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Friday Favorites – Except Not On Friday

September 28, 2020 By AJ Leave a Comment

Quarantine. Day… I don’t know anymore. But it’s almost OCTOBER. How did we get here? We’ve spent more than half of 2020 in Quarantine and I don’t know that anyone is enjoying it. It has obviously been some time since I’ve felt like writing anything here but I am just a bit twitchy today, so here we are. I have still been keeping bookmarks for you but don’t worry, I am not about to load “Friday Favorites” with pages and pages of content; just the good stuff for you, my friends, even though it’s not Friday today at all. WHAT I READ AND WATCHED

I read this every Fall and it never ever ceases to make me hysterical with laughter.
Every other Friday or so, I join with some friends at Hollywood Picture News and make some streaming recommendations. I love it because not only do I get to share my own recommendations, but I inevitably end up with five more things to watch via my friends’ suggestions.
Would you… cook something in the DISHWASHER? I read this with my jaw hanging open.
Are you aware of the “Buy Nothing” project? Here’s a great article on it. I just love my local group.
Whenever I see one of these “listicles,” my mind is blown.

BLOGGERS & SMALL BUSINESSES

The Curvy Fahionista has launched a plus shopping directory – genius.
If you’re local, I recommend Lady & Larder for a little indulgence and Natty Pours for a little indulgence to wash it down.
I love Henry Masks if you are still looking for a more comfortable fit.
Emily McDowell makes the cutest greeting cards and I’m going to buy some up to send out to friends!
I’ve become an even bigger Etsy fan lately!
- One of my favorite ways to decorate my home seasonally is with a cute wreath on my door. I got one from Chloe’s Craft Closet for Halloween.
- The Painted Mouse is on a break right now but keep an eye out — her Disney crafts are so cute. Follow her Instagram, too.
- I remain a fan of Lizz’s creativity at PewPewLasercaft.
- This is SO cute. Frame a floor plan from your favorite TV show set. (I was thinking about ordering one from “The Golden Girls” and then two dear friends sent me one!)

EARLIER THIS MONTH

Two of my good friends launched newsletters and courses to teach you about social media, marketing and personal branding. Check out LTM Digital and Chris Lam. Now is a great time to get educated.
I was on a podcast! To discuss LITERATURE! Who saw that coming?!
A friend and I took our pups to the dog beach and it was a joy! I can’t wait to go again.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

The Sweet Life of Steve is a cute, new web series my friend Jason at Icon vs. Icon tipped me off to.
Did you catch Ryan Reynolds’ commercials for Mint Mobile? Very enjoyable.
My “comfort food” on YouTube is showtunes. So here are a couple remarkable, beautiful projects that have come together during Quarantine.

FRIDAY FAVORITES – Quarantine Life

May 15, 2020 By AJ Leave a Comment

These Friday Favorites coming at you from the Quarantine Life, day 617. Okay, it’s like day 67 but doesn’t it feel like that? 67 days might as well be 617… I’ve started to crack here and there, kiddos. I’ve become a chef, a skilled dishwasher, a puzzle savant, an expert napper…. We all have our struggles right now and your struggle is no easier or harder than mine so remember we are all permitted a lot of latitude in this situation. It is okay not to be okay.

WHAT I READ

Entrepreneur Magazine assembled a pretty robust list here — 50 companies that are hiring right now. Take a look and hope this helps someone out.
These iconic Hollywood women were so badass!
Chris Hemsworth posed for GQ Australia and I guess it’s not “what I read” per se, but ya know, there’s an article.

Why you should never wait to uncork that special bottle of something.
Dave Grohl wrote a wonderful piece for The Atlantic on “when the live event returns.” Highly recommend.

BLOGGERS & SMALL BUSINESSES

So into these fantastic pop culture art prints. Very affordable.
This Etsy shop is so clever. Framed floor plans from your favorite TV shows. I obviously want The Golden Girls floor plan.
I bought a 144 piece laser-cut wood puzzle from Pew Pew Laser Craft that is challenging the hell out of me.
Would you eat fried, pickled red onions? (I would.)
Greeblehaus is sharing some travel-inspired Zoom backgrounds.

EARLIER THIS WEEK

Did you see the Back to the Future reunion?!
The Hollywood Picture news binge watched s’more things. We shared our recommendations here.
Jeff Goldblum shared his best Quarantine life.

THINGS TO DO – EVEN IN ISOLATION

Every week, We Like LA posts a great list of things to do around town, and that practice has not stopped in Quarantine. This week’s list is pretty stellar.
Fever Up has been hosting a lot of fun, creative online events. Check it out! This week I’m taking a tiki cocktail class and playing Drag Queen Bingo.
Tech Radar has a pretty extensive list of things to do – mostly online – as well.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

Stars from several incarnations of the musical Hairspray joined forces to sing “You Can’t Stop the Beat” together and it’s a pretty joyous video and I’ve watched it a whole bunch today.
Did you know? You need this mash up of Lizzo and The Aristocats?. Trust me.

I guess this is a little self-serving but I did a thing! I participated in a panel discussing how the entertainment biz is adapting to the Pandemic:

Holiday Gift Guide: Brunch

November 30, 2017 By AJ Leave a Comment

Whilst brainstorming additional gift guide ideas, it suddenly clicked — “DUH.” I mean, other than puppies and Chris Evans, what do I love most on this Earth? So check out this Holiday Gift Guide: for the Brunch lover in your life!