The Friday Files

Hello, dear friends.  Long time, no write.  Last time I wrote I moaned about my head cold that seemed to go on forever.  Monday I called my Doctor's office.  The Doc and I have kind of a funny relationship.  She is always on vacation when I get sick.  So I decided to go to my old standby, CVS Minute Clinic.  

I checked in and waited a little over an hour to get in to see the nurse.  I didn't mind at all - I read and infected every gossip rag that CVS had in stock.  I walked out of that store a lot more knowledgeable on the Kardashian Clan than when I entered the store.

To be honest with you, I had one mission in mind.  I wanted the miracle drug - the Almighty Z-pack.  I know from experience that the Z-pack is the holy grail of cold cures.

Brittany, my nurse, asked all the right questions and I was determined to give her the right answers.  I did not want to be sent home with Flonase and Dayquil. She examined me and listened to my cough and calmly told me that I had pneumonia.  Pneumonia?  That's what Whoopie has, and she hasn't shown her face on The View in months!    

I asked how long my recuperation was expected to be.  Should I ask the Mister to order me a full-time nurse and cleaning crew?  Should I rent a condo and recuperate in warmer weather?  No, Brittany said that neither would be necessary.  And then she said those magic words... Z-Pack and told me to take it easy for a few days and I should be fit as a fiddle by Friday.  And she was right!

I'm not telling the Mister though because I'm still pushing for that full-time cleaning crew.  I don't need the nurse, but a masseuse might be a nice touch... 

A certain movie star has put his country estate in Bedford, NY on the market.  To see the rest of the house and find out who the star is, go here.

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I'm pretty sure that I will be dreaming about this dollhouse for a very long time.


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Campion & Co.

Campion & Co.


Are you thinking about moving to Boston?

This one is available.

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Do you know what restaurant was named best in the world for 2019?

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Stuck in the Kitchen

The Modern Proper

The Mister and I have been having Weight Watchers soup or chili for dinner during the week.  Here are 9 Simple Soup Recipes that are not WW and take less than 20 minutes to make. 

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If you're thinking of having a Mardi Gras party, you will find plenty of recipes here.

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builtfromscratch.homedepot 

Kevin Cameron

Do you dream of having your own space?
Maybe a She Shed is in your future.
You'll find plenty of creative inspiration here.

I think I'll stick with the toile dollhouse.


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Are you looking to put a splash of color in your all-white kitchen? Plenty of inspiration can be found on this site.

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Stop over to The Pink Clutch to enter a drawing for this gorgeous book by Eric Ross.  I've already preordered two copies - one for a friend who has a birthday in April and one for moi.  I'm still recuperating, you know.


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I enjoy Amy Chalmer's blog Maison Decor.  She just finished decorating a magnificent dollhouse modeled after a French chateau.  She is now working on her second which will be a gingerbread cottage for her granddaughter.  

In my next life, I want to come back as Amy's grandkid!!

The Mister and I take most of our local day trips during the Spring and Fall.  These seasons are the most beautiful times of the year in New England.  Newport, RI is one of the first places that we visit.  If you are looking to visit this picturesque town, you can find suggested stops right here. 

If you love The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as much as I do, you are going to enjoy this article on the behind-the-scenes moments. 


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Tory Burch

Tory Burch

On the shopping front, Tory Burch is having a private sale.  

She is including lots of cute Spring bags.


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Have you heard about the app Calm?  One of the morning shows featured it.  If you have trouble getting to sleep like me, this app is for you.  It offers breathing exercises to help you relax,  bedtime stories read by Hollywood stars, teaches you meditation skills and offers nature sounds as well as calming music.

Hmmm... I wonder if my first husband reads any of those bedtime stories.

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I heard about Holly Holden and her DIL, Karen's youtube videos from a fellow blogger.  These ladies are fascinating.  I still can't tie a scarf with the same flair as these lovely ladies, but I sure had fun trying.


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Due to my convalescence, I had the opportunity to catch up on my favorite cardio exercise for my eyes - TV watching.
 

The Mister and I watched the third season delicious this week.  If you appreciate beautiful cinematography, stunning food presentation, and lovable characters, this show is for you.  If you haven't seen it yet, I envy you.  You have three spectacular seasons to watch. 

  

I also watched the entire season of Vanity Fair and enjoyed every minute of it.
  
Olivia Cook steals the show.

I had such high hopes for this movie.  I am a big fan of Emily Mortimer's, and she gave a stellar performance.  I just thought that the story was depressing and through it all, I hoped for a happy ending.  Spoiler alert:  there wasn't one.

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Btw... it's based on this book.

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Because of all my heavy duty TV watching, it has taken me longer than usual to finish these books.  Brittany told me not to push myself.  Both are great reads.

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Until next time...

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Thoughts and prayers for our fellow toter RJ @ Sketchy Reader as she is away caring for a family member.