Friday Favorites~a weekly series where we share our favorite books, decor, fashion finds, recipes, podcasts, articles and more.
FRIDAY FAVORITES NO. 629
Good morning friends, happy Friday. Whew, I am so happy that it is Friday, I need a day or two to regroup. We had contractors here for two days this week and then I did a lot of running around to appointments and for errands.
The weather has been beautiful, cool and crisp in the morning and then sunny and beautiful in the afternoon. Except for the pollen. It is that time of the year when everything has a thin layer of green dust, including you if you step outside. I’ve been here almost 4 years and it always surprised me how much pollen there is.
So far we don;t have anything on the schedule, which is a good thing because next week the calendar is jammed packed with something every night.
What about you? How was your week? What are your plans for the weekend?
Ok, enough about me let’s get to the good stuff.
FOOD
Slow Cooker Enchiladas, an easy and delicious meal that you can prep ahead and have ready for dinner when the family arrives home after a long day.
I cannot wait to make this 30 minute Tuscan artichoke soup.
It’s the weekend! Why not make yourself a blueberry swirl bundt cake for a treat?
LINKS TO READ+WATCH+LISTEN
Cashing in on Memory Dividends
5 Painfully Clear Truths We Often Learn Too Late in Life
A Chelsea Townhouse Brought Back to Life
The Sad, Strange History of Turnspit Dogs
Are you cleaning your water bottle enough?
How to Stay Open and Curious in Hard Conversations
‘More Are Published Than Could Ever Succeed’: Are There Too Many Books?
Revolutionize Your Vegetable Cooking With This Simple Tweak
A west London house by designer Jessica Summer that is as serene as it is practical
BOOKS~ ON MY LIST AND MY BEDSIDE TABLE
The Memory of Us
If you can’t trust your head, can you trust your heart?
If she had been found moments later, Amelia’s heart would have stopped and never recovered. Instead she was taken from the desolate beach to the nearest hospital just in time to save her life. When her sister Lexi arrives from New York, Amelia’s heart is beating, but the accident has implanted a series of false memories. These memories revolve around a man named Sam, and a perfect love story that never existed.
Determined to help her sister, Lexi enlists the help of Nick, a local vet who bears a striking resemblance to Sam. Together, Lexi and Nick recreate and photograph Amelia’s dream dates in the hopes of triggering her true memories.
But as love starts to stir between Lexi and Nick, they must navigate a complex web of emotions. How can Lexi fall for Amelia’s dream man without hurting her sister?
If Tomorrow Never Comes
Fate connects two people in life-changing ways in a deeply romantic and emotional novel about hope and second chances by the author of Would You Rather and The Roommate Pact.
Uncertain of what tomorrow brings, Elliott Holland decides to live it up—on the eve of a stem cell transplant to treat her leukemia. It’s destiny when she crosses paths with handsome and charming Jamie Sullivan. The chemistry is magic. So is a beautiful evening that ends with a bittersweet kiss goodbye and no expectations of ever seeing each other again.
One year later, Elliott’s future looks good. Her cancer is in remission. Her career in graphic design is taking off. And she’s finally met Carly, the young woman whose stem cell donation gave Elliott a second chance at life. Then, in a twist of fate both blissful and unfair, she meets Carly’s boyfriend. It’s Jamie, the man Elliott kissed like it was her last day on earth. Neither of them has ever forgotten it.
Now, the most difficult decisions of all lie ahead. Whatever risks there are to the heart, one need wins out: to grab hold of everything that can make someone feel alive again.
An America Housewife
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SHOPPING~OUTFIT OF THE DAY
Next to dresses I love skirts, they look “dressy” and casual depending upon the way that you accessorize them. They are also cool during hot days and can be layers for the cool nights.
This week I found this stripe skirt(under$30.00) and paired with a t-shirt, sweater, and summer accessories. It looks classic, casual and comfortable.
You can find all of the details in the photos below, simply click on the image.
UNTIL TOMORROW
I hope you enjoyed the recipes, links and books I discovered this week on Friday Favorites. Have you read any good books this week? Listened to an interesting podcast or made something delicious? If so please share!
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On My Radar
Just received the Boden Eloise embroidered midi that you had shared recently. Love it and never would’ve scouted it out on my own. I haven’t had much luck with Boden in the past. Thank you for sharing a style that’s versatile for many daytime functions and youthful yet age-appropriate for me.
Debra, thank you for letting me know! I love Boden, although I agree with you sometimes it is great and sometimes not so great. I hope that you enjoy your new dress!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hi Elizabeth,
Have you read the “American Housewife”
yet? That looks like a good read for me. I was born in 1951, have a super young heart. How do you find the time to read ? You are either baking, cooking, or on “Elizabeth Go” from what you share. Maybe you can fill me in on your secret. Maybe you are a speed reader. I’m a slow reader. My hubs reads pretty much all the time. He always had his nose in a book. It’s wonderful.
The 30 Minute Tuscan Artichoke soup looks yummy. I have to find a sub for one item. My hubs has had elevated cholesterol for over 46 years. I don’t wish to add to it.
Have a lovely day.
Katherine, my secret to reading is that I don’t watch tv and I spend all of my free time reading. I am also a very fast reader.
I have An American Housewife on my kindle, it was a “First Reads” this month so after I finish the book I am reading I will dive into that one.
As for baking, I love it. It’s my stress relief. It’s funny because my brother is the same although he is a much better baker than I am he tackles more intense recipes, like croissants, cakes that are decorated in homemade fondant, etc.
Let me know how you liked the soup and what your substitution was. My husband has elevated cholesterol as well.
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.
Elizabeth, Hope you can chill this weekend and the pollen gets better. I use that over the counter nasal spray stuff when our pollen gets bad and it is a gamechanger. I love all these recipes- you found so many good ones.. especially your bundt cake! I will share it on the blog! Will link this morning.
The blue skirt is super cute. Love the little woven bag too. So many fun books. I will save those.
Hope you have a great weekend! xo