Turning 40?

My dear uncle, Peter Simpson Cook, has created this book. . .

Please click here to see a revealing preview, and here to see more of his incredible work!

It's a Week Before Halloween. . .

This week and next week I have some SPOOKY movies for you.

Rear Window starring Jimmy Stewart, and Grace Kelly

Be prepared to be on the edge of your seat. This movie is thrilling, intense, spine-tingling and AWESOME. I am not into creepy Halloween movies, but a good intense mystery I totally love.

It's about a wheelchair bound photographer who spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Yikes.

I haven't seen this one in awhile but I am pretty sure it's not one for the kiddos- just because of the intense plot and scary scenes. In case you want to check it out before renting, click HERE for a complete content rundown. Just looking out for you guys.

Looking for a lighter, funnier Halloween classic? Remember this movie?

Happy Fall Friday, check out this easy and ghoulish snack. . . thanks Mitchy

For You Mom and Dad

Hi Mom, Hi Dad. You wanted to see some of the improvements we have made around the house right? Here are some pictures of the new furniture, the new vanity for the downstairs bathroom, and my spray painted door handles. Now, who is going to come visit me???

The Big 5 + A Lemony Treat

It Happened One Night,

on a night like this, Friday, October 16th . . .

This romantic and delightfully funny movie is one of my absolute favorites. In 1934, it swept the Academy Awards. The big 5- Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Writing. Honestly folks it can't get much better than that!

Once again we see the charming Clark Gable and the beautiful Claudette Colbert- what a cool name she has, sooo Hollywood.

The story follows a spoiled heiress, running away from her family, and is helped by a man who is actually a reporter looking for the next big scoop. But then he falls for her. . .

Here's what I think you should make tonight:

the infamous and delicious Clason Lemon Bars.

My brother John is the master at these, NO ONE could make them better. Sorry Mom, not even you. No one can touch your homemade bread though. Mmm, with your apple butter. . .

Ok sorry, back to the Lemon Bars. Here's the line-up:

1/2 cup soft butter

1/4 powdered sugar

1 cup flour

CREAM together. Spread in 8ish x 8ish pan

and bake @ 325 for 15-20 mins

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

2 tblsp flour

2 tblsp lemon juice

Zest of half a lemon

COMBINE well and pour over hot crust

Bake again @ 325 for 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar to taste.

Triple this recipe to fit a 10 x 15 inch pan.

So there you have it. Easy peezy lemon squeezy.

Literally.

Have a great weekend everybody and enjoy the show!

Blue Chairs and Sunflowers

Hi friends, I entered a photo contest at BLOOM and was chosen as a finalist! Visit here to see all the awesome entries. Happy fall.

ps. . . this isn't the photo, but these blue chairs are my most recent thrift store find.

I LOVE them.

"Frankly my dear. . ."

Ok people, its Friday. My absent post from last Friday is noted, and I completely apologize, my forgetfulness is totally unacceptable. And so, this week you are in for a treat. You deserve something EPIC.

Gone With The Wind

An incredible Clark Gable performance and 10 time oscar winning movie, this 1939 classic will tug at every emotion. With a running time of 4 hours you might want to split the show with Saturday night. Definitely worth watching though. The cinematography and costume design alone will keep you riveted.

This American classic follows a manipulative woman and roguish man that carry on a turbulant love affair in the American south during the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Pop a double batch of popcorn, grab the reluctant husband, willing best friend or devoted sister and prepare for a long one. Alert! Watch for one of the most famous movie quotes of all time, (see title).

SO GOOD, folks . . .

Tonight: North By Northwest

This 1959 suspense film is an Alfred Hitchcock classic. North by Northwest is full of action and mystery. A New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foriegn spies, and is persued across the country while he looks for a way to survive.

There is really nothing else I can say but to WATCH IT.