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Good morning friends, it’s Saturday morning and time for weekend meanderings with Kim and Juliet.
I am rested and relaxed this rainy morning. Yesterday, I had the whole day and house to myself and it was bliss. I unpacked boxes, started arranging the kitchen cabinets, and prepping my baking station. Then I finished my latest book and was in bed by 9:00.
Today I am making vanilla bean ice cream with candied pecans and homemade caramel, as well as, chocolate chip cookies in my new oven! There are still a few tiles missing, the walls need to be painted and a few things tweaked before the kitchen is finished but a rainy day calls for baking.
Weekend Meanderings
This post is all over the place, clogs, quilted coats, an Instagram rant, an advent calendar and so much more.
Clogs
Summer was all about puffy slides and sandals and Fall and winter are all about clogs. Lately, I have been seeing clogs everywhere, apparently they are the “it shoe”and have been since last winter. It is true what they say, everything old is new again. Clogs have been around for centuries and were traditionally made of wood to protect your feet. Over the years they have been made from leather and wood, molded foam, cork and wool and all sorts of combinations in between.
Clogs have’t been a part of my wardrobe in years, as a child I had a pair of red patent leather clogs with wood soles and I thought I was incredibly stylish. Then a few years ago a friend gave me a pair of Crocs which didn’t really suit me because for some reason they caused me to trip all the time. Last year I discovered Stegemann wool clogs and I fell in love. These cork soled clogs are comfortable and can be worn inside or out. I have been wearing my Stegemann around the house as slippers and I love them.
Get the look for less with these
Do you like clogs? What is your favorite brand?
Patchwork Quilt Coats
Last Fall I was watching Lauren Liess, one of my all time favorite designers/bloggers, on Instagram as she strolled around the Lucket’s Antique fair and she visited a booth that sold jackets made from antique quilts.
My first thought was what an interesting way to reuse and recycle damaged vintage quilts. Since then I have seen them for sale on Ralph Lauren and in local shops and fairs.
What do you think? It is not necessarily something that I even thought of as my style but I love the look and the idea. I am thinking of ordering this jacket for winter.
Are you a fan of Bonne Maman fruit preserves and honey? If so you may want to add the ever popular advent calendar to your holiday shopping list. I know it is August, but this Advent Calendar sells out every year.
Countdown to Christmas with 23 unique Limited-Edition fruit spreads and 1 honey. Each day, open the window to reveal a new exclusive flavor such as Chestnut & Orange with Spices, Pear with Cocoa Nibs, Strawberry with Star Anise and Apple with Caramel & Cinnamon that cannot be found anywhere else. Perfect for gifting or to treat yourself!
Instagram Reels-A Rant
Can I ask a question? Is anyone else bothered by the “noisy” and messy food prep trend on Instagram of some food bloggers? Lately, I have noticed several of my favorites throwing the ingredients into the bowls, turning the mixers on high so the flour or whipping cream flies all over the place and basically making a mess. While trying to make as much noise as possible while they crack the eggs and mix the sloppy ingredients together in a bowl.
Then at the end, they shovel the food it into their mouth or take the biggest bites so that the food is all over their mouth and face.
I don’t know about you but I don’t like it. I’ve followed many of these people for years and have even taken workshops from them and I am saddened that keeping up with the algorithm has made them think they have to do this for views.
Have you noticed this trend? Does it bother you?
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
This week I shared kitchen updates, a whimsical movie you will love, and more on Monday Musings.
Cosy Fall Finds From Pottery Barn for every room in your house.
Bookmark this Moist Pumpkin Bread with Streusel and Maple Glaze your friends and family will love it.
And last but not least I shared my latest book list, interesting articles, great recipes and Fall fashion finds on Friday Favorites.
In Other News
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Love the look of an Hermes Kelly bag but not the price tag? This is a great alternative.
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This throw is perfect for cosy season.
Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’ is having a moment. It’s about time.
I can’t wait to make this pizza.
7 Easy Ways to Decorate with Sunflowers
UNTIL NEXT TIME
That’s it for this weeks post of weekend meanderings. I hope that you enjoyed meandering today and that when you leave here you pop over to see all of the things that Kim and Juliet have discovered this week.
If you missed lasts weeks weekend meanderings post you can find it here.
Have a wonderful and safe weekend.
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Have a wonderful weekend!
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Beth says
I could not agree more regarding many cooking videos. Messy, gloppy, dripping food, and then shoved into the preparer’s mouth. Not sure why this is such an “in thing”, but I sure hope the trend passes. I’ve stopped watching. Regarding the qulted jackets and coats. I love the idea, but think it is all about the pattern. Some make for a beautiful jacket, while others, to me, give off the vibe of a bathrobe . Fine line….
