In September’s Things I’m Loving This Month I have resurrected Australian soaps, soothing videos of animated AI, Halloween Barbiecore and more!
As always I’ve loved compiling this collection of things I’m loving/really into/just discovered (and fell in love with) over the past few weeks. Let’s just say I have “watching Australian soaps” guilt, the intention of roasting All The Winter Vegetables and a pointless need to make a pink witch’s hat.
Barbie has obviously had a delayed reaction on me as I’ve been all over everything pink this month for some reason.
A solo stay in North Devon has made me look up other places in the country to go and explore, and now I want to go everywhere.
And I’m completely obsessed with having soothing animations and accompanying music permanently playing in the background.
[Reading time: <3 mins – excluding time reading links]
It’s the last hurrah before Autumn Proper (we even had a mini heatwave in the first week of September so that was freaky) and although I’m not a pumpkin spice latte at Halloween kinda girl, ughhh (I want to be still sitting on my deck in the sun with a G&T in hand at gone 9pm, thank you very much) I guess I’ll have to accept that the season is changing.
Doesn’t mean I have to love it though… Summer forever, I say 😉
What caught your eye/are you now loving too? Comment below…!
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This month I’m loving…
1. My new blog header. I’ve been wanting a refresh for a while and I finally found time to design something new and switch it up. I am LOVING it. Genuinely.
2. The return of Neighbours (I’m calling it Neighbours, The Reboot). I can’t actually believe I’m into it again, it’s more than 30 years since I last watched it. But when Guy Pearce is somehow back in it (HOW did they manage that?) and Mischa Barton appears too, you have to watch it. Or is it just me…?!
3. The absolute best ladies mid-rise pants in the world ever – they’re comfortable, they don’t ride up your bum, they look cute (very classic Y-Fronty), they’re made of breathable cotton and there are lots of colour choices. Here’s the high-waist version if you prefer more coverage for your belly.
4. Hours-long YouTube videos of slow-moving, animated (AI) art with soothing sounds or retro synth music, like this abstract coloured liquids video, this rabbit hole infinite zoom animation or this back to the 80’s synthwave electro music, all designed as screensavers for digital TVs. So good for background noise and cool visuals.
5. Love at First Sight on Netflix, my rom-com recommendation of the month (don’t be put off by the so-so title). Perfect casting and amazing chemistry between the two leads, excellent meet-cute scenario, a touch of poignancy plus a [SPOILER ALERT] happy ending. For me, it was love at first watch.
6. These excellent blog posts about things to do in this country: 26 best places in Britain to visit, 10 gorgeous countryside getaways in England and 75+ best things to do in London. After having spent another wonderful week in North Devon I thought I should share more about the UK and what a great country it is to visit (whether you live here or not).
7. This pink house for sale in Nottinghamshire, which is a sight to behold. What I love about it is the late owner’s dedication to her favourite colour (rather than the actual house itself) because when I say all pink, I mean AAAAAAALL PINK…
8. Not just a pink house but also Keiko Lynn’s head-to-toe pink witch outfit. It’s very Barbiecore. Every year I love to see what Halloween outfit she’s come up with, and this doesn’t disappoint. She’s even included a free download for the witch hat pattern – adult’s size AND kid’s size.
9. This Dawn O’Porter for Joanie kaftan maxi dress – in a way I wish it was actually a one-off vintage piece so I could be the only one to wear it.
10. This recipe for roasted broccoli and cauliflower. The cooler weather is making me think of getting back to roasting more stuff. Although I often roast veg I tend not to include broccoli or cauli – maybe this recipe should be called roasted BROCCAULI ba-dum-tss – that’s going to change, especially as this includes parmesan, garlic and breadcrumbs. Yum.
And a few Not Dressed As Lamb posts from this month you might like…
7 Stupid or Embarrassing Things I Did As a Kid,
Perimenopause Brain Fog: 8 New Words I’ve Given to Everyday Things
and
Some of the Funniest Spam Comments I’ve Received on the Blog
Thanks for reading! xoxo
P.S. Find yourself someone who looks at you the way Jane looks at Mike. I would too if I got to star opposite Guy “Silver Fox” Pearce.
