Five on Friday - September 19, 2025

Happy Friday!  I'm so excited for the weekend because we have a friend coming to visit.  As soon as the work day is over, it's going to be fun times the whole weekend!  Let's kick things off with my five for today ~

1.  Black Rabbit

We’ve always been big fans of Jason Bateman, so I’m really looking forward to checking out his upcoming Netflix series Black Rabbit. To make it even better, he’s starring alongside Jude Law in what’s being described as an eight-part thriller. The story follows two brothers—Jake, played by Law, and Vince, played by Bateman—whose lives intertwine in dramatic and unexpected ways. The series is set against the backdrop of New York City, which should add a gritty, atmospheric layer to the suspense. This one is definitely on my must-watch list!

2.  The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham

Elin Hilderbrand's newest book was released this week.  She wrote The Academy with her daughter Shelby Cunningham.  It went straight on my TBR list!  Here's the summary ~

It’s move-in day at Tiffin Academy and amidst the happy chaos of friends reuniting, selfies uploading, and cars unloading, shocking news arrives: America Today just ranked Tiffin the number two boarding school in the country. It’s a seventeen-spot jump – was there a typo? The dorms need to be renovated, their sports teams always come in last place, and let’s just say Tiffin students are known for being more social than academic. On the other hand, the campus is exquisite, class sizes are small, and the dining hall is run by an acclaimed New York chef. And they do have fun—lots of parties and school dances, and a piano man plays in the student lounge every Monday night.

But just as the rarefied air of Tiffin is suffused with self-congratulation, the wheels begin to turn – and then they fall off the bus. One by one, scandalous blind items begin to appear on phones across Tiffin’s campus, thanks to a new app called ZipZap, and nobody is safe. From Davi Banerjee, international influencer and resident queen bee, to Simone Bergeron, the new and surprisingly young history teacher, to Charley Hicks, a transfer student who seems determined not to fit in, to Cordelia Spooner, Admissions Director with a somewhat idiosyncratic methodology – everyone has something to hide.

As if high school wasn’t dramatic enough...As the year unfolds, bonds are forged and broken, secrets are shared and exposed, and the lives of Tiffin’s students and staff are changed forever. The Academy is Elin Hilderbrand’s fresh, buzzy take on boarding school life, and a thrilling new direction from one of America’s most satisfying and popular storytellers.

Available HERE

3.  Seche Vite Top Coat

This week I needed to restock my nail top coat, and it reminded me that it’s the perfect time to share my tried-and-true favorite again. For years, Seche Vite has been my absolute go-to, and honestly, it’s still one of the best beauty products I’ve ever used. It gives your nails such a beautiful, glossy shine while also protecting your polish so it lasts longer without constant touch-ups or repainting. One of the biggest perks is how quickly it dries—no more sitting around forever waiting for your nails to harden. If you’ve never tried Seche Vite, you’re definitely missing out on a true nail game-changer!

Available HERE

4. Play

Guess who had a new album that released on September 12 - Ed Sheeran!  His brand-new album is out and it's called Play.  I’ve been so excited to give it a listen. It’s got that classic Ed vibe we all know and love—emotional lyrics and super catchy melodies—but he also mixes in a few fresh sounds that caught me by surprise. Some songs feel really personal, like he’s letting us peek into the ups and downs he’s been through lately, while others just make you want to hit repeat because they’re so fun. Honestly, it feels a little like catching up with a friend you haven’t seen in a while—comforting and familiar, but with some new stories to tell. If you’re an Ed Sheeran fan, I think you’re going to love it.

Available HERE

5.  Yep...

Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Tomorrow night we’re heading to an Autumn Glow event, and I can’t wait to experience it and see what it’s all about. Catch you next week!