A weekend update, Labor Day sales, a new movie and so much more on Monday morning musings.
Weekend Update
Good Monday morning friends and a happy Labor day to you. We have had a fun, yet busy weekend. My nephew is staying with us for a week while his parents are away and I have been chauffeuring him back and forth to school, to cross country practice as well as to visit friends. In between that we have been to a barbecue fest, dinner with friends, a cocktail party and the farmers market.
Tomorrow we wave a fond goodbye to our kitchen crew, the kitchen is finished! Except for the refrigerator and a few pieces of hardware which may or may not arrive in January. To say that I am excited is an understatement. The cabinets are filled, as are the drawers, my baking pans and ingredients patiently waiting for the dust to settle before their return.
Today we are off to the beach club and then it is an early night for me I have carpool duty and we leave at 6:00 am. What are your plans this labor day?
Now that I caught you up on the weekend on to 5 Things.
5 Things
1.Watched
You are going to love Haute Cuisine, based on the true story of Danièle Mazet-Delpeuch and how she was appointed as the private chef for François Mitterrand.
2.Read
Two houses, hundreds of miles apart . . . yet connected always.
When life throws Molly Butterfield a curveball, she decides to spend some time with her recently widowed granddad, Wally, at Hawthorn Place, his quirky Victorian house on the Dorset coast.
But cosseted Molly struggles to look after herself, never mind her grieving granddad, until the accidental discovery of an identical Arts and Crafts house on the Norfolk coast offers her an unexpected purpose, as well as revealing a bewildering mystery.
Discovering that both Hawthorn Place and Acacia House were designed by architect Percy Gladwell, Molly uncovers the secret of a love which linked them, so powerful it defied reason.
What follows is a summer which will change Molly for ever . . .
3.Fall Finds and Labor Day Sales
It’s one of the biggest sales weekends of the year and a great time to add to your gift closet or to think ahead for the holidays or even next year!
Here are a few things that caught my eye.
Muted tone napkins perfect for your upcoming celebrations.
Love this oversize sweater, actually I love the whole look.
Labor Day Sales
Banana Republic: During this Labor Day event, you’ll save up to 70% on sale styles plus an extra 20% off at checkout.
Chico’s: When you buy two or more tops, you’ll get each for just $35 — plus all swim is 25% off.
Draper James: Reese Witherspoon’s delightfully classic clothes are an additional 30% off sale right now.
Everlane: Shop elevated basics at Everlane and save. Now through Sept. 5, the retailer is offering 60% off popular summer styles as well as an extra 30% off on all denim.
Gap: During Gap’s Labor Day sale, you’ll get an extra 50% off markdowns and at least 40% off all regular priced denim, fleece, activewear, tees and more.
J. Crew: Get 30% off your purchase and an extra 50% off sale styles when you use code LONGWKND.
Old Navy: Find autumn-ready styles on sale starting at just $10.
Madewell: Score an extra 40% off sale and 30% off fall favorites while you transition into your cooler-weather wardrobe.
Pottery Barn: Warehouse sale up to 70% off.
Printfresh: Get an additional 20% off sale with code BYESUMMER.
Sephora: 50% off and free shipping on beauty favorites
Stoffer Home: 20% off all lighting through 9/6 (the lighting is amazing)
Talbots 70%off all markdowns
Vineyard Vines: Through Sept. 6, sale styles are 40% off and 3+ Sale Styles are 50% off with code SENDOFF.
West Elm: Up to 70% off warehouse sale
4. Weekend Links
How to Make New Friends As An Adult
Love this Charming Swedish Cottage
10 things You Absolutely Need for Traveling
The ultimate packing list for France in September
The Key to a Successful Vacation? The Book You Take Along
6 Halloween Decor Trends That Are Going to Be Everywhere
If Your Co-Workers Are ‘Quiet Quitting,’ Here’s What That Means
Foreign Candy Puts American Candy to Shame
We Tried All of The Starbucks Fall Drinks—Here They Are, Ranked From Worst to Best
5. Weekend Meanderings
Just in case you missed weekend meanderings I shared 15 Things to do in September to welcome Fall and embrace the changing season~apple picking, leaf peeping and more. Don’t forget to visit with Kim and Juliet. as well.
Juliet shared 5 ways to prepare your house for fall, wedding fashions and fun. Kelly Weastler fans will love Kims’ post about The Propper Hotel, where she stayed for her wedding anniversary.
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. Have a wonderful Labor Day!
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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So many great Labor Day sales going on! I especially have my eye on the muted napkins.
Maria, I love the napkins too!
So many goodies on sale! I love those chunky knit throws!
Thank you Kim! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday!
Have a good week
Thank you William! You too!