A weekend update, The Miracle Club, Dorthy Cannell, Fashion over 50, and so much more on Monday Musings. 

MONDAY MUSINGS NO.96

Good morning friends, how was your weekend?

It was a quiet one here. Saturday we had a lie in as they say and I read magazines and sipped hot chocolate. Then we did errands and meet my sister and brother-in law for lunch. After that, home to make chutney for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Sunday I did paperwork and sorted photos. When we visited my mother-in law a few weeks ago we came home with boxes of photos and memorabilia. It’s been fun to look through the photos and read the letters and articles about my husbands family.

On a side note, is it just me or does anyone else feel as if they lost a friend with the passing of Matthew Perry? Admittedly, I wasn’t a big Friends fan but there was something endearing about Chandler. I was sad to read the news of his death. Gone to soon.

What about you? What did you do this weekend?

Next up +5 things.

+5 THINGS

1.READ~The Thin Woman(Free with Kindle Unlimited)

The Thin Woman

Ellie Simons stands to inherit her Uncle Merlin’s huge English country house. But on three utterly bizarre conditions. One: she must lose 63 pounds (rude!). Two: she must marry the fake fiancé she’s been passing off as her true love all weekend. And three: she must catch whoever killed Uncle Merlin in the first place.

Her family constantly mock her single status (and her weight!), so Ellie hired a boyfriend for this latest awful family reunion at Merlin’s Court. Bentley T. Haskell is devastatingly handsome and so annoying — and he’s making this fake engagement very difficult . . .

But Bentley and her catty family are the least of Ellie’s worries. Uncle Merlin’s death looks more than a little bit like murder. Which can only mean one thing. One of her horrid relatives is the killer . . .

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2. WATCHED~The Miracle Club

The Miracle Club

There’s just one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. With a little benevolent interference from their local priest, a group of close friends get their ticket of a lifetime.

3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN

Looking for a recipe for leftover Halloween candy? This one looks AMAZING. 

Here’s the truth behind battery myths.

Are you a fan of Frances Schultz of Bee Cottage? Guess what, she bought a cottage in the Cotswolds! 

Britney Spears’s American horror story.

How many friends do Americans have? A survey crunched the numbers.

45 Years Ago, One Deranged Animated Movie Traumatized A Generation

Why Antidepressants Take So Long to Work

Make a Mini Loaf of Bread with A Single Sup of Flour

The Pleasure of Being Mediocre

See How Humans around the World Spend the 24 Hours in a Day

No recipe for success: what happens to TV cooking stars after the show?

4. SHOPPING BREAK~FINDS & SALES

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

You can never go wrong with a tone on tone outfit and black is classic. I like to add a pop of color and more often than not it is plaid. Plaid shoes, scarf, bag, a even a coat.Don’t forget to get out your brooches, they are perfect for this time of year.

Here are the outfit details:black pants//turtleneck sweater//coat//tartan shoes(on SALE)//broaches//perfume//bag.

Looking for a winter coat? This emerald green coat is beautiful! The color and shape are classic.

These bowls are perfect for holiday prep. 

Mad for Plaid?

Me too! I just ordered these slippers.  If your size is not available try here. 

Add a touch of plaid to your holiday and winter table.

5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~WEEKEND MEANDERINGS

Did you check out weekend meanderings on Saturday? I joined Juliet and Kim for our weekly series of all of the things that piqued our interest this week. I shared Hans Christian Andersen, The Splendid Table, Francis Lim, Burren Perfumery and lots more that I think you will enjoy.

THAT’S ALL FOR NOW

I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings and found something to read, watch or even add to your cart.

What book are you currently reading? Are you binge watching a favorite show or listening to a good podcast? Have you watches a good movie that we should know about? Share in the comments.

Have a great day friends.Thank you for spending part of your day with me.

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