smmidge Style: Checks Mix in the Kitchen

The makings of bad imagery: poor lighting - check; no make-up and stressful day - check; evening photos after said stressful day - check; photos taken while cooking dinner in a messy kitchen - check.  So here you go!  Horrible photos - but I loved the checks and stripes together in the same color palette and I felt cute (much) earlier in the day! Oh well. . . it is what it is.  Real life, peeps.  And in my pledge to be real even when I look awful (but the pattern mixing idea I'm really all about!), realize I'm aging (when did I get jowls?!?), and need to clean my house (more on that in another post) you are gonna see some less than lovely photos - but will work to do better next time.  But mostly it's about pattern play and how fun it can be.  It doesn't have to be over-the-top, crazy boho. . . here it's all about a tailored shirt buttoned up and coordinated stripe in the same palette.  You might cover a fun chair or add a pillow to your bed or sofa with the same philosophy.  Mixing it up is always fun.  Happy Friday!! xx - m.m.

Eeeesh, it had been a doozy of a day.  

I loved the pop of red with the swiss chard - yum!

Another pop of red with Dossy.

20 second "photo shoot" and I'm off!