Weekend Reading 8.31.25 | Centsational Style

Hello all, happy (almost) fall! We’re still in summer mode around here, although my kids are back at their universities now. The house was full all summer and now it’s empty again. Sigh. It’s cleaner, but a lot quieter.

I did what a lot of empty nesters do, I started moving furniture around. I moved the sofa out of our study and placed my desk under the window so I can work from home when needed. With winter coming, having the electric fireplace nearby will be cozy.

The biggest news is…. I switched law firms. I was offered a new opportunity at a firm specializing in property litigation, now all my clients are developers and contractors, which is where I wanted to land. I love architecture, renovation, and design, so having clients that work in that industry is exciting for me. I also work less hours in my new position, so my hope is to start blogging again. Not weekly, more like once or twice a month… but that’s my goal. 🙂

September holds a lot of excitement: my stepdaughter’s wedding, a birthday trip to Hawaii, and a trip to London and Bath. On a whim, Matt and I decided to attend the Jane Austen Festival the second weekend of September, and we have Regency era attire to wear. People come from all over, the town will be dressed up, there are balls, parades, a theater production, and high tea, what fun it will be! I’ll share a blog post on that event for sure.

Favorite links of the week:

Green lovers, get ready to be inspired: 37 unexpected color pairings in layered interiors.

Dreamy: all the patterns and prints in the 2025 Southern Living idea house.

America’s first “car free” neighborhood.

How do to arts & crafts style in a contemporary way.

Home office bookshelf inspiration.

This 20th century guide to distinguishing between colorful European glass.

Landscaping ideas that add real value to your home.

Clever ways to hide kitchen outlets.

Peak season for fall foliage all around the USA.

Electricians weigh in: don’t use extension cords to power these items.

Habits that keep your brain sharp as you age.