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Friday Favorites from Into the Gloss, From the House of Edward, Hattatt, Brit + Co and More
Good morning! As I mentioned yesterday I have great plans for the weekend that include copious amounts of hot chocolate and reading material. Lucky for me Pamela at From the House of Edward posted her Winter Reading list this week and now my Kindle is filled with new and interesting books. If you need a few suggestions…
Great Lakes Wonder
Good morning! I hope that your week is going well, are you looking forward to the weekend? I am, it has been a busy and productive week at work and I am looking forward to a little down time. I want to see a movie, read a book and catch up with my favorite blogs….
The Stravinsky Fountain in Paris
Good morning! Yesterday we saw the end of Dowton Abbey Season 4 as well as the Olympics. I miss them both already. Although there were many critics of the Olympics I personally loved them. My only problem  was the incessant criticism and snipping by the American commentators about the mascots, the opening and closing ceremony,…
Friday Favorites from Jenn Cuisine, Waiting on Martha, Bon Appetit, Half Baked Harvest and More
Good morning! How was your week? Do you have some exciting plans for the weekend? I am headed to Chicago for a little family time, a little shopping, a walk or two on the Prairie Path and of course a burger from my favorite place, Portillo’s. I cannot wait! This week I have been dreaming of…
Cranberry Twists
Good morning! I am taking a poll this morning, is there anyone out there who is sick of winter? Me too. After another 8 inches yesterday, terrible traffic and more record cold temperatures I feel as if I am in the land of perpetual winter. When is it ever going to end? I know I…
Friday Favorites from Paper Crave, Crunchy Creamy Sweet, Oh the Lovely Things and More
Good morning and Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope this morning finds you warm, cozy and with electricity. It has been said but I will say it again, this is one strange winter, and I cannot wait until it is over. This week my Friday Favorites are all about friendship, love and of course Valentines day….
French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Everything you love about French onion soup — the jammy onions, the melted cheese, the deep savory warmth — tucked between two buttered slices of crusty bread. When old man winter arrives, I am all about warm comfort food. Most of the time that means a steamy bowl of soup. But some nights I want…
Friday Favorites from Gearhearts, Smells Like Home, 4 Around the Table, Collage of Life and More
Good morning! I hope that your week was fabulous. Mine was a little crazy, no make that a lot crazy so this week all of my favorites about about soothing the soul and finding a little comfort. Peanutbutter Pup Candy from Gearhearts Chocolate is always a great place to start to when you are feeling…
La Tour Eiffel
Good morning! As a diversion today from all of the snow and cold I thought I would share a few of my favorite photos of the Eiffel Tower or La Tour Eiffel as the French refer to her, from my last trip to Paris. Here are a few “fun facts” about the Eiffel Tower: *…
