Sunday Fab Five: Color-Drenched Coastal Living
Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you are having a beautiful weekend and soaking up every ounce of it. The weather is fabulous here. There is something about a colorful coastal cottage that just stops me in my tracks, the kind of place that feels sunny and soulful all at once. Lately I have been craving color, and this week’s Fab Five is delivering in the best possible way. From a charming coastal cottage bursting with personality, to a cheerful outfit that has me dreaming of warmer days, great soup recipes that signal the end of soup season, plus a little garden inspiration that is honestly just good for the soul Today’s finds are pure joy. It’s Sunday, so slow down, grab your favorite cup of coffee or glass of wine (depending on what time it is!), and join Annie and Mary Ann as we dive into this week’s Sunday Fab Five: Color-Drenched Coastal Living.
Marshall Watson’s Hampton Garden in Flower Magazine
Is anyone garden dreaming? Marshall Watson’s picture perfect Hampton’s garden in Flower Magazine is sure to make you swoon!!
If a garden could have a personality, Marshall Watson’s East Hampton garden would be charming, patient, and quietly amazing. Watson and his husband Paul Sparks acquired the overgrown, bramble-covered lot back in 1999 and it is now spectacular. You can view Marshall’s fabulous portfolio here. You can follow him on Instagram here. You can find his latest book Defining Elegance here
A Colorful Low-Country Cottage in Garden & Gun
I could move right in to this charming low-country cottage in Garden and Gun .
“The little blue house with a metal roof and long porch had always captivated the artist Elizabeth Middour.”
Soup Season is drawing to a Close
I want to try these favorite soups from Country Living before we close the door on soup season. How about you?
Outfits of the Week
This fabulous Alemais Kaftan would be worth splurging on for a mother of the bride beach wedding. I found a few on Poshmark and they are linked below the pic.
Shop Hamptons Luxe Outfit
I will be sharing this fabulous cover up from Lands End next week!
Shop Hamptons Less Outfit
What is Inspiring you this week? What are you reading watching or Doing
Are you watching John F Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Besette a Love Story? What do you think? I have always loved Naomi Watts. Is she terribly miscast in this role, or is it just me?
And that is a wrap on this week’s Sunday Fab Five Sunday Fab Five: Color-Drenched Coastal Living! From Marshall Watson’ incredible East Hampton garden to that colorful coastal cottage , I hope today’s finds brought a little beauty and joy to your Sunday. There is something so rewarding about surrounding yourself with color, nature, and spaces that feel lived in and loved. Maybe this week’s inspiration has you seeing your own home and wardrobe with fresh, colorful eyes. Thank you so much for spending part of your Sunday with Annie, Mary Ann, and me. We so appreciate it. If any of today’s coastal living inspiration, garden ideas, or colorful outfit finds spoke to you, I would love to hear about it in the comments below!
Now let’s pop over and visit Annie and Mary Ann!
Beautiful country cottage and what a garden! Soups sound great (always). Loving the beach coverup!
Hi Barb
I will share the coverup when it comes!
Oh that garden!!!! Can you imagine having lunch by the sea? Those roses!
Hi Sandra
Isn’t it incredible?
Hi Cindy,
The Marshall Watson’s garden is incredible. It’s so pastoral, a feast for your eyes. Thanks for sharing this.
No, I’m not watching John F Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Besette a love story. That was so tragic, the Kennedy family has had way too many tragedies in their life time as a family. I think Naomi Watts is fabulous, too bad the roll does not suit her.
QUESTION: I want to go back and revisit the pants you showed with the Quince Jean jacket. I think it was a post in late January or first part of February.
Thx
Hi Katherine
I emailed you the links so you could click on them. I think this is the outfit you are speaking of
https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3884060
https://cindyhattersleydesign.com/the-pro-age-edit-eat-live-style-large/
I agree about Naomi Watts that is not a good role for her.
Just remember, CBK made them late to leave on the fateful plane flight b/c she had pedicure polish color changed 3 times. By being late to take off, they were in a light/depth perception period at twilight that JFK Jr had not been trained for and at which he failed. And don’t forget, one of her 2 sisters was in the plane. The Bessettes lost 2 children that day, but the public only mourns the Kennedy family loss . A bit myopic!
Hi Anne
I was not familiar with the whole story until now. I cannot imagine how painful losing both daughters must have been for the Bessette family. Such a tragedy
@Cindy. As the wife of former fighter pilot, qualified flying instructor etc , I was interested in reading the official report of the crash involving JFK Jr. Unfortunately, a combination of arrogance and inexperience caused the crash – he had no business flying the plane at night as he was not qualified to do so. The Bessette family were awarded $15. Million after successfully suing the Kennedy family in a wrongful death law suit. Haven’t watched the biopic as the cynic in me thinks it wasn’t quite the love story people think it was.
The Kennedy wedding is streaming on Prime video.
Hi Bonita
I will have to watch it!
Cindy—love that maxi dress! And the home in the Hamptons! That pool is gorgeous!
It’s still soup season here!
Xo
Hello
I didn’t see the John and Carolyn series because their death is still too new. We recall what they look like. What I did watch and thoroughly enjoy was “ JFK JR & CAROLYNS wedding the Lost Years” it is from 2019 and it has actual film footage of the couple. You may enjoy that instead of the series.
I want that cover-up!! And the sandals are great too.
Hi Mary Ann
Mine has not come yet. I will let you know how it fits!!
I am enjoying the JFK Jr Love Story as well. The two leads are perfect but poor Naomi Watts is not a good pick for Jackie! Natalie Portman or Katie Holmes could have pulled this off. I’m a fan of Naomi, just not in this. Such an elegant couple with such a tragic ending.
We never tire of the Kennedys, do we?
Hi Becky
I am a big fan of Naomi as well but this role does not suit her!