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November 3, 2023 By kimwheeler No Comments

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It’s weekend meandering time with my pals Juliet

It’s weekend meandering time with my pals Juliet and Elizabeth..

I am finally sharing my packing list from the UK trip. The last part of our Edinburgh stop is also on the post along with a lovely Tahoe remodel.

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Pop in by our blogs for more good things..links in bios:
@northerncalstyle
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

#whattopackuk #whattopackscotland #uktravel #edinburghpacking

If you missed it, Juliet, Elizabeth and I are doin

If you missed it, Juliet, Elizabeth and I are doing a virtual holiday sparkle party !✨

Tomorrow is December and we would love to see your beautiful holiday pins and brooches. If you have some lovelies that you’d like to wear, we’d love if you’d tag us and also use the tag with #ShowUsYourBling or #christmaspin and we will share your pretties on our stories.

December gives us a chance to fly our sparkle flags and get those special pieces you may have inherited out and wear them.

I have more ideas on my blog on how to style them and also some pretty vintage pieces and others if you need to start your own little collection!! They are little pieces of art.

Tag us and #showusyourbling #christmaspin

More on our blogs .. Links in bio
@northerncalstyle
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

#broochthesubject #holidaysparkle #vintagebling #vintagechristmas #weissbrooch

I’m super excited because today Juliet and Eliza

I’m super excited because today Juliet and Elizabeth and I are starting a virtual brooch/holiday pin party for December and we want you to join us! ✨

I know many of you probably have some lovely little sparkles that are sitting in a drawer or box from your mom or grandma, or perhaps just ones that you haven’t worn for a long time. Get those lovelies out and let’s see them.

During the month of December, tag us with #showusyourbling or #christmaspin and we will share your pretty pins on our stories.

This is another way to get creative with your outfits during this festive month ! It also sparks so many nice comments and conversations. I’ve been chatted up by so many people wearing my mom or grandma’s brooches and I enjoyed hearing about theirs as well.

It’s a way to keep those who we inherited them from, close to our hearts at this time of the year . 🥰 I always think my mom or grandma would be so thrilled to know I’m wearing their special brooches.

Men are wearing brooches now too! So we’d love for the guys to join in as well.

Stop by our blogs today for more ways to wear your pins and links to some good ones if you’re wanting to start your own little collection like I have!

Use the hashtags #showusyourbling #christmaspin

Links in our bios..
@northerncalstyle
@pineconesandacorns
@makemineaspritzer

#broochthesubject #christmaspin #vintagechristmaspin #vintagechristmas #holidaydressing #holidaysparkle

I just had to put this out as I’ve already had s

I just had to put this out as I’ve already had several friends saying they are stressed about not doing anything for the holidays yet -and it’s not even December!!

Then yesterday my dad said he felt some anxiety because all his neighbors had their Christmas lights up and he hasn’t done his.
That really made me upset. My 84 year old dad!

This is not a race.

The person with the most things done is not the winner in fact, that person may not be enjoying the season as much as somebody else who’s taking it slowly and going at their own pace, and doing less.

Remind yourself to enjoy the little things this season that matter to you. Also say no to things . You don’t need to do all you think you do. Let things go that aren’t bringing you joy.

This holiday season shouldn’t be about stress!

That’s the end of this PSA from a person who has bought two gifts and still has Thanksgiving decor up!

Is anyone else feeling overwhelmed?

Tell me below, have you made the season better by doing less? Are you a late shopper or card writer? That is okay.

Do you know people used to shop and decorate the tree in the days before Christmas just a few decades ago??

#holidaymadness #simplechristmas #holidayzen

Hope you’ve had a great long weekend! If you mi

Hope you’ve had a great long weekend! If you missed the Weekend Meanderings with Juliet and Elizabeth pop on by for some good holiday ideas!
On my weekend post…
-A Thanksgiving table hack
-Pretty wrap from California
-Beauty gift ideas on sale
- J. Crew silver holiday looks
-Part I of my Edinburgh trip 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Including Holyrood Palace and @thebalmoral hotel, in Edinburgh.

It’s all on the our blogs -links in bio:
@northerncalstyle
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

#weekend #edinburgh #edinburghtravel #holyroodpalace #balmoralhotel #roccofortehotels #scotland_insta #scotland

Finally got my table together ! I added some flowe

Finally got my table together ! I added some flowers from Trader Joe’s after picking up Griffin from SFO this afternoon. I found these green napkins at @worldmarket and added some velvet ribbon I had with our @anthropologie dishes… and my favorite candlesticks from my pal Juliet!

I have my mom’s tureen and my grandma’s platter out and the recipe binder is open to my mom’s beautifully written instructions on how to cook a turkey made for me and other tips. 💛

It will be me and all my guys including dad, but I’ll be thinking of mom and grandma and all the Thanksgivings they did. I am missing them especially at this time of year. I know a lot of you feel the same.

I’m thankful to all of you sweet friends here on Instagram too. It’s been a joy to connect with so many kind people.

Now I am off to trim Brussels sprouts!😅

Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving!

