OMG Worthy Reads Series
OMG Worthy Reads, Week 24
There were so many great links to share on this weeks Worthy Reads. From learning calligraphy to decorating inspiration, a shrimp recipe and beauty tips.
My family was in town over the weekend and I made the Butternut Squash Lasagna from last week’s Worthy Reads. We all loved it!
I did want to point out though that the recipe calls for only 8-10 minutes for roasting the squash. It was more like 30-40! The brown butter sauce with sage and lemon zest really added another layer of flavor. I won’t lie though, it was a lot of work.
It’s a great recipe for a special party and you can prepare it in the morning and cook before serving. Just remember to let it rest for 10-15 minutes after removing from the oven. It will set up perfectly and hold its shape when you serve it. It was great with a green salad and a glass of Pinot Noir.
On to this week’s Worthy Reads.
Learn Calligraphy in Five Days
Calligraphy has become so popular. It’s kind of ironic how it is making a comeback, yet so many of our schools no longer teach the children cursive writing.
Wedding season is just around the corner. If you would like to learn calligraphy for your invitations or perhaps a smaller affair such as your rehearsal dinner invitations, Judith Blanner can teach you the basics in five days.
Don’t you love this floral arrangement? Peonies will be available soon … can’t wait to have a fresh bouquet in my home! This low arrangement is ideal for a dinner party so you can see your guests across the table. Pin it to your Pinterest board for future reference.
Room of the Week
I love this all white kitchen found at Just Be Splendid. It’s so bright and the neutral room opens the door for accessorizing in whatever color you desire. I’m obsessed with the white marble with grey veins. The most famous one is Carrara marble and it is so elegant.
Recipe of the Week
I first fell in love with shrimp and grits while on vacation in South Carolina. It was a fabulous restaurant near Clemson. I had never had grits until then and was so pleasantly surprised at how wonderful they were! It’s rare I pass it up on a menu as it’s one of my favorite things to order. I found this recipe for Gouda Grits with Smoky Brown Butter Shrimp at How Sweet it Is. It looks A M A Z I N G! This is on my short list of recipes to try.
10 Lessons We Learned from Nate Berkus
Domain Home featured 10 Lessons from one of my favorite designers, Nate Berkus. I first saw Nate on the Oprah Winfrey Show. What I loved about his style was that every room he did was not only beautiful but also livable! The rooms never felt stuffy or over the top.
In this article I loved all of his advice and truly couldn’t pick one favorite. Do you incorporate these lessons in your decorating?
The Little Lip Trick
The Beauty Department has a great tutorial on how to apply lip liner and lipstick/gloss. It makes sense to me and I can’t wait to try it.
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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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