The Friday Files Is Back

Hello, dear friends.  First of all, I want to tell my friends and family who are in the path of Florence that they are in my thoughts and prayers.  Also, closer to home, I am thinking of all the people who lost their homes which were destroyed by gas explosions and fires in the Merrimack Valley.  The authorities have yet to announce the cause, which is kind of scary.

 

On a lighter note, I spent a delightful afternoon with my cousin, Louise and our friend, Doris yesterday.  

I served a salad made with rotisserie chicken (my fave), quiche florentine, and banana bread.  Strawberry shortcake was for dessert.

I haven't heard that anyone got food poisoning yet, so that's always a good sign.

By the way, I got that pretty bowl from Sista.  

I can't remember if she gave it to me or I stole it from her.

Bespoke

Bespoke 

Are you looking for a house in the Hamptons?

Now that the season is coming to a close, you'll probably be able to get a great deal.

  

Did I mention the fact that Beyonce and Jay Z rented this one?

I bet that's music to your ears. 

Kristen Paton

Maureen Stevens

I'm a big fan of wallpaper and I'm delighted that it is coming back in style.  Here is an article featuring beautiful rooms adorned by wallpaper.  

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Liz Caan

Our house does not have a mudroom and I miss it.  Here are some pretty pictures of mudrooms that are both pleasing to the eye as well as functional.

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Are you thinking about a kitchen redo?

If you are considering a farmhouse sink, you are going to love these photos.

My Mom was no whiz in the kitchen, but she made a mean lemon-pepper chicken dish.  This 20-minute recipe reminded me of her.

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Is it a brownie?

Is it a cookie?

Whatever it is, it looks yummy!

The one-bowl recipe can be found here.

Thrillist

Do you have an opinion on people who recline their seat on an airplane?  Personally, I am not a recliner because I can't sleep on a plane.  Here's an article on the etiquette of reclining your seat.

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Here's an interesting article on the advantages of a four-day work week.  Feel free to show it to your boss. 

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I admit it.  I'm a sucker for an article on life hacks.  Did you know that you can unclog a toilet without a plunger?  Or here's an idea for hiding your money in plain sight.  Find out about a lot more life hacks here.

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FYI... Ulta has their 21 Days of Beauty promotion going on right now.  Every day five full-price items are marked down by fifty percent.  Don't tell the Mister, but I made a killing.

He won't mind because I'll be so gorgeous!

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Last, but certainly not least, one of my favorite bloggers, Nora Murphy, released her new book this week.  I ordered one for myself and one for a very stylish friend of mine who is celebrating a birthday.

Until next time...

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