Victoria Henderson| Tale Victoria and more on weekend meanderings.
Good morning and a happy Saturday to you! It’s time for weekend meandering with Kim and Juliet, our weekly series where we share all of the things that piqued our interest and caught our eye over the past week. Welcome home Kim, glad to have you back!
In the blink of an eye it’s November! Where did the time go? Before we know it it will be 2024.
Did you enjoy Halloween? Did you have a lot of trick or treaters?
Can you believe overnight it seems like Christmas? A deluge of Christmas stuff everywhere(my blog included)? I am amazed at how much stuff is already sold out! It is crazy.
But I do love seeing everyone so happy and sharing their Christmas decor.
I have a theory. The holidays make people happy and the more unsettled and cray the world is, the more people look for happiness in the little things. Things like decorating their house, putting up a tree and enjoying the twinkling lights, baking, and listening to Christmas music.
What do you think? Is it too early for Christmas music?
PSA: Daylight saving ends on Sunday, don’t forget to change your clocks.
Ok, on to weekend meanderings. Pour yourself a coffee, tea or chocolate and settle in because I have lots to share.
WEEKEND MEANDERINGS
ONE TO FOLLOW~Victoria Henderson
If you like English country houses(who doesn’t) and DIY I think you will enjoy Tale Victoria.
Victoria Henderson is a content creator based in England with over 200, 000 followers. She lives in an English country house with her husband, son and adorable pup. Over the last 5 years she and her husband have painstakingly renovated the house and and a now working on the garden.
Her beautiful photos offer a glimpse into life in an English country house but her stories offer so much more, a look at the hard work and cost of renovations. Victoria shares the good, bad and the ugly, not just the highlight reel.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy has been gone 25 years, and she is still an influencer. She favored classics, no-lables and what today would be termed quiet-luxury. Black dresses and red lips were her signature. In fact at most of the events she attended she always wore black and she looked amazing. Her color palette was limited and yet she always looked fresh.
In the 5 years that she was in the public eye she never gave an interview, and it is said that there are only 11 seconds of her recorded voice. Isn’t that amazing? For a person who was hunted as much as Princess Diana, Carolyn Bessette-Kenedy remained private and an enigma to many.
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Ghost Influencer
No One Did ’90s Minimalism Like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
10 Ways To Emulate Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Pared-Back ’90s Style
How Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Changed the Face of Fashion
It-girls are channelling Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy more than ever
The Story of the Georgia Island That Helped John F. Kennedy Jr. Get Married
THE ESTATE OF AMERICAN ICON BARBARA WALTERS AT BONHAMS
This week the estate of Barbara Walters is offered for sale at Bonham’s.
The trailblazing broadcaster’s extensive collection includes a rare John Singer Sargent painting, a spectacular jewelry collection, furniture, books, clothing, awards, gifts and so much more. All of the items are from Barbaras’ apartment where she lived for over 3 decades. Even if you have no plans to purchase anything it is interesting to see her art and jewelry and lean the significance of the pieces.
The online auction runs from October 29 to November 7, the in-person auction will take place at Bonhams’s Madison Avenue space on November 7.
LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
Need a little help keeping all of your holiday plans in order? Amy and Kristy put together a comprehensive holiday planner that will keep you on schedule and leave time to have fun with family and friends.
Thanksgiving desserts That Are Not Pie
Americas Beach Towns That Look Like Europe
Inside John Robshaw’s Eclectic Connecticut Farmhouse
Flower Magazine Baton Rouge Showhouse opens for tours from November 3 – 26
Why is it so hard to finish a notebook?
10 Daily Habits that Often Waste 90 Percent of Our Time and Energy
This chocolate chip pie sounds scrumptious!
5 Financial Boundaries to Set With Friends and Family During the Holidays
The Joy of Missing Out This Season
If you have Amazon Prime don’t forget to get your “First Read”. I am having a hard time choosing which book to pick. Is it stingy to wish we could pick as many as we want?
WEEKEND FINDS & SALES
Lots of you loved this sweater vest and this gorgeous emerald green coat.
This is a beautiful dress for Thanksgiving and winter.
Christmas decor is already on sale. This faux cedar garland is beautiful and would look fabulous on a mantle or tabletop. You can see all of my favorite holiday decor in my holiday shop!
Remember when I shared Mimi Thorissons’ collection for Anthropologie? It’s on sale! Including these glasses! So many of the pieces would be perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas entertaining and they would also make great gifts.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG
Monday I shared The Miracle Club, a great movie that I think you will enjoy. THE THIN WOMAN by Dorthy Cannell and this outfit.
I don’t think you can every go wrong with an all black outfit. Here are the outfit details:black pants//turtleneck sweater//coat//tartan shoes(on SALE)//broaches//perfume//bag.
Tuesday was all about Halloween desserts, you might want to book the post for next year.
Then I shared my English Country inspired Christmas decor, as well as, My Holiday Shop! The holiday shop is my collection of curated decor including wreaths, trees, stocking, decor, ornaments and so much more.
Thursday was all about books, something I am passionate about. I love reading and I love it even more when I see kids reading. Here are 25 Christmas Books for Kids that would not only make wonderful gifts but also an Advent calendar. You can read all about my ideas on the blog.
Remember the gift of your time and presence is the best gift of all, especially to a child.
Last but not least, Friday Favorites! Our weekly series where we share our favorite books, decor, fashion finds, recipes, podcasts, articles and more.
This may be my favorite outfit so far this season. It is simple, classic and you probably already have most of the pieces in your closet. If not the pieces are versatile and classic and you will have them for years to come.
Here are the Outfit details just in case you see a piece you might like to add to your closet: gray beaded sweater//skirt//boots//earrings//bag//perfume.
UNTIL NEXT TIME
I hope that you enjoyed meandering with me today. Did you enjoy Victoria Henderson| Tale Victoria and more on weekend meanderings.
If you did please share the post on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter!
Have a great day! Don’t forget to pop over visit my friends Kim and Juliet you can find the links below.
If you missed any of the previous Weekend Meandering posts you can find them all here.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STYLE
This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Hi Elizabeth . Thanks so much for your sweet welcome back. What a fun post. I went on a deep dive of Victoria’s Instagram. Impressive what they’ve done. I also can’t wait to peruse the whole Barbara Walters auction. She had great taste… and an amazing person!
There’s so many great ideas for the holidays here. I have to sit down and figure out what I’m going to do and what my decor strategy is m, but I’m going to try to buy early this year. Like you said, I agree there’s so much sadness in the world the holidays for a little bit of distraction right?? Why not extend them??
Hope you’re having a beautiful weekend!
xo
Kim
Hi Elizabeth! Of course, I followed Victoria Henderson immediately. Love her aesthetic. And I’ll be waiting anxiously by the mailbox for the CBK book to be delivered. The Barbara Walters auction is full of wonderful treasures, thanks for pointing it out … I’d love to be a bidder but will settle for browsing the catalogue. Have a wonderful week. xo