“Ah! There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”
– Jane Austin
Hello, sweet friend…
I hope you are doing well…
I’ve always enjoyed nostalgic cozy decor…
and these last couple of years have brought an even deeper desire for nostalgia…
I love that it encapsulates the feelings of comfort from our mother’s, grandmother’s and great-grandmother’s homes, hence the nickname “Granny Chic”…
It makes my heart soooo happy that this style is making a comeback
among Grandmillennial’s (those ranging from their 20’s-mid 30’s) who are also desiring a bit of nostalgia and putting their own personality into this cozy style by adding a bit of modern…
in many ways the style leans toward a little old-fashioned… yet it is a vibe I have felt most comfortable with ever since I can remember…
since it allows for my personality to really shine through.
A Grandmillennial Style might include these beautiful design elements:
- floral wallpaper
- blue and white
- skirted tables
- block print
- needlepoint pillows
- embroidered linens
- mixed patterns
- monograms
- ornate chandeliers
- collections (silver, china and crystal)
- pleated lampshades
- rattan, bamboo & wicker
- toile, chintz & plaid
- ruffles, pleats & fringe
- lace
- embroidered linens
- slipcovers
- chinoiserie
- brown wood furniture, like walnut, cherry & mahogany
- vintage brass
- boxwood topiaries
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What’s Cooking…
This past week was a little hectic so I cooked up an easy delicious pasta salad…there’s nothing better than Cherry tomatoes… Cucumbers…Tuna…and of course yummy pasta! Enjoy!
Pasta Salad With Tuna
INGREDIENTS
8 cups shell pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
one large cucumber, half, seeded and sliced
one and a half cups canned tuna, drained and roughly flaked
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar Lemon juice
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a large sauce pan assaulted, boiling water, cooked pasta until Al Dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain through a colander and rinse under running cold running water for two minutes, tossing some time to time. Let pasta drain for five minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
And a large serving bowl, toss pasta with tomatoes, cucumber and tuna.
In a small bowl, briefly whisk together olive oil with white balsamic vinegar and some salt and pepper to taste.
Pour over the pasta salad and toss well to coat before serving.
That ‘Granny Chic’ style is so comforting and relaxing.
The Pasta Salad with Tuna is a wonderful, easy way to enjoy a light meal!
Thank you!!!
Pasta salad looks DELICIOUS! Granny chic is anything you want it to be! Antiques or JUNK is the best!!!