OMG Worthy Reads Series
OMG Worthy Reads, Week 32
In this weeks Worthy Reads there is a must read about cell phone privacy, recipes, a casual living room and 37 mispronounced names in today’s Pop Culture.
I had a lovely Mother’s Day weekend and hope you did too. Mine started with breakfast with one stepdaughter on Friday, a brunch with dear friends on Sunday and dinner with my other stepdaughter Sunday evening. I only wish that my mom lived closer but I was able to celebrate with her a couple of weeks ago.
There are so many women that shape our lives. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and cousins. Friends and neighbors. Teachers. There have been many that have touched mine and for that I am grateful.
In between all that dining out, I was able to spend some time gathering some worthy reads for today’s post. The first one being something that everyone with a smart phone must read regarding their privacy!
How to Turn Off iOS 7 Frequent Location Tracking
I couldn’t believe my ears when I first heard about this on the NBC Nightly News. I had no idea that my iPhone was tracking my location. I am not talking about the GPS location feature for maps and other apps that use your current location. This frequent location feature is tracking where and when you go anywhere, everyday, in detail. If it is turned on, you will see an address for every place you have been as well as a date and time.
There is no need for that kind of tracking for me so I immediately turned that feature off. On the news program they showed me how.
I have found a step-by-step guide at iMore that will show you how to accomplish the same and increase your privacy. You can also click on this NBC Nightly News Facebook Page for a step-by-step video guide. If you have an Android or other smart phone, you can Google instructions on how to do it on your phone.
10 Surprising Things to do with Asparagus
There are so many ways to enjoy asparagus besides steaming it. It’s a vegetable we eat a lot of as it is one of my husband’s favorite. He grew up eating white asparagus and I didn’t even know it existed until I was an adult. Visit Better Homes & Gardens for asparagus inspiration.
Recipe of the Week
I like starting my week off with a meal that will provide leftovers for a few lunches during the week or ones that I can freeze. These Quinoa Stuffed Peppers from Damn Delicious look and sound delicious as well as healthy for you. They will make a great light dinner paired with a green salad.
Room of the Week
I’m a huge fan of color but when done right, I also like neutral rooms. They are peaceful and calming. The green topiary trees and floral arrangements are all the color this white living room needs. This photo was found on Elements of Style .
37 Pop Culture Things No One Can Seem to Pronounce
The city Cannes, France (where the famous film festival is held) is one of the most mispronounced names out there.
The Wrong Way: Kan
The Right Way: Kahn or Can-z
There is a great list on Elle Magazine about this and other mispronounced names that I thought you would find interesting.
Robin’s Nest Update
My bird watching on my windowsill has been disappointing. As shown in a previous post, our Robin’s nest went from one to four eggs and then one by one, back down to one egg. I am not sure which predator robbed the nest. If this last single egg survives, it should hatch any day now.
Thanks 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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