#monthly loves

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A little life update - HELLO AUTUMN

I got back from Egypt on wednesday and I am not back with my family so I thought I’d do a little update on what is going on and what I am loving atm :) I actually got a little tanned which is a big deal for my pale self. Though I have actually come to term with remaining the pale one forever. I shall embrace it forever! I returned to Bielefeld for the weekend and even though I live in Berlin now Bielefeld is still a home to me (besides my parents and my nans). It feels a lot more like home than Berlin does. It was a friends moving in party on saturday and it was so much fun! We went to bed at 5:45 (who said people who don’t drink are boring and don’t party?!) On sunday I met up with one of my old flatmates for breakfast. I won’t be seeing her for ages as she is leaving the country for 5 months so it was lovely to see her again. And it was an amazing breakfast buffet. They had this lush vegan carrot spread and OH MY I was in love! We then went to play Bumper ball, which is HILARIOUS. You get to wear a huge blown up ball and try to play football. I don’t even know how many times I was pushed over :D It was way to easy to make me fall over. I am really happy to be reunited with my family. I did miss them while I was on holiday so I am really enjoying being here. I had a nie breakfast with my sis this morning just chatting. I just bought tickets to see IT with my mum, sister and her boyfriend and I am slowly getting my clothes clean :D  I had a perfect lunch! I fried up chickpeas, leftover potatoes and mushrooms. LOVELY. I am still loving chickpeas. So, until the next list of things I am loving! And I am loving the slow start of autumn! It is perfect outside.

[tsgcharlestonsouthcarolina]

August Loves

Summer’s sizzle is coming to a close.  It’s almost time to trade beach bags for book bags.  But there’s still so much to savor before the inevitable switch to routine and schedule.  Here’s what we love about the last summer days...

1.  Casual Suppers.  Doesn’t matter if the house is a wreck, or if you eat chicken salad for supper.  True friends don’t care about fanciness and formality. But these darling Gold Bug Napkin Rings from Mini at Croghan’s make any table look casually chic.

2.  Those John’s Island ‘maters wont be around much longer!  If you need some inspiration as to what to do with the last crop, our friends at Salthouse Catering can guide you with culinary creativity.  Or just slice and sprinkle with Bull’s Bay Red Mash Sea Salt from Preservation Society of Charleston’s King Street Store. 

3.  Football season is around the corner, and M. Dumas and Sons has you covered.  From tailored collegiate looks, to your favorite school on needlepoint belts, wallets, and keychains, they have what you need to spiff up your favorite sports fan.  

4.  The College of Charleston  campus has been a bit quiet without you.  Welcome back students!

5.  Pam Harrington Exclusives still has a Kiawah vacation awaiting you. Squeeze one more family getaway in before homework takes over.  You won’t be sorry!

6.  From August 9-13, Cirque Du Soleil is going to entertain us with their OVO production.  We can’t wait to experience the colorful artistry of insects coming to creative life on stage at the North Charleston Coliseum. Get your tickets today!

 7.  Back to school shopping is a real treat on King Street especially with a stop at Hampden Clothing.  The Stella McCartney boyfriend jean we spotted there is also great for weekend wear, Mom!

We wish you all a successful start to school and routine, and great joy savoring the last sweet days of summer. 

TELL THEM SCOUT SENT YOU -COURTNEY

[tsgsavannahgeorgia]

SEPTEMBER LOVES

“We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer's wreckage. We will welcome summer's ghost.” -Henry Rollins

September especially in Savannah has always been a special month for me, it’s the month that 14 years ago I came with my parents and they dropped me off to start my first quarter at SCAD. It was the month that was my first visit back after graduating and saying “see ya later” to this place. It was the month, six years ago that involved unpacking a UHaul as Savannah opened her arms and welcomed me back. Here I was back in this southern small town with a city mentality. There is lots of love about September in Savannah and I am grateful to be here celebrating with y’all!

 1. Chamois : This buttery yellow is a great Indian summer color and we’re in love with it this year! Great with white or gray and happy!

2. Chamomile : This soothing flower is great for skin and looks so cute too!

3. Muscadines :  The truest story I can tell you about muscadines is that I ate so many in one day that I made myself sick, it hasn’t stopped me from gorging myself every weekend their in season though!

4. Champagne Nails : a new neutral, light and shimmery, something subtle not over the top.

5. Poppy Pods : beautifully colored, exquisitely shaped, pleasing in groups or as a single stem. Easy to work with and elegant.

6. Textured Pottery : White pottery with textures is so clean and lovely.

7. Leather Tassels : Hard to believe that I haven’t had this as a love already as these tassels from Satchel are some of my favorite local treasures!

Tell them Scout sent you!