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Friday, May 8, 2026

The Friday Files

 



I hope all is well in your world.  We woke up to a soggy one this morning.  No complaints here, we need the rain.




I celebrated a birthday a couple of weeks ago.  Guess what the Mister gave me.  I will be looking younger than Springtime by the time I get back from my Summer hiatus. 

The Mister told me that if I don't start looking younger, he is going to trade me in for three twenty-year-olds. 

Good luck with that, Mister.









I am in love with this beach house designed by Chrissy Ritter and photographed by Hayley Ellen Day.












Designer Suzanne Kasler whipped up her magic on this breathtaking home on Kiawah Island.  Photos by: Peter Frank Edwards





During our 36 years of marital bliss, half of those years were spent in the waves of certainty.  Not about our marriage - the guy's crazy about me.  The uncertainty revolved around our location.  Like many of you,  we made multiple moves around the country for the Mister's career.  The state of uncertainty was and still is unnerving.  Here is a thoughtful essay on how to deal with that dreaded state of uncertainty.





Here's a simple trick for keeping your berries fresh.






Trouble sleeping?  Here is some advice on developing healthy sleep habits.





You can read this interview with author and Pulitzer Prize Winner Elizabeth Strout right here.







         Many people follow the British Royal Family.  I recently discovered the Swedish Royal Family, particularly Prince Carl Phillip and Princess Sofia, who look like they were chosen by Central Casting.  Here is their backstory.  You can follow them on Insta here.



 On the flight from Barcelona, we watched this heartwarming movie.  I think it might be on Hulu. 



Prime

Attention all pickleball fanatics!  This docuseries is for you! 


Hulu


5/8 Starz

5/8 Netflix

I adored the book, and I am looking forward to watching this tonight.


5/8 Apple


5/10 TLC



5/10 HGTV


5/11 Hulu

5/11 Netflix

5/12 NAT GEO  Disney


5/12 Netflix
Can't wait!!


5/13 Prime

Happy Mother's Day!
































Madewell has 25% off bags & accessories.







Love these shorts!  Unfortunately for me, petites are sold out.







More colors







Chico's

I ordered these in petite, and they fit perfectly.  They are tight in the thighs and have a slight flare.  Best part: They have a lot of stretch.

Chico's
No iron!



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More colors

















While we were watching TDWP2, I whispered to the Mister that every woman in the world is going to want that necklace trio.  So I deconstructed it for a lot less moolah.









More colors & petites too!













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