Monday Musings No. 34

A weekend update, Studio McGee, a delightful film and so much more on Monday morning musings. 

Good Monday morning friends, did you have a nice weekend? I had a lovely weekend, Saturday I puttered in the yard for a bit, went to the farmers market and then started stocking my kitchen. It is so exciting to see all of my dishes and baking pans again. A lot of which was never unpacked from the move last year because we anticipated starting the renovation much earlier than we did.

Sunday morning I woke to the rumble of thunder and lightening illuminating my room. I sat and watched the light dance across the sky for some time before the skies opened up and the rain began lashing the house. After two hours the rain let up but the day was dark and moody.

Can you believe September is just a week away? It’s almost Fall y’all and I cannot wait! No, I am not wishing away summer, we still have trips to the pool, a concert in the park, a bbq and lots more fun planned before Fall.

House Musings

I used my new ovens for the first time, the pumpkin bread came out perfect as did the cookies. My homemade caramel was a failure. I was trying to do too many things at once and at the crucial stage where you pour in the cream I poured in a cup instead of a half a cup. I ended up with caramel “soup” instead think creamy caramel sauce.

Today the electricians are finishing up their last few projects and the dishwasher and vent are getting installed. After that, all that is left is painting, and the last of the backsplash. By September 1st I believe the kitchen will be finished, minus the refrigerator, one latch and the handle for the dishwasher.

Now onto 5 things.

5 Things

 1.Watched

 This Beautiful Fantastic

2. Read

Read Maize and started reading Midsummer House

3. Fall Finds From Studio McGee

The new Studio McGee collection is at Target, I like this amber vase, this cream vase, this basket which is perfect for blankets, throws, magazine and even logs for the fire.

4. Weekend Links

Great-Grandmother Reignites Passion for Photography by Documenting the Antics of Brown Bears

‘Habit Stacking’ Is the Simple Mind Trick for Making a New Routine or Ritual Stick

How Amazon Consumed All of Commerce

Thomas Edison didn’t invent the light bulb—but here’s what he did do

It Took 20 Years for This Writer to Reunite with His Teacher

Explore 13,000 years of human history on this remote California island

Why Taking Your Shoes Off is More Than Just a Clean Habit

I recently discovered Alex Mill, are you familiar with the brand? I like the classic ascetic of their clothes, especially this white blouse and this beautiful blue linen blouse.

Speaking of classic pieces to add to your wardrobe, this winter coat would be a wonderful addition to your wardrobe, I love the blue.

I am looking for faux fall garden, thinking about ordering this.

This glass dome is great piece to use in your Christmas decor.

5. Weekend Meanderings 

Just in case you missed weekend meanderings I shared clogs, quilted coats, an Instagram rant, an advent calendar and so much more. Don’t forget to visit with Kim and Juliet. as well.  Kim was in Salt Lake City and discovered some charming neighborhoods and restaurants. And Juliet went on a day trip to Sonoma.

THAT’S ALL FOR NOW

I hope that you had a lovely weekend and that you found something on Monday Musings that piqued your interest.

Take care and thank you for spending part of your day with me. You can also follow me on  Instagram and Facebook to see daily stories and life at home with my pups who make frequent appearances.  Or subscribe to the blog so that you do not miss a thing.

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