Years ago, I read a book called "Simple Abundance" by Sarah Ban Breathnach. (You can find that book right
here ). That book has been a constant inspiration to me over the years, and I recently picked it up to leaf through it again. In one of the chapters, the author discusses how to create beautiful spaces in your home, in the most simple of spots. In one case, she discusses the Linen Closet. I suppose most people's linen closets are a jumble of towels and such, but why not make it something more special? Add something to make it a place of wonder...
Beautiful towels are always a good place to start. I got this one for my birthday. Can't wait to take it to the beach...
Piles of cute linens can be inspirational too - you can get nice ones anywhere, but right now vintage linens are very collectible. See what whimsy you can find.
Our linen closet is overflowing with lace. My grandmother passed down to us piles of frothy lace table cloths, and lace trimmed hand towels...I just think they're charming and pretty.
You all know of my love for lavender, in the linen closet it takes on the job of keeping things smelling lovely and I believe it also keeps away moths. Useful!
Now this is the perfect linen closet. Special, something ordinary turned extraordinary. Imagine having a walk-in linen closet! So sweet!
Enjoy the last bit of summer my dears, new beginnings are just around the corner.
xox
A.
