After spending most of the week in Charleston I am back home and getting back into the routine on everyday life. I had a lovely time exploring the charming city of Charleston and I got to see so many beautiful things that I will be sharing next week on the blog. Traveling has a way of inspiring life back at home in a way that nothing else does. I got so much inspiration from the beautiful luxury hotel we stayed at, the delicious restaurants we dined at, the fashion in the boutique shops, and of course the elegant lounges we visited. No detail is too small to take in and savor. Now that I am back home and still taking in all of the inspiration, here is some inspiration to also start the weekend for this week’s curated weekly post.
SHOPPING, BOOKS, MEDIA, ETC.
Now that the weather is really starting to get cooler, it’s time to start bringing in some sweater dresses into the wardrobe and this polo fitted midi sweater dress from Banana Republic Factory looks so elegant for the season.
With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner I am always perusing the dining section of home stores and recently came across these Autumn Vine Napkin Rings, Set of 4 at Williams-Sonoma and thought they would be a lovely addition to the holiday dinners coming up very soon.
A classic button down shirt is a must-have for any elegant wardrobe and this Calvin Klein satin classic button down shirt is not only elegant, but also a perfect color for the season.
John Derian is back at Target again this year with another line of beautiful items just in time for fall/Thanksgiving. I personally have my eye on this serving platter and this throw blanket.
Nespresso has released their holiday line of coffees for the season. This year the flavors are Almond Croissant, Peanut and Roasted Sesame and Unforgettable Espresso. I will for sure be trying out the Almond Croissant this year.
And speaking of cozy drinks, it is officially advent calendar season and a new one caught my attention and this is the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Advent Calendar. This advent calendar comes with full-size single-serve sachet of velvety-smooth, intensely creamy hot chocolate of 16 different flavors to enjoy over 24 days. A lovely advent for the chocolate lover.
And if you’re like me and already thinking about Christmas decorating, then one easy way to incorporate some holiday decorating on a budget is to get some throw pillow covers that are easily removable. I particularly like this 2-pack of light beige/house covers from H&M home.
A book I found while perusing the shelves in Charleston was France is a Feast: The Photographic Journey of Paul and Julia Child. A book that was full of beautiful pictures taken by Paul Child while he and Julia lived in France, the photos are both intimate and compelling. A great book for Julia Child fans and Francophiles alike.
Another good book I saw was The Mistletoe Mystery: A Maid Novella. A short mystery from the book series of The Maid, this book is described as a heartwarming, magical story about the true spirit of the season, The Mistletoe Mystery reminds us that love is the greatest mystery of all. A book sure to make it onto my TBR this season.
A new novel that was released this past August, A Great Marriage looks to be a poignant novel to read while cozied up at home on those colder days. With her signature warmth, humor, and incisive style, beloved author Frances Mayes creates a multigenerational probe into the complexity of love and the great mystery of marriage. A novel of casual choices and fateful consequences, A Great Marriage introduces two unforgettable families and the arrival of a stranger who rearranges their futures.
All of the holiday romances have started trickling in and the queen of romance herself, Meghan Quinn is back with an enemies-to-lovers romance book, How My Neighbor Stole Christmas. This one looks to be a fun read for the upcoming holiday season as well.
Because we can always learn so much about interiors from interior designers, here is a home tour of Sophie Peterson’s Hyde Park, London project.
Ina Garten shares where she shops for ingredients in Paris on this Today segment and now I need to go to Paris to shop the same places too.
Jennifer L. Scott from The Daily Connoisseur gives a talk through on her 10 item wardrobe for fall and winter in her newest video.
articles of interest
An article full of great tips on best makeup for mature skin as well as Makeup Artists’ Top Beauty Tips for Older Women.
MacKenzie-Childs Is Dropping 15 New Tea Kettle Designs As Part Of Its First-Ever Collective and every design is a beautiful piece of art.
An interesting read, especially for those who are looking to organize their kitchen, 6 minimalist tips for a clean and organized kitchen.
And because baking season has only just begun, here is 10 perfect pumpkin recipes to try this season.
If you are excited for the upcoming release of Wicked as I am, then you’ll love reading about the costume designer, Paul Tazwell making magic in this article.
Need some Thanksgiving menu inspiration? Then here is some from Ina Garten herself as she shares her Thanksgiving recipes for 2024.
It is officially coat season and Shannon Ables from The Simply Luxurious Life has curated a list of 30 trench coats available now at varying price points.
WHAT I PINNED THIS PAST WEEK ON PINTEREST
Even though I was in Charleston this past week I was still visiting Pinterest while relaxing at the hotel and can see where Charleston was starting to inspire my more recent pins. I see beautiful interiors and architectural details, some elegant casual style and even more holiday ideas being pinned as well. Visiting a beautiful city like Charleston is sure to inspire a sense of surrounding yourself with beauty and sophisticated details and that was surely represented in my pins choices this past week.
Thank you Katie for including the link to the blog for a bit of trench coat shopping. ☺️ Wishing you a wonderful fall season. 😌
Thank you, Shannon for stopping in for a visit 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful fall season as well.