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Good morning friends, it has been a week, you know the ones where by Friday you are exhausted from the ups and the downs and everything that’s been going on? We are “under contract” to sell our house, and God willing everything will be smooth sailing and we will be “moving on” to a new house. So far we haven’t found “the house” so a rental may be in order. Whatever the case I am excited for what is to come and that is being closer to my brother and his family and to many friends.
This is my favorite post of the week, I always find way too many things to share it is hard for me to pare it down to a manageable size for you to read without spending a day and a half going to all of the links. I hope you have your coffee and that you enjoy all of my finds.
Food
Always eat dessert first, especially when it includes Strawberries and Cream. You might also want to try this recipe for Strawberry Upside Down Cake.
I don’t know about you but I love easy meals as well as meals that I can make and eat more than one day. This Spicy Thai Spaghetti Salad is one of those recipes and I think it is going to be on permanent rotation all summer long.
Spinach and artichoke fans will love this pasta recipe.
Spring is all about fresh vegetables and this Lemon Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Fresh Asparagus is a great way to showcase the first stalks of the season.
Articles
How to Make a Beautiful Flower Arrangement
5 Things You Should Do in the Morning to Be Happier All Day
How Junk Food Companies Got Us Hooked On Junk
Don’t Mix Work and Your Personal Life on Your Tech Devices (so interesting)
Low Skilled Workers Aren’t a Problem to Be Fixed
Wow, A Hiker Was Lost and a Stranger Found Him Using His Unusual Hobby.
Where Does a Candle Go When it Burns?
The Secretary Who Invented Liquid Paper and Turned it Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business (very interesting article).
Meet the Women Who Invented Franchising!
Curious minds want to know, What is the Difference Between Vegan and Plant Based Diets?
My long time blog friend Jeanne of the blog Collage of Life is an amazing writer and her new series Landscape of Memory: An Expat Home in New England is a beautiful read.
Books
I just finished The Paris Seamstress last night, have you read it? What did you think?
I found The Painted Girls on my bookshelf while packing and decided to read it this weekend.
I ordered The Cottage Kitchen for myself for Mother’s Day. I will let you know how it is once I receive it.
Finds
Isn’t this flower dress from H & M cute for summer?
I also like these salads.
If you are looking for some great spring and summer clothing gifts for Mother’s Day, check out the sales this weekend at Anthropologie and J Crew.
That is it for this week my friends, before you go let me ask you a few questions.
What are you reading lately?
What is your favorite recipes that you cooked or baked this week?
Have you found any beautiful clothes for summer that you think we need to know about?
What are your plans for the weekend?
I hope that you have a happy and safe weekend.
Friday Favorites No. 561 from Smitten Kitchen, Minimalist Baker, The Curious Plate, Proper Foodie and more
Friday Favorites No. 560 from Gimme Some Oven, The Woks of Life, Foxes Love Lemons and More
Friday Favorites No. 559 from The Endless Meal, Bev Cooks, Simply Delicious and more.
Friday Favorites from Cindy Hattersley, How Sweet Eats, The Forked Spoon and More
Love all your shares! That strawberry cake-yum! and the cookbook might be on my list for Mother’s Day, too! May all of your packing be like a “treasure hunt” with sweet surprises along the journey!
Thanks for all of the inspiration! The article about the burning candles is enlightening…
Happy Friday!!!
Congratulations on the sale of you rhome. I, too, hope that all of it goes smoothly.
So many wonderful shares.
Hugs and blessings to you.
Thank you Renae!
Thank you Maria!
I am strong believer in saving the best for last, so I always eat dessert last.
Me too!
Good luck with the house sale – crossing my fingers for you. Wow, that strawberry cake looks stunning. Have a great week.
Thank you Carol!
Dessert and a good cup of coffee – isn’t that a meal? Love all your shares.
Rosemary, it is indeed a meal!
That strawberry cake is a definite yes! Love your shares and think the floral dress is going to be a great addition to my summer wardrobe. All the best to you on the sale and move. We just came through the other side of a very long search, build and sale and it was stressful at times, but I always returned to faith that things work out just as they are meant to…and they did.
Tina thank you! I am trying so hard to keep the faith. It is hard when you have a “dream” and it isn’t working out the way you want it too!
I have so many tabs open now! Thank you for the interesting articles I’m about to enjoy and good luck with your house sale.
Thank you Paula, I hope that you enjoyed the articles.
So much great information, I don’t know where to start. I’m definitely printing out the Orzo recipe. Sounds so yummy. I haven’t read a big girl book in so long. I’m going to buy one of these recommends for myself for Mother’s Day.
Congrats on selling the house and starting the next adventure!
Thank you Lynn! You will love the orzo!
YES to the strawberry cake! That looks amazing! Thanks for all the great shares. Will definitely dig in!
Thank you Missy! The strawberry cake is scrumptious.
My husband ask my son what he thought I would want for a Mother’s Day brunch and he said cake lol. He knows me well. Maybe I need to send this strawberry cake recipe to husband 😉 You always find the best dresses! Have a great week.
Marie, you definitely need to have this cake to celebrate your special day, it is delicious.
Thank you so much Elizabeth, you are very kind to share my latest blog post. Wishing you lots of deep breaths and moments of joy as you move forward. All the best, Jeanne xx
Thank you Jeanne. I love all of your posts but these last few have been some of my favorites.