Monday Musings No. 48

Monday Musings No. 48, a weekend update + 5 Things: what I read, watched, and discovered  this weekend and more.

Good Monday morning musings friends. Did you have a nice long Thanksgiving weekend? We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and lots of food, which we are still eating. Apparently we have no concept of how much food to make. Honestly, the only thing I want to eat as a leftover from Thanksgiving is the pumpkin pie. What about you?

MUSINGS

Friday we were worn out from all of the Thanksgiving preparations and pretty much stayed in and lounged around reading and cleaning up.

Saturday, we shopped small, in the village and on-line. I shared several small shops and artists on weekend meanderings if you are looking for a special gift or want to support small business. The village is decorated for the holidays, there are trees on every corner, wreaths, and of course the big tree on the green. Instead of a gingerbread house the Carolina Inn has a gingerbread carousel they have been working on the pieces since summer. It is an amazing feat of baking and sugar.

Sunday it rained for most of the day, it was the perfect excuse to relax and read. I don’t know about you but I feel as if I am going a million miles an hour and going nowhere.

This week I am baking! I cannot wait to try some new holiday recipes, if you have a good one please share.

That’s it for me, now onto 5 things.

+5 THINGS

1.WATCHED

I watched two of my Christmas favorites this weekend, Elf and The Holiday! Next up, the classics, White Christmas and Miracle on 34th Street.

What is your favorite Christmas movie? Have you been watching the Hallmark Christmas movies?

 2.READ

The Invincible Miss Cust

I shared this book a week or two ago on the blog and finally read it this weekend. It might be one of my favorite books of the year.

Aleen Cust has big dreams. And no one—not her family, society, or the law—will stop her.

Born in Ireland in 1868 to an aristocratic English family, Aleen knows she is destined to work with animals, even if her family is appalled by the idea of a woman pursuing a veterinary career. Going against their wishes but with the encouragement of the guardian assigned to her upon her father’s death, Aleen attends the New Veterinary College in Edinburgh, enrolling as A. I. Custance to spare her family the humiliation they fear. At last, she is on her way to becoming a veterinary surgeon! Little does she know her biggest obstacles lie ahead.

The Invincible Miss Cust is based on the real life of Aleen Isabel Cust, who defied her family and society to become Britain and Ireland’s first woman veterinary surgeon. Through Penny Haw’s meticulous research, riveting storytelling, and elegant prose, Aleen’s story of ambition, determination, family, friendship, and passion comes to life. It is a story that, even today, women will recognize, of battling patriarchy and an unequal society to realize one’s dreams and pave the way for other women in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

3. LINK LOVE

11 Simple Ways to Improve Your Memory

The Making of Steven Speilberg

11 Grocery Shortcuts You Should Stash in Your Fridge, According to Chefs and Pro Cooks

In Loving Memory ~ A Best Friend’s Christmas Tribute

A a gluten-free/dairy-free version of biscotti

10 Of the Most Banned Books and What We Can Learn From Them

Your Data is Up For Sale On Cyber Monday

Secrets of Super Agers

How to Make Mini Rosemary Trees

I cannot wait to make this persimmon bread. 

It is too bad this does not come in a bigger size. 

4. FINDS~It’s Cyber Monday!

Look of the Day

bag//earrings//pants//t-shirt//sweater//boots

Ralph Lauren is one of my favorite sources for beautiful pieces to wear and to decorate the house with. Here are a few RL pieces that are on-sale this week, still pricy but beautiful.  A plaid puffer coat, a gorgeous poncho, and this beautiful bag. 

Anthropologie

Boden 

Books & Toys for Children

Fair Isle Finds

Hot Chocolate Gifts

J Crew

My Favorite Baking Tools

Target

5. IN CASE YOU MISSED WEEKEND MEANDERINGS

Saturday I joined Juliet and Kim for our weekly series, weekend meanderings. I shared Small Business Saturday, 11 small business and artists to shop today, along with an classic festive outfit, sales and more.  Including Hood Candle Co, (free shipping and 20%) and Jamie Beck to name just a few, by the way both are having sales today.

This outfit was another thing that I shared, if you would like details for any of the items in the collage you can find them here. I think it makes a beautiful look to wear to all winter long.

You can find all  weekend meanderings  posts here.

UNTIL TOMORROW

I hope that you had a lovely weekend and that you found something on Monday Musings to enjoy. If you missed any of my musings you can find them all here.

Take care and thank you for spending part of your day with me. I will see you tomorrow.

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DON’T FORGET

Don’t forget to check out my Holiday Shop! You can find decorations, gifts, toys and more.

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