Saturdays on the Porch #36

by admin March 19, 2022

Saturdays on the Porch #36 featuring this week's fashion looks and more from Our Southern Home for life and home.

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Door Mat | Topiaries | Similar Lanterns | Similar Rug

Hello, Saturday!

I hope you have had a fabulous week! It's been a good one here.

We've had some warmer temps, and it does make me happy. Of course, being in the south…..this time of the year is a roller coaster.

I'm starting to dip my toes into some spring colors.

Door Mat | Topiaries | Similar Lanterns | Similar Rug

I wore this outfit recently. It's a “Shop My Closet” look. Sometimes it really pays to invest in a classic piece. This tweed jacket was a purchase from Ann Taylor about 20 years ago! I love how jeans are such the norm now for dressy casual. I love it with jeans. Back in the day, I wore it with a cream skirt to church. I still have the skirt as well!

For the last several weeks, my hubby and I have been heading out around 3 pm on Saturdays to do some errands then an early dinner. It's been a nice date evening. Who says dates have to be a night.

We've been enjoying this. We are home by 7:30. We then hunker in for the evening with a show or 2. Here are a few things we've been enjoying.

What We've Watched

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Netflix) just started back, and we couldn't be happier. Unfortunately, we've watched at times that have not been conducive to me staying awake. This is seriously the story of my life. I've been waking 5ish and getting to work. I don't typically take a nap, so I start struggling with staying away starting around 8. Ha, ha! Hmmmmm…..Maybe that's why we are doing date night on Fridays at 3pm.
We just finished the first part of the last season of Ozark. It is soooo good. I've always been a big Jason Bateman and Laura Linney fan. Now I love the girl that plays Ruth. She is really talented. The 2nd part starts in April. Can't wait!!! (Netflix)
Speaking of the actress that plays Ruth…..I just binged watched the docu drama that she stars in on Netflix. Inventing Anna is so good. I just can't beleive that she got away with her scam for so long. I will say, the character has some great fashion style. (Netflix)
I'm enjoying The Cleaning Lady on Fox. It's got the tall, dark handsome guy from Designated Survivor except this time he's a criminal. (Fox)
We just finished the first season of Reacher. It's based on the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. It's really good. The main character has a dry sense of humor, but in a funny way. It's action packed. (Amazon)
We are also ticked to have This is Us back. I love this show, and will hate to see it end this year. It's really been wonderful. (NBC)

What I'm Reading

I love to read and listen to books. If you are looking for a way to get more steps in with your walking…..listen to books! You will want to keep walking to listen.

I read actual printed books as well as on Kindle. I prefer my Kindle, but it is nice to hold a real book on occasion.

I've had my Audible membership for a while, and LOVE it! It gives me one book credit per month.

Let me share with you how I read on Kindle and listen to books as well. Get yourself a library card!

Then add the LIBBY and HOOPLA apps to your phone.

I will typically check to see if a book is available there first before using my credit or buying. Using these 2 apps with your library card is FREE!!! I love FREE.

If it is a newer title or popular, there may be a waitlist. That's ok. Sometimes the wait can be lengthy. If I'm not willing to wait, I will just purchase. If it is new or popular, you NEED t finish the book in the allowed checkout time. Sometimes you can renew, and sometimes you may have to get back in the cue. If that happens, when it is available again…..it will download where you left off.

Here is what I've recently read or listened to.

It Ends With Us – Best book that I've read in a while. There is a bit of sex. If domestic violence is a trigger for you, please be warned. I can't wait for the 2nd part to come out. I love a good series.
The Silent Patient
Just got With Love From London
A summer Affair– I'm a big Elin Hilderbrand fan. I always enjoy her books. This is book 1 in a sereis.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was my recent Audible credit purchase.

What We've Bought

I bought a cream tank from Loft last year. It's so flattering and a great weight for layering. I've even worn it on it's own. I just ordered a couple more. I wear a small in it. It's the cream tank that I'm wearing with the jacket.
These sandals from Walmart are so comfy. i can't wait for warmer weather to wear them. They are true to size.
In prep for some upcoming travel, I ordered these black pull on above the ankle pants from Chicos. I have the longer version and LOVE. These do not disappoint. They will be going to Florida with me next week. I ordered my typical .5 in Chico's pants. They are very slimming.
I also ordered this really cute white top in a size 1. The puffy sleeves are so cute. Again…it's a very flattering top.
I also ordered this lightweight chambray colored denim blouse with roll sleeves. I plan on taking this for travel as a layering piece. It will work loose, tucked and knotted. If in doubt, I'd go true to size or size up. I ordered a 1.
These pajamas are great! They come in many colors. I ordered the black in a size medium.
Very impressed with this wine caddy for the car. It is very sturdy. I will use these for wine as well as other bottles like olive oil when shopping and traveling.
I know this is gross, but this drain snake is perfect for releasin clogs. It comes with 5. You can dispose of it after using. Just save the handle. Of course you could clean and reuse, but it will be gross.
Arm rest covers for our new chairs
Cushion covers to protect new chairs
Cute set of 3 stretchie bracelets