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 luxuries of life: a cashmere sweater, a curated home library, a luxurious scented candle, or a thoughtfully chosen object of discreet refinement.
Sophistication cannot simply be purchased though, it is cultivated through taste, experience, and discernment. It’s about cultivating personal depth, elegance, poise, and intentionality in a fast-paced world. Here, you will find reflections and ideas on modern classic living through the lens of elegance and refinement.
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 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 elegant 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 much more.
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 certainly be plenty of travel diaries to explore here on the blog.
LIFESTYLE
Whether it’s my home 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 and inspiration on how I live a modern classic lifestyle.
daily life
There are so many lovely things that can happen in our everyday lives and I will be sharing mine along the way here on the blog. I invite you to come along as I enjoy solo-dates, visiting new cafes or shops, a day at the spa, on a scenic walk in a garden or a lovely picnic in the park.
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