Happy Friday 12/27/19
Happy Friday! How was your Christmas? We had a relaxed holiday at the Farmhouse full of cooking and board games and pajamas. And sugar…oh goodness the sugar. Hope your Christmas was equally as sweet! Now on to the new year…
Our 2019 Christmas dessert (gingerbread cake) in the Farmhouse kitchen
More from the week…
In case you need another reason to work out… Why your brain needs exercise. (scientificamerican)
Overnight orange cardamom rolls. Garrett and I have been looking for this recipe since we had John the Bakerman’s cardamom rolls in Placencia, Belize in 2004. Can’t wait to try them! (thefauxmartha)
I recently stumbled upon this long-time favorite Brooklyn home tour and it’s still just as amazing! (marthastewart)
Someone please buy this house! Under $90k! (@cheapoldhouses)
The practice that helps me begin in the new year on the best note. I love this idea SO much, especially since I’m not one for resolutions. (witanddelight)
How not to arrange your living room, according to home stagers. (apartmenttherapy)
Studio McGee included our Farmhouse kitchen remodel in their ‘Sunday 7’ post and I about died. (studiomcgee)
And since it’s our last Friday of 2019, I wanted to share 5 articles from the year that have really stuck with me. All of these were previously linked in our ‘Happy Friday’ posts during 2019…
Six Money Habits to quit if you want to get serious about Saving. So very spot on! (Wit and Delight)
The biggest mistakes parents make according to the mom of two successful CEO’s (YouTube and 23andMe) and one pediatrician. (CNBC)
Melissa Coleman of the Faux Martha wrote a very cool post on grey hair. (fauxmartha)
This Freakonomics podcast isn’t a usual topic I share in Friday posts (it’s about crime and abortion) but it’s so very worth a listen if you can stomach the heavy stuff. Hearing how important it is to make kids feel wanted and loved - not just for families but for society (!!!) - left a big impression on me. (Freakonomics)
Garrett sent me this alarming article titled “You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep - And It’s Killing You”. And ever since reading it, I’ve valued sleep more. (wired)
Have a great weekend!
