Happy November, Everyone! Did you have a great Halloween last night? Wednesday Adams, Ninja Turtles and Mario Brothers costumes won the popularity contest, but a fully inflated “rubber chicken” won our family favorite.

Lots of to share this month.

Styling Breakdown

This big, beautiful, glass front, arched bookcase is a favorite styling moment from our Millen Project. We used a tight color palette of black, white, gray and green (from our plants) and the color AND texture of natural wood or woven materials. We sprinkled some of each color and texture on every shelf. And, important note, we used ONLY faux plants thanks to those beautiful glass doors limiting air flow.

SOURCE LIST

Slowhand (Eric Clapton book)
Textured planter (this is a steal!)
Faux pothos ivy
Cement pear
Similar black stacking boxes
Black and white Paris photo
Black frame
The World Atlas of Birds
The Beatles (book)
Pretty City Paris (book)
Ceramic Watering Can
Teakwood bowl (comes in set of 2, also a steal)
Similar square basket (comes in set of 3)
Similar black planter in stand

Keeping Myself Busy

I have been keeping myself busy by going to Iceland!!! I recently got home from an absolutely, positively, epic, adults-only vacation. In fact, it was the first time I got on an plane with my husband and no kids in 11.5 years. Yeah. Pretty high stakes. And it lived up to every expectation and then some.

I was very, very lucky to have had the entire trip planned by a friend who was also on the trip. We were one of four couples who adventured together through ice caves and waterfalls (there were many) and volcanic ash deserts and glaciers. But, my absolute favorite spot was a thermal pool. Hvammsvik. It was perfect. And I highly recommend it. I did not make it to the Blue Lagoon, but I understand that it is quite touristy and a completely different experience (think teenagers on spring break).

Meanwhile, Lessons in Chemistry is officially out on Netflix and after reading it earlier this year, I’m very excited to see if the series lives up to the book.

Fashion Find

I got a fake leather jacket (also known as a pleather jacket). And I love it. I feel a just a little big rock n roll in it, but still 1000% a mom. I wanted something for the fall that wasn’t athletic forward and wasn’t puffer forward, but still casual. I think this meets those goals with an excellent price point.

Local Fun

The Rise & Shine Holiday Market is happening November 18 at the Winchester Town Hall, just in time to get all your holiday shopping done! I love unique gifts. Something you can’t find at Target or Amazon (although I get those too). This is the perfect place for those special items for the more hard-to-buy-for family members. From jewelry to hot sauce to kids craft sets to tote bags. So many fun things to peruse. Tickets should be purchased in advance and include foot and beverage. AND, the first 50 people to attend get a gift bag!

Have a wonderful November! And please check out our Instagram stories regularly…we have 3 major installs happening this month. All before Thanksgiving!

Cheers, Leah

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