Amber Butchart, A stitch in Time, Emma a modern retelling of the classic by Alexander McCall Smith and lots more on Monday Musings.
Monday Musings
Good morning friends! It is a bright sunny Monday. When I opened the door this morning a wave of nostalgia washed over me and transported me back to summer mornings as a child. You know the ones, when school was out and the possibilities for endless days of fun lay ahead.
As of now I do not have anything fun on the schedule but we did have a laid back and fun weekend. Saturday we walked to the village, about 2.25 miles to meet my sister-in-law and niece.
We strolled the farmers marked and picked up farm raised eggs in a myriad of colors, fresh baked bread and cinnamon rolls, the last strawberries of the season and the first blueberries. Tomatoes, cucumbers and a few other items were added to the bag as well.
After a coffee and a chat we picked up a few books at The Roast office and set off for home. Guess what? We bought way too much to carry and the walk home seemed endless, and not as effortless as the walk there. Lesson learned, drive the car on market days, or bring more people to carry the bags.
Sunday was gray and looked like rain for most of the day, it was also unseasonably cool. I stayed inside and baked banana bread (this recipe is my favorite) and browned butter blueberry squares. By late afternoon the sun was out so we read and had cocktails on the porch before dinner. And that my friends is a lazy summer weekend.
Enough about me, onto +5 Things.
+5 THINGS
1.Read
The summer after university, Emma Woodhouse returns home to live with her widowed father and launch her interior design business. Apart from cultivating grand career plans and managing her father’s hypochondria, Emma busies herself with the two things she does best: matchmaking and offering advice on everything from texting etiquette to first date destinations.
Happily, this summer presents abundant opportunities for both, as old and new friends are drawn into the sphere of Emma’s counsel: George Knightley, her principled brother-in-law; Frank Churchill, the attractive stepson of her former governess; Harriet Smith, a naïve but enchanting young teacher’s assistant at the local language school; and the perfect (and perfectly vexing) Jane Fairfax. Carriages have been replaced by Mini Coopers and cups of tea by cappuccinos, but Alexander McCall Smith’s sparkling satire and cozy sensibility are the perfect match for Jane Austen’s beloved tale.
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2. Watched
I just discovered A Stitch in Time!
Fashion historian Amber Butchart fuses biography, art and the history of fashion as she explores the lives of historical figures by examining the clothes that they wore.
3.WEEKEND LINKS
Can humans ever understand how animals think?
Trying To Raise ‘Normal’ Eaters After A Lifetime Of Diet Culture
Five Things You Should Do Now to Prepare for a Heatwave
ChatGPT took their jobs. Now they walk dogs and fix air conditioners.
How cute is this little floating house?
I cannot wait to make this Mac and cheese.
Sandwiches lovers you need to follow this Instagram account.
The Most Anticipated Movies of Summer
4. SHOPPING BREAK~FINDS
I share lots of finds on the blog but I have never shared “the most popular” items sold. So this week I am going to do exactly that. These are the most sold items of all that I shared, sweaters for dad were pretty popular, as were the flower mug, my favorite garden clippers and the espadrilles.
- The fisherman sweater for all of the men in your life.
- Blue and white stripe linen sweater.
- leather key holder
- Men’s fleece cardigan
- summer pj’s
- flower dress
- flower mug
- mini solo stove
- espadrilles
- garden clippers
5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~WEEKEND MEANDERINGS
Saturday on weekend meanderings. I shared Sydni Gause, Rhode x West Elm Collection, Must Love Herbs and More. If you missed the post make sure to check out the beautiful naturally dyed silks made by Sydni Gause and the cakes, cookies and breads made by Must Love Herbs!
Don’t forget to read Kim and Juliets’ post as well!
You’ll find all of the weekend meanderings posts here if you missed any.
THAT’S ALL FOR NOW
I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings. Have a wonderful day and as always, thank you for spending part of it with me.
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I can “feel” those summer memories you spoke of! A farmer’s market is a wonderful summer activity. We have one every Thursday evening in our little city. Have a great week ahead!
Kim, I hope that you continue to have beautiful weather and have a wonderful summer.
I took a look at the banana bread ingredients. Sounds delicious! I may have to order flour.
Brenda
The banana bread is delicious! I hope that you enjoy it!
Enjoy your week!
You too William.
Thanks for the book review adding it to my TBR list. Thanks for the weblink to Summer movies as I am marking my calendar for some of them. Have a great week!
You are very welcome. If you have any book suggestions for me please let me know!
Have a wonderful week.
Sounds like a wonderful weekend, Elizabeth! Visiting the local farmer’s market is one of my favorite summer weekend activities.
Thank you Lynne! I hope that you have a wonderful week.