Friday Favorites~a weekly series where we share our favorite books, decor, fashion finds, recipes, podcasts, articles and more.
Friday Favorites No. 649
Good morning friends! Happy Friday to you, did you have a nice week? I feel like I had a busy week but it was really more of a mentally exhausting week which consequently led to two sleepless nights.
The heat and humidity are back with a vengeance, after a few days of rain. We have more rain on the way and a little hint of sun, what about you? Are you having torrential rains?
I have a list of “chores” for the weekend to catch up on, aside from that just cocktails with friends.
Were you one of the 110 million people that tuned in to the New Heights podcast? Are you excited for Taylor’s new album? I did not listen to the podcast but I have heard snippets. My husband and his family are avid KC Chiefs fans and now Taylor fans as well. Taylor is known for her love of baking and now that she shared her love of “granny” hobbies we are going to see an upward trend of sourdough bread making. Better stock up on your flour now.
Ok, on to my favorites for the week.
FOOD
Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Chicken With Artichokes and Olives, this looks like a delish dinner to add to your recipe box.
I personally love broccoli but if you have someone in your family that is not a fan they may enjoy this broccoli pesto pasta, after all who doesn’t love a big plate of pasta, pesto and cheese?
I love bowl dinners and lunches and this veggie burrito bowl is going to be my new favorite. Made with cilantro lime rice, seasoned beans and lots of other delicious toppings.
If you have a few cherries in the fridge add them to your scones this weekend.
LINKS TO READ+WATCH+LISTEN
Katie Dives Deep Into John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s Marriage
Scientists Say These Daily Routines Can Slow Cognitive Decline
Zillennials Can’t Afford to Buy Homes. So What?
Is it time to move on from Dr. Seuss?
Should we all be taking vitamin supplements?
Why Decluttering Isn’t Working for You – and How to Do It Successfully
How Psychobabble Is Ruining Our Relationships
Are seed oils really bad for you?
This 30-Minute Walk Is 10x More Effective Than Getting 10,000 Steps a Day
Books
When famed chef Augustus Beauvais dies, he leaves behind a celebrated reputation—and four women grappling with loss, anger, pain, and the question of how the world will turn without him…
Meadow, the ex-wife with whom Augustus built an empire—and a family—still holds a place for him in her heart, even as she continues to struggle with his infidelities, which ended their twenty-year marriage. More unforgiving is Maya, his estranged daughter, who’s recently out of rehab but finally ready to reclaim her life. Norah, his latest girlfriend, sidelined her own career for unexpected love and a life of luxury, both of which are now gone with Augustus. And then there’s Rory, Meadow’s daughter, the voice of calm and reason in a chorus of discontent.
As Meadow, Maya, Norah, and Rory are flung together by tragedy, grief, and secrets yet to be revealed, they must accept—or turn away from—the legacy of great intentions and bad decisions Augustus left them. And when the circumstances around his death are called into question, their conflicted feelings become even more complicated. But moving forward is the only choice they have, and to do so, they’ll need to rely on family, friendship, and inner strength.
Set on the stunning, rugged California coastline, This Place of Wonder is an emotional, lush, and empowering story of four women finding their way in a changed world—and what a wondrous journey it will be.
Blindsided by betrayal in pre-WWII England, a woman charts a daring new course in this captivating tale of resilience, friendship, and new love by the bestselling author of The Rose Arbor and The Venice Sketchbook.
Surrey, England, 1938. After thirty devoted years of marriage, Ellie Endicott is blindsided by her husband’s appeal for divorce. It’s Ellie’s opportunity for change too. The unfaithful cad can have the house. She’s taking the Bentley. Ellie, her housekeeper Mavis, and her elderly friend Dora—each needing escape—impulsively head for parts unknown in the South of France.
With the Rhône surging beside them, they have nowhere to be and everywhere to go. Until the Bentley breaks down in the inviting fishing hamlet of Saint Benet. Here, Ellie rents an abandoned villa in the hills, makes wonderful friends among the villagers, and finds herself drawn to Nico, a handsome and enigmatic fisherman. As for unexpected destinations, the simple paradis of Saint Benet is perfect. But fates soon change when the threat of war encroaches.
Ellie’s second act in life is just beginning—and becoming an adventure she never expected.
The Irish Lake House
Clutching the faded postcard tightly in her hand, Daisy looks around the sun-soaked Irish village. So this is the place her mother ran away from all those years ago… What secrets did she leave hidden here for Daisy to find?
Daisy Clarke is searching for a new beginning. So when she inherits a lake house on the stunning west coast of Ireland that was mysteriously left to her late mother Rose, she wonders if this could be the fresh start she’s been looking for.
Daisy has never visited the tiny village of Innisfree, with its rolling green hills and cobbled streets, but she remembers how her mother’s eyes would fill with tears whenever it was mentioned.Because when she was pregnant, Rose ran away from this magical place in the middle of the night with a heart-breaking secret she never shared…
Arriving in Ireland, Daisy meets James, the handsome lawyer handling her inheritance. With his warm Irish charm, gorgeous sense of humour, and sparkling sapphire blue eyes, he soon makes her heart flip whenever she sees him. And when he offers to renovate the lake house and help her uncover her family history, Daisy begins to wonder if she can open her heart once more.
But when Daisy discovers the shocking truth behind her inheritance and her true family, it changes everything… When the dust settles, will she be able to build a future with James? Or will the secrets of her mother’s past destroy her hopes of a future in the beautiful Irish village she has grown to love?
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SHOPPING~OUTFIT OF THE DAY
This outfit reminds me of my old school uniform, the only difference is that the skirt was plaid. Fall is all about layers, this week I paired a versatile skirt with a stripe shirt and sweater. They can be worn together or separately. Add your favorite ballet flats, tennis shoes, boots or sling backs and a bag and you are ready for a day at home or out.
Outfit Details~Click the Photos
Don’t you just love the rich colors of Fall and winter? Navy, emerald green, oxblood, cocoa brown, gray. You can find more of my outfits on LTK.
UNTIL TOMORROW
I hope you enjoyed the recipes, links and books I discovered this week on Friday Favorites. Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for Weekend Meanderings with Kim and Juliet!
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On My Radar~Fall
