Gardenias & Brie

Gardenias & Brie is a lifestyle brand + pattern design company.

Gardenias & Brie exists to inspire and guide women toward a life of heirloom living beauty- where everyday moments are infused with culture, creativity, and timeless charm.

Through curated design, soulful content, and intentional living, we help women turn their homes and habits into living works of art.

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Jacqueline

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🌿 creating timeless pattern designs—curated color palettes + design briefs for creatives— recieve 📧 my writings on heirloom and romantic living 🌿

A scene straight out of a countryside dream… Fo

A scene straight out of a countryside dream…

Found this soft, moody painting and delicate whiteware on a quiet vintage hunt today—and I swear I could hear the gentle clink of tea cups and the hush of an old English garden in the breeze.

There’s something about living slowly, choosing beauty in the ordinary, and letting your home tell stories of the past. I don’t want a fast life—I want a romantic one.

Let’s collect charm like this. Let’s live like poetry.
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#dailyheirloom #heirloomliving #romanticliving #gardeniasandbrie #slowlivingdaily #vintagedetails #curatedhome #intentionalliving #quietluxuryhome #timelessaesthetic #collectedbeauty #europeaninspiredliving #feminineaesthetic #cottageinspired #oldworldcharm #elegantliving #softliving #designromantic #heirloomstyle #everydaybeauty

If you love curling up with a good design book as

If you love curling up with a good design book as much as I do, this week's Substack read is for you. I’m sharing a curated list of beautiful books that inspire the cozy, elegant charm of French country, vintage, and farmhouse aesthetic. These two favorites—Vintage Chic by Christina Strutt and Heirloom Rooms by Erin Napier—are just the beginning.

Whether you're styling your coffee table or looking for inspiration for your next room refresh, these books are little treasures for the homebody and design lover alike.

Tap the link in bio to discover the full list!.
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#vintagedecor #frenchcountrydecor #farmhousedecor #designbooks #decorbooks #heirloomstyle #cottagecoredecor #romanticdecor #cozyhomeinspo #interiorstyle #homebooklove #gardeniasandbrie #vintageinspireddecor

Fall in love with your life the way spring falls i

Fall in love with your life the way spring falls in love with the light—quietly, softly, until one morning, everything is blooming.

Notice the way the sun warms your skin. The way flowers reach toward the sky. The way your heart feels when you give yourself permission to slow down, savor, and truly see the beauty around you.

Romance your life daily. It’s yours to cherish.
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#fallinlovewithyourlife #romanticizeyourlife #heirloomliving #slowbeauty #cottagecoreaesthetic #countrycottagevibes #gardeninspo #womenwholovely #theartoflivingwell #gardeniasandbrie #designalifeyoulove #elegantliving #seasonalliving #springmood #luxurylifestyle #romanticvibes #womeninbusiness

Treasure hunting mode: ON. Starting the day with

Treasure hunting mode: ON.

Starting the day with a little charm underfoot—S. Battery St. is pointing the way to vintage wonders. I'm at one of my favorite antique shops, ready to uncover forgotten heirlooms and beautiful pieces with stories to tell. Let the search for treasures begin!

#antiqueshopadventures #vintagefinds #heirloomliving #charmedandcurated #gardeniasandbrie

Just started Restored in Tuscany by Angela Correll

Just started Restored in Tuscany by Angela Correll, and I’m already so drawn in. It’s a beautiful memoir about restoring a centuries-old villa in a quiet Tuscan village—but even more than that, it’s about healing, finding yourself again, and the magic of slowing down in a place filled with beauty, history, and meaning. If you love stories about transformation and timeless places, this one’s for you.
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#restoredIntuscany #currentlyreading #booklovers #memoirmagic #tuscanydreaming #slowliving #healingjourney #literaryescape #readeithme #bookstagram #booksandplaces #cozyreads #villavibes #transformationstory #italyinspiration #readersofinsta #travelmemoir #tuscanylove #bibliophilelife #lovetuscany #gardeniasandbrie

Romantic living is in the quiet details — a bask

Romantic living is in the quiet details — a basket of pale tulips and soft hydrangeas, a weathered pitcher, and a moment of still beauty on a wooden floor. It's choosing charm over rush, softness over noise. This is how we create homes and a life that feels like poetry.
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#romanticliving #everydayromance #livebeautifully #softandfeminine #slowandsensual #flowersmakemehappy #lingerlonger #eleganceIntheeveryday #loveInthelittlethings #romanceisastyle #heirloomliving #timelessbeauty #slowliving #cherishedtraditions #vintagecharm #collectednotbought #antiqueaesthetic #passeddownwithlove #pastelcolors #savorthepast #gardeniasandbrie #heirloomphotography #quietluxury

I’ve been thinking about what it really means to

Heirloom living is choosing beauty in the everyday

Heirloom living is choosing beauty in the everyday. Like fresh flowers on the table—not because it’s a special occasion, but because today matters too.

Take a moment to make something feel special today—you deserve it.

