Cindy Hattersley, The Vintage Contessa, Faulkner Books and Memorial Day on Weekend Meanderings
Good Saturday morning, I am joining my friends Juliet and Kim for Weekend Meanderings so when you finish here pop over and check out all of their weekend favorites.
It goes without saying that it has been a heartbreaking week for our country. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost a loved one, the city of Uvalde, the sate of Texas and the USA. We are all in mourning for the loss of 19 innocent children and 2 teachers.
I feel shallow writing a blog post and yet I find myself reading posts to ‘escape” from the news.
If you are reading this post maybe you feel the same?
Weekend Meanderings…
Memorial Day
Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day? A day to decorate the final resting places of the men who died in the Civil War. You can read more about Memorial Day, the history of wearing poppies and more Here.
Are you serving burgers this Memorial Day? You might enjoy my 10 favorite burgers.
What is a bbq without dessert? Make a batch fo these caramel stuffed brownies for the weekend and your guests will love you even more.
Summer Style
Cindy Hattersley
One of the most stylish women I know is Cindy Hattersley, she makes fashion over 50, accessories, gray hair and more look effortless. This past week she shared inexpensive summer accessories that you will love, including bone, horn, wood and shell. hats, Add a little natural texture and color to your summer look with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Don’t forget to add a straw hat not only to look stylish but to protect your skin.
Cindy’s blog is a showcase of her amazing talents in the garden, her collected home(s), entertaining and style over 50. You can find Cindy on her blog or on Instagram.
The Vintage Contessa
Another effortless dresser and style icon in my book is Elizabeth aka The Contessa. I discovered her blog yers and years ago and have been in awe ever sense of her joy de vivre, her caftans, garden, house and so much more. Elizabeth reminds me of my favorite character Mame of Auntie Mame fame and I have told her that frequently.
One of the other things I absolutely love about Elizabeth is that she is a “connector” she uses her house as a salon to bring together people from all walks of life that she believes would benefit from knowing one another and by benefit I mean form friendships, not a financial benefit.
This week, in her monthly Ageless Style Series which she writes with Cindy, her “victim” was herself. You can learn all about Elizabeth, her animals, creativity, fashion sense and the Italian here.
While you are there don’t forget to subscribe to her posts and Instagram. Do the same for Cindy, I promise you will not be disappointed when the beautiful faces of these ladies pop up in your Instagram feed because to follow will be a stylish outfit, a collected interior, a beautiful garden or an adventure.
Elizabeth was kind enough to write a guest post on Pinecones & Acorns about The Beauty of Regifting.
Auntie Mame
If you are not familiar with Auntie Mame you can read the wildly successful book, which was on The NY Times Best Seller List for 112 weeks, then made into a Broadway play and a movie, starring Rosalind Russell.
Or watch the movie.
For those who are familiar with Auntie Mame and wondering if she was a real person the answer is yes, you can read more about her here .
Faulkner House Books: A Beautiful Dream House & Bookstore
Image Veranda Magazine photos Paul Costello
I love books and I would love to live in a bookstore, especially if it looked like this! This month in Veranda magazine the house and bookstore along with the story of how Permele Doyle and Garner Robinson came to own Faulkner House Books is featured. You will love it!
In other news
If you don’t have any plans this weekend, the weather is bad or feel like spending the day inside binging on Netflix, here are 15 Of The Best Period Dramas On Netflix Right Now.
Missing Bridgerton? Mr. Malcolm’s List offers the diverse, Regency rom-com of your dreams
Did you know that all the recipes Julia made on the TV show The French Chef can be found in The French Chef Cookbook? It’s true!
“If there’s anything that I’ve learned, it’s that all the hard times I’ve been through — the potholes, the challenges, the missteps — have actually shaped me, defined me, and forced me to look at myself closely to see if I had the ability to rise. I believe that you’ll always find your greatest strength in your weakest moments if you allow yourself to dig deeper than you thought you could ever dig.” Erin French an amazing read!
I love this blue and white necklace to add a pop of color to my white outfits this summer.
