10 Things I’m Loving This Month: August 2023

Now that summer is over (meteorologically, anyway), I’m looking back at things I loved in August: BBC comedies, beautiful Japanese words, money-saving tips for weddings and more!

Oh and where the blog post title is concerned: I know August is now last month but I’m on such a roll with my blogging schedule after The Unplanned Hiatus that posting it on the 31st would have just messed things up. I like Wednesdays and Saturdays so I think that’s what imma gonna try to stick to from now on.

Famous last words, Catherine, famous last words…

Anyway – this is the second installment in my monthly Things I’m Loving This Month posts (formerly known as the Best of the Blogosphere). It’s nice being able to share anything and everything, whether that be great blog posts (which I’ll always include), things I’ve bought or seen, stuff I’ve watched or dog videos I’ve loved.

Hard as it was, I refrained from the dogs this month but I’m sure there are loads of other things that you’ll love too.

Happy Saturday, have a great weekend, and I’ll see you on the other side (AKA next week)!

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P.S. I was wrong about the dogs. There IS a dog video. OF COURSE there’s a dog video…

This month I’m loving…

1. Detectorists on Netflix (a BBC series). I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS HIGHLY ENOUGH. Do not be put off by the fact that it’s about metal detecting, of all things. We haven’t watched anything funnier, more character-driven, more beautifully filmed, more binge-worthy or as well-written in ages. My one-sentence review would be “A charming, subtly hilarious ode to the English countryside and the characters in it”.

2. I’d heard good things about Wonderskin One Step Lip Stain but had NO idea it would be as good as it was. Loads of colour choice, lasts half the day.

3. I’ve recently discovered Non Silicone Wood Silk Furniture Polish and my Cinderella life is now complete (well, the Cinders version at least). My vintage teak furniture and wooden frames and ornaments have never looked better.

4. The brilliant Dr Louise Newton (AKA @menopause_doctor) has posted a video with Professor Isaac Manyonda talking about how women are largely protected from many diseases that men suffer from… till menopause. So much to ponder on.

5. Jenny has come up with 5 Reasons Why Slow Progress Is Good Progress and I’m all over no.4.

6. I’ve just subscribed to the online magazine Ageist which is “dedicated to championing the vitality, influence and contributions of the modern 50-plus demographic”. So far I’m loving it.

7. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson may know everything about the cosmos but he also knows why a dog’s exuberant spirit can inspire us to cherish every moment we have. Oh, my heart ♥️

8. New-to-blogging (but seasoned Instagram influencer) Sandie has discussed Reinventing Life and Embracing Disability. It’s so good for everyone to read, not just for those with a disability.

9. I’ve just learnt another beautiful Japanese word: komorebi, meaning “Sunlight leaking through trees, the beauty and wonder of light rays dappling through overhead leaves”. These and more words are beautifully illustrated in Iris’s wonderous nature-driven Instagram account.

10. I’ve followed Anna on Instagram for ages for her thrifty lifestyle and not-buying-new ethos, so I got excited when I discovered she has a blog. Like my own frugal wedding 17 years ago, she’s written about how to have the perfect low-cost wedding. They’re often the most enjoyable.

And a few Not Dressed As Lamb posts you might like:
6 Fantasy Jobs I Would Be Really, Really Good At,
My Travel and Summer Beauty Essentials from Boots and
Pandemic-Related Life Struggles and Why I Neglected the Blog