• Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
    • Privacy
    • Disclosure
    • About Me
  • Blog
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Pinecones and Acorns

  • Home
  • About
    • Privacy
    • Disclosure
    • About Me
  • Our Home
  • Food
  • Fashion
  • Finds
  • Health & Wellness
  • Blog
  • Shop
    • Shop My House
    • Fashion Finds
    • Plaid Finds
    • Holiday Finds
    • Health & Wellness Finds
  • travel
  • Blog Friends
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Friday Favorites from Habitually Chic, Lemon Tree Dwelling, Gimme Some Oven, Thistlewood Farm and More

November 3, 2017 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 3 Comments

Good morning! I don’t know about you but I am still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that it is November, seriously where did this year go? These next two months will be a blur with the holidays, family, travel and Christmas activities. I have to find a way to slow it all down.

Image from Lemon Tree Dwelling

Butternut squash is on of my favorite Fall and Winter vegetables, I like to eat it plain, in soup and in salad. This Roasted Butternut Squash Soup from Lemon Tree Dwelling looks like its right up my alley! 

Image Cooking Classy

Is there anything better than comfort food on a cold Fall evening?  A nice big bowl of steaming Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara from Cooking Classy would be perfect this evening. 

Fridays call for a cocktail and I think this Cranberry Margaritas from Gimme Some Oven would be delicious this weekend. 

Image Habitually Chic

Are you a fan of Louis Vuitton? If so and you find yourself in New York in the next few months you might be interested in this exhibit of the iconic brand that Heather from Habitually Chic wrote about this week. 

I found this article about the Pleasure/Happiness Gap interesting. 

Image Home Adore

Check out this old train station in Switzerland that has been made into a home. 

Image from Medium

 The Inspiration Behind Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man is a fascinating article by Walter Isaacson.

As is the book Leonardo da Vinci which I am currently reading by the same author. 

I just received a copy of The Grand Central Market Cookbook: Cuisine and Culture from Downtown Los Angeles and I love it! I have been to LA but never to the market but I can see from this book that it needs to be at the top of my list the next time I visit.  The book gives a gives a brief history of the market and then dives right into the recipes. There are 85 recipes covering everything from Crunchy Avocado Tacos, to Huevos Rancheros, Grilled Margarita Pizza, Thai BBQ Chicken, drinks, desserts and more. There is something for everyone. The recipes are straightforward and can be easily made at home. Whether you love the LA Market or have never been and just enjoy good food this is the perfect book for you.

Have you ever heard of BookCrossing? I had not until I saw it mentioned on The Modern Mrs. Darcy this week, it is:

 “the act of releasing your books “into the wild” for a stranger to find, or via “controlled release” to another BookCrossing member, and tracking where they go via journal entries from around the world.” You can identify a BookCrossing book by the sticker on the inside cover.

I love this idea of leaving your books on a plane, in a coffee shop at a hotel and letting other people enjoy them.  My friend Jeanne from Collage of Life came up with an book sharing idea many years ago and she called it the Brown Paper Book club, in which she or you could send your favorite books wrapped in brown paper to other readers to enjoy.

Christmas Cards Minted

For those of you who like a little help getting ready for Christmas, Karianne from Thistlewood Farm made a great 6 Week Checklist with excellent tips to keep you on track for the big day!

I have decided that I am going to post a link everyday to a few things that I like for the upcoming holiday, today it is all about candles. Now that it is getting dark so early I enjoy the house with the glow of candles emanating my favorite scents, like cinnamon, cloves and evergreen.

I

 hope that you found something interesting here. If you made a great recipe, saw a wonderful movie, listened to something we need to know about please share. 

 Have a happy and safe weekend.


Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Favorites on Friday, Friday Favorites

You might also love

  • Friday Favorites
  • Two cups with heart patterns sitting on a marble circle and heart shaped sugar cookies.Friday Favorites
  • Two pink books with a pink mug of tea, a fronted pink cupcake and a small Eiffel Tower.Friday Favorites
  • Friday Favorites from Hand Luggage Only, Carlsbad Cravings, Reclaiming Provincial and More
Just Curious…When Do You Decorate for Christmas? »
« Fun Finds: Christmas Signs and Prints

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    November 3, 2017 at 11:10 am

    I love your roundups–there's always something I hadn't seen, to read or cook.
    As for sharing, I have a recipe for cheese soufflé on the blog today. It is surprisingly easy. And heavenly–both creamy and cloudlike.

    Reply
  2. Brenda Pruitt says

    November 3, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    Great post and great links! Love the book idea.
    Brenda

    Reply
  3. William Kendall says

    November 3, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    The soup looks like quite a meal.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm Elizabeth. I'm "mad for plaid", a good book, a cup of hot chocolate and my pups. Join me as I find the beauty in life and elevate the everyday.