#slowlivingforwomen #Intentionalliving #heirloomlifestyle #gentlelving #inspiredbynature #curatedliving #slowandsimple #peacefulhome #livewithgrace #mindfulmoments

A table set with care, where beauty and simplicity

A table set with care, where beauty and simplicity meet. Vintage chairs, a soft lace tablecloth, and the quiet joy of gathering. Heirloom living isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating moments worth remembering. Set the table, pour the wine, and savor the little luxuries of everyday life.
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#heirloomliving #timelessbeauty #gardeniasandbrie #slowliving #effortlesselegance

"Fresh flowers, handwritten notes, and whispers of

"Fresh flowers, handwritten notes, and whispers of nostalgia."
📷 @pinterest
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#romanticliving #everydayromance #livebeautifully #softandfeminine #slowandsensual #parisianvibes #lingerlonger #eleganceIntheeveryday #loveInthelittlethings #romanceisastyle
#heirloomliving #timelessbeauty #slowliving #cherishedtraditions #vintagecharm #collectednotbought #antiqueaesthetic #passeddownwithlove #patinaoftime #savorthepast

Heirloom Moment: Buying once, buy well. 📷 @pint

Heirloom Moment: Buying once, buy well. 📷 @pinterest

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#quietdesign #quietdesigner #heirloomliving #timelessinteriors #gardeniasandbrie #cultivatedhome #slowliving #quietluxury #romanticcountrycottage #europeanhomestyle
#wallpaperlove #countrycottagewallpaper #englishcountrywallpaper #vintageinspiredwallpaper #wallpaperdesigner #frenchcountryinteriors #englishcottagestyle #timelesshome #europeaninteriors #rusticelegance #parisianapartmentstyle #shabbychicdecor #gardeniasandbrie
##fleamarketfinds #vintagechina

I've gathered my favorite books - fiction and non-

I've gathered my favorite books - fiction and non-fiction - that feeling like a slow afternoon with jam on toast and linen on your back. These pages are full of art, tradition, memory, and timeless beauty. Perfect for tucking under your arm on a Sunday market stroll or curling up under a tree.

Tap the link in the bio for the full list (and printable version too!)
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#heirloomliving #summerreads #slowliving #timelessbeauty #readinglist #gardeniasandbrie

Some things never go out of style - like delicate

Some things never go out of style - like delicate florals, candlelit dinners, and the art of slow living.
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#heirloomliving #timelesselegance #romanticliving #slowliving #elevatedeveryday #curatedhome #oldworldcharm #momentsofcharm #livedinluxury #meaningfulliving #beautifullylived #floralromance #gardeniasandbrie #heirloommoments #charmedlife

There is an heirloom moment in every day - if we s

There is an heirloom moment in every day - if we slow down enough to notice it.
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#heirloomliving #timelesselegance #romanticliving #slowliving #elevatedeveryday #curatedhome #oldworldcharm #momentsofcharm #livedinluxury #meaningfulliving #beautifullylived #floralromance #gardeniasandbrie #heirloommoments #charmedlife

Step into a world of vintage romance—where every

Step into a world of vintage romance—where every wall tells a story of charm, elegance, and timeless beauty. ✨ My newest wallpaper designs wrap you in the warmth of a bygone era, bringing a touch of cottage enchantment to your home. Let your walls whisper love letters from the past.
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#romanticInteriors #vintagecharm #gardeniasandbrie #timelesswalls #interiors #patterndesign #ifwallscouldtalk #spoonflowerdesigner #spoonflowerwallpaper #rosecolor #fabricdesigner #designcompany #interiordesigns #wallpaperdesigner #wallpaper #wallpaperdesign

I have a friend who always sends me home with a gi

I have a friend who always sends me home with a gift whenever we get together—homemade aioli, a handmade apron, tea from Africa. She gives simply for the joy of giving. Inspired by her generosity, I’ve adopted this practice in my own life, and it has brought me so much joy. Now, I understand why she does it.

I have a list of "just because" gift suggestions in the link.
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#substack #substackwriter #giftideas #booklovers #beautifulliving #theartofgiving #homemade #designyourlife #inspiration

Color mood: pink, green, white, and red. 📷 Pint

Color mood: pink, green, white, and red. 📷 Pinterest.
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#photogram #creativepalette #colorpalette #creativelifestyle #creativelife #comfortzone #frenchcountrystyle #frenchcottagestyle #pinkaesthetic #patterndesigner #inspirational #readingnook #naturelover

"The longer you wait on your dream life, the less

"The longer you wait on your dream life, the less time you have to spend with it."

I learned this late in life. But that's okay, better late than never.

Make a decision. Set your intention. Live your dream life right now.

If you'd like phone wallpaper, DM me.
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#intentionallife #intentionsetting #creativelife #patterndesign #patterndesigner #wallpaperdesigner #fleur #frenchlifestyle #quotes #phonewallpaper #gardeniasandbrie #bouquets #frenchflowers #dreamlife

This is something I intentionally practice every d

This is something I intentionally practice every day.
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#creativeentrepreneur #intentions #patterndesign #patterndesigner #nofears #beautifulliving #creativelifestyle #creativelife #gardeniasandbrie #watercolorart #theartofslowliving #slowdesign #wallpaperdesigner #intentionalliving #intentionallife #being #watercolorist #artlover #creative #substackwriter

Just a realization I had. I have this habit of tel

Just a realization I had. I have this habit of telling myself I'm stuck. I get an idea, and instead of executing, I ruminate. Or I ponder how the outcome will be. This would go on for days, sometimes weeks. I finally got honest with myself. I'm not stuck. I'm never stuck. I'm just scared. Scared of judgement, getting it wrong, not having my work liked; all the fears. Now that I know, when that feeling comes, I say thank you and move forward. I let my creative intention lead, and come what may with no fear.
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#creativeentrepreneur #intentions #patterndesign #patterndesigner #nofears #beautifulliving #creativelifestyle #creativelife #gardeniasandbrie #watercolorart #theartofslowliving #slowdesign #wallpaperdesigner

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