Here we are engaged in the beautiful days of Summer. The weather is unbelievable. You might wonder why I always talk about the weather in Seattle. I think I have said before that I really light up when there’s sunshine. It changes my whole outlook on life.

I moved here when I was 14 from the midwest, it was 1975. I was amazed about the size of the trees and the style of the houses. When I was young I didn’t notice how much it rained. As I got older I noticed. The months of drizzling rain got to be too much. We left every February for a beach somewhere in world. So when my husband was offered a job in Denver, we jumped at the opportunity. All we could think about was the 320 days of sun a year. We lived in Denver for 15 years and while there was not very much green like in Seattle, there was sun. There was no ocean, but there were rivers and lakes. Everyday no matter how cold it was - it was sunny! People were nicer, people were happier and people were smiling. Long story short, sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy. That’s a John Denver song, I think. I have often thought of getting a tattoo of a sunshine on my shoulder. With this amazing weather we are having now, I am sporting an amazingly lovely disposition!

I have been told all my life that wearing white will keep you nice and cool. With so many mixed messages surrounding how to wear white, when you can wear white, and how you should do it, it’s no wonder that so many of us seek the comfort of a dark color palette. Forget everything you’ve heard about these pseudo-stringent rules (“no white after Labor Day,” etc.), and embrace wearing fresh whites at any point during the year. Yes, summer whites may be the most intuitive, as they include the breezy linens like button-down shirts and the cotton dresses we typically take with us to the beach. We love how layering different shades of white and eggshell make for a fresh combo, no matter which dates our calendars display.

What’s new at Meadow Boutique this week?

This week we have lots of white pieces to add to your wardrobe. All different Summer whites for you to try. The beauty of white, is that all colors go with it perfectly, right? LOVE TREE, 7th RAY, HEM & THREAD, CHARLOTTE AVERY and GILLI are all here this week. Most of them with a white something in the mix. See below and you will see! There is also your favorite black and blues. We have you covered!

There is always something for everyone at Meadow. The prices, hands down, are the best on the hill. I have shopped the hill and I know. We have so many lovely shops on Queen Anne, that’s for sure. Many of you come in and are amazed at the prices. Shelley knows how to shop the best pieces and with 14 years under her belt, she knows what her customers want. She shops for you to keep the prices down without taking away from the quality of the garment. Shelley’s a genius when it comes to Fashion. So on that note, we can’t wait to see you this week, looking for that white piece or just stopping by to say hello! Get your whites while you can, stay cool and enjoy this beautiful Summer! xoxoxoxo

“White reminds me of endless sandy beaches, pure laughter, hopeful dreams and innocent memories.” ~ Unknown

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