Linking up to… Monday: Stylish Monday (second Monday of the month), Inspire Me Monday, My Glittery Heart, On Mondays We Link Up || Tuesday: Style With a Smile, Trend Spin/Walking in Memphis in High Heels, Turning Heads Tuesday, Confident Twosday, Happy Now Blog Link Up || Wednesday: WowOnWednesday || Thursday: Chic & Stylish, Ageless Style Linkup (third Thursday of the month), || Friday: Neverending Style, Fancy Friday, On the Edge
We were in Rye in September and spend 3 days on the beach! Amazing, I also want summer al year round. Now I have the soundtrack of Neighbours in my head……. I was recently talking with a girlfriend about series we wanted to see again. For me As the world turns is number one.
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Nancy I bet it was lovely in Rye – how lucky to be able to go on the beach!!
And sorry about the Neighbours earworm, hehe… though I had to look up As the World Turns as I’d not heard of it before, maybe it wasn’t really shown here in the UK?!
OMG that kaftan is everything!!! What a fun read this is; I disappeared down many rabbit holes!!
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Oh I could see you in it too, Lisa!! And did you notice I included an ACTUAL rabbit hole this month…?! hehe
Roasted cauli & broccoli? Oh, very much yes to that. Yum! 🙂 We had a food box recipe suggest it and now it’s a cold weather go to. Raw garlic in a vinegar mayo for extra kick as well. Oh, now I’m thinking about whitefish inva cheesy pepper breadcrumb and a side of edamame beans! Mmm….
Oh, that house isn’t too far away. Slightly tempted to visit! 🙂 If I sang “there’s somebody at the door, there’s somebody at the door” would that ring a bell for you? 😀
The UK list – a shout-out for the beauty of the North York Moors and the rolling hills & coast of Northumberland as well. Really dog friendly there too.
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Lynn what are you doing to me with all the talk of delicious food?!!! Lol 😀
“There’s somebody at the door” did ring a bell (see what I did there) but I had to Google… and I NOW I remember – pink windmill with Rod Hull and emu. I wasn’t a fan of his at all unfortunately so I think I’d erased it from my memory…!
I haven’t been to nearly enough places in the north, I think living in Devon and therefore near Cornwall we’re spoilt for so many beautiful places to go! But that should change as I know how gorgeous it is oop north, Scotland too…
C xx
Very fun (and electric) choices this month. If I needed underwear….bookmarked for later!
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I don’t like wearing ANY other pants now, Sue – I found the holy grail of underwear! 😉
Yes to more UK content! As a non-UK reader I would love to get tips for less touristy/famous places to visit.
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Hmm I might just have to think about compiling a post about something like that Frieda – perhaps ask people I know (and readers or Insta followers) where they can recommend in the UK, places that aren’t usually in the tourist books, that might be good…?! xx
Guy Pearce is such a gorgeous hunk
In have to agree that Britain is beautiful. I have to come back as it’s been too long. Last time we were there was in 2018.
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He aged like a fine wine, didn’t he Lorna 😉
I know we Brits complain about the weather a lot, but when it’s good it makes you realise just how stunning this place really is…!
OMG that pink house!!!!! But what’s up with that awful red sofa though LOL! And Dawn Porter’s kaftan is just awesome, isn’t it?! Great round-up post, Catherine!
Have a fab weekend!
Hugs
Suzy xx
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Yes I thought that about the red sofa and also the grey headboard on the bed, Suzy… why were they not pink?!!!!!! Lol
Thank you lovely – actually I could imagine you floating around the Algarve in that kaftan, I think you should have one 😀 xx
Reading this pre-breakfast and now I really want roasted broccoli and cauliflower, not overnight oats Plus, definitely going to get my living room painted pink, no matter how much my teenage son protests
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Now that I remembered to order parmesan in my Tesco shop I’m making the roasted broccauli tomorrow night, Lizzie – can’t wait lol! 😉
Let me know how it goes with the painting and more than that, how it goes down with your teenage son…?!!!!