Hi Everyone, Happy Sunday. Today I am joining Mary Ann and Annie for our Sunday favorites. Let’s take a look at Matthew Carter, Outfit of the Week and More.
BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS FROM MATTHEW CARTER
If you love a collected, colorful look, you will love Lexington, Ky designer Matthew Carter’s portfolio.
Crazy about all the layers in this room.
Love the hint at the tropics without being too beachy.
I want this bedroom!!
FRESH SUMMER PASTA WITH SUMMER’S TOMATOES
On Wednesday while babysitting Summer she picked a large ziplock bag of cherry tomatoes for “grandpa”, and Uncle Colin and Auntie Lauren.
I could eat pasta every meal if I could, but unfortunately, I need to watch my carbs. This simple “kitchen sink” pasta is one of our late Summer favorites.
Penne with Sausage, Corn, Tomatoes and Basil
Ingredients
- 12 oz. penne or any pasta you have on hand
- Kosher salt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. aidells italian sauasage or similar
- 3 garlic cloves grated
- 4 sprigs basil plus 1 cup leaves for serving
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 cups fresh cooked corn kernels from about 2 ears
- 4 oz. Parmesan coarsely grated,
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 c sliced green onions
Instructions
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Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add sausage, pepper flakes ,and corn, cook, just until warmed. Add tomatoes,green onions, basil, and l c pasta cooking liquid just until heated through. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and a little chopped fresh basil.
REVOLUTIONARY GRAY-going gray makeover clothes and accessories
OUTFIT OF THE WEEK-EASING INTO FALL
I Tried on these pilcro jeans in Anthro last week and came home with them. Love this Johnny Was for Sundance Kimono in pretty fall colors on sale! I ordered the Birdies loafers in coffee (the contessa turned me on to them), Pretty woven bag and accessories from Etsy, and a pretty Sundance tee to go under that gorgeous kimono. All items linked below the graphic.
SALES OF NOTE
NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE LAST DAY
If you haven’t had a chance to peruse the sale, today is the last day. there are still some great cashmere items on sale here.
JOHNNY WAS SALE
If you love Johnny Was, but don’t like the prices, check out their sale section weekly. They add new items constantly. I had a cute transitional jacket picked out for the outfit of the week and it only has limited sizes available now.
SUNDANCE OUTLET
I can’t stress the value of checking this sale out weekly as well. They are offering an additional 40% off summer. They add new items and they go fast. This tote which was a reader’s favorite when it wasn’t on sale is a great deal now.
Thanks for reading Matthew Carter, Outfit of the week, and more. Now pop over and visit Mary Ann, and Annie for their favorites!
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MOST LOVELY THINGS
Hi Cindy,
I agree with one of your readers, have your talented add beams to your bedroom. I like your quilt and window coverings even better than Carter’s designed bedroom. I noticed Mary Ann had a pair of the Birdies loafers on her post as well. I have a pair and they are wonderful. I like the summer feel of the style you showed us.
Your sweet granddaughter is growing up.
Karen
GOT MY BIRDIES ON NOW!
I may need MORE COLORS!IT’s the ONLY SHOES I HAVE BEEN WEARING!!
The article about going gray is fascinating to me. I have never known whether I am warm or cool and have always bought what I liked. I have a feeling, now that my hair is platinum blonde/white, I have a feeling I have a warmer face and cooler hair. so now I have no idea what to do with that. I would love to have all this done professionally but it’s hard to do online.
I loved your outfit of the day. I would enjoy this, but I have spent my monthly budget with new trainers, and 2 50 spf Ibkul tops for fall and some lovely bone jewelry. So I will shop my closet–I loved it that you profiled my Lexington neighbor, Matthew Carter. His vision has given me the inspiration to try new ideas. He understand paint texture and fabrication. Several years ago I attended a Holiday home tour, where I toured his wonderful home. He has the most exceptional garden and I remember sitting in 5 degree weather in my car, trying to make copious notes before I moved on to the other homes. It really was a lesson in interior design.
Love the Ibkul brand. I wear when golfing!
Hi Cindy- I see why you are a fan of Matthew Carter’s designs… did you notice his frequent use of acid green accents in his home? One of our favorite colors, isn’t it! Thank you for sharing his talent.
Hi Cindy,
I always look forward to your posts and find something that is relatable. However, the link to the article about going gray was disappointing. A “Don’t” for gray=don’t wear hot pants?! Ok, I pretty much had figured that out long before I went gray! The rest of the tips are very standard and uninspired, IMO.
Otherwise, enjoyed the other stories. Your Summer is a cutie. I only have boys (4 and 6) so am living vicariously.
My mistake! The article mentioned mini-skirts, not hot pants. Can you see me blushing?
Cindy, I love the outfit~and have an interest in trying Birdies. Did try and order the chocolate color but there are only 2 sizes left and both are not mine. Still absorbing all the details of Matthew Carter~amazing how all those elements actually work together. What a gift to be able to do that! I, too, love Sundance and just purchased a pretty Johnny Was top on sale. Thanks for reminding me to check out their website more.
Spending the weekend making homemade sauce. We are substituting spiralized zucchini instead of pasta….though there is no real substitute for pasta, it’s a healthy option. Happy Sunday.
OMG…that pasta recipe looks divine. I have corn on the cob that needs cooking. Perhaps I could have it all without the pasta? Funny that we both have those Birdies on our posts. Howard gave me the yellow ones for Mother’s Day (a surprise)…I love the brown ones too.
Love that photo of Summer too…such a cutie.
Cindy, ask dear husband to replicate the ‘beams’ on the your ceiling for you. It really is beautuful. I want it, too