A busy week slowed down just enough, the circle comes up, the trees come down Tuesday, and a ninety-two-year-old woman who gets a blue streak in her hair As I mentioned on Friday and Saturday, last week was b-u-s-y. This weekend we slowed down just enough, a little work, a long walk, a Sunday at…
A cold, gray, perfect weekend, the Kentucky Derby, dachshunds who will not go out in the rain, and a story about the great green room Saturday morning the weather app said 47 degrees. It was gray and drizzling. By some miracle it stayed that way all day, and I loved every minute. I am not…
A long-awaited rain, a Tehran love story, a film about sisters, and a spring outfit to share. I stood on the front walk Saturday afternoon with my arms out like I was trying to catch something. Which I was. Rain. Twenty minutes of the lightest sprinkle — and I was not going to miss a…
Heat, hawks, a nest I can’t stop watching, and the most beautiful spring garden I’ve seen in years By 9:30 Sunday morning, the front yard had turned into a congressional hearing. Not the quiet kind — the kind with everyone talking at once and nobody listening. I had been out earlier on the front porch…
A joyful Easter, a grey day that was exactly right, a new book about wartime Paris, and a New York townhouse worth watching twice. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases….
Reflections on midlife living, a new book, and everyday inspiration in this week’s Monday Musings on Pinecones & Acorns. Monday Musings In today’s Monday Musings, I’m sharing a few reflections from the weekend—things I’ve been thinking about, reading, and noticing in this season of midlife. This post is part of my ongoing series where I…
Brunch and Other Obligations by Suzanne Nugent, Interior Designer Véronique Savigne and more on Monday Musings. Monday Musings No. 208 Good morning friends, I hope that you had a lovely weekend. It’s President’s day, a bank holiday for many and for the rest of us another beautiful start to the week. There are lots of…
Friday Favorites~a weekly series where we share our favorite books, decor, Â fashion finds, recipes, podcasts, articles and more. Friday Favorites No. 645 Good morning friends, happy Friday Favorites to you. How was your week? We’ve had a busy week with family birthday parties, work, and projects. This weekend we have another birthday party and dinner…
Bella Osborne, The Library, Hannah Adkins, Spring Outfit and more on Monday Musings. Monday Musings No. 165 Good morning friends! How was your weekend? We had a great weekend. The good news is that our carpet is getting installed next Monday which is much sooner than we were expecting. It’s been one year since the…
The Secret History of Audrey James, American Countess, linen outfit for Spring and more on Monday Musings. Monday Musings No. 163 Good Monday morning friends! Did you enjoy your weekend? I hope that with the advent of Spring you had a bit of warm weather and a sprinkling of color from the blooming trees. We…
Sue Heath, The Secret Ingredient, Gravetye Manor, English gardens, Eyelet Outfit and more on Monday Musings. Monday Musings No. 162 Top of the morning to you friends. Happy St.Patrick’s Day to you. Did you have a nice weekend? Our weekend was lo-key and fun. Friday we went to the club to watch glow golf, which…
Moody Interiors, Homeworthy, The Gilder, Kathryn Kay, Classic Dress Outfit and more on Monday Musings. Monday Musings No. 161 Good morning friend, how was your weekend? Are you dragging from your missing hour of sleep? Or were you just so excited to “Spring ahead” you were not affected? We had a low key weekend at…
