~Inslee’s August 2013 calendar girl~

 ~click here for the recipe~

The upcoming weekend looks to be full of farmers’ market shopping, a few styling projects, a jaunt to the movie house to take in Lee Daniel’s The Butler and then always a bit of time in the kitchen having fun.

Here is a look at the past week on the blog . . .

~the readers’ top post of the week . . . A Thinking Life = A Happy Life

~Alpine Meadows’ Wine & Food Pairing Event

~Style Inspiration: Casual & Fabulous

~Splurge & Save Outfit: No. 20 . . . prepping for fall

~Why Not . . . Organize Your Closet? 13 simple steps to organized, clarity and just in time for a successful fall shopping season

~This & That: No. 71 . . . a style resource, a solo traveler’s must-have blog/book, fabulous shoes and more

And this week’s newsletter – issue #160 – click here to read.

If you haven’t done so already, be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter as the 2013 Fall Shopping Guide will be emailed to all subscribers on September 1st. I’ll be breaking down all of the trends and sharing the simply luxurious guide on what to skip and what to splurge on.

Here’s hoping you have a lovely weekend enjoying one of the last few weekends of summer. Take your time, dawdle a big longer doing the things you love and lose all track of time. Isn’t that what summer is for? Until Monday, bonjour.

A weekend is always a welcomed sight and with Thanksgiving waiting around the corner, I must admit, I’m ready to indulge. With a mix and match of cheering on my niece as she cartwheels across the floor, raking up the last of the leaves and trying to find time to go see and enjoy the new movie Lincoln, I’m excited to see and enjoy these next few days.

This past week on the blog was full of topics to get your mind off the unnecessary, inspiration to add a classic accessory to your wardrobe and a peek at the new December issue of Vogue. Have a look:

~Why Not . . . Wear a Scarf?

~Style Inspiration: Casual, Chic Comfort

~Readers’ favorite post of the week . . . 10 Things to Stop Worrying About

~Anne Hathaway – Vogue US December 2012

~Good News from Buick . . . and a much deserved thank you to my readers.

~This & That: No. 33 . . . an affordable chic flat, two articles to enjoy and more

~Want & Have Outfit: No. 9 . . . classic stripes for winter and a steal of a deal on a classic camel coat

And this week’s newsletter – issue #125 – click here to read.

Have a wonderful weekend doing exactly what you need and wish to enjoy. And until Monday, bonjour.

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