My parents are coming over for the weekend and, being the procrastinator that I am, I have tons to do to get ready for their stay. But before I rush back to cleaning the house, here's my five for this Friday.
1. Planters
This vision came straight from Pinterest and I want to make my porch look similar. So last Fall,
2. The Woman in Gold
The movies I want to see are starting to stack up, but this week I'm adding another "must see" to my list. The Woman in Gold is having a limited release today and will be coming everywhere around April 10. This is the story of Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who is forced to flee Vienna during World War II. Decades later she tries to reclaim a painting the Nazis stole from her family. I love Helen Mirren AND Ryan Reynolds. Can't wait to see it!
3. Kindle Fire
I have to give a shout out to my Kindle. I just love it!! I'm planning my beach reads for the summer and have been loading this baby up. If you're wondering what to get your mom or dad for Mother's Day or Father's Day, consider a Kindle if they don't already have one. (If you don't have one, you need one too!) It was probably a year before I started reading books on mine. In the beginning, I only used it for Facebook and Candy Crush (I know - don't judge). Then I started watching Netflix on it and now I love it for reading! Many of my magazines are on it too. Sure does help keep the weight of my suitcase down when I'm travelling!
4. Soulard Farmers Market
One of the many things I love about warmer weather getting here are my visits to Historic Soulard Farmers Market. Located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, this open air market features a plethora of things like produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods and general merchandise. The market is open year round, but I personally tend to go more in warmer weather. They also have a host of little places to buy food and drinks, so you can sip a Bloody Mary as you shop for your fresh produce. If you're in St. Louis, check it out.
5. So true...
Just a reminder -- if you haven't entered to win $125 in the giveaway I'm involved in, click HERE to get signed up. The drawing will be held April 7. You know what they say -- you can't win if you don't enter!
Hope everyone has a fantastic Easter. Please remember the reason for the holiday. I'll be back on Monday to fill you in on what happened around our house this weekend.
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I can't wait for Easter! I'm so bummed because I was supposed to go to the advance screening of The Woman in Gold last Monday but I had to work (boo) but I plan on seeing it when it comes out. I LOVE Helen Mirren (although critics are saying her performance is the only thing good about this film, I still want to see it) Have a great weekend <3
ReplyDeleteThe front door idea is beautiful. Can't wait to see yours. I have a kindle too and although I go back and forth from that and reading books I rent from the library, the kindle has been my go to when I am waiting for books to come in. At our local library I can rent from them to my kindle too. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteI had hoped to cut out the easter egg hunt with my boys this year now that they are a little older, but my youngest still believes and was talking about it yesterday, so I have to hide them now....darn.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your front doorway! It's gorgeous! I need those planters!!
ReplyDeleteAnd the farmer's market sounds amazing! YAY!
Happy Easter!!
I like the planters on your side of the door, and the mat too on your doorway. Looks like really welcome of your house.
ReplyDeleteI love that e card about how Easter egg hunts point out that kids really can find things....so true in our house. I am on the hunt for new planters this year and yours are gorgeous. Can't wait to look through the link you posted.
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What a great giveaway! Good luck to all. I love all of your suggestions. I want to see "The Woman In Gold" too! Have a great April!
ReplyDeleteI love that meme. So true, I am going to put money in some Easter eggs during the hunt and no doubt they'll be the first found!
ReplyDeleteooh, that movie looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love how bright planters are! The green is always a beautiful spring/summer touch!
ReplyDeleteI love #5. I think this applies to the teenagers even more so. Nothing like hunting for cash oriEs in easter eggs.
ReplyDeleteI love #5. I think this applies to the teenagers even more so. Nothing like hunting for cash oriEs in easter eggs.
ReplyDeleteThe front porch is nice. And ha! I knew the kids could find the things I was telling them too. ;)
ReplyDeleteI have that same porch picture stuck in my mind for our house!! I'm just not sure it would get enough sun there from the way our entry is set up - it's gorgeous though! Can't wait to see yours!
ReplyDeleteHappy Good Friday to you too. Number 5 cracks me up. It really is so true..
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and your family. Unfortunately I ended up getting sick so I'm stuck in bed. :( That front porch setup is stunning! I so need to do mine.
ReplyDeleteThose planters are awesome! They really make a statement.
ReplyDeleteThese are some awesome things indeed. I love the planters, carpet, and the wreath on door and think your porch will look totally amazing. Happy Good Friday and hope you have an amazing Easter. Thanks for shairng.
ReplyDeleteThe Woman in Gold sounds great! I need that to my must see list as well. And I know how awesome the Kindle Fire is! My hubs and I couldn't function without ours'.
ReplyDeleteOmg loving the front door and the planters!!! Now that warmer weather is almost here in NY, time to start planning what to do with my front door!
ReplyDeleteI love the front porch! I have quite a bit of space on either side of my front door - I might steal that design idea as well. :) And my Kindle is my favorite gadget, besides my computer of course! Have a wonderful Easter!
ReplyDeleteI love those planters. They look great at the front entrance!
ReplyDeleteHow was your Easter? I hope it went great! I also like those planters but I'm not sure where to put them here at my house.
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