The Friday 5

Happy Valentine's Day friends!  Here are some of my favorite's from this week...enjoy!



1. For my fellow Anne lovers, this post on how to marry a Gilbert Blythe from Haley at Carrots for Michaelmas.



2. I read Addie Zierman's When We Were on Fire in a day an a half, it was so good!  I can identify with many of her early childhood, high school, and college experiences.  For me, reading her story was incredibly cathartic.



3. Filon 2012 - our current favorite wine.  Rated 90 and easy on the pocketbook (although it's much cheaper at Wine Deals than it is at HEB).  Definitely on the menu for this evening.



4. Dreaming of this Lemon Pudding with Raspberry Sauce from Allison at Simple Bites.



5. Darling Magazine's 5 Must Read Valentine's Classics.

The Friday 5

1. We had a snow day in South Texas yesterday!



My son really has no idea how rare snow is here.  In his short 3 year old life he has seen some form of snow every single year.  We had powder on the ground when he was 2 months old, again when he was 1, we visited the "real" snow in Colorado when he was 2, and now this strange Dippin' Dot snow.



He also has no idea what Dippin' Dots are...and since I was calling this "Dippin' Dot Snow" I'm pretty sure he thinks this is what they are!



Nothing like filling your bucket full of snow pellets.  Sister was not sure what all the fuss was about and resented the 84 layers of clothes I had her in.

2. This post by Carmella makes me simultaneously feel good about the mounds of laundry I am prone to pile up on laundry day (which, let's be honest, is every day), and makes me feel the need to purge my closet.

3. I love reading what other people love to read.  And I love reading about Teddy Roosevelt.  So Theodore Roosevelt's Reading List is a win-win for me.  And yes, I am a closet devotee of the Art of Manliness....like a moth drawn to a flame.

4. "Work enough.  And that's all."  Love Tsh's thoughts on this.  Also, can't wait to read her book which is out now!!

5. Sherlock.  Because I have loved Sherlock since the show began.  And if you haven't seen it you are missing out.  If you aren't an Olympics fan, you could always have an Olympic Marathon Viewing of Sherlock.  Just sayin'.

 

The Friday 5

Good morning friends!  I can't believe it's already Friday.  I am unbelievably excited about the cold weather in Texas!  True Texan right here...jumping up and down over the very slight chance of maybe having snow in South Texas.  Here's a quick roundup of some of my favorite recent reads.  Enjoy and stay warm!

1. Making my Bed by Emily A. Clark

I love how light and airy her room feels.  This is similar to how I envisioned our master bedroom once upon a time, before I got sidetracked with 2 babies and 2 dogs.  A girl can dream, right?

2. On Giftedness and Calling {5 Clues to Your Calling} by Edie @ Life in Grace

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Really, I do believe I love everything Edie has ever written.  She has written before on vocation, many times in fact, but this post is truly a masterpiece.  If you only get the chance to read one of these links, read this.

3. Oh Dear, Can He Breathe? by Sherry @ Young House Love

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I'm loving this terrarium so much that I'm feeling the need to make my own!  I have a decidedly brown thumb, but if Sherry can make it work, maybe I can too?

4. National Handwriting Day by Darling Magazine

How did I not know there was such a day as National Handwriting Day?!?!  As a self-professed stationery freak this is right up my alley.

5. The Wardrobe Architect Series by Sarai at Coletterie

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This is an ongoing series on finding and defining your personal clothing style, which is awesome and fun all on its own.  But I can totally see applying the series to interior design (or any kind of design really), using it as a tool to help you create an atmosphere which is uniquely you.  Intro, Week 1, and Week 2.  Make sure you check out the worksheets Sarai created.  Such a great resource!

What about you?  What have you read and loved this week?