Happy Friday 10/17/25
Happy Friday! This week we woke up to our first frost - and suddenly Fall isn’t just a mood, it’s really, actually cold. Ha! The darker, chillier nights have us lighting candles, cozying up to watch the Mariners, and embracing an earlier bedtime routine. We swapped out our bedding for something a little heavier, and it seemed to make the whole house feel cozier. My best nights lately involve snuggling into our bed at 8:30 with the kids, reading for a bit, and then shooing them off to bed for lights out by 9:00 (mine included ;). It’s pure bliss! Wishing you a weekend full of warmth, soft blankets, and simple comforts.
Poplar Cottage bedroom | Jenny Lind bed with linen duvet, linen sheets, and silk pillowcase
Some links from the week…
How to add whimsy to your home. Love this!
Just switched back to this face sunscreen after trying a different popular product and I can confirm, this one is still my favorite.
This week we shared how we (aka my mom) made charming café curtains on a budget for the Poplar Cottage kitchen. My sister saw them in the background of a recent FaceTime call and immediately sent me look-a-like designer curtains that cost $400 (!!!).
How sweet is this 16th-century cottage?! The original beams and slanted ceilings are just so charming.
Garrett recommended this podcast about “why money doesn’t buy happiness in America” and it’s such a good listen!
A tribute to Diane Keaton. I just rewatched “Something’s Gotta Give” (a Nancy Meyer’s classic) and she is so lovely in it!
Gillian McAllister on the mess behind success.
My weekend plans: pumpkin bread!
“My parents sold my magical childhood home and I learned a lesson about closure I didn’t expect.” Gosh I can still remember the day my parents sold my childhood home some 20 years ago - it’s really hard to say goodbye!
A book rec for you… this novel begins with a mystery and I just couldn’t put it down (or the audio book equivalent). Felt like the perfect Fall read!
Wishing you a lovely weekend!
xx
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