We just returned from visiting family in Illinois.  First stop was Champaign.  It was nice to see trendy restaurants popping up all over downtown.  The second half of our trip was in Chicago.  The landscaped streets were stunning.  Taking a photo in a moving car (I was the passenger!) didn’t do it justice, but this will at least give you an idea.

On to this week’s Worthy Reads.  I enjoy a hearty salad for dinner on a hot summer night.  I am going to add some grilled chicken breasts to the peach salad featured below for a heartier version.

Recipe of the Week

Celebrate summer with this Grilled Peach, Honey Goat Cheese & Spiced Pecan Salad found at The Creative Bite.  Grilling the peaches brings out the sweetness.  It sounds so refreshing for a hot summer day.

19 Truly Charming Places To See

Head on over to Buzzfeed to see what they selected as their 19 Truly Charming Places To See.  I have been to Eze in France which was definitely charming as well as a few others on their list.  If anything, it’s fun to see the world through other’s eyes.  

Room of the Week

If you are like me you can’t get enough of being outdoors when the weather is nice.  This outdoor balcony by Centsational Girl is the perfect place to enjoy evening cocktails.

1010 Park Place

via The Little Epicurean

Last week I shared three Delicious Coffee Desserts at 1010 Park Place.  Even my non-coffee loving friends enjoy coffee flavored desserts.  How about you?

Carpet Stain Removal Guide

Everyone at some point in time can use this Carpet Stain Removal Guide found at Chasing Foxes.  Be sure to also click on the link for nine other infographics on cleaning everything else.

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