Hello, friends!
I know you are busy and I’m thankful you are here today.
This week I shared a recipe for biscotti that will change your life. Perhaps also your pants size, but I’m not responsible for that.
I also wrote about one of my favorite new towns called Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. It has a little something for everyone and it is worth a visit.
Now, let’s get on to The Happy List!
POTTERY BARN INSPIRED BASKETS
I love this clever idea from Angelica at Once Again, My Dear Irene to add handles to a regular basket. The idea was inspired by a Pottery Barn basket she knew she could replicate on the cheap.
The easy how-to is on her blog.
(image: Once Again, My Dear Irene)
I regularly find good knock-off ideas, like this one, from a fun site called Knock Off Decor!
I’ve been featured on that site as well.
YOGA PANTS WITH A PHONE POCKET
I considered writing an ENTIRE POST about these high waisted yoga pants with pockets
But I spared you the trauma because I thought the pictures might be a little awkward.
My iPhone is the size of a brick. It won’t fit in my armband for running/walking and I don’t want to buy a new armband. However, it fits in the side pockets of these pants
Also, I swear the pants
The third thing going in their favor is they have almost 5 stars and are only around 20 bucks on Amazon.
I’m 5’9″ and a size 8. I ordered the medium size in the ‘purplish blue’ color and they fit perfectly. I think I want the ‘wine red’ color next.
ARM KNITTED WREATH
I love the simplicity of this wreath by Happy Happy Nester.
I completely thought it was braided until I read her tutorial, but I was wrong! She uses one strand and it’s pretty clever.
(image: Happy Happy Nester)
MAP OF WHERE PEOPLE SAY UH OR UM
This blog always brings you hard-hitting, life-changing information. Never doubt that.
HAHAHAHAHA!
Here’s a map of where people are more likely to use ‘uh’ or ‘um.’
(image: Quartz)
I think the map’s methodology takes a few logic leaps, but I love a fun map. Read the full story here.
WOOD SHOWER
I don’t know how this shower was made. Tile? But, I’m digging the masculine vibe.
5-Sided Square
Handy Husband LOVES the YouTube channel, Numberphile. As a result, we watch a lot of these videos about math and numbers in the Jones house. Try not to be jealous!
This video about how you can have a 5-sided square is very interesting. It is worth your time and you can impress your friends with your newfound knowledge!
In addition, I think we should all be so lucky to be as exuberant about our passions as the man in this video.
ON HELPING
I’ve been ruminating on this quote this week. I saw it on Facebook, but I don’t know who authored the quote.
Perhaps it is over-simplified, but it is definitely something to ponder.
SHELF ABOVE TILE
This idea from BrePurposed for a wall-to-wall shelf right above tile is a great idea to bring a neat transition between two spaces on a wall.
You’ll want to see more pictures from this bathroom. It’s full of ideas!
(image: BrePurposed)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“My New Year’s resolution? I will be less laz.”— Jim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan makes me laugh!
Happy Friday, everyone. I hope you have a terrific weekend.
P.S. Until we meet again, you can definitely find me on Instagram and Pinterest. Sometimes I make an appearance on Facebook too.
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