Gadabout | Part 5 — State of Gray

More items of late for you to check out.

Gadabout is an assortment of what I come across that I think is good enough to pass on to you. It’s sort of like “Faves & Finds” or “Books & Screen”, but doesn’t have a theme, which those posts are based on. It has no theme at all.

IT’S A LIST OF GREAT STUFF, PLACES, INSPIRATION, SONGS, NEWS, QUOTES, STORIES, ETC!

Here’s today’s list - click on highlighted text for links to the info.

Tuckernuck has a new collab with the fabulous Blair Eadie of Atlantic Pacific. If you like her bold colorful style, like I do, check it out. Things are going fast. My fave pieces are this, this and this!
I forgot to include this lovely idea as memorable jewelry! Etsy has a handwriting bracelet - they will make a bracelet out of someones handwritten name or words. There are several listings for them. I love them. I am getting one with Whitten’s writing. How nice to have one that says “Love, Mom” in her handwriting.
A great piece by Kate at Centsational Style about her favorite walkable cities in Europe. She’s a seasoned traveler.
Here are Rick Steves’ tips for summer travel…
Staying closer to home? Here’s a list of 25 best small towns to visit in the US in 2023-24.
Having trouble dealing with offensive people or taking things too personally? I am very guilty of the latter. Here’s a list of calming quotes to stop you from doing that!
We just got four of these chairs for our fire pit. They are great. I do not have a dedicated space for the firepit and chairs, so I love that these fold up and can be stored. But are just as comfy as the ones that take up a lot of room. Room that I don’t have. We got them on sale - 30% off. I’m betting they will have another sale on Memorial Day. Win-win!!
An interesting essay on The Free Press called “The Problem Of Abundance” by Martin Gurri. He writes that we are more affluent than at any time in history. So why do so many feel so very empty? His theory may surprise you.

This is such a pretty candle collection for anyone on the coast. The company Annapolis Candle is based in Annapolis, Maryland and my two favorite collections are the Kim Howell collection - so pretty and smells good too - and especially for the Mid-Atlantic coast or on the Chesapeake Bay, this set is great - vintage oyster and clam cans…(I don’t think they smell like oysters.🤣) A great hostess gift for your next bay visit.
It’s been 111 years. Why does the tragedy of the Titanic still grip us? Read about it…
I love a good makeover with befores and afters. The Inspired Room has a great piece about a 1950’s brick ranch made into a charming coastal cottage. Amazing.
Another great piece on The Inspired Room, a roundup with 31 articles showing Timeless Inspired Kitchen Ideas. Love that.
I follow the renovation in Southwest France of a derelict chateau, Chateau Du Gudanes on Instagram and their blog. This past holiday, they held a secret garden winter wedding on the premises. Drop dead gorgeous and so enchanting.
I am an sucker for anything that claims to get rid of my lifelong under-eye circles. I am going to save up and try this and I will report back. It is super pricey, but if it works……
Excited to read this Kindle book, “What’s Our Problem? A Self Help Book for Societies” by the brilliant Tim Urban. He writes the great blog, Wait, But Why?, and this is his analysis of what is going on in our strange times and why we seem to be going backwards in wisdom.

Katie on The Preppy Nester features beautiful homes, frequently, for our viewing pleasure. Check out this slice of heaven by Alcott Interiors. “Seaside Sophistication” indeed. Mercy.

House Beautiful features this Kansas City home that lives as well outside as it does inside. What a gorgeous backyard!
I have tried these laundry sheets and am very pleased thus far! I am using them for lights and darks. I have not tried them on delicates or whites yet. But they work well, leave no plastic packaging and have a fresh smell, with no parabens or phthalates.
Earthley Wellness puts out this great ebook, The Toxic 20 & How To Ditch Them…They are trying to sell their products, which I can’t vouch for, but there is some good info in there. I look at it as “the more you know”… Let’s face it - no one is looking out for you, but you. And me.
Two great posts on Emotionally Naked about depression. This one talks about the face of depression and asks what are the signs? This one is a letter from depression.
Have you ever stayed at or been to the beautiful Caneel Bay resort on St. John? We went there in 1995 and it was gorgeous. It was devastated by back to back hurricanes in 2017 and has never reopened. This is a piece I found when I asked the question, “What ever happened to Caneel Bay?”

This new to me lighting line, Mitzi, has the greatest collab with young designer Ariel Okin. How cute is this picture light?!
Since the American South includes some of the fastest growing states in the US, I wondered what other’s views were about Southern Hospitality? I found this cute, very unscientific poll.
I forgot where I saw this, so I apologize for not giving credit, but isn’t what this London artist Rachel Spelling doing, so interesting? She does miniatures on paint charts. You’ve got to check this out. I’m obsessed.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles is one of my favorite mags. I love this piece on a gorgeous Tudor Revival home. That entrance is so pretty.
This Southern Living mudroom is all about the pups….
A wonderful showcase of garden design to inspire your green thumb!

I showed you this trench coat on my last Gadabout and told you I was getting it. I did and it’s great. I do have to hem the arms, but it’s a keeper…

Ok that’s it today for interesting internet information and finds. (Say that three times fast.) Hope you found a goodie or some interesting reading in there for yourself. Next up, I’ll be announcing the summer Posh Box Giveaway, we’ll be taking a day trip to nearby Charlottesville, and we’ll be talking swimwear and sandals…