MONDAY MUSINGS NO. 148

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MONDAY MUSINGS NO. 148

Good morning friends, happy Monday musings to you. How was your weekend?

Mine was quiet and restful. It was nice to be home after being away for almost a week. Saturday we took a nice long walk, the weather was beautiful, sunny with a chill in the air.

The Sunday it was gray and chilly, the perfect day to stay inside bake, put up a Christmas tree and just relax. I read a book, and a stack of magazines, enjoyed my pups and a cup or tow of hot chocolate. Just what I needed to rejuvenate.

Today I am headed to the salon for a cut and color, I have yet to embrace my grays what can I say.

What about you, what did you do this weekend?

Next up +5 Things.

1.READ~Welcome To The Hamilton

Welcome To The Hamilton

A family fallen on hard times. Two sisters with different dreams. Can a luxurious hotel forever change their lives?

Vancouver, Canada, 1927. The Roaring Twenties are anything but extravagant for seventeen-year-old Clara Wilson. With her family struggling to make ends meet and under the threat of eviction, she applies for a job at the soon-to-be-opened Hotel Hamilton. But with her impulsive, adventure-seeking sister quick on her heels, she may find herself battling more than she anticipated.

Feeling the intense burden of responsibility and doing her best to navigate the opulent hotel’s rigorous training program, her hopes for survival crumble when she encounters rivalry from an out-of-place socialite. And as both women strive to win the coveted position, Clara fears she could be losing the only way to keep her family afloat.

Will Clara overcome extreme adversity and save her loved ones from ruin?

MORE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

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2. WATCHED~Joika

On the plane I watched Joika and found it so interesting that when I returned home I watched Joy Womak: The White Swan. If you love ballet you will enjoy both of these movies.

3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN

What Is an “Ingredient Household” and How Do You Know if You Have One?

Five Ways to Feel Like You’re Doing Enough

The Man Who Invented the “Psychopath”

27 Thanksgiving Alternatives to Turkey

This Book Contains a Century of Historical Sandwiches

The weeds are winning

Is convenience making our lives more difficult? Everything is easier with modern technology – except fulfilling your true potential

What I learned from destroying myself at the NYC marathon. 

4. SHOPPING BREAK~OUTFIT OF THE DAY

A white blouse is a staple in your wardrobe. As is an oversized one during the holidays, because some days you want to look polished but need a little extra room and comfort after one too many cookies.

Pair the shirt with jeans or the color of the season, burgundy pants. Add a sweater for extra warmth, shoes and a bag and you are ready for a day out or dinner!

Outfit Details

You can see all of my holiday outfits on LTK, so be sure to follow me. As for the plaid pieces don’t forget to check out my plaid page. 

5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT THIS WEEK

Saturday I joined Kim and Juliet for Weekend Meanderings, I shared GreenRow, the new Williams Sonoma online store,the Cambo Estate in Fife, Scotland, Winter Gloves 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.

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