Quiet Elegance
Good Morning Everyone,
I needed to take some time off from the blog, boutique, LTK and Instagram. Now I have been on there “liking” photos but for the most part I have not really been activate on it and it has been really nice.
Lauren and her brother Ely are moved into college. My husband and I officially became “empty nesters” on Saturday. When we woke up on Saturday morning, we both were really sad. We do miss our kids, but we understand that this is simply a part of life. Lauren did call us that morning and I was so happy! She just wanted to tell us about her first night and how things were going. It was good to hear that she missed us! I just keep praying that the Lord is with them.
I was cleaning up my office and found some old blog posts that I had printed out in 2016. I remember sharing this post called “To Meditate On” and I really enjoyed reading it. It will now be a part of my daily morning devotionals. It helped me to reset my mind as I start this new journey in my life.
photo via Town & Country
Do you ever see a woman like this and just stare? I found this photo a few years ago and I had to go on a quest to figure out who it was. I found out that this elegant woman in this photo is Ann Getty. In this photo she was leaving her mansion in San Fransico in 1977 and was accompanied by her footman and butler. If you want to read more about her then read this article.
When I saw this photo the phrase “quiet elegance” popped in my mind. I love seeing women like this. Where they don’t shout from the rooftop, “Oh I have money and this and that”. They just quietly go about their day living their lives with respect and beauty. They simply don’t see the need in drawing attention to themselves. Their elegance does it for them. I pray and hope that over time I can do that. Just live my life in quiet elegance. Enjoy your day!
That read about Gordon and Ann Getty was interesting. Thank you sharing. I noticed that photo of the butler and the footmen and could not help but notice her shoes. I have a replica pair myself and I was thrilled to see this. It reinforced to me the good taste is never out of style. I’d wear her entire look today. Fabulous. That tablescape and her dress. I might need to get that book.
The beautiful “To Meditate On”…I too will use this in daily devotion. So powerful and impactful. I needed that Mrs Shockley. ????
Oh my goodness Ms. Tracey, I did the same thing. I looked at her wardrobe from top to bottom and noticed the shoes as well. I have a pair. I think I may have to replace them. They have a lot of damage but again they never go out of style. I am with you. I would wear that outfit today! Absolutely would!
So glad that you loved “to meditate on”. It does reset your mind for God in the morning.