Happy Friday 1/28/22

Happy Friday! Have any exciting weekend plans? We’re celebrating my mom’s birthday with her favorite hazelnut cake. My dad has made this recipe for her every year for as long as they’ve been married, but I’m taking a turn this year. Hope you have a delicious weekend, too!

pickle pot, tea towel, + more kitchen sources here

Some fun links from the week…

A tour of Jo Rodgers country cottage. “In the midst of the pandemic the American-British writer Jo Rodgers and her family had to leave their London home, forcing a decision that many of us have been weighing up since Covid hit - stay in town, or start over in the country.” The art! That teepee! (houseandgarden)

I thought all mascaras was created equal until I tried this one. Holy long lashes! (sephora affiliate)

The gospel of less anxious parenting. “Should we treat infants more like adults?” (newyorker)

What a big kitchen remodel costs. Deema made her kitchen so much more functional, added tons of counter space, and brought in the prettiest finishes and here’s what it all cost! (prettyonfridays)

Can’t wait to check out this new show. (YouTube)

How amazing is this one-bedroom rental apartment?! (lilsemckenna)

Bad news on the cooking front…gas stoves leak climate-warming methane even when they’re off. (npr)

An oldie but a goodie… this Spanish Art Deco remodel makes me think I will always love white walls.

A dream home for under $50k…elbow grease not included 😉 (@cheapoldhouses)

A cool visualization trick for those of us who worry too much. (cupofjo)

6 women in construction on where to save and where to splurge on a renovation. There are some great tips in here! (domino)

Hope you have a good one!

Hope you have a good one!