Walking in High Cotton

Holiday Travel Capsule for Markets and Lights

Jamie Oliver — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:54:23 +0000

Does anyone else have a holiday birthday? Me-Me-Me. Here’s an easy holiday travel capsule that is a perfect fit for casual adventures and a few dressy (but not fancy) dinners or parties. Some dark red and winter white, toned down with black. Especially if you’re like us and enjoy visiting the holiday markets and light […]

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Spring Travel Carry On Adventures in Blue and Gray

Jamie Oliver — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:18:05 +0000

Inspired by our constant desire to travel carry-on only, and the need to plan a Spring Adventure! And yes, even on car trips, because there’s still no need to overpack and lug around a bunch of stuff you don’t need. Not when traveling, and not in life in general. These packing lists are a dual-purpose […]

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Spring Road Trip to Charleston, South Carolina

Jamie Oliver — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:21:06 +0000

We have a Spring Road Trip to Charleston, South Carolina, planned in a few weeks. “Good weather” should mean tha t it will be warm, but not too humid, yet. And slightly unpredictable in the evenings on the coast. We might get some rain. We might get some cooler nights. The bugs will already be […]

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Autumn in Ireland Carry On Travel Capsule

Jamie Oliver — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:54:32 +0000

Are you daydreaming about the Autumn in Ireland with an adventure road trip? Here’s a carry-on travel capsule for autumn in Ireland, based on clothes I already have that I know will fit in my Osprey Fairview 40L. It’s my go-to carry-on-only travel pack for Scotland, Norway, and everywhere in between! September and October in […]

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10 Gifts for Jane Austen Fans

Jamie Oliver — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:07:05 +0000

Do I love the classics? Yes. Do I love Jane Austen the best? Also yes. {smile} Here are 10 fun gifts for the Jane Austen fan, or classic literature lover in your life! 1. Jane Austen Coffee Mug This Jane Austen coffee mug from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild is a favorite of mine, and I […]

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