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Monday Musings No. 171
Good morning friends, did you have a nice weekend? We didn’t really do anything exciting or fun this weekend. After a long drive home Friday from Tennessee we headed out to dinner and then spent the rest of the weekend at home catching up on things.
It was hot this weekend, too hot for this early in the season. Yes, I am a whiner when it comes to summer heat. Thankfully this week and weekend we will have some cooler weather, I think it will be Springs last hurrah.
Can you believe Memorial Day is Monday? Seriously, it will be Christmas before we know it. This year is flying by.
What are your plans for the unofficial start of summer? Will you be traveling? Or enjoying the festivities at home?
On to +5 Things!
1. Read~The Summer Swap
The Summer Swap is by Sarah Morgan one of my favorite authors.
Cecilia Lapthorne always vowed she’d never go back to Dune Cottage. So no one is more surprised than Cecilia to find herself escaping her seventy-fifth birthday party to return to the remote Cape Cod cottage—a place filled with memories. Some are good—especially memories of the early days with her husband, volatile artist Cameron. But then there are the memories she has revealed to no one.
After dropping out of medical school, aspiring artist Lily is cleaning houses on the Cape to get by, guilt-ridden for disappointing her parents. Unoccupied for years, Dune Cottage seems the perfect place to hide away and lick her wounds—until Cecilia unexpectedly arrives. Despite an awkward beginning, Lily accepts Cecilia’s invitation to stay on as her guest, and a flicker of kinship ignites.
Then Todd, Cecilia’s grandson—and Lily’s unrequited crush—shows up, sending a shock wave through their unlikely friendship. Will Lily find the courage to live the life she wants? Can Cecilia finally let go of the past to find a new future? Because as surely as the tide erases past footprints, this summer is offering both Cecilia and Lily the chance to swap old dreams for new…
2. Watched~Meet the Heiress: Daisy Leiter
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
I get bored at the beach, where should I visit?
The Best Places to Visit in September
Why most people freeze in a crisis.
Does baking soda really clean your garbage disposal?
Should you work out without eating?
Scam Alert: A New PayPal Email Scam Is on the Rise—Here Are the Red Flags You Need to Know
Sisters Decorate New Apartment for Just $350—Thanks to Thrifting
When did wellness become a status symbol?
10 Wake-up Calls We Often Receive too Late.
4. SHOPPING BREAK~OUTFIT OF THE DAY
Bermuda shorts, especially in linen are a great option if you like shorts but do not like them too short. They are classic and can be paired with a t-shirt, linen shirt, a light sweater or a shell depending upon the weather.
This week I paired a pair of navy shorts with a blue and white strip shirt, this looks fits all of the trends and is a wardrobe staple as well and I added a pair of green sandals. I have shared these sandals several times, the color is vibrant and happy, not to mention you don’t see too many people wearing green shoes. Add a tote and you are ready for the day friends.
Click the photos to see the pieces in the outfit
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5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT THIS WEEKEND
Saturday I joined Kim and Juliet for Weekend Meanderings, I shared Sardine Core, a tour of Toy Hill House, the movie Le Deluge and more on Weekend Meanderings.
THAT’S ALL FOR NOW
Have a great day friends, thank you for spending part of your day with me I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings.
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