August Favorites ~ 2023
Good Morning Friends,
Empty-nester week 2! It has been going well so far. Lauren will be coming home this weekend because there are no classes on Monday so we will be so happy to see her. We do have some running around. She has a hair appointment and I have my first waxing appointment! Oh my goodness you guys wish me luck! I have never done waxing before, but I need to try it. Shaving is causing me all sorts of issues! And I mean issues! If you would like for me to share my experience, please let me know below.
Okay, let’s get into my favorites for the month of August!
photo credit: Mrs. Shockley
First on my list is this beautiful bouquet of hydrangeas from my very kind neighbor. I was opening the windows to my home office and saw his huge hydrangea tree and thought, “oh I would love a few of those for my crystal vase”. I sent my husband over to ask and he cut me a few! How grand is that?
Second on my list is the new Aerin Lauder Rose de Grasse perfume called Rouge. I had to go and smell it and it smells just like red roses. It’s quite lovely. If you want to try a sample here is the link to order that. Enjoy!
Third on my list is my new monogram tote from Abbot and Lyon! I have always wanted to try a monogram tote and I actually got to see this tote in person while I was in South Carolina in May. A woman walked by me, and I stopped her and asked about it. The quality is quite exceptional, and the price is incredible! I have no regrets ordering it. It is quite large and has lots of organizational compartments on the inside.
Fourth was my delicious meal that I got at Ford’s Garage. It was a new restaurant that my family and I decided to try and it was really good. The lime vinaigrette was outstanding! Oh so good!
The fifth is my new Kate Spade Leopard tote. I saw a beautiful influencer with this bag and went on the hunt for it. It is sold out everywhere. I managed to find it on Poshmark. Yay Poshmark! This is going to be perfect for the fall.
Sixth on my list are these travel contact lense containers. I found these on Amazon and they come two in one pack! Great for traveling or keeping in your handbag for easy access!
photo credits: Mrs. Shockley
Seventh is this incredibly chic white umbrella that I also found on Amazon. I love the gold handle and gold hardware. It is so elegant and comes in different colors. I ordered it and took it to my office immediately. It’s quite lovely.
The eighth item is this lovely goat milk soap from Beekman 1802. Now I have been watching this company on QVC for years and was always curious about their products. I saw a recent show of their bar soap and after seeing how it lathered on t.v. I had to give it a try, so I ordered it from Amazon. I have been using it for a month and I LOVE IT! Oh my goodness, it is so creamy, and the lavender smell is very light. I love using it.
And the last item is my new lip balm from Elizabeth Arden. I found this on Amazon and wanted to give it a try and I must say it moisturizes my lips very nicely. I use it daily and carry it in my handbag. You should give it a try. I will be ordering the 8-hour hydrating facial spray, and hand cream as well. Those items will go nicely in my handbag especially with winter on the horizon.
I hope you all love my favorites for the month of August. My monthly newsletter will be hitting your mailboxes soon! Please make sure that you check your spam folder if you are not getting it! Have a great day and…
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Hi Mrs. Shockley,
I wait for the Favorites blogs from you. There is much inspiration one way or another. Good to hear that empty nesting is going good so far. I’m a long ways from that but I can imagine the silver lining. Waxing? Yes, please do share your story. I had been doing Waxing for several years but I stopped about 3 years, or right around Covid shutdowns. I really want to try the lip balm. I’ve started using the Laneige lip mask and need a lip balm.
Awww thank you Mya! I try to keep track of my favorites for each month. Sometimes it is not easy! You did waxing? Oh wow I would love to know if you liked it. I am going for my personal area so I am very nervous. Sorry for the t.m.i but I feel like we should be able to share how those services go.
The lip balm is great and I just got the 8 hour facial spray. Love it so far.
Ohh that’s not TMI. You are right, that is how we learn from each other. Please do share your experience. It’s never too late to try something new! Good for you!
What a beautiful new monogram tote. I’m loving it. I’m not familiar with that brand. Aerin perfume samples are ne t on my list. Speaking of perfumes were you able to get the sample from Sylvaine Delacourte? I have fallen in love with their fragrances. That salad looked scrumptious. ???