It seems like we just got back from New York and now we are packing up again to go to the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina. Where New York is a fast-paced kind of trip, Charleston will be a more laid-back travel experience where we will be visiting some beautiful historical places, some favorite shops, new food experiences and simply there to admire the old-world beauty of one of the country’s most charming cities. I have mentioned before that autumn is my favorite time to travel and I am looking forward to visiting Charleston during this time of the year. The last time I was in Charleston was back in the summer of 2019, so autumn will be a nice change to experience as Charleston can get quite hot and humid during the summer months. I am also looking forward to staying at the beautiful luxury Hotel Bennett and am already dreaming about soaking in this beautiful tub after walking around the city for hours (see picture below).
I will of course be sharing all about our Charleston trip here on the blog after we get back, but for today let’s cozy on into another curated weekly.
SHOPPING, BOOKS, MEDIA, ETC.
While we may be just now getting into autumn, I can’t help but share holiday things too as I find them. While perusing Anthropologie this weekend I saw this Meri Meri x Laduree Advent calendar. If you like charm bracelets in particular then this one may be for as over 24 days, you’ll receive enamel charms and cotton tassels to attach to a beautiful chain. A fun advent calendar for the jewelry lovers to be sure.
Another Anthropologie collaboration that I really liked was The Met x Anthropologie. They had many products that you can look through here, but I really loved the stoneware teacup in saucer set in particular. All of the items in this collaboration were simply elegant and timeless.
You already know I am girl who loves a seasonal jigsaw puzzle and so I was very excited to Anthropologie come out with some puzzles in their Holiday in the City theme. They currently have the puzzles in New York, London and Pairs. It will be hard to pick one, so I may two…or all three.
I’ve had people message me on Instagram about where I got my workbag from (Banana Republic). I got my workbag way back in 2017, so it cannot be purchased anymore, however BR recently came out with an Italian Leather Portfolio Tote which is very similar to what I bought back in 2017, and it comes in two different colors. Right now, it is a bit pricey at $340, but if you like then simply keep a watch on it as it will eventually go on sale, especially during the holiday season.
If your style is a more relaxed “jeans and t-shirt” kind of style, then look into these ribbed merino scoop-neck sweater tees for the season. A simple piece that will elevate any casual look. Again, for Banana Republic, just be on the lookout for the sales to get it for an even better price.
If you are a letter writer and like to keep pretty stationary around, then the Rifle Paper English Rose Letter Writing Set may be for you. This beautiful stationary caught my eye immediately and includes 40 sheets of letter paper with illustrated designs, 20 coordinating envelopes, 20 gold envelope seals, and a pen. This could also be a great holiday idea for the letter writer in your life too.
This book looks to have a premise so sweet and sorely needed for today’s modern times.
A book that is a mix of food and Anglophile? Yes, please! Being released on October 22nd, Cooking and the Crown:
Always one for a good home decor book, Love How You Live:
I find that recently I am loving the idea of having my own little afternoon tea service at home complete with a tiered tea tray and all. This book caught my attention, Afternoon
Possibly one of the prettiest apartment tours I have seen, is this one for Chloe Crane-Leroux. I was truly inspired and enjoyed visually meandering throughout the picturesque nooks of her space, from her tranquil bedroom with its dramatic folding doors to the dining area complete with a large canvas painting and built-in shelving.
There is something so relaxing about watching YouTube videos of cozy fall baking and homemaking and Adriana is one of my favorite channels to bring all those cozy vibes to life.
As a fan of Ina Garten and the show Seinfeld, I am looking forward to this upcoming episode of Be My Guest featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. If you’ve never watched this show, then I highly recommend checking it out. Not only is coziness personified, but you get so many ideas for recipes as well as beautiful interviews conducted by the Barefoot Contessa herself.
articles of interest
It’s the perfect time to curl up with a cozy book and if you are looking for some suggestions, Town & Country has a list of 20 best cozy books to curl up with this season.
As a fan of the chic Diane von Furstenberg, I really enjoyed reading and viewing this article of DVF’s Venice Era.
And if fall is your favorite time of year too and are looking to make the most of it, then check out 30 ways to romanticize your life the fall.
Visiting Tea Time’s cozy corner this past week, there is a new cozy mystery and recipe to be discovered. Check out Ghostly Whispers and Chocolate Delights in this Food & Spirits Mystery by Darci Hannah.
If you’re still in the midst of decorating for fall, then here is a list of 20 elevated fall decorations from Amazon.
As we are moving more into the cooler weather this week, now is good time to learn How to Layer like the French: Fall Wardrobe Essentials.
And because we can never get enough of the Francophile content, here is How to Perfect the French Makeup Look.
what i pinned this past week on pinterest
This week on Pinterest was all about cozy style and cozy pursuits. A lot of timeless cold weather outfit ideas got pinned as well as lifestyle inspiration with reading, watching the changing leaves, and baking. I also grabbed a recipe for Ina Garten’s pot roast which will be cooked up within a few weeks as soon as that first 50-degree autumn day comes along.
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