Friday Favorites~a weekly series where we share our favorite books, decor, fashion finds, recipes, podcasts, articles and more.
FRIDAY FAVORITES NO. 589
Good morning friends. Happy Friday to you. How was your week?
It has been beautiful here, a little chill in the air in the morning then bright and sunny for the rest of the day. The US Open is in full swing here and there are parties, bands, movies in the park and so much more.
The fun starts in the morning with yoga in the park and ends with a band and a cocktail. We’ve been in and out of the village and the Open taking in the practice rounds and enjoying all of the new faces.
Tonight we are going to a party and then a busy weekend with friends.
What about you? What are you excited for this weekend? A little downtime, a day at the beach?
Ok,enough about me, let’s get to Friday Favorites!
FOOD
A few recipes that I discovered this week that would make delicious additions to your weekly menus. I cannot wait to try the breakfast sandwich!
A grilled cheese bagel breakfast sandwich with sliced apple, pear, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, and sunny-side up egg! Now that is a mouthful of goodness.
Chicken Taco Salad with Tangy Avocado Lime Dressing, an easy, nutritious lunch or dinner.
Pear, Prosciutto and Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Tarte, the perfect appetizer or dinner served with a side salad.
Whisky glazed blue cheese burgers! This looks like an excellent choice for Father’s Day dinner.
Show dad some love and make this scrumptious whipped chocolate ganache mousse. You only need 4 ingredients.
LINKS TO READ+WATCH+LISTEN
Rick Steves Best Clothing Tips to Look Like a Local While Traveling in Europe
30 Outdoor Entertaining Ideas That’ll Save You Tons of Time
What to eat before and after your workout
Danish Media Threatens to Sue OpenAI
Brokers Are Ready to Fight for Their Fees
Discovering Life’s Wisdom – 4 Key Takeaways on Being Human
Heading to Sweden? Plan a stay in this magazine worthy Airbnb.
The line of beauty: The classic Italian garden has a simple, unselfconscious charm
The Magic of Water in the Garden
33 Most Visited Places in the United States. How Many Have you visited?
BOOKS
These are the books I currently have on order from Amazon or at the library or have recently read. What are you reading or waiting to be released?
It is spring 1919, and John Sawtelle’s imagination has gotten him into trouble … again. Now John and his newlywed wife, Mary, along with their two best friends and their three dogs, are setting off for Wisconsin’s northwoods, where they hope to make a fresh start—and, with a little luck, discover what it takes to live a life of meaning, purpose, and adventure. But the place they are headed for is far stranger and more perilous than they realize, and it will take all their ingenuity, along with a few new friends—human, animal, and otherworldly—to realize their dreams.
By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, mysterious and enchanting, Familiaris takes readers on an unforgettable journey from the halls of a small-town automobile factory, through an epic midwestern firestorm and an ambitious WWII dog-training program, and far back into mankind’s ancient past, examining the dynamics of love and friendship, the vexing nature of families, the universal desire to create something lasting and beautiful, and of course, the species-long partnership between Homo sapiens and Canis familiaris.
The Funeral Dress
Emmalee Bullard and her new baby are on their own. Or so she thinks, until Leona Lane, the older seamstress who sat by her side at the local shirt factory where both women worked as collar makers, insists Emmalee come and live with her. But just as Emmalee prepares to escape her hardscrabble life in Red Chert Holler, Leona dies tragically.
Grief-stricken, Emmalee decides she’ll make Leona’s burying dress. There are plenty of people who don’t think the unmarried Emmalee should design a dress for a Christian woman–or care for a child on her own–but with every stitch, Emmalee struggles to do what is right for her daughter and to honor Leona the best way she can, finding unlikely support among an indomitable group of seamstresses and the town’s funeral director. In a moving tale exploring Southern spirit and camaraderie among working women, a young mother will compel a town to become a community.
1907. On the eve of her fifth birthday, Poppy Pendleton is tucked safely in her bed, listening to her parents entertain New York’s gilded society in their Thousand Islands castle; the next morning, she is gone, and her father is found dead in his smoking room.
1992. Though Chloe Ridell lives in the shadows of Poppy’s castle, now in ruins, she has little interest in the mystery that still captivates tourists and locals alike. She is focused on preserving the island she inherited from her grandparents and reviving their vintage candy shop. Until the day a girl named Emma shows up on Chloe’s doorstep, with few possessions, save a tattered scrapbook that connects her to the Pendleton family. When a reporter arrives at Chloe’s store, asking questions about her grandfather, Chloe decides to help him dig into a past she’d thought best left buried. The haunting truth about Poppy, they soon discover, could save Emma’s life, so Chloe and Logan must work together to investigate exactly what happened long ago on Koster Isle.
A great gift for dad!
Life on the Green appeals to all, going in-depth with exclusive content for die-hard fans while providing amusing anecdotes and inspirational content for everyone, humanizing and helping us understand a little bit more about each star and their success story.
Each person’s story highlights a different, central theme, allowing readers to have key takeaways and a clearer understanding of how the subject became so successful, and in turn, be inspired to utilize those life lessons towards their own lives and legacy.
Encompassing universal themes like patience, goal setting, staying positive, pursuing one’s passions, treating people right, never giving up, practicing humility, and more, Life on the Green inspires, entertains and enriches in equal measure.
MORE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
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SHOPPING
OUTFIT OF THE DAY
Wether you are at the seaside or in the city, nautical inspired outfits are perfect for summer. White pants paired with a striped shirt is classic and comfortable. Add a pop of color with a pair of yellow leather sandals and a fun bag. If you are not near the sea spritz yourself with a little “beach walk” perfume to bring back memories of walking in the sand with the waves lapping at your feet. Don’t forget your sun glasses!
OUTFIT DETAILS
You can find all of my outfits on LTK so be sure to follow me in case you missed one.
UNTIL TOMORROW
What are you reading lately?
Have you tried any new recipes?
Tell me something that made you smile this week!
I hope you enjoyed the recipes, links and books I discovered this week on Friday Favorites. Thank you for spending part of your day with me, your time is valuable and I am grateful that you spend a little of each day with me. Have a wonderful weekend.
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