Weekend Reading 8.31.25 | Centsational Type

Hello all, completely happy (nearly) fall! We’re nonetheless in summer season mode round right here, though my children are again at their universities now. The home was full all summer season and now it’s empty once more. Sigh. It’s cleaner, however lots quieter.

I did what a number of empty nesters do, I began shifting furnishings round. I moved the couch out of our study and positioned my desk beneath the window so I can work at home when wanted. With winter coming, having the electrical hearth close by shall be cozy.

The largest information is…. I switched regulation corporations. I used to be supplied a brand new alternative at a agency specializing in property litigation, now all my shoppers are builders and contractors, which is the place I wished to land. I really like structure, renovation, and design, so having shoppers that work in that business is thrilling for me. I additionally work much less hours in my new place, so my hope is to begin running a blog once more. Not weekly, extra like a few times a month… however that’s my aim. 🙂

September holds a number of pleasure: my stepdaughter’s marriage ceremony, a birthday journey to Hawaii, and a visit to London and Bath. On a whim, Matt and I made a decision to attend the Jane Austen Festival the second weekend of September, and we’ve Regency period apparel to put on. People come from throughout, the city shall be dressed up, there are balls, parades, a theater manufacturing, and excessive tea, what enjoyable will probably be! I’ll share a weblog submit on that occasion for certain.

Favorite hyperlinks of the week:

Green lovers, get able to be impressed: 37 unexpected color pairings in layered interiors.

Dreamy: all of the patterns and prints within the 2025 Southern Living idea house.

America’s first “car free” neighborhood.

How do to arts & crafts style in a recent manner.

Home office bookshelf inspiration.

This twentieth century information to distinguishing between colorful European glass.

Landscaping ideas that add actual worth to your house.

Clever methods to hide kitchen outlets.

Peak season for fall foliage throughout the USA.

Electricians weigh in: don’t use extension cords to energy these things.

Habits that keep your brain sharp as you age.

September travel destinations and this new technique to trip: hybrid solo travel.