A fresh country mix

Today's post is all about countryside. Relax and project yourself into a warm mediterranean one of your choice, like a small village in Provence, a cottage in Tuscany or a retreat in a greek island. Think of stone and unrefined woods, rattan and linen, aged pieces of furniture, items once used now forgotten, souvenirs of past times and today's basic accents; a book, a hat and a vase to put the freshly cut summer blooms. Such places desire simplicity and provide protection. They keep you away from the harsh sun by putting you right inside their shady and soft hug. What is not to love about this carefree style?

Shop this collection: Notting Hill chair by John Boyd Designs (Wayfair, $162.57), Hampton classic pillow by French Laundry Home (Wayfair, $129), blue storm lantern by Bo-Camp (Fab, €15), vintage flower wall plate 1960s by Thrifters (Etsy, $11.83), decorative cotton ikat pillow by John Robshaw (Layla Grayce, $150), one light flush mount outdoor lamp by Sea Gull Lighting (Wayfair, $120), vintage demijohn in basket by 86 Home (Etsy, $118), Luise bench in blue by Versatile Foundations (One Kings Lane, $669), rope rug (Serena & Lily, $395-$1,195), Zoey chair by Safavieh (Wayfair, $412.25)

Can't call any style as a country one without the use of proper linen fabric accessories. Love the collection of LinenMe. My pick of blueish shaded linens: decor pillow case (£17.99), slate washed bed linen flat sheet (£89.99), french blue linen tea towels (£14.99 set of two), cream linen tablecloth (£34.99).

More country inspiration: an eclectic house in Menorca, a barn house in France, a stone house in Mykonos, these cozy interiors, this residence in Serifos, this bedroom.

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Image credits:

1.Victoria Pearson via Heather Bullard, 2.Amelia Widell via Livet Hemma, 3.Ginostra B&B MareSole, 4.LinenMe picks, 5.Henry Del Olmo for Cote Sûd via French by design, 6.Glass string cover via Pale & Interesting