#thanksgivingtable #thanksgivingtablescape #thanksgivingtableideas #californiathanksgiving

It’s the weekend blog time and I’m sharing the

It’s the weekend blog time and I’m sharing the fourth part of our travel to the UK with our visits to Chatsworth House, Bakewell and the medieval walled city of York! I loved this area and if you are a Jane Austen fan, you know 500 year old Chatsworth was her inspiration for Mr Darcy’s Pemberley and in many of the films. It’s amazing it’s been in the same family for 16 generations and you can have the best day there walking the house and grounds and lunch..

October was a magical time to visit these places with foggy days and fall weather! We absolutely loved it and York has to be one of my favorite cities now. The walls were so fun to walk and we stayed at the most charming hotel..@grayscourtyork

More on the blog !

Please visit Juliet and Elizabeth’s blogs too!
Links in our bios..
@northerncalstyle
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

#uktravel #visitbritain #york #chatsworthhouse #bakewell #falltravel #prideandprejudice #pemberley #grayscourtyork

It’s November’s Signature Style so Cindy and I

It’s November’s Signature Style so Cindy and I are sharing great coats and outerwear! We’ve got fun ideas on how to wear your coats and jackets and the coolest options out there!

I snapped a few pictures of people in the UK in their coats, and I’m sharing a little inspiration from the trip..

Stop on by our blogs if you need a fresh look or maybe a new coat for this year! We are finally getting some real weather, and I love it!

You can comment LINKS to be sent the post by DM or find the posts in our bios..
@northerncalstyle
@cindyhattersley

#winterstyle #coatinspo #coatseason

Did you get to read my post on the Cotswolds? I’

Did you get to read my post on the Cotswolds? I’m absolutely in love with this part of England that includes Oxford University where we began, Stow on the Wold, and Stratford-Upon-Avon!

All three are places of incredible history and charm! We even did a little side trip to the teeny village of Lower Slaughter.. More about all of it, and the sweet shops and restaurants and our cute hotel on the weekend post..

If you’re planning a trip to the Cotswolds save this reel..
On this clip-
@oxford_uni
@thesheepstow
@cutterbrooksshop
@lucystearoomstow

Link to my full blog on this in bio
@northerncalstyle

#stowonthewold #cotswolds #cotswoldstravel #oxforduniversity #stratforduponavon #uktravel

@lambsrestaurant

Today I joined my blogging friends to share cozy b

Today I joined my blogging friends to share cozy bedroom ideas and inspiration for the season.

Do you have a bedroom that could use some cozy? Mine needed help.. I used fuzzy rugs, plaid throws, velvet pillows, plus a touch of black to give my own room some depth and warmth during these darker months! I added a faux wreath above the bed for a festive feel. ✨It feels like a little retreat now and I’ve been reading and having my tea here.

All of us have unique bedroom ideas for this collaboration, so stop on by our blogs!

@northerncalstyle
@classiccasualhome
@cindyhattersley
@most_lovely_things
@mysweetsavannah

#cozybedroom #cozyroom #wintervibes #holidayhouse

If you missed this weekend’s post, with Juliet a

If you missed this weekend’s post, with Juliet and Elizabeth, I shared my favorite things to do in London in fall and winter!

I’m breaking my UK/Scotland trip into regions, and this week is all about London, where we stayed, some good spots to eat, my favorite museums, and shops. I also shared a few good things I bought, and the boots I wore everywhere that were fairly inexpensive and very comfortable .

The link to this post is in my bio or you can comment below for it and I’ll DM you.

On this Reel:
-Our beautiful hotel @hamyard_hotel in Soho
- My favorite museum the @vamuseum which is having the Chanel exhibit until Feb. and don’t miss the gift shop totes!
- The best place for tea and beautiful tins of it to take home @fortnums
- The historic and coolest department store in the world, @libertylondon. Must do!
- Max’s favorite museum @thebritishmuseum
- I always find something at @hmhome
- Two Italian spots we love @circolopopolare and @_boccadilupo &gelato @gelupogelato
MORE on the blog!

Save this post if you’re planning a trip.

More on the blog!
@northerncalstyle

Please visit Juliet and Elizabeth’s blogs for more fun too:
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

#london #londontips #londontravel #londoninthefall #prettycitylondon

I haven’t posted much as we’re on a trip in th

I haven’t posted much as we’re on a trip in the UK! 🇬🇧❤️

I’ve been trying to share everything on my stories, and saving some of them in my highlights in case any of you are planning a trip!

I’ve been so overwhelmed with the pictures, I actually let Instagram make this Reel from the highlights of London and Oxford..

I just did a little postcard post on the weekend blog with a few fun pics and details, especially about our stop to visit my friend Rosie who lives in Stratford Upon Avon, which was so lovely.

You can follow along on my stories, or if you’ve missed any, look at the highlights ! I’m trying to categorize by area.

Please visit Juliet and Elizabeth blogs too. I know they had a great weekend posts!!

Our links as always, in our bios or stories:
@northerncalstyle
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

#uktravel #uktraveltips #londontravel #oxfordtravel #visitbritain

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