The Friday Files

Hello, dear friends.  Did everyone have a good week?  With the exception of spending over an hour on the phone with my BFFs at Comcast and cleaning up after a certain someone, mine was pretty good.  We woke up to April showers this morning but the weekend promises blue skies.

He looks really remorseful, doesn't he?

If you're looking for Chowdah, you can find him in Time Out.

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These are a few things that have come across my radar this week.

Are you looking to move to Italy?  Have I got a place for you!  This gorgeous retreat includes a hunting reserve, 25 guest cottages, and a chapel.  Yup, a chapel so you can thank God that you can afford this monstrosity.  

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Guess what star is going to be reading to her six kids in this library.  And yes, the rest of the house is just as magnificent as this room.

I knew I should have kept up my acting career.

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One of my favorite anchormen just put his NYC pad on the market.  Hope he's moving up and not retiring.

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What do you think of the 8 hottest home trends according to Pinterest?  

Have you put one in place in your home?

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Do you love hydrangeas as much as me?

Here is the rundown on anything and everything you need to know about growing gorgeous hydrangeas.

I had two bushes that didn't bloom last year, and now I know why. 

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Now that the airline industry is having a huge shake-up, here is a great article on suggestions of how air travel can become better.  I agree with almost all these brilliant ideas, especially the free Wifi.  

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Have you ever wondered why the Queen carries a purse?

Here's the real purpose of the purse.

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Guess what is coming up for auction?  

Can you lend me $100,000?

I loved this show!

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Fellow Real Housewives fans, have you ever wondered what happened to the Housewives of the past?

You can find out the scoop right here.

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As far as I'm concerned, the worst part of Summer is the mosquitos.  Those little buggers can ruin the best of evenings.  According to this post, you can make an attractive bug repellent that will keep them away for hours.

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During the past couple of weeks, the Mister and I saw a couple of good movies.

We both loved The Zookeeper's Wife.  There are a couple of raw scenes that are hard to watch for all you animal lovers out there like me.  But the story was captivating and well-told.

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Just in case you want to read the book first.

I knew I would like Gifted, but I didn't expect to love it.  It's got it all - heartwarming story, stellar acting, and eye candy for Mama.  Mckenna Grace stole the show.

If you're looking for an uplifting, feel-good movie, this one is for you. 


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When an author can entertain as well as teach the reader something, it is a good book.  This is one of Lisa See's best.  I enjoyed the characters as well as learning about the superstitions, traditions, and mechanics of growing and marketing teas.  

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I just started this little gem of a novel.  I always know if I'm going to like a book if I like the characters right away.  So far, so good.  I'll keep you posted.

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My friend, Liz, texted me that she loved this book.  So naturally, I downloaded it and started listening to it in the car.  The woman who reads the story has the most beautiful British accent.  I think I'm going to like this one.  If nothing else, I may adopt a British accent.  Just like Dorit.  (RH fans know who I'm talking about).
I'll keep you posted.


Until next time...