Elizabeth says
Beth, I could not agree more about the pattern! Many of the handmade ones are beautiful. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!
Deborah says
Regarding beautiful quilted jackets: while shopping in Sedona, I discovered Minko Mintz’s handcrafted jackets made from vintage sari kantha, each with its own variety of colors and its own story. Mine is silk and it hangs beautifully. It feels like wearing art.
I love it so much I think you will too!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend
Xo
Elizabeth says
Deborah, I just spent a half an hour on Monko Mintz site! IT is amazing. Oh my goodness the beautiful wraps, jewelry and clothing are amazing. The craftsmanship and the fact that each piece is unique and many are made from recycled sari, tires, ocean plastic and more.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful shop! I hope you don’t mind if I feature it on my friday Favorites post.
Have a wonderful day!
Lorna says
The last time I had a pair of clogs was in the mid 90s. I can’t say they’re my favourite style of footwear.
The pumpkin list looks nice and moist and I may have to try it.
LA CONTESSA says
CLOGS = NEVER!
I could never walk in them afraid I would break my ankle even as a kid.
I never understood the concept to me they are ugly.Now the history I do not know but wasn’t it the DUTCH who started wearing them ?Again on those stone floors I do not see the comfort…….there must be a reason.
Cooking = instagram do not follow any………..except THE PASTA QUEEN as she is hysterically funny!
The vintage quilted coats have been around for years.They also make with the blankets from India cannot think of the name.Which are soft and have some bright colors………
WE ARE ALL WAITING FOR THE BIG REVEAL OF THE NEW KITCHEN!
XXX
Elizabeth says
Hello Elizabeth,
Clogs are not for me for the same reasons that you mentioned. However I am a huge slipped fan, especially on stone floors and the stegemann “clogs” wool slippers are so comfortable.
The PASTA QUEEN is amazing! I love her personality, her recipes and her outfits.
I have lots of quilted coats but none made from blankets, I had not seen them before but now that you mention the ones from India I have seen them, much more colorful.
The kitchen reveal is not really going to be a reveal for awhile, the fridge doesn’t arrive until February.
But I do show the updates on Instagram.
Have a wonderful weekend Elizabeth xo
Joan West says
Could you please post your recipes in a way that can be easily copied to print? You have posted several that I would like to try, but I cannot get them copied.
Thanks!
Elizabeth says
Hello Joan, which recipe are you looking for? I post most of my recipes on Food Talk, https://www.foodtalkdaily.com/member/49454480/pineconesandacorns
kim says
Hi Elizabeth,
I love having the house all to myself! Why is that so nice? Feels great to have things tidy and just perfect for you.. Love the clog look, but have never had a pair. I’m a terrible tripper, but maybe I just need to have a pair and see if they work for me. All the styles you choose are cute! I’m with you about quilted jackets- they are adorable and if it’s a vintage one even better! I have a 100 year old quilt from my grandma’s grandma and I need to use it! It was made of her dress remnants..
I agree about the food videos.. Just yucky. Why??
I want to bake, but have my yearly checkup coming and my doctor is so strict about sugar levels. I am going to try and go minimal sugars for a month and see if I can do it.
Hope you have a beautiful weekend. I am off to check out your always great book selections and those jackets!!
xo
Kim
Juliet says
Good morning, Elizabeth! Love clogs! Love love love. I remember my very first pair. In high school. Purchased for September back to school wardrobe. The excitement! Clogs feel fall to me even though they are great year round. Rain, did you say rain?! That’s good news. Also good news for whoever is the beneficiary of your baking in your beautiful new kitchen. Can’t wait for the reveal. I’m running behind schedule today so on that note … happy weekend! xo
Wendy McMonigle says
Great post Elizabeth. I too adore clogs, but have not had a pair in several years.
I will have to check these out. Honestly, I am just disgusted with IG in so many ways.
It’s hard for me to even post. We work so hard for what? ugh…. and who wants to see someone
shoving food in their mouth? not me.
Mary Ann Pickett says
Those quilted jackets would feel like a nice hug….but not clogs again. I wore them in college and remember hurting my ankle.
Thanks for the mention about wallpaper…I have added three more options to the mix… which is making me crazy. Normally I show clients five I like and let them decide.
I am so tired of jumping through hoops to make reels for Instagram…and not getting anywhere. But Cindy made one of those speedy reels and it went viral. She got 15 k more followers. Well, she deserves to be seen as she is so good but she had to play by Instagram’s rules. Ha! Can you tell you hit a nerve?
Have a wonderful week!
Maria says
Quilts and clogs, classics! Especially perfect for Fall. Beautiful post Elizabeth!
William Kendall says
I make a point of avoiding Instagram.