We went from 75 degrees last week to freezing temperatures and even a few snow flakes over the weekend.  I have to say the colder weather does make it feel more like Thanksgiving and puts me in the mood for the holidays.

Enjoy this week’s Worthy Reads.

Forcing Hyacinths for Winter Blooms

Visit my post at 1010 Park Place for inspiration on forcing hyacinths for winter blooms.  I love to watch them grow and they always brighten my home in the winter.

Recipe of the Week

I have brined my turkey for years and have always been happy with the results.  The turkey is always moist and flavorful.  This recipe for Apple Cider & Citrus Turkey Brine with Herbs from Wicked Good Kitchen looks like a good one to try.  

Room of the Week

Head on over to Architectural Digest to tour this lovely French Farm House.  This living room is rustic elegant and so inviting.

The Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes

Do you know the difference between yams and sweet potatoes?  If not visit The Kitchn for an explanation.

The Crown – Netflix

My husband and I just started watching the Netflix drama, The Crown.  We have only watched two episodes to date, and have loved it!  It is so well done.

It chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times. The series begins with an inside look at the early reign of the queen, who ascended the throne at age 25 after the death of her father, King George VI.  Are you watching it?