OMG Worthy Reads Series
OMG Worthy Reads, Week 30
This week’s Worthy Reads includes a spot on article on Robins nesting, great info on skin care ingredients, a Greek Chicken recipe & great decorating tips.
I can’t believe it has been 30 weeks since I started this weekly feature of worthy reads from around the web. This week I am going to start off with my bird watching on my window ledge. Once I saw the Robin crafting her nest, I decided to do some research so I would know what to expect. This article was spot on!
My Robin and Her Nest
First of all, please excuse the window screen in the photographs but I couldn’t remove the screen without interrupting the nest. In years past, birds would always try to build a nest in a front door wreath.
This year, it was quite exciting to watch this Robin build her nest outside my home office window. She made the nest perfectly round by getting inside and spreading her wings. She would then turn about an inch and do the same thing. Round and round she went until the nest was perfectly shaped.
I found a great article on Robins and their eggs at Learner. It was an interesting read and I thought you might enjoy it as well. The Robin lays one egg a day with the typical nest having four eggs. They usually lay them at mid morning. It was fascinating to watch and it all played out exactly like the article described. Now I can’t wait till the birds hatch!
17 Take Away Tips from the HGTV 2015 Dream Home
Earlier this year I featured the great room of the HGTV Dream Home as my Room of the Week. This week I wanted to share a blog post by Melissa of the decorating blog The Inspired Room. She did a great job of highlighting decorating advice from each room. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.
While there, check out the rest of Melissa’s Blog. She has been the Reader’s Favorite Decorating Blogger at Better Homes & Gardens Magazine for 2014 and 2015.
Room of the Week
I like the coffered ceiling of this beautiful kitchen from House & Home. The island is a great size and I like the pattern and size of the travertine tiles.
Beauty Encyclopedia: Skin Care Ingredients From A To Z
Witch Hazel
The Beauty Editors of Lucky Magazine put together a great list by of tried and true ingredients in skin care products recommended by Dermatologists. This slide show of 34 items includes staples such as Witch Hazel, Vitamin C, Glycerin and Peptides just to name a few. As I get older I am more interested in what these ingredients can do to help me age more gracefully. This list will help me to decipher which products I need.
Please note that you will come across an advertisement about every sixth slide. It only lasts three seconds. There is a wealth of information in these slides and well worth waiting those three seconds to move on to the next slide.
Recipe of the Week
Anyone that has grilled chicken breasts knows that there is a fine line between moist chicken and dried and tough chicken breasts. Marinating chicken always helps with both flavor and moistness.
I came across this recipe for Very Greek Grilled Chicken by Kalyn’s Kitchen. I saw that she scored her chicken breasts which would add more flavor and make the chicken cook quicker. I can’t wait to try this.
I agree with Kalyn. I would make extra for leftovers. These flavorful chicken breasts would make great salads and sandwiches.
Please note that the recipe calls for Greek Seasoning. I will make my own Greek Seasoning as most of them have MSG in them. Here’s a recipe for Greek Seasoning from All Recipes.
Thank you for stopping by. Have a great week.
OMG Worthy Reads Series
OMG Worthy Reads, Week 115
It may be January but I am kicking off this week’s Worthy Reads with some gorgeous spring florals. Absolutely stunning! Enjoy this week’s Worthy Reads.
It may be January but I am kicking off this week’s Worthy Reads with some gorgeous spring florals. Absolutely stunning! Enjoy them and the rest of this week’s Worthy Reads.
1010 Park Place
If you love beautiful flowers you will love my post at 1010 Park Place, Gorgeous Florals for Special Occasions.
Room of the Week
I love the neutral palette of this living room at William Sonoma Home. The greenery adds a wonderful pop of color and the windows let in so much natural light.
Recipe of the Week
Pierogies with Kielbasa and Cabbage sounds delicious, doesn’t it? And so easy to pull together. You can find the recipe at Recipes Food and Cooking.
9 Ways to Make Your Life Better with the Danish Concept of Hygge
I came across this article 9 Ways to Make Your Life Better with the Danish Concept of Hygge in Town & Country Magazine. Frankly, I had never heard of the word Hygge. Have you?
“Pronounced “hoo-ga,” this Danish concept cannot be translated to one single word but encompasses a feeling of cozy contentment and well-being through enjoying the simple things in life.”
So what’s the big deal about Hygge and why am I sharing it? Well, I found it interesting that “this national obsession with all things cozy is credited as one of the reasons why Denmark is always at the top of the list of the world’s happiest countries, despite their infamously miserable winters.”
I love the positive spin hygge puts on their life. It’s something we should all work at.
2 Ingredient All Natural Homemade Face Masks
This chart of 2 ingredients all natural homemade face masks had me at “2 ingredients”. That’s doable! The mask and other great tips can be found at Indian Spot.
Have a great week and thanks for stopping by.
OMG Worthy Reads Series
OMG Worthy Reads, Week 114
This week’s Worthy Reads includes this a Paella recipe, a foodies guide to Napa Valley, a great source for classic cocktails as well as a 2017 decor trend.
I am so thankful that the ice storm that was predicted to hit Columbus never came. We had a busy weekend with two nights of having guests for dinner. Friday night I made my tried and true Rack of Lamb. It’s so easy to prepare and a great entrée for a work night. Last night I tried a couple of new recipes that I will soon share on the blog.
Enjoy this week’s Worthy Reads.
1010 Park Place
I am back to my weekly writing at 1010 Park Place after a break from the holidays. This past week I shared the green color trend for 2017 in interior design. Click on the link to see more examples of how you can incorporate green into your decor.
Recipe of the Week
I love how colorful Paella is. It’s a feast for the eyes before you even take the first bite. And it’s surprisingly easy to make. This recipe for Chicken and Paella from Jo Cooks looks delicious.
Room of the Week
Oh my – the workspace on that island, the rustic beams, the fabulous lighting. Need I say more? Love this kitchen found on @PotteryBarn’s Instagram account.
Foodie’s Guide to Napa Valley
If you have a trip planned to Napa Valley you will want to bookmark this post, a Foodie’s Guide to Napa Valley by Ashley from Spoonful of Flavor.
30 Classic Cocktails and How to Make Them
This chart from Food Republic is handy for not only making classic cocktails but also for finding a recipe to use as a signature drink for your next party.
Have a great week!
OMG Worthy Reads Series
OMG Worthy Reads, Week 113
This week’s Worthy Reads includes good to know facts about cheese, editor favorite beauty products, a great tip on finding the perfect paint color and more.
This weekend along with our Supper Club, we hosted a celebration of our friend’s marriage at our home. They had recently eloped to Napa Valley so it was an honor to host a party for them. I’ll be sharing some party highlights in another post.
Enjoy this week’s Worthy Reads.
Recipe of the Week
These Cheesesteak Sliders by Holly at Life in the Lofthouse are perfect for a football party. You’ll want to save this recipe for the upcoming Super Bowl.
Room of the Week
I love the rustic elegance of this home’s foyer found at Design Chic. Be sure to click on the link to tour the rest of this beautiful home.
55 Beauty Products Refinery29 Editors are Obsessed With
I love perusing lists like this on a mission to find a new product to try – especially for my under eye bags. Out of these 55 products, which one are you interested in trying?
The Snap It Button by Sherwin-Williams
The Snap It Button by Sherwin-Williams is a great tool. It can instantly turn any online image into a personalized paint palette. It will help you to create a custom paint palette and help you make better color decisions based around your furniture and artwork. 
Visit Snap Your Colors and give it a try.
Good to Know Cheese Facts
The Splendid Table shares 16 good-to-know cheese facts from Cheese Monger Steve Jenkins.
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