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Monday Musings No. 192
Good morning friends, do you off today? It’s a three day weekend for many, not me as I am self-employed. Did you enjoy your weekend?
It was gray, rainy and a little chilly. The perfect weekend to stay inside. Although I did venture out for a bit. We went to the Church bazaar, and I purchased lots of books a few hand crafted pieces for Christmas gifts and a sweet treat or two. Then we headed to the new coffee shop in the village with my sister and people watched, and of course tried the new coffee and hot chocolate.
I was gifted a flocked Christmas tree a few weeks ago from King of Christmas and I put it Saturday. Yes, it is early but what can I say I couldn’t wait any more because I have always wanted a flocked tree. It is 3 ft bigger than the tree I usually put in here so I had to make a lot of new ornaments over the past few weeks. I love it especially on these dark gray mornings.
The room is in a state of flux, we are waiting for our curtains to arrive and the fireplace that was to be in this month is delayed. Our cabinet maker who also made the kitchen and bathroom cabinets is doing the mantle and surround. He is working on two big jobs that are taking longer than he thought. Fingers crossed by the New Year I will have a fireplace and curtains.
This morning I will be out cleaning up the yard from the storm yesterday. We have lots of pinecones and pieces of pine limbs to pick up.
Tell me about your weekend? What did you do?
On to +5 Things!
1.Read~
1912: Ava Knight, a teen heiress, boards the Titanic to escape the shadow of her unstable mother and to fulfill her dream of becoming a photographer in New York. During the journey she meets three people that will change her life: a handsome sailor, a soldier in the secret Black Hand society that will trigger World War I, and a woman with clairvoyant abilities. When disaster strikes the ship, family betrayals come to light.
2010: When Taylor Romano arrives in Oxford for a summer journalism program, something feels off. Not only is she greeted by a young, Rolls Royce-driving chauffeur, but he invites her to tea with Lady Mae Knight of Meadowbrook Manor, an old house with a cursed history going back to the days of Henry VIII.
Lady Knight seems to know a strange amount about Taylor and her family problems, but before Taylor can learn more, the elderly woman dies, leaving as the only clue an old diary.
With the help of the diary, a brooding chauffeur, and some historical sleuthing, Taylor must uncover the link between Ava’s past and her own…
MORE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
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Watched~V&A Museum
If you are not a subscriber to the V&A Youtube channel I highly recommend it. There are so many interesting behind the scene videos.
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
5 chefs agree this is the best rotisserie chicken.
The Epic Hunt for a Planet Just Like Earth
5 Unbelievable US Train Routes.
Is it true that you get shorted as you get older?
The 25 Recipes That Changed How America Cooks
Why We’ve Been Chasing 10,000 Steps for Decades—and What Japanese Walking Gets Right Instead
Study Finds 20 Year Drop in Reading for Pleasure
Why You Should Read these banned books now.
Sora gives deepfakes ‘a publicist and a distribution deal.’ It could change the internet
4. SHOPPING BREAK~Outfit of the Day
Classic wardrobe piece never go out of style and they always look fabulous. Pull out your turtleneck sweaters to wear with jeans, skirts or even over dresses, they will keep you warm on cold days. Add your favorite loafers and bag, then a pop of plaid or leopard!
Boden has a great selection of plaid coats, shoes, pants, and dresses this year.
Outfit Details~Click the Image for Details
Don’t forget to follow me on LTK where I share fashion and home decor.
5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT THIS WEEKEND
Saturday I joined Kim and Juliet for Weekend Meanderings, I shared 2025 Advent Calendars, Sentimental Value, Jenni Murphy, and lots more on Weekend Meanderings.
THAT’S ALL FOR NOW
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Your new flocked tree is fabulous!!
Cynthia, thank you!