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mid-week round-up

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What’s everyone up to this week? My sister and her friend came for a visit over the weekend, and we had a great time exploring the huge park in my neighborhood and eating the yummiest Cuban food. On Sunday we went to The Deering Estate where Katie participated in a table reading of a brand new script written by an up and coming playwright. It was so good! Wishing you all a beautiful spring day, and now on to the links…

Top chef turned cafeteria lady.

Never underestimate the power of a woman — or 100.

Real female actors reading real casting calls.

Picasso’s multi-billion dollar empire.

What happens when you dress like Lorelai Gilmore for a week?

A St. Patrick’s Day feast you can fix up in a single skillet.

How Braille won the war of the dots.

Mail used to come with a side of MEOW.

Was Chipotle the victim of corporate sabotage? (Someone should make a documentary!)

Speaking of cool posters, you can now download 2,000 turn-of-the-century posters courtesy of the New York Public Library!

To men I love, about men who scare me.

I’m feeling a pair of these for spring! What do you think?

P.S. ICYMI – Thoughts on tackling unfinished projects and a Cincinnati chili recipe!

mid-week round-up

pink architecture

How’s everyone enjoying their Thanksgiving week? We’ll be dining with one of Chet’s colleague’s family tomorrow, and the rest of the week I’m hoping to avoid the holiday shopping crazed crowds! We’re planning to get out of dodge completely on Black Friday and relax by Biscayne Bay. The weather in South Florida is perfect right now for just chilling outside for hours at a time. I can imagine the breeze by the water is going to be bliss. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving full of friends, family and food! And here are some links to celebrate this short week…

Don’t you just love this pair? #GirlPower

Cute gift ideas in case you’re gearing up for a weekend of Christmas shopping.

I used to love perusing video rental stores; sad to think of doing so as a thing of the past.

The only Adele is Adele. (Bonus: Graham Norton!)

Deciding to quit sobriety.

These undercover nuns pose as prostitutes to rescue victims of human trafficking.

Kitchen inspiration. 

Does this ring true of your family?

Brainstorming over brews has led to some pretty clutch ideas.

Gluten-Free versions of famous art.

Remember, not all media is created equal…The language used to describe terrorism. 

12 inexpensive meal ideas for quick lunches or lazy-day dinners.

mid-week round-up

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How is everyone doing this week? This past weekend Chet and I saw “The Martian”–a total must-see! The forecast called for lots of rain, so we planned accordingly, even though it never seemed to materialize more than a sprinkle. We had hoped for a trip to the beach but a movie theater date and a productive Sunday of errands and cleaning I GUESS is a close second, haha! Fingers crossed for good weather THIS weekend. Meanwhile, we’ll be watching spooky movies and chowing down on the Halloween cupcakes we baked. Hope your days leading up to Saturday’s holiday are festive and (purposefully) frightful, and here are some links for you to enjoy in the mean time…

REI encourages shoppers to #OptOutside this Black Friday. Good for them!

A weirdly hypnotizing video about balls.

Bradley Cooper says he’ll do his part to curb the gender pay gap. A worthy celebrity crush!

Angry men calling a meeting to yell at a woman is NEVER a good look.

Real life Law & Order: SVU.

Dear Management, This is why we quit. Love, Millennials.

Could Ikea hold the solution to the refugee housing crisis?

Married, happy, autistic.

My feelings 85% of the time when people around me are sick.

Marble! Necklace! Affordable! I think I’m in love.

Florist buys Detroit duplex for $250 and turns it into a Flower House.

Design solution: Weird window placement.

P.S. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time or money on your Halloween costumes this year, check out my little black dress solutions HERE and HERE.

mid-week round-up

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What are you up to this week? Fall is here!!! Even in South Florida the weather has cooled a bit, the sunshine has that golden glow, and there’s a frequent lovely breeze blowing. This is my last week being in my twenties so I intend to eat autumnal desserts, plan a well-deserved beach trip, and make toasts over Gin & Ginger Ales that end in “R.I.P. 20’s!” Thanks to everyone who made this past year so wonderful. Now, bring on the big 3-0! Happy Wednesday to all of you lovely readers; please enjoy these links…

Lauren! Tom Hanks found your student ID in the park. #casual

Found: the perfect autumn breakfast.

4 happy rituals. 

Have you ever ghosted?

A UCLA student takes her graduation photos in the strawberry field her parents have picked strawberries in for 22 years.

I’ve had Lianne La Havas on repeat this week.

An interactive guide to self care. 

When it comes to technology and love…the teens get it.

Some seasonal iPhone wallpapers.

Will you stay or will you go? 

Quite auspicious! Buddhism’s 8 symbols.

A campfire candle.

 

mid-week round-up

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What wonderful things have you been up to, my loves? We enjoyed some extra relaxation time with the holiday weekend, and took a trip to explore Coral Gables on Sunday. I’ve also been introducing Chet to one of my (many) reality TV obsessions, the PBS historical documentary “- House” series. (Like Frontier House, Colonial House, etc.) Have you seen them? Hope you have a wonderful rest of your week, and while you’re at it, take a look at these treats the internet has to offer…

Stories of people who abandoned urban settings for something a little more pastoral.

Kentucky’s state of paradox.

In case back-to-school season inspires you to donate.

Have you used these city guides? I hear they’re awesome. #wishlisted

A stunning piece to keep all your rings safe. (Reminds me of trips to New Mexico.)

My new favorite video on the internet.

After watching him in 2 great TV shows and following him on Instagram, I didn’t think I could love Matt McGory any more…I was wrong.

Terrifyingly, drivers in China kill the pedestrians they hit…on purpose.

Feeling a little ill? Call the Doctor!

moving approach to housing.

Keep your freezer stocked with the following to stay out of the drive-thru.

Squinching.

A piece Chet wrote on writing centers.

P.S. How to build a light box and eerily awesome affordable art.

mid-week round-up

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This week is crazy busy, y’all! But I have a fantastic work event rounding out the work week and right when that’s done I’ll be tooling on down the Bluegrass Parkway to Bowling Green to see some of my favorite Hilltoppers! Back to that work event though…we’ll be hosting a Holiday Sampling Event at Good Foods Co-op this Friday from 5 – 7 pm with some outstanding (FREE) Thanksgiving preview dishes. Stop by and say hi!!! What are you guys up to? Adjusting to this time change yet!? Hope everyone’s week is magnificent and here are some fun links from my internet meandering…

This would be a cozy sweatshirt to live in all Fall long.

Breathtaking article.

Great dish to feed your freezer.

I’ve been loving this blog series.

A 5 year journey in pictures.

Your cry of the day.

It wouldn’t be a mid-week round-up without some tiny home porn!

One of the more random trends I’ve ever heard of.

Reasons to be a feminist.

Wouldn’t you love to go to a secret bohemian dinner party?

Finally some HEART-WARMING Ebola news!

You don’t have to break the bank to eat healthy!

mid-week round-up

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Links to get you through your week, dolls. Keep paddlin’ up-river…the weekend is just ahead! ❤

I’ve always thought Elaine was the most “me” character on television.

Death and Facebook. 

Gossip Girl addresses feminism in Of Mice and Men.

Hilarious and perfect “WHOOPS!” reaction.

I love this song.

A letter to the girl who’s trying.

KITTENS!

The first bastions of online dating explained.

Enhance your Lego collection with a day at the beach.

Explore a centuries worth of Gourmet recipes.

Miss Idaho’s go-to accessory.

(Image via Shiny Starr Light.)