It's Friday! Time for me to share my Five for Friday for the week ~
1. Untamed
It might be because we’re heading to Yosemite in just a couple of weeks, but I’m really looking forward to the new Netflix miniseries Untamed. This six-episode thriller centers around a woman’s mysterious death in the breathtaking wilderness of Yosemite National Park. It stars Eric Bana and Sam Neill—two of my favorites!
Adriana Trigiani's new book is out and it's getting great reviews! Definitely adding this one to my TBR list! Here's the summary ~
Jess Capodimonte Baratta is not living the life of her dreams. Not even close.
In blue-collar Lake Como, New Jersey, family comes first. Recently divorced from Bobby Bilancia, “the perfect husband," Jess moves into her parents’ basement to hide and heal. Jess is the overlooked daughter, who dutifully takes care of her parents, cooks Sunday dinner, and puts herself last. Despite her role as the family handmaiden, Jess is also a talented draftswoman in the marble business run by her dapper uncle Louie, who believes she can do anything (once she invests in a better wardrobe).
When the Capodimonte and Baratta families endure an unexpected loss, the shock unearths long-buried secrets that will force Jess to question her loyalty to those she trusted. Fueled by her lost dreams, Jess takes fate into her own hands and escapes to her ancestral home, Carrara, Italy.
From the shadows of the majestic marble-capped mountains of Tuscany, to the glittering streets of Milan, and on the shores of enchanting Lake Como (the other one), Jess begins to carve a place in this new/old world. When she meets Angelo Strazza, a passionate artist who works in gold, she discovers her own skills are priceless. But as Jess uncovers the truth about her family history, it will change the course of her life and those she loves the most forever. In love and work, in art and soul, Jess will need every tool she has mastered to reinvent her life.
Fed by the author’s cherished Italian roots comes a bighearted, hilarious novel of the moment: the story of one woman’s determination to live a creative life that matters, with enough room left over for love. With a one-way ticket to Italy, Jess is determined to write a new story on her own terms--this time, in stone.
3. DC Super Heroes Specialty Dozen at Krispy Kreme
Looking to surprise the kids with some superhero fun at breakfast this weekend? Swing by Krispy Kreme! For a limited time, you can pick up donuts themed after Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Available individually, in a trio, or by the dozen—these heroic treats won’t be around for long, so grab them while you can!
Last weekend we had friends over, and I mentioned that one of our hummingbird feeders was being overrun by ants. Turns out, our guest had the same issue and solved it with an ant guard—who knew?! I ordered one from Amazon right away, and problem solved! If you’re dealing with ants at your feeders, these little gadgets are a total game-changer!