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MONDAY MUSINGS No. 78
Good Monday morning friends, how was your weekend? Does it feel like summer in your neck of the woods? It’s been hot the last few days, and humid. After what seems like endless rain the sun finally made an appearance and we took advantage of it. We worked in the yard picking up pinecones and pulling weeds and then headed for a leisurely afternoon at the pool.
The deer and I are having a battle. They are enjoying my wild flowers and are now coming on the back patio to eat from the planters. I finally broke down and bought some deer spray that I have been assured keeps them away. It smells so bad if it doesn’t keep the deer away it might keep me away.
The irony is that Sunday night as I sprayed my flower there was a deer standing in the front yard watching me. I don’t care if they eat some, I am willing to share. But they are very picky and they seem to only eat the ones that I like. Not to mention they wander around and trample the beds to find the most tasty morsels.
There are big storms headed for large swathes of the country this week so please be safe.
Ok, let’s get to the good stuff, what I read, watched and found.
+5 THINGS
1.READ
Heading Home to Lavender Cottage
With nowhere else to go, Harriet Colgan has returned to the sleepy village of Cranfield to sell her beloved aunt and uncle’s cottage, the only place she ever called home.
When she arrives at Lavender Cottage, Harriet discovers plans to replace the beautiful lavender fields, her uncle’s pride and joy, with an industrial warehouse. With time on her hands, she realises she must fight to protect her family’s legacy and the village of Cranfield as well.
Workaholic businessman Joe Randall was expecting an easy purchase of the lavender fields. But suddenly his quiet life is disrupted by protests from angry locals, organised by Harriet. Can Harriet show Joe that there’s more to life than just work? And can Joe change his mind and help Harriet save the lavender fields? Over a long, hot summer, and with the help of a stray dog, perhaps Harriet and Joe can find their way home too.
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2.WATCHED~Michael Gianelli Home Tour
If you love a beautiful garden, seascapes and serene cottage interiors you are going to love this Homeworthy home tour of Michael Giannelli owner of East Hampton Gardens.
The garden is spectacular and has a treillage from Accents of France and the interior is filled with collected finds, art, shells and more.
Learn more about Michael here, here and here.
3.Weekend LINKS
Why do people cross out there names on stationary?
Turn a box of Jiffy Mix into Waffles!
2023 is going to be bad for tics, here’s how to protect yourself.
How Lewis Carroll Built a World Where Nothing Needs to Make Sense
Fashion is Finally Designing for Women Over 40
So Many of Us Don’t Identify With Our Actual Age, Why is That?
What to Do If Your House if Overflowing With Books
The Best Way To Make Iced Coffee(It Isn’t Cold Brew)
Embrace the Mental Health Benefits of Flowers
4. SHOPPING BREAK~FINDS
OUTFIT OF THE DAY
End of Season Summer Sales!
I realize last week was the first day of summer but Fall styles are showing up in the notes.
JCrew has an up to 60% off sale going on now and there are so beautiful pieces to add to your closet.
I like this dress and own it in several colors. This dress and these pajamas.
5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~WEEKEND MEANDERINGS
Saturday on weekend meanderings. I shared Salvesen Graham, The Redemptory, a New Orleans Airbnb, Americana for the 4th of July and More on Weekend Meanderings.
If you missed the post make sure to check out Debs’ amazing NOLA Airbnb, my red, white and blue finds and all the rest.
Don’t forget to read Kim and Juliets’ post as well. Juliet shared an abbreviated post because she is on holiday in Italy and Kim shared a summer beach bags and a snippet of her Hawaiian holiday.
You’ll find all of the weekend meanderings posts here if you missed any.
THAT’S ALL FOR NOW
What did you do this weekend?
How is the weather? Are you experiencing unseasonably heat or rain?
I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings. Have a wonderful day and as always, thank you for spending part of it with me. There are millions of blogs to read and I am lucky that you found me!
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Deer are a nightmare, they have no mercy. Never have they eaten our plants and this year they sampled. Obviously, they didn’t like them because they only ate one.
I know Amazon sells a product that works even if it rains. If I find it, I will send it to you.
Love your red, white and blue links!
Thank you Cindy! I would love to know the product. Hope Peanut is doing well. Have a wonderful week.
I am not a gardener, so enjoy seeing deer.
I love the deer, I just wish they would not eat my plants. Have a wonderful weekend.