Currently Pinning

  • Blue and White Inspiration

Search

ARCHIVES

CATEGORIES

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Grief is just love with no place to go.” Thank y Grief is just love with no place to go.” Thank you my friends for all of your kind messages, thoughts and prayers. Even though it feels as if we are all alone in our pain it is a balm to the broken heart to have you walking along side of us. #grief #greiving #thankyou #kindness #friendship #kindwords
This is how I feel tonight, as if I am seeing life This is how I feel tonight, as if I am seeing life through the blur of tears and sorrow. Sunday night my friend of 34 years lost her husband of 36 years, because of Covid he did not get to meet or hold his newborn grandson. Then just an hour ago we received a call that my husbands best friend died of a massive heart attack this morning. Sometimes life just knocks you to your knees and all you can do is pray for the  loved ones you’ve lost, cherish their memories and let your time with them sustain you until you meet again. Then you ask God for the strength to get up and move forward. #life #loss #givemestrength #givemestrengthlord #pray
Although I see signs of spring, a daffodil popping Although I see signs of spring, a daffodil popping up from the ground, bright and colorful flowers in the garden center the weather and the calendar tell me otherwise. So I am hunkering down and taking solace inside enjoying the details of a collected home and life. This tapestry is a piece that we purchased over 25 years ago in Paris, it hang in the dining room and makes me smile every time I see it because it reminds me of such a happy and beautiful place. What do you collect? What brings you joy in your home? #collectedhome #collectedlook #homedecor #myhome #homesweethome #interiordesign #frenchprovincial #france #frenchdecor #tapestry #instahome #instahomedecor #acolectedlife #collection
Good afternoon friends, it’s a frigid day here. Good afternoon friends, it’s a frigid day here. How is it in your “neck of the woods?” We took a long road-trip a few weeks ago to the beautiful @colonialwmsburg . I love this place, there is so much to see and do and even wearing masks and social distancing you can still enjoy the history and the beauty of this living museum. Today I am home doing the weekend chores, and of course doing a little baking. I hope that you have a fabulous weekend. #colonialwilliamsburg #williamsburg #colonialhouse #livinghistory #livinghistorymuseum #museum #winterfun #roadtrip #wanderlust #weekend #weekendvibes #weekendmood
Soups on! Chicken and wild rice soup with kale! It Soups on! Chicken and wild rice soup with kale! It’s what’s for dinner and it’s in the blog. #soup #soupseason #soupweather #souprecipe #soupforthesoul #chicken #chickensoup #homemade #healthylifestyle #healty #healthyfood #dinner #lunch #kale
“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” ~ “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” ~Percy Bysshe Shelly  my answer to that is I hope not! This has been a strange winter and I am sure that for the 4 million people without power in19 states they are hoping spring is sooner rather than later. I hope that you are all well and keeping safe. I’m praying for all of you without power and heat and hope it is restored soon. #pinkaesthetic #art #acrylicpainting #painting #details #artistsoninstagram #artwork #artworld #color #artoftheday #quote #quoteoftheday #quotestoliveby #artofinstagram
Happy Monday friends! Did you have a nice weekend Happy Monday friends! Did you have a nice weekend and a Valentine’s Day? I hope that it was everything you hope and more. Sharing my day and other Monday musings on the blog. Come over and tell me about your day. I’m also sharing a few sale items that I found for Presidents’ Day. #hearts #heartcookies #cookies #cupofcookies ##pink #pinkaesthetic #pinkandred #sweet #sweetreats #sprinkles #tjmaxx #monday #mondaymood
Tell me about your Valentine’s Day treats? Did y Tell me about your Valentine’s Day treats? Did you bake something sweet or purchase something from a favorite place? Are you a cookie, cake, pie fan? Did you get a box of chocolates? I only like the caramels and the nougat, and I’m not ashamed to admit I’ve poked a few holes in the bottom of the chocolates I’ve the years to find my favorites. I hope you are having a wonderful day. #cake #cakesofinstagram #valentines #sweettooth #sweettreats #chocolate #chocolatecake #fudge #fudgefilledcake #ilovecake #valentinesday2021 #instafood #foodporn #foodie #food #foodphotography #balance  #itsallaboutbalance
Sweets treats. #sweets #sweettreats #candy #cookie Sweets treats. #sweets #sweettreats #candy #cookies #candyanscookies #valentinesday #candyandcookieboard #love #hearts #candycharcuterieboard
Happy Valentine’s Day friends. It’s a rough ho Happy Valentine’s Day friends. It’s a rough holiday for many, some love it, some hate it. No matter which one you are, the most important thing is to show yourself some love. Love yourself first, last and always. #valentines #valentinesday❤️ #happyvalentinesday #hearts #pink #red #marshmallow #cupoflove #love #loveyourself #thegiftoflove
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 · Pinecones and Acorns · Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy
Disclosure: We utilize affiliate widgets including Amazon, Rewardstyle and Shopstyle and may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.