Do you want to add a little texture to your summer table? Check out these woven chargers, perfect for inside or out!
Last But Not Least: Weekend Sales
Memorial Day Sales
I shared these Memorial Day sales yesterday on Friday Favorites and thought I would share them again today just in case you felt like taking advantage of some of the deals. I am pondering purchasing the tote because it is such a beautiful bag and a set of napkins.
But I really don’t need them…what I need is a temporary refrigerator for the kitchen remodel until mine arrives in late December or early January.
If you missed Friday Favorites check it out, there are books, food, sales and lots of interesting articles that you will enjoy.
I think these linen napkins are perfect for all of your summer parties.
White dinnerware is classic and timeless, this set handcrafted stoneware is one of my favorites at Pottery Barn.
Pottery Barn UP to 50% off Furniture, Bedding, Outdoor and More
Would you relive this platter is melamine? You can find all of these serving pieces and more on sale, they are great piece to add a little color to your table inside or outside.
Mark and Graham is having a Warehouse Sale with an extra 20% off select clearance and free shipping on orders over $100 with code WEEKEND. I like this handbag and this bag.
J. Crew is having a big sale including hot weather styles 50% off and sale styles an additional 50% off with code SUMMER. The weekender bag is a great bag to use as a carry-on, or for short trips. I have the same one in the medium blue tote.
Printfresh is having a last chance sale on some prints with deals up to half off. Use code SUMMER for an additional 20% off. Love this pair of pajamas.
Jack Rogers is 30% off with code BEACH. Including these beaded flag sandals. Click HERE for sale.
At Anthropologie, sale items are an additional 40% off – discount taken in cart.
Target is having a 30% off sale on may things including clothing and home goods.
If you would like to see more of my “Finds”, visit My Daily Finds
The End
That is it for weekend meanderings, I hope the you enjoyed Cindy Hattersley, The Vintage Contessa and Faulkner Books.
Have a wonderful weekend my friends.
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Good morning, Elizabeth. What a tragic week for our country and all of our school children who must be terrified. I’m glad we have a three day weekend to really absorb and contemplate how we find ourselves in this cycle of gun violence. Sigh. I love that you featured Cindy and Elizabeth and their Ageless Style feature which is my absolute favorite. It’s introduced me to so many interesting women. Do you know I’ve never seen Mame? What?! I know. I need to remedy that right now. After I’ve had cocoa, of course! And, maybe burger … those burgers sound so good as does the caramel stuffed brownie. The perfect lunch combination. Wishing you a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend (I didn’t know about Decoration Day either). And that’s way I love our Saturday morning collaborations with Kim. xo
Great roundup! The Carmel brownies look delicious!
Connectors are just amazing people. Always thinking of how they can use their own relationships to benefit others. What a joy. Thanks for sharing.
Rachel, you are absoultely right. Thank you for coming to visit. Have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy the Jubilee.
I am honored to be included in such a great lineup (especially with the Contessa!). She is far more glamorous than I! I love those white dishes from Pottery Barn. That weekender bag from J Crew is awesome. I am sharing your brownie recipe tomorrow on my Sunday favorites!
WHAT A WONDERFUL POST!
THE FACT I’m in it makes it even MORE WOW WOW WOW!
YOU have NAILED ME ELIZABETH to a TEE………….
I LOVE bringing people TOGETHER if I think it will be a GOOD MATCH!
From MAILMAN to a REAL LIVE DUCHESS!
THANK YOU for mentioning me and I must go back and see what I WROTE BEFORE!
HAVE A SUPER WEEKEND!
XXX
Elizabeth, you are the master of compiling beautiful and interesting posts. They give me the same pleasure glossy magazines do.
Marieza, you made my day! Thank you for your kind comment.
Elizabeth- Those brownies looks amazing! And I agree with your recommendation of Erin French’s book. I listened on Audible and loved it!
Thank you Annie!
I always look forward to your weekly roundups! They never disappoint! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you Lynne, that is so nice of you to say!