lovely lilac

over the last few days, the group of unattractive, scrubby bushes that line

my backyard have been transformed into a bevy of lilac blossoms. growing up, i lived in a house

with several lilac bushes in the yard, and i always looked forward to seeing them bloom every year. 

there is something about the smell of lilacs, and the beautiful gradient of purples in their blooms that i find so inspiring. if you would have asked me a few years ago what my least favortite color was, 

i would have answered "purple" without hesitation.

but, now? well, let's just say i have changed my mind...in a big way.

pictures like this feed my soul.

this bold rug brings this neutral room to life. 

(and the gothic arch window and wainscoting are certainly helping out as well...)

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schumacher's stripedot in lilac would make a great cover for an ottoman.

these linen pillows are currently out of stock at wisteria, but i loved the hushed, 

greyed-out purple tones... and the texture.

this lupe rug by madeline weinrib could transform an entry.

 i can picture this fabric as a bedskirt or some window treatments in a little girls room,

paired with pale, taupey-grey walls, and pops of mustard yellow.

  this wallpaper would look great in a master bath, paired with

dark wood cabinetry and white marble.

if lilac wallpaper scares you, you could start off by adding just a hint of purple

with these glass knobs.

you may recognize this pretty bedspread from here.

not quite eady to take the plunge and add some lilac into your decorating plans?