Happy August! It’s hard to believe another month has passed. Be sure to live in the moment and enjoy what’s left of summer. I spent the weekend pruning, weeding and freshening up my garden.
Enjoy this week’s round-up of Worthy Reads from around the web, starting off with an appetizer that you can grill.
Recipe of the Week
Keep the heat out of your kitchen and grill your appetizer! Head on over to Abbey’s Kitchen for this Chicken Satay with Thai Almond Sauce recipe.
Room of the Week
I love this kitchen with all of the natural light streaming in and the oversized island! Such a great space to cook and entertain in!
8 Designer Ideas for Beautiful Beige Rooms
Do you have a beige room that you want to jazz up a bit? One Kings Lane shared 8 Designer Ideas for Beautiful Beige Rooms.
The Secret to Drying Hydrangeas and Other Botanicals
If you have an abundance of gorgeous hydrangea blooms, then this article is for you. Southern Living shares their Secret to Drying Hydrangeas and Other Botanicals so you can keep their beautiful blooms all year-long.
How long do your appliances and systems last?
It used to be that appliances lasted for a very long time. Unfortunately that is not the case any more. They are built with cheaper parts and just not made to last as long. I found this chart at Chasing Foxes on the average life span and replacement cost for appliances and systems interesting.
Wow! I really needed the home systems and appliances chart. We just moved to a new construction home with some very nice appliances and systems. I suppose insurance is the key! Thanks for posting this.
Good luck in your new home Martha. It is sad that appliances don’t last as long but at least you are starting with new!!
I wouldn’t mind being stranded on that island!!! Wowsa!
Ha ha! That island sure is big!
I’m looking at buying an older home so this chart is helpful. Thanks.
I bet you can’t wait to find your new home Brenda! Hopefully it will happen soon – you have waited long enough!