CTL Weekly 11.15

Happy Friday friends. What are you up to this weekend? We have finished with our slew of fall family birthdays – five of us from September 26 to November 12 – and now I’m turning my attention to the holidays. Speaking of, how pretty is this holiday dining room from Lulu and Georgia?

Here’s more of what I saved to share with you this week:

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How one renter added architectural details to her 650-foot apartment. I loved this tip: “Faux mantels can help define different zones within an open floor plan, creating a sense of structure and purpose,” says Chloe Judge, interior designer at Mackenzie Collier Interiors.

This video tour of a 1920s Jacksonville, FL home is full of inspiration. I’m sure I’ll be watching it more than once. Don’t miss the outdoor spaces.

I love Coldwater Creek’s Vest for All Seasons because of its longer length and lighter weight. I have it in black but I am eyeing the red and navy too. You can get 20% off at CC right now with the code HOLIDAY20.

To roast, smoke or fry your turkey? Three southern chefs weigh in.

On the blog this week: our Charleston trip report. I also made an IG reel of pretty Charleston highlights.

Speaking of Instagram, this video of the invitations for the Princess of Wales’ annual carol service being made was interesting. I wonder how we could snag an invite?

A Thanksgiving cocktail idea from years past: Apple Cider Sangria. Grant is in charge of coming up with one for this year.

Such a pretty holiday appetizer. It looks ambitious but do-able.

I ordered the Winter Lights version of Galison’s 12 Days of (80-piece) puzzles because I enjoyed the Michael Storrings version from last year. I think I’ll like the ‘Christmas in the city’ theme even more.

Have a wonderful weekend!