To you, my beautiful reader, my luxe letter August 2017. August – the final month of summer. The last month of sunshine, warm weather and blue skies. Or maybe not quite so much! It’s been a bit of a miserable one overall hasn’t it? Having said that, we’ve had some gorgeous weather here on and off recently, so I hope it’s been nice for you too.
I was so happy and surprised to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers towards the start of the month. Dan knocked on the front door when he got home from work, which I thought was very strange. I opened the door, and there he was holding a bunch of flowers, saying he wanted to get me something to cheer me up after I’ve been feeling ill a lot recently. That gesture meant the world to me and reminded me of how lucky I am to have such supportive people in my life. Sometimes going through difficult times and not feeling so great can serve as a great reminder of the things we have in our lives to be grateful for.
Very often, it’s the small things in life that can bring such joy. Sitting outside having a BBQ with my family while the weather was lovely last weekend was so nice. A fresh baguette, parma ham and my Mum’s colourful salad made the perfect accompaniments.
And, of course, I simply can’t forget to mention the big news I shared this month, that we’re moving house. The whole of August has been taken up with prepping the house for viewers, cleaning everything until it sparkles, painting anything that needs it and constantly keeping the garden in immaculate condition. Not to mention the numbers of people descending on the house, phone calls and paperwork that goes with putting your house on the market. It’s been a crazy time, that’s for sure!
We’ve been so happy to receive an offer within a few days and several more viewings. Hopefully, we’ll be accepting an offer very soon, so we can get the sale moving. It’s very exciting knowing that we’ll be moving to a new home within the next few months, if everything goes well.
The new house will be bigger than the one we currently live in, so I’m already keeping my eye out for additional decor items. When I spotted marble heart-shaped coasters with a gold edge in TK Maxx, I just couldn’t resist!
Hot weather on Bank Holiday Monday couldn’t have come at a better time for us. We decided to do nothing all day and just relax. A day of sunbathing, reading a good book and relaxing in the hot tub was so enjoyable. As if we hadn’t had the nicest day, to top it all off, we were sat in the garden enjoying a BBQ when the Red Arrows flew right over our heads! An amazing end to a wonderful day!
I hope you’ve had a lovely August? Let me know what you’ve been up to this month and if you have any plans for September.
Much love,
16 Comments
Lifestyle-Tale by Esther
31st August 2017 at 19:54The small things in life are those that make me the happiest.
Your post was so beautiful to read and made me happy too.
Have a fantastic weekend.
Love, Esther
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LuxeStyle
4th September 2017 at 13:48I totally agree with you Esther. That’s so lovely to hear! x
Jasmin Charlotte
31st August 2017 at 21:10Ohh moving house is so exciting! We really want to move to a bigger place too – one day! The weather has definitely been rather up and down – but I’m ready for Autumn now!
LuxeStyle
4th September 2017 at 13:50I can’t wait to move somewhere bigger 🙂 The weather seems to change every day! I think Autumn is well on it’s way here x
Rach
1st September 2017 at 01:18That’s exciting about the offer! Hopefully it will move along smoothly! That is so sweet you got those flowers! You are one lucky girl!
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LuxeStyle
4th September 2017 at 13:57Thank you Rach – I hope so! I certainly am 🙂 x
Kara Aragon
1st September 2017 at 03:43Beautiful flowers & great coasters. I hope that you’re house gets sold soon & that moving goes smoothly. How exciting!
Kara Aragon
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LuxeStyle
4th September 2017 at 13:59Thank you – me too! It’s so exciting. I can’t wait to get it all moving along x
amy
1st September 2017 at 18:33I’m so with you on the small things in life – we overlook them so often. Massive congrats on the house – hope moving etc goes well 🙂 exciting times ahead!
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LuxeStyle
4th September 2017 at 14:02We really do and they’re the most fabulous moments! Thanks so much, we’re so excited 🙂 x
Tiffany
2nd September 2017 at 16:09August seems to suck weather wise lately! Seems like September is a little warmer! That salad looks lovely x
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LuxeStyle
4th September 2017 at 14:03It’s been a bit rubbish at times hasn’t it! I’m hoping it stays warm for a while x
Gabrielle
2nd September 2017 at 16:48How sweet of your partner to knock on the door and give you flowers, to cheer you up – that’s so sweet 🙂 I hope September is a fabulous month for you!!
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LuxeStyle
4th September 2017 at 14:23It really did put a smile on my face! Thanks so much Gabrielle – you too! x
The Leach Life
2nd September 2017 at 18:38Moving house is so exciting!
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LuxeStyle
4th September 2017 at 14:27It certainly is 🙂 x