Natalie's Notebook- October Recap
Giant cookies, a great memoir, & questions that lead to love
This monthly newsletter is not just about recommendations, interesting articles, recipes, and fun finds. It's about sharing a part of my life with you. You can find the recaps for the previous two months here: August and September. So, pour yourself a warm drink, find somewhere comfortable to sit, and let’s get caught up. ☺️
October Chit Chat 🍂
October was packed full of activities, so I’m ready for a slow next few weeks before the busyness of the holiday season arrives. It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is three and a half weeks away, and Christmas is only seven weeks away! How is that possible?!? I’m enjoying the cooler nights, mornings, and sweater weather we’re finally experiencing. As I pause to reflect on what October held, I’m grateful for my family, friends, and the health to enjoy it all.
Here are my October highlights:
Getting together with friends for a glass of wine, brunch, lunch dates, and dinner
Spending a long weekend away with Tony in SoCal, soaking up the warm sunshine, having dinner at our favorite restaurant in the area, and relaxing
Going to Disneyland
Attending several Black-Tie events with Tony (except we didn’t take a single photo!)
Admiring the gorgeous October skies
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Everyday Loves
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Ina Garten’s memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens.
I use this lip sleeping mask nightly to avoid chapped lips and notice a difference if I don’t put it on.
I finally found some no-show socks that don’t slip down!
My husband bought me a beautiful leather coat for my birthday, and I’m finally getting to wear it.
Noteworthy Links
Tony & I asked each other these questions while we were on our long weekend away, and it sparked such a great conversation: The 36 Questions That Lead to Love.
Since it’s sweater season, you may find this helpful: How to Remove Pilling from Clothes.
Now that it’s getting colder, you may have put a duvet on your bed. Tony & I just ordered a new duvet cover, and I despised putting it on until I read this: How to Put on a Duvet Cover.
From the Kitchen
Here are four delicious recipes I made last month:
“Sometimes, if you're lucky, the person sitting next to you at a dinner party turns out to be really interesting, and you have a lively conversation that makes you think, I want to know more.” Ina Garten
I hope your November is lovely. 🦃
With love, Natalie xx
This is such a great read! Thank you for sending this out!! So glad you and Tony got some time away - Disney Land is a winner!! Loved the articles and the recipes and love Ina Garten, she’s like your dear friend just in the way she talks… As always, your recipes have now made me hungry lol xx
I have been wanting to read Ina’s memoir since it came out! Can’t wait to dive in!!