The Friday Files

Hello, dear friends.  I hope that you all had a good week. Although it flew by, I didn't do anything exciting.  I did burn some calories whining about my allergies. But that covers it. 

Today, I am meeting some friends for a glass of chardonnay at our local wine bar, which is always a guaranteed good time.  

Click here to see the rest of this beautiful Buckhead home.

Here is the epitome of casual elegance in South Carolina.

It may not be a pretty woman, but it sure is a pretty home.  Here's a peek at a handsome movie star's home in Pound Ridge, NY.

This screen star may not have a real law degree but she sure has an eye for style.

This 1913 gem can be found in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is for sale.

 

In other real estate news, I couldn't resist sharing this story with you.

Goodbye cheeseboard, hello burrata board.

Are you planting a vegetable garden this year?

Here are some tips on watering.

Can you identify a weed?

Click here for your weed identification guide.

Have you ever dreamed of visiting Lake Como?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in such a romantic place?

Here's an insider's guide. 

Are you flying this weekend?  If you expect timely flights with hospitable crews, you may want to consider this list.

Are you a cruiser?

Are you retiring soon?

Here's an option.

Meet the Godmother of Wellness.

Last week, I noticed that I dripped some of my eyebrow tint on the white drawer of my vanity.  I tried half a dozen stain products that I had on hand.  I then went to the store and picked up a few others.  I am happy to report that Mr. Clean removed it completely. 

 

This is the first and only household tip you will get from me.

I am always sad when I finish a season of Call The Midwife.  It never fails, I always shed a few bittersweet tears during every episode.  Here is the trailer.

We are watching The Staircase now.  I remember the case from years ago.  While being a stay-at-home Mom, I became a huge Court TV fan.  This case centered around Michael Peterson, no relation to the other Husband of the Year award winner, Scott.

     

The girls were very small at the time, and the Mister traveled a lot.  When he got home one weekend, he couldn't figure out that our Number One only knew five letters of the alphabet... D-N-A and O-J.   

Is anyone watching this?

We haven't started it yet, and I can't wait.

Here is the trailer.

Did you watch the first season of Hacks?

I loved it, and I'm so excited the second season premiered yesterday.

Here is the trailer.

The Mister's

Frozen Lemon Souffle

1 pkg instant Jello Lemon Pudding

2 cups Half & Half
1/4 tsp citric acid
1/2 grated lemon rind
1 pkg Cool Whip 8oz
5 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1 jar Stonewall Kitchen, Cranberry & Orange Marmalade

6x 4" small souffle ramekins, add a collar of parchment paper or tin foil with the top edge 1/4" above the top rim of the ramekin

* add 1 1/2 tb. of marmalade to the bottom of the ramekin

  
* Directions
Pudding Directions:  Beat pudding mix and 2 cups of Half & Half with a whisk for 2 min. 

Pudding will be soft-set in 5 min.

****

 when set:

* Whip Lemon pudding for 4 minutes at high speed to soften and incorporate air

* Combine 5 egg whites and sift in 1/4 C sugar and whip to firm peak (but not dry)

* Fold in 8 oz cool whip, then fold in whipped egg whites into pudding
pipe into ramekins to top of tin foil collar and even top with knife or spatula, freeze until firm, then remove the collar and top with raspberries and powdered sugar.  Let it sit about 15 minutes before serving.

Until next time...

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Nordstrom Rack

Nordstrom Rack

Anthro

JCF

JCF

JCF

Talbots

Talbots

Loft

Loft

Loft

Loft

Belk

I love me a skort!

Belk

Gap

Gap

Saks Off 5th 

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Tuckernuck

Old Navy

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