Today on weekend meanderings, Oho Interiors, Alderney Island, Julia Berolzheimer x Pottery Barn and more.
WEEKEND MEANDERINGS
Good morning friends, happy Saturday! 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.
It was a great week. We had a bit of a respite from the seemingly endless heat, 2 gray days with a little rain and temps in the 80’s. One night it even went as low as 65, I needed a sweater and I loved it. Truth be told, summer is not my favorite season. Don’t get me wrong, I like the sun and the fun but after a few days of heat I am over summer. Fall and winter are my favorite seasons, what can I say, at heart I am a nester.
Speaking of Fall, it is sneaking into my email, my shopping cart and on the blog. Although I am still soaking up the sun and relaxing days at the pool reading I have been enjoying the colors, scents and looks of fall. You can see some of my Fall finds here.
Today on weekend meandering I am sharing Alderney Island, Oho Interiors, Julia Berolzheimer x Pottery Barn and lots more.
Take a minute to pour yourself a drink and settle in to read the post and then pop over to see what Kim and Juliet have been up to.
Weekend Meanderings
Alderney
It’s no secret that I love discovering new places to visit. Typically on weekend meanderings I share a country house or hotel., today I am sharing Alderney, the northernmost inhabited Channel Island. This beautiful and charming island offers a relaxing and beautiful adventure steeped in history. Sandy beaches, cliff walks, birdwatching and a charming town are just a few of the things to enjoy while visiting Alderney.
Alderney is one of 5 islands that make up the Islands of Guernsey and is the only one that was completely evacuated during WWII. It has recently been in the news because of Nazi atrocities committed here during WWII when it was home to several slave labor camps. Speaking of which do you remember or every read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, if not you can get a glimpse of what life was like during the occupation.
Fact about Alderney
- 2020 people living on the island
- The locals of the island are known as ‘lapins’
- 11/2 miles wide and 31/2 miles long
- Saint Anne is the main town and is known by locals as ‘La Ville’
- Alderney is home to Victorian-Era and World War II forts and is known as the most fortified place in the world
- Home to the famous Blonde Hedgehog, puffins, seals, dolphin, and more.
- The Island is locate 12 miles from Normandy, France
- The Islands were the only British territory Hitler ever conquered
Things to do and see in Alderney
- Alderney Museum
- St. Anne’s Church
- Alderney Coast Path
- Saye Beach
- Alderney Railway
- The Odeon Lookout
- Longis Beach
- Alderney Lighthouse
- The Cambridge Battery
- Alderney Wildlife Trust Seabirds Boat Trip
- Tug Boat Rides to France
The Blond Hedgehog is one of the newest places to stay on the island, but there is also rooms to rent in a fortress, camping and the 4 star Braye Beach Hotel. The Landmark Trust also offers Fort Clonque(pictured above).
More about Alderney
Alderney: the most charming Channel Island
Channel Island Nazis inquiry under pressure to find out why perpetrators never faced justice
The German Occupation of the Islands of Guernsey
Books about the Channel Islands
One to follow~Oho Interiors
Like many of you I love interior design and enjoy finding new inspiration for my own home. Even though I am not one to change things up often I find that I can take away little snippets of rooms that I like. This week I discovered Oho Interiors on Instagram and fell in love with Melissas’ designs and design philosophy, after all who doesn’t want to live in a home where they “feel embraced and cared for”?\
Melissa Oholendt is the founder & principal of Oho Interiors, a full service boutique interior design firm with a forward-focused design ethos of honoring the past and designing for the future. Melissa believes in an architecture first approach to designing spaces and looking at homes creatively, with a purpose of function and form. She believes that great design lies in the details and is passionate about crafting homes where her clients feel embraced and cared for.
Melissas’ work has been featured in  in MyDomaine, Domino Magazine, Midwest Home, One Kings Lane and more.
Weekend Links
15 alternative vacation rental websites that are not Airbnb or VRBO.
The Enduring Legacyl of William Morris
10 Wake-Up Calls for Those Days When You Lose Your Motivation (and You’re Unsure of Everything)
25 of Our Most Fascinating Facts About the Human Body
How Ice Obsessives Brought Clear Cubes to the Home Bar
5 Ways to Be Less Influenced in a World Full of Influencers
Yes, Heat Can Affect Your Brain and Mood. Here’s Why
Just me or does anyone else love a box bed?
The Hidden Wave of Employees Using AI on the Sly
Looking for a book to read at the beach or pool, here are some of my favorites.Â
Finds
Outfit of the Week
dress//sandals//tote//glasses//perfume
Julia Berolzheimer x Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids
If you missed out on the first Julia Berolzheimer x Pottery Barn collection you are in luck, the second collection made its debut yesterday! And…Julia also collaborated with Pottery Barn Kids!
There are napkins, table settings, bedding, wicker planters, lacquered trays and so much more. I love the dollhouse bookcase in the children’s collection.
Pottery Barn
PB Kids
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~ON THE BLOG THIS WEEK
This week I shared French Sole founder Jane Winkworths’ English Country Home, Kate Forester beach read, early Fall finds and more on Monday Musings No. 83.  You can read more about the book, the mini series and the Fall Finds in the post.Â
Blueberries were still on the menu this week, this time I made blueberry crumb bars!on the menu and the blog this week! These bars are easy to make and can be customized to your taste and season! They are even more delicious in the Fall and winter filled with cranberries.Â
Friday Favorites featured  30 minute pizza, refreshing aqua fresca, chocolate chip cookies, a few books, some Fall finds and lots more, including some fall finds from Amazon. You can see all of the details in my Cosy Fall Finds Shop.Â
UNTIL NEXT TIME
I hope that you enjoyed Oho Interiors, Alderney Island, and Julia Berolzheimer x Pottery Barn. Did you purchase anything from Julias’ last collection? If so what was your favorite piece.
Have a wonderful weekend, stay cool and be safe.
If you missed any of the previous Weekend Meandering posts you can find them all here.
Don’t forget to pop over visit my friends Kim and Juliet.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STYLE
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Elizabeth, I have never heard of Alderney! Wow a lot of history and I would love to read more about it. I am fascinated with anything WWII. I had no idea about all of it. There are so many beautiful places to visit on all those islands!
Julia’s collection sure is lovely and the scalloped bedding is one I and checking out. I love the outfit with the blue and white dress! That is so you. I aim glad you re getting some cool weather! We have 50-60 degree nights in summer and lately it has not been so cool. I just took that a for granted. We always take layers and rarely use AC in the evenings, bit this year we have had to a few times. I hope we all cool down a bit.
I am going to peruse all your great links this afternoon and some of the books too! I’m with you, I love cooler weather and looking forward to fall. xo
Good morning, Elizabeth. Absolutely fascinated with Alderney … so much history. Will do a deep dive after lunch when my chores are done and I can put my feet up. Aren’t you excited about the new Julia x PB collaboration … I seriously want everything. She has such a beautiful aesthetic and lifestyle. Thanks for the intro to Oho Interiors. It’s the dark, moody color situation I love. I’m going to be busy this afternoon chasing down all this beauty. Glad to hear it’s been a little cooler and you have a break from the intense heat. xo