OMG Worthy Reads Series
OMG Worthy Reads, Week 25
This weeks worthy reads include travel tips both local and abroad, a recipe for sweet potato fries, how to clean your grill and a gorgeous great room.
I just returned from a quick vacation to West Palm Beach. I took my mom down to visit her brother and we had a great time. We went to the town of Delray Beach for the day and it was jam-packed with seasonal travelers. In Palm Beach we splurged and had lunch at the Breakers. What a gorgeous hotel!
I had their crab cakes and they were not only delicious but beautifully plated.
While waiting in line for my car at the valet, Jerry Seinfeld was in front of me. Since his back was to me, I recognized his voice before I saw his face. As soon as I heard him talk, I knew it was him. It’s funny how you can tell who someone is from their voice alone.
For the fun of it, I got on Twitter to see if there was anything about him being at the hotel. Sure enough, I found this picture of him on the walkway by the beach. They were doing some construction and digging and he was teasing that the freighter in the background was spraying black sand on the beach.
It was a great week with quality time with my mom and uncle. On the return home, I had plenty of time to surf the web at the airport to find some worthy reads and links for you this week.
Recipe of the Week
I had some delicious sweet potato fries on my trip that were nice and crispy. I found a recipe on how to make them at home at Sally’s Baking Addiction. They are the healthy alternative to regular fries although I still love both!
Room of the Week
Since I am still in vacation mode, I selected a room with a view for this week’s feature! This scenic water view can be enjoyed through the walls of windows in this sitting area. I love the combination of patterns in blue and white throughout the room. It looks like a small area and the owner made use of the space under the coffee table with baskets. It’s well put together and so inviting.
How Far Out Should You Book Your Vacation?
Buzz Feed posted this infographic on when you should actually book your vacation. On my trip to Florida, I found that traveling Tuesday to Saturday was the least expensive fare. It’s always worth checking out all of your options but this is a good guideline.
What the US Dollar Means for Summer Travel
Speaking of traveling, the US Dollar is now stronger and that is good for those traveling abroad. For those of you heading out of the country, check out this worthy read from Yahoo Finance. The writer is going to Ireland which I have to say must be booming this year. I know of a half a dozen families going to the land of green! I say the land of green because I have never seen so many shades of green as I have in the countryside of Ireland. It’s beautiful and peaceful!
How to Clean Your Barbecue Grill Grate
Now that the snow is melted its time for me to start using my barbecue grill. I came across this tip at Made From Pinterest about cleaning the grate and thought it might be of interest to some of you. I haven’t tried this yet. This is an interesting site run by three sisters. They pin things from Pinterest and then share their results.
I’m curious – – Are you planning a summer vacation? If so, where are you traveling to?
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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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