OMG Worthy Reads Series
OMG Worthy Reads, Week 76
This week’s Worthy Reads is packed with great links from around the web including highlights from Nancy Reagan’s funeral.
I was happy to be home Friday afternoon to watch the funeral of Nancy Reagan. It was a beautiful celebration of life of a wonderful woman who starred in a real life love story. When you see two people in love the way Nancy and Ronald Reagan were, you can’t help but feel good.
Brian Mulroney, former Canadian Prime Minister, gave a beautiful eulogy at the service. He shared a letter that Ronald Reagan wrote to Nancy one Christmas. Click on the link to listen.
I loved what James Baker, former Reagan Chief-of-Staff said in his eulogy. “I can just imagine how St. Peter might have let the President know that she had arrived. A beautiful lady is at the gate asking for you, with a jar of jelly beans.” President Reagan loved his Nancy and his jelly beans!
And in Patti Davis’s eulogy for her mother, she shared a fun-loving prank that her mother played on her father. “A few days before she died, I reminded her of something that happened decades ago when we lived in Pacific Palisades. My father used to get massages from a large Eastern European man who would come to the house and set up his massage table in my parents’ dressing room.
On one of those days, as my father lay face down on the table, my mother tiptoed in, kissed him lightly on the back of his neck and tiptoed out. He didn’t know it was her, but he went through the rest of the massage, he never said a word.
And after the masseur left, he said to my mother, ‘I don’t think we can have him back anymore.’ ‘Why,’ she asked him, ‘what happened.’
‘Well, he kissed me.’
When she told him it was her, he was flooded with relief and said, ‘Thank God, I didn’t know what to do.’
As one last dedication to Mrs. Reagan, she is featured in my first Worthy Read for this week. Enjoy.
Nancy Reagan’s Greatest Looks
Ruthie Friedlander of Elle Magazine put it best. “The late first lady was often the epitome of elegance.” She shared a collection of 18 photos of Nancy Reagan, many that I have not seen before. I enjoyed seeing the styles through the decades. Great selection Ruthie.
9 Things You Never Knew About the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Next week is the start of the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC. Lauren Smith with Town & Country shared 9 interesting facts about the Cherry Blossoms and their festival. It’s on my bucket list. How about you?
Recipe of the Week
Last week I watched Ina Garten on the Food Network make steaks like the fancy Steakhouse restaurants. On Saturday I decided to give her method a try. They were just as good made inside as they are on the grill.
Her technique is to start them in a very hot cast iron skillet and finish them off in the oven. Click on the link for her recipe.
The only changes I made were I cut back on the butter and only used one teaspoon per steak. I also just sprinkled my favorite McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning in place of salt and pepper listed in the recipe. They came out perfect! Let me know if you give this method a try.
Room of the Week
I love this library from actor Sean Haye’s home which was featured in Traditional Home. Every home should have a place where you can sit to curl up with a good book. Click on the link to tour the rest of the home.
1010 Park Place
Last week at 1010 Park Place I shared some entertaining inspiration from my blog including How to Start a Supper Club, Hosting an Ethnic Potluck, A Tips Party and Inviting Friends for Wine and Cheese Before Dinner Reservations.
Lately I have hosted a couple of potlucks and I forgot how nice they can be! It’s the easiest way to entertain when all of your guests are bringing food! I love the Ethnic Potluck theme where everyone brings a dish from their nationality.
What’s your favorite type of party to host?
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.
Thanks for stopping by.
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