welcome to a modern classic life
A sophisticated, quiet place for curated living.
Living a modern classic life means combining timeless values and aesthetics with contemporary sensibilities. This blog is for those drawn to the quiet luxuries in life: the beauty of fresh linens, the ritual of enjoying a hot tea, a cozy book or a thoughtfully chosen object.
Sophistication doesn’t need to shout, it shows itself in how we move through the world. A quiet life is luxurious, but selectively so. It’s about cultivating depth, elegance, and intentionality in a fast-paced world. Here, you will find reflections and ideas on modern classic living.
Meet the Founder
Hello, I’m Katie
I live in Raleigh, NC and I created this blog as a quiet space for those who like me, enjoy the finer, quieter things in life. I enjoy a beautiful tea service, visiting historical estates, reading books of all kinds, travel, antique shops, holidays, and visiting the mountains. Thank you for visiting and being a part of our little community.
What You Will Find on the Blog
Lifestyle:
-elegant Routines and rituals to bring more beauty to everyday life
-modern classic design ideas for home and environment
-timeless personal style and deportment
-books, music, and ideas to enrichyour everyday life
-notes on cultivating elegance & sophistication
-refined shopping guides for timelss quality and style
Intentional Living:
-Thoughtful essays on intentional living and cultivating inner stillness
-Seasonal living ideas, from quiet autumn mornings to fresh spring beginnings
-Gentle productivity practices for a slower, more focused life
-Simple pleasures to make everyday life more exquisite
-personal reflections on finding meaning in small, quiet moments
The Modern Classic Life
Where we are also francophiles.
WHERE WE BELIEVE IN the TIMELESS ALLURE of THINGS SUCH AS ART, MUSEUMS, OPERAS, SYMPHONIES, JAZZ MUSIC, BOOKS, AND AFTERNOON TEAS.
AND ALWAYS, A DEEP LOVE OF FLOWERS.
BUT WE ALSO VERY MUCH ENJOY THE COZY BRITISH LIFESTYLE TOO.
AND IS ENDLESSLY INSPIRED BY BEAUTIFULLY EXQUISITE PLACES, GARDENS, TABLESCAPES, FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS, CUISINSE, AND FASHION.
THE TYPES OF ARTICLES YOU WILL FIND AT THE MODERN CLASSIC LIFE
the articles of my own journey into
THE MODERN CLASSIC LIFE
CULTURE
Culture is a timeless pursuit and a recurring theme here on the blog. I will share my own cultural experiences and pursuits whether here in Raleigh or during my travels such as visits to art museums and exhibits, operas, films, symphonies, historic estates, books, fine dining, and all other cultural pursuits.
travels
Travel is an enriching part of my life, and I love finding those places that appeal to my own modern classic lifestyle such as boutiques, bookstores, museums, coffee shops, gardens, estates, and so much more. There will be plenty of travel diaries to explore.
Solo dates
There is something so cozy about taking oneself on a solo date to their favorite places. I love to dress up in a cozy chic outfit, grab a coffee and peruse the antique shop or a bookstore. I try to have a solo date at least once a week as a way to reconnect to myself and those things that I love.
daily life
Whether it’s my own decor, recipes, hobbies, work life, personal style, beauty, routines, rituals, day in the life, and so much more, I will be sharing bits of my own daily life as a personal little journal as well as inspiration on how I live a modern classic lifestyle
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