it’s been way too long since our last style session with Tracery. Paige and I have both been so busy with travel and work that carving out time for a style session wasn’t quite in the cards. We finally found the time to meet up the other day and decided that nibbling over breakfast at my place was the best way to brainstorm for our next style session. You can peek at our previous style sessions here, here and here.
We met at the kitchen island.
Nothing gets the creative juices flowing quite like fresh berries and cream, red zinger tea and spinach quiche. Mmmm Mmm.
Our tea cups make me happy.
That morning I snipped some wild magnolia and plopped a few petite pumpkins onto a cake stand. Not terribly fancy, but very easy and festive.
Love simple moments like these. And it must have worked because Paige and I came up with two fun style session ideas for you!
This was a nice girl-time break, as I’ve been busy at home with our oldest three who have each been sick for the last week. Two had a sore throat and cough and one had an unrelenting stomach flu. Fevers finally left and they all bounced back to school. I thought we were out of the woods when our youngest popped up a few hours later with a high fever, cough, sore throat AND an upset tummy. Poor little guy got it all. Not fair.
I bundled him in two blankets. And beefed up the snuggle factor.
My flower and fruit cup tray had to quickly transition to the “nurse tray” for our wee patient.
We dubbed ourselves the house of sickies.
Later that day I noticed the sweetest little tray pop up next to the “sick tray.” Styled with comforting snacks to soothe a tummy and garnished with a precious note. Made by one sweet big sister. Any mother would agree that seeing such an act of kindness between one’s children is enough to keep you smiling for weeks. It almost makes up for all of the sibling spats.
This was a day that reminded me the littlest things in life make the biggest difference.
I‘m Seleta, a city girl living the beach life with my husband, fabulous four offspring, happy horses and frisky fur babies. A former TV personality turned Designer, I love to share the sparkly side of life. Read more 
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Your style sessions are always so inspiring! It’s a good reminder to take time to enjoy the little things in life. Sorry to hear your kids were all sick. The note from your daughter to your son is so precious and thoughtful. I’m sure it just melts the heart.
I know I comment a lot, but I just cannot tell you how uplifting your blog is. It’s not too much so that I spend too much time reading it, but every picture and your comments are just so light and fun and sweet and inspiring. I love it! Thank you!
I love just seeing how your kitchen island is styled …. the magnolia is gorgeous. I’m excited to see the results of the actual styling sessions :).
Even sick days at your house have sparkle!
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That is the sweetest little tray that your daughter put together and the note, so precious. I hope you are all feeling better now! Those tea cups are beautiful, Seleta. Love the turquoise interior and gold handles.
just love me some you….
the teacups are so dainty cute! Your daughter is so considerate. I’m sure she learned it from a great role model. Keep up the good work, mommy!
i love this :) i hope when taylor can write, she’ll be that sweet to her little brother. hope your family gets better very soon!!
What a sweetheart your daughter is! Hope the little guy is feeling better soon :)
I must buy some flowers – thank you for the reminder. How adorable of your eldest. That is so kind. It’s great to receive a pretty tray when you are stuck in bed, I love the note too. Have a great weekend.
I melted when I read this. Get well soon!
You make sick look pretty! Hope all are on the mend…LOVE the teacups. Brand/availability?? For sale?? lol
Your teacups make ME happy! Do you mind sharing where you got them. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the white and turquoise…..and that dainty little handle. Perfection!
Hope your home is on the mend and able to enjoy a healthy weekend! :)
Your daughter is such a sweetie!! Doesn’t it make your heart feel full when you see them doing such beautiful things.
I LOVE those teacups!! My favourite colour too.
Hope your all feeling better.
Please share info on the tea cups.
Such a sweet big sister, warms my heart! Hope that Pierce is feeling better! Yes, I love those tea cups too!