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Friday, January 31, 2025

The Friday Files

 


I hope that all is well in your world. After some cold and wicked thunderstorms this week, today's forecast is sunny and may reach the upper sixties.  The Mister and I are crossing some errands off our list and rewarding ourselves with a nice lunch.








I am pea-green with envy after touring designer Minnette Jackson's Nashville home.








This Virginia Colonial renovation is a stunner.










This is a fun before/after tour of a three-bedroom Craftsman built by tobacco farmers in Branford, Ontario, in 1914.






I have heard the word cortisol tossed around, and I never took the time to do some research.  This article does a great job of explaining it. 
I know what you're thinking.
Yup, that's me, alright!











Here is a 7-Day, 1400-calorie meal plan made up of easy and delicious recipes. 

I could eat that slice of bread smothered in peanut butter and topped with fresh berries every day of the week.






Here is some advice from professional organizers on what to throw out in 2025.

It covers things, not husbands.






At last, Mona Lisa is getting a room of her own.





Have you ever wondered why the typewriter keys are not in alphabetical order?
I have.





Here are some beauty hacks that hit all the right notes for me.





My friend, Cindy Hattersly is starting a newletter for women over 50. It will be chock full of fabulous design and entertaining tips. Click here to sign up.

Let me know how it is.  
I'm too young to read it.




I love Will Ferrell!



I enjoyed the first season and look forward to this one.






A real feel-good show.


My favorite Captain is back!
















Great buy!



Ann Taylor has a 60% off clearance!





















































Amazon

Lots of colors.

Over 50% Off!
Lots of colors.


Many colors



Preppy Empty Nester
Preppy Empty Nester

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7 comments:

  1. Crepes with Nutella and berries would be my go to when berries are in season. You definitely chose some great things to watch- adding them to my list. Have a wonderful weekend. Me in NorCal prepping for a rainy week.

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  2. Great Post Katie! Regret that I’m far too young for Cindy’s newsletter😅
    (I’ll be signing up immediately)
    I’ll tell some of my flight attendant friends who might like it too.
    We are building a home in foothills of Las Vegas and it’s been interesting to see such a different West Coast design vibe-lots and lots of cool new inspirations but always come here for great references and gorgeous homes.
    Have fun w/ Lucy, and oh…The Mister too:)
    Lunch soon I hope!

    Dana S
    Dallas TX

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    1. Lunch definitely!! Can't wait to see picks of the new casa. xx

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  3. Always love the home tours your post. So much inspiration! 1400 calories a day. That is hard to do but I need to do that for a couple of weeks. Enjoy the weekend.

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    1. I wish I could take credit for the houses! Have a great week!xx

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  4. I read that Elon Musk helps out designers with their bills, it couldn't hurt to send him an email request.

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  5. Loving all things green in your house tours and you never miss when recommending What I’mWatching! Wondering what Sweet Lucy is up to recently, do tell! KTG

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