Happy happy STROLL, friends!
Today the island of Nantucket is just one big Christmas party, and I plan to park myself right smack in the middle of all of it.
Thank you so much for spending a few Saturday minutes with me today.
Here’s wishing you the MERRIEST WEEKEND!!
We have been updating our home here this off season, and it’s really coming together!
Just as a reminder…
…this is the “before” and this…
…is the “after”! New windows were put in a lot of the spots, we repaired any trim that was old/rotten/damaged and then painted the whole house, added a larger patio, filled in some muddy areas around the back of the house and created a path, and then as you can see, we re-shingled the whole house. It’s finally just about all finished. After about 18ish months, the blonde shingles will weather to the pretty grey color.
And in keeping with the theme today…
When I was working on Thursday morning, I felt oh so cozy with the fire and tree.
I had several people DM me and ask me for the details on what I did with the time by myself on Wednesday/Thursday, so I thought I’d share a little glimpse at my time:
On Wednesday morning, I flew to Boston and then took a Cape Air flight to Nantucket (that’s the 8 seater prop plane). From door to door, it took me 9 hours and 15 minutes. I worked and read a book pretty much that entire time which was very nice. I did not get sick on the plane (woohoo!) and *think* I’ve figured out my secret combination of flying on those very small prop planes…I’ve been taking Zofran (prescribed by my doctor) about an hour before I board along with getting on with a full stomach (I had a sandwich from Starbucks…an empty sandwich is a sure way that I’ll get sick). Once on board, I pop in my earbuds, turn on a podcast (it was The Office Ladies this time) and close my eyes the entire 40 minutes. We landed and bam, I was okay!
After I arrived back home, I dropped off my bags, checked on some things and got take out for dinner. I brought my dinner home, turned on The Holiday, ate and then put up our tree. I was so tired and went to sleep at 9:00 PM which was only 8:00 PM in Dallas (that’s how tired I was!), but it was a good tired, you know?
On Thursday morning, I woke up, did my quiet time, a little work and then went for a really nice long run before showering and heading off to Barlett’s Farm, the grocery store, ACKcetera (kind of like a drug store), the liquor store and Marine Home Center (their version of a Home Depot…but oh so small and cute).
I came home, made myself a sandwich and put everything away before sitting down to work (which is what I’m doing right now!). I am picking up my peeps at 4:00 from the ferry.
So now, you’re all caught up 🙂 .
Moving on…
I’ve tried to sprinkle in a bit of holiday everywhere I (easily) can…
I mean, just a string of lights makes things merry and bright, no? 😉
If you’re looking for some gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place! I have some new gift guides sure to make your holiday shopping a bit easier.
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I have some Saturday sales for you this morning starting with…
AMAZON HOME & KITCHEN finds!
Plus one of my favorite brands…
…OUR PLACE is having a big sale on both cookware and…
…TABLEWARE too!
If you’re looking for a sweater…
And so are…
One more…
Hey, hey, hey…
…THAILAND!
How fun is this trip?!
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And this is me right now (Thursday 12:40 PM) working and listening to one of my TOP FIVE Christmas movies 🙂 .
Okay, friends, that’s a wrap on our Saturday post. Now, make sure you come back on MONDAY for our most AWESOME POST OF THE YEAR!!! You will not want to miss it!
Have a great weekend! xx
Nicole says
How far was your long run?! Everything looks merry and bright!!
Mix and Match Mama says
It was five miles which is my favorite length!
Beth Knecht says
So cozy! Sounds like a fabulous and merry weekend! Have a blast!!
Katrina Goodman says
Have a great time in Nantucket!! Can’t wait to see pictures!
Beth Knecht says
Shay, will you share the brand of the pendant necklaces that you buy on Nantucket?
Mix and Match Mama says
YES!!! I just bought three yesterday including two Christmas ones! You can shop directly where I buy them too (and support this Nantucket business) if you like. Here is their website: https://www.lolacompany.com/shop-lola/love-shack-nantucket?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyKurBhD5ARIsALamXaGotMMYg2ZA0DAzFe9XRWFtmPE2DUzlEogG9OTOAI5IMBhA778OXaUaAljzEALw_wcB
Beth Knecht says
Thank you!! These are addicting and so cute!
Elspeth says
So glad you got to get away for the weekend looks so magical!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
polly pover says
Do some folks on Nantucket also paint/stain cedar shingles? That is the trend in some parts of New England rather than letting them gray.
Mix and Match Mama says
No, but some people will do the front of their homes in a different type of shingle that is painted (and then the sides and back with stay the gray.
Dana W. says
Can you please link that cute lamp that is next to your toaster?
Mix and Match Mama says
Isn’t it cute?! I bought it over the summer at a little shop on the island.
Grace says
Shay, I love hearing about your alone time in Nantucket before your family came to join. Thanks for sharing that time with us. I just watched Love Actually for the first time yesterday and loved it. I am not sure why I waited so long before I watched that movie. The Holiday is always one of my favorites as well. Cheers!
Christen Bruce says
I’m reading the Winter Series and just started book two, Winter Stroll! Loving the series so far! I’m guessing this second book is what you’re doing today?! ❤️ Enjoy!
Irene Kelly says
So will you all be spending the Christmas holidays on Nantucket Kennebunkport also has a special Christmas.
Mix and Match Mama says
We will not this year. Maybe one day though!
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
I am loving all of the Christmas joy you’ve sprinkled throughout your home on Nantucket! So festive! Have fun today!
MeetTheShaneyfelts
Clancy says
Could you share where you found your blue backsplash tiles? My sister and I were living them, then did an internet search…but in the end decided…why not just ask?? 😍
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes!! They’re from Wayfair!! I have them sourced here on the original post: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2023/06/our-nantucket-kitchen/
Cris says
Cute Christmas mugs! Do you have a link?
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought them there on the island. I”m sorry!
Kelli Tate says
I love that you found something to work for you to avoid getting sick when flying. Wanted to share something new I’ve found in the last few years that works for me and both my kids. Dramamine came out with a new ginger motion sickness pill. We take two before flying. No sleepiness or side effects after! My husband is a pilot and both me and our two kiddos get sick🤦🏻♀️ I get it at CVS…may be worth trying in case you ever run out of a prescription of Zofran 😉
Mix and Match Mama says
I am googling that right now! You are the first to tell me about this!!!
Melissa says
Sounds like a peaceful day! But why did you go a day early, instead of the next day with your family?
Mix and Match Mama says
So that when they arrived, the house was ready. I had the tree up, groceries stocked, bedding washed, and things like that done around the house. Andrew stayed a day late to close it back up.
Andrea says
How often do shingles have to be replaced?
Mix and Match Mama says
*About* every 20ish years or so. Our house is older than that and this is the first time they’ve been replaced since it was built.
Amanda says
Where are those super cute Christmas mugs from? The red and green ones! So cute!
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought them at Bartlett’s Farm there on Nantucket 😉 .
Anita Mraz says
Where are your Christmas mugs from? They are so cute!
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought them at Bartlett’s Farm there on Nantucket 🙂 .