Friday Favorites No. 504 from What’s Gabby Cooking, Love and Olive Oil, Bev Cooks and More

Welcome to Friday Favorites, a weekly series where I share interesting articles, books, fashion finds, recipes and more.

Good Friday Favorites morning my friends! How are you? How was your week? It seemed very busy with people scheduled almost everyday for something. One day the landscapers were here to plant 2 new trees and to replace some things that died this summer, another day a man blowing the pine straw, pinecones and debris from the room. yesterday someone to measure for the curtains and today someone to measure the hardware.

Let’s get to the good stuff shall we? I found some scrumptious recipes, lots of articles that you may have missed, a few books and some beautiful finds I think you will love.

Friday Favorites No. 504 from What’s Gabby Cooking, Love and Olive Oil, Bev Cooks and More

Food

Classic Au Gratin Potatoes are perfect with Sunday roast, as an alternative to mashed potatoes or in addition to mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving dinner.

Birria Tacos are new to me but they look like a delicious alternative to traditional tacos on Tuesday.

Broccoli Ham Gruyere quesadillas look and sound delicious.

Homemade egg noodles to add to your next batch of chicken noodle soup.

Pumpkin Donut Waffles! Almost like dessert for breakfast.

I have this pumpkin coffeecake on my Saturday morning baking list! Doesn’t it look delicious

Interesting Articles & Links

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ won’t be on TV this year. Here’s how to watch

A London house brought back to life by the designer behind Instagram’s ‘Philamena’

Just When in History Did Men Decide That Women Are Not Funny?

When Does Intelligence Peak?

The Mysterious Rise of Food Allergies

5 Common Myths About Water and Hydration

Guide to Building the Perfect Charcuterie Board

The products have LIFETIME Warranties

Why We Enjoy Fear: The Science of a Good Scare (NOT ME)

The Fast Foot Starts of Tik Tok

Books

And Then There’s Margaret

When Allison Montgomery’s beloved father-in-law and long-time confidant passes away, her mother-in-law, Margaret, ‘temporarily’ moves in. From rearranging the furniture and taking over the kitchen, to undermining and embarrassing Allie at every turn, including funding her daughter’s escape, throwing a hissy fit at the mall, and publicly equating Allie’s glass of Chardonnay to full blown alcoholism, Margaret turns Allie’s life upside down causing her to bounce between a sincere desire to support her grieving mother-in-law and an intense urge to simply push her out of the nearest window.

Feeling annoyed, trapped and even a little childish, Allie struggles to avoid a complete meltdown with help from her fearless and audacious best friend, a plan for reinventing herself and enjoying a second act, and, yes, a few glasses of Chardonnay. Along the way, Allie discovers the reasons behind Margaret’s attitude toward her all these years. Does it help? Maybe…

I pre-ordered The Stories We Tell: A Memoir by Joanna Gaines

In her first solo memoir, New York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines invites us on an authentic and deeply vulnerable journey into her story–and helps shine a light on the beauty of our own–guiding us to release the weights that hold us back so we may live and share our story in truth.

We’ve all dropped anchor in places that suited us for a time: a city, a perspective, a lie we mistook as truth. This book is an invitation to a kind of life where you know how to hold what you believe–about yourself and the quiet worlds behind the people you pass–with gracious and open hands. To see your story as greater than any past or future thing, but for all the beauty and joy and hope it holds today. It’s an invitation to take stock of the chapters you’ve lived–the good and the bad, the beautiful and the ugly–glean what’s gold, and carry only that forward. Let it slow your feet and steady your life-in-motion so you can see where you stand today from a new point of view. No longer through weary or uncertain eyes, but a lens brimming with hope.

Are you familiar with the book The Paris Apartment written by Claudia Strasser? It is an “oldie but a goodie” book by Claudia Strasser. I have had this book for years.

In The Paris Apartment, Claudia Strasser, the founder and owner of the shop, offers readers the quintessential guide to achieving this romantic Parisian look without having to spend a fortune. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful advice, she shows readers how they can transform their homes into a living environment that reflects both their personal style and timeless French elegance. Laid out in the form of an entertaining diary, the book helps Francophiles define their fantasy home, find inspiration, select a color palette and use light creatively. She also includes instructions for making canopies and valances; advice on dyeing fabrics and restyling furniture; tips on budgeting; guidance on shopping at flea markets and auctions; and a glossary of terms. Color photographs throughout illustrate the ideas and techniques shown in the book.

As interest in the home experiences a resurgence, and as Americans become more careful about their spending, nesting has become the pastime of the ’90s. People want luxury homes without spending a fortune. With its unbeatable combination of style and solid practicality, The Paris Apartment  is a home-decorating guide to treasure and draw inspiration from for many years to come.

Claudia has just self published Les Bouquets! You can read more about how she came to publish the book here. 

Les Bouquets: Coloring Book of Classical Illustrations of Flowers, Arrangements & Bouquets to Enhance Mindfulness and Relieve Stress While Creating Mini Masterpieces

Les Bouquets: Coloring Book of Classical Illustrations of Flowers, Arrangements & Bouquets to Enhance Mindfulness and Relieve Stress While Creating Mini Masterpieces Adult Coloring Book is a celebration of flowers, color, and the talented illustrators and floral artists of centuries past. Images of exquisite and elaborate arrangements as well as single stems fill this pretty book from cover to cover. It’s specially designed to help you unwind and relax, reduce stress, create calm and promote inner peace and well-being. Coloring is part of our childhood memories and brings us back to a time when we were carefree, playful and enjoyed the simplest of pleasures with abandon. Whether a child or adult, coloring relaxes us and brings a familiar comfort, and is fun to do alone or even with someone you love over a cup of tea.

Spare

It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on.

For Harry, this is that story at last.

With its raw, unflinching honesty, Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.

Books for Christmas

The Wisemen Who Found Christmas

Mr. Dickens and His Carol

Finds

Alert: If you have VIB Rouge status at Sephora, you are entitled to 20% off your purchase! Stock up on your favorite makeup or maybe try a new perfume?

Looking for a loafer? These look comfortable and beautiful!

Plaid is perfect for the holidays, these pajamas and slippers will keep you cosy and stylish. I bought this pair last year and they are soft and comfy and are on sale for 40%off.

This is such a beautiful cable knit sweater. 

Pink is everywhere this year. I have my eye on this sweater and the coat is pretty too.

THIS TOP  would definitely make a statement at your holiday party or winter wedding.

And last but not least, this sweater is one of my favorites. I have it in black, and wear it with a t-shirt or a button down and leave the shirt out.

If you had your eye on this Studio McGee pillow for Christmas it is back in stock!

Until tomorrow

Have a great day friends, thank you for spending part of your day with me, I really appreciate it.  I hope to see you back here tomorrow for Weekend Meanderings with Kim and Juliet!

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