Monday Musings No.126 - Pinecones and Acorns

Katie Fforde, A French Affair, Waking Ned Devine, a summer outfit and more on Monday musings.

Monday Musings No. 126

WEEKEND UPDATE

Good morning friends, how was your weekend?

We had a great weekend, a little of work and a lot of fun. Friday we went the the village to check on the US Open preparations, then headed to the merchandise tent. I have never seen so much golf stuff in my life or volunteers helping you buy it. Supposedly this is the largest merchandise tent the USGA has ever had. As golf is not my all time favorite sport I only bought a hat to commemorate the event but it was fun to watch all of the excited fans, especially the kids, trying on gear and posing for photos.

Saturday we had friends for dinner. The weather was beautiful and we sipped cocktails, and munched on a charcuterie board and mango salsa and chips before the main course of marinated and grilled tri-tip, baked potatoes and salad. Followed by dessert, homemade condensed milk brownies and homemade vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Sunday we worked around the house on a few projects. I sanded the outdoor furniture, it is a vintage set and it has at least 5 coats of paint on it and it is starting to flake. It has been on my to do list since March and I am just getting around to it. I have to paint it this week but I am trying to decide what color, classic black or French green.

This morning we are off to the US Open to watch the practice rounds which start at 6:30. An early morning and lots of fun ahead.

What about you? What did you do this weekend?

Ok, on to +5 Things.

5 Things

1.READ~A French Affair

Escape to France for a summer of new beginnings, second chances and an unexpected romance …

Sisters Gina and Sally Makepiece couldn’t be more different. Sally is a stay at home mum to twins while Gina is a busy career woman with little time for anything else.

Their two lives are about to change when they discover their eccentric Aunt Rainey has left them her beloved stall in the French House – an antiques centre nestled in a sprawling stately building in the heart of the English countryside.

As Gina and Sally work together to transform the business, they find themselves growing closer than ever. Their biggest challenge is winning over the brooding but gorgeous owner, Matthew Ballinger.

But romance is in the air and a beautiful, sunshine filled trip to France changes everything for Gina and Matthew . .

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2.WATCHED~Waking Ned Devine

The tiny Irish coastal town of Tully More is thrilled to learn that one of the 53 residents holds a winning national lottery ticket, but their dreams of sharing in the fortune are threatened when ducat-holder Ned Devine is found dead in his home. A pair of elderly local rapscallions launch a scheme to impersonate Ned and claim the money in this warm and winning comedy

3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN

A Flight Attendants Guide to Seat Reclining Etiquette.

D-Day, 80 Years On: An Oral History of the Allies’ Bold Attack

How Interest Is Calculated on Your Credit Card

Parents are key when it comes to limiting screen time for kids, study finds

What Is Dopamine Décor and Should You Use It In Your Home?

Why You (Yes, You) Were Born to Run

99 Travel Hacks To Make Your Next Trip A Little Easier

HOW TO REMOVE WALLPAPER: 4 PROVEN METHODS

10 big things we think will happen in the next 10 years

A charming 15th-century home in Sussex gets a colourful overhaul by Phoebe Hollond

Journalist Fiona Golfar tells the story of her Cornish home

4. SHOPPING BREAK~FINDS & SALES

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

Blue and white is one of my favorite color combinations, it looks beautiful in every season, especially summer. Crisp linen skirts paired with a t-shirt or blouse is both dressy and casual. You can wear them your favorite sandals, ballet flats or tennis shoes. I love to add a pop of color to a blue and white outfit, yellow, green(my favorite), fuchsia or red all look beautiful.

If you like blue and white you can read about some of my favorite blue and white fashion inspiration discovered on Pinterest.

OUTFIT DETAILS

5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~WEEKEND MEANDERINGS

Saturday I joined Kim and Juliet for Weekend Meanderings, our weekly series of all of the things that piqued our interest and caught our eye. I shared Samantha McCoach, Le Kilt, Compton End, Winchester, Highclere Castle Book Club, Diane von Furstenberg and more on Weekend Meanderings.

Don’t forget to visit Kim and Juliet as well if you missed their posts.

THAT’S ALL FOR NOW

I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings and found something to read, watch or even add to your cart.

What did you do for fun this weekend?

What are you reading?

Is there anything else you think we need to read, watch or make?

Have a great day friends, thank you for spending part of your day with me.

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