Saturday Suggestions

 

ONE. 

The truth about fashion is that it always changes. I realize my own style probably borders on boring and plain, but I tend not to embrace a ton of prints/trends, because I know they’ll be gone in a heartbeat. I need clothes that have some staying power. But last week I stumbled on this post by a blogger who revisited some of her own fashion from a few years ago and shared how she would update the outfits for today. I giggled because in a few years, she’ll probably undo everything she’s doing now. But I enjoyed reading her thought process, just the same. I actually liked her styles then AND now, except for the pleated midi skirt. I cannot do pleats and I cannot do midi. But aside from that, I really loved what she did, and it was a good reminder that no matter what we do, in a few years, we’ll probably think “Why did I wear that???”

TWO. 

I follow this site on Instagram and love looking at all the old historic homes they share. Most of them are from the Carolinas, it seems, but it’s not exclusive to that area. (I actually found one from MARION on the site from earlier this summer.) If you like looking at old homes, this is a fun one to hang out on for a while!

THREE.

Not everything in this home is exactly my style, but I am learning that blue is our style. We love these sea/coastal colors, and this house has a lot of that. I always enjoy seeing how others bring in colors, patterns, and textures. And even though not all of this would be quite for us, It has taken me pretty much my entire adult life to figure out (at least mostly!) what style I like and pull my furniture and décor slowly into that circle of coordination. Now that I know this information, it makes it more fun to see what others have done and draw inspiration from that!

FOUR. 

August is here, and it’s such a transition month. Some of you might be going back to school (as a student or teacher) or you might be sending your kiddos back to school. Even though it’s clearly still summer outside, there is also a lot of fall planning underway, and here we sit – half clinging to summer and half looking ahead to the inevitable season to come. This post has some great ideas of fun things to do no matter which season you’re leaning toward right now! Not gonna lie: I’m craving a creamsicle after reading it!

FIVE.

I’m sharing this one today because I felt every word of what Kari Anne said. EVERY. SINGLE. WORD. I’m guessing I’m not alone. If you feel like a misfit (ever or always), read these words. You’re not alone!

SIX. 

You know Ryan and I are always looking for fun places to go for our anniversary, and no matter where we end up, it’s always extra fun because it’s completely Christmas when we get there. This list has some must-see inns for Christmas, and the whole feel of the article had me living in the Holiday Inn movie. (Any of you watch that one in addition to White Christmas? My grandma introduced me to it, and I loved it!) I haven’t been to any of these, but I have been to Granville, Ohio, and I am not surprised it made the list. Lynne and I went there when I worked at the station (for a fun trip, not for work) and it was seriously the most charming little town in the whole world. I am not surprised it’s super cute at Christmas!