Happy Friday!! It is the official “last weekend” of summer, but it definitely is feeling like fall around here. It has been a totally crazy week and I have honestly barely left my desk. The sad thing about that is that is has also been a gorgeous week here in Connecticut and I have spent my days inside. But guess what? It’s the weekend! Time to get outside and breathe in some of that fresh, crisp air that makes me love New England in September! The next two weekends I will be traveling so I plan to enjoy a laid back couple of days, just relaxing and enjoying this beautiful time of year. What are you up to?
Here are a few things “pinging” my radar this week:
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Jeanne, of I Dream Of, just returned from an incredible trip to Scotland and Iceland. Not only is Jeanne one of the sweetest people in the blogging world and an amazing artist, she is also a remarkable photographer…check out her latest post on Scotland, with more to come, and follow her Instagram feed…you will be ready to don some Tartan and head out for some “country pursuits” after seeing her beautiful photos.
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Janelle McCulloch’s blog, A Library of Design, is another favorite (she is also one of my favorite authors) – there is always something eye catching on her blog, but this post on travel particularly caught my eye…lots of great information there!
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HiP Paris‘ post on the best candy shops in Paris is literally eye candy…
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Gray Malin’s aerial travel photos are legendary and deservedly so. He just released a limited edition of New York photos which are spectacular – I love the Coney Island ones. To get a little of the Gray Malin magic without spending a fortune, check out his gift wrap…I might be tempted to frame IT!
Go here if you cannot view the video.
Have you ever sat next to anyone interesting or famous on a plane? The clip of Tina Fey (as 30 Rock‘s Liz Lemon) sitting next to Oprah made me laugh. I would probably have a hard time staying cool in that circumstance too!
I get excited whenever one of my favorite authors releases a new book…Susan Vreeland did not disappoint with Lisette’s List. It combines several of my favorite things – art, history and France. What are you reading these days?
Don’t miss this giveaway from two of my favorite brands – Tieks and Vineyard Vines are giving away $200 gift cards to each online store. Tieks are far and away the most comfortable shoes I own…and I am partial to VV because the founders graduated from my boys’ alma mater and I have been following their success from day one. I picked up my first Vineyard Vines bag at their warehouse in Stamford when they only had ten employees and no retail outlets.
That’s it for this week everyone…Cheers to a sunny weekend…wherever you may be wandering!
xoxo
Always love seeing what's on your radar, Sandy! Thanks so much for including me, so very flattering. And fun to know that Susan Vreeland has a new book out! She's always a favorite.
Hope you get to thoroughly enjoy this last weekend of summer! XOXO
Sandy,
Helloooooo!!!OMGosh….September is my new crazy month. I feel like I've been pseudo-absent in blog land but I think I'm about to hit a stretch of normal.
Love all these links…isn't Jeanne just the best?!! And, I love that you knew the VV guys back when. I love their Greenwich shop and their aesthetic is perfect for my little guys. Well, actually Carter is getting so big I can barely stand it. 🙂
Excited I'll get to see you in Oct. Let me know if you might want to carpool!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
We're relaxing a bit this weekend too as regatta season gets underway next weekend and we'll be traveling for the next five weeks. Both of us are reading All The Light We Cannot See and are so enjoying revisiting Saint Malo during WWII. It's a beautiful story with wonderful characters. And we love living vicariously through Jeanne – she takes the best trips (and pictures!) Have a great weekend, Sandy!
xxoo
C + C
Wow! Sandy – such a great post! Thanks for the recommendations for the blog posts. Just wrote down the book title – looks great. Thanks for the tip on VV – my girls love them and so does the Mister. Have a wonderful weekend, sweet Sandy.
You share the best links on your blog Sandy! That video of Liz and Oprah is hysteridal. I'll have to take a peek at some of these other recommendations. Happy weekend!
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How in the world did I miss THIS? Is there still room for me on board dearest Sandy? What a true fall getaway here!!!!
Happy weekend! Anita
Hello Sandy!
I hope you are having a great weekend! I have just returned from St.louis where I met my new grandson, or is it step-grandson? Who knows but I love the little guy.
I think we were separated at birth because often times we have the same Friday favorites! I love it, great minds think alike!
Thanks for sharing a great post, enjoy your travels and be safe.
Xo Elizabeth
Thanks for all these great links!! I will be heading to Saratoga in a few weeks for a Fall get away cannot wait!
Sandy,
Don't you love how Autumn weekends beckon us outdoors to embrace Summer's last smile? I love all the great links you share.
My teenage daughter is working on us for an upscale designer weekend bag and we are both impressed she loves good quality but think she might be too young. Any advice since travel is your bag!
xo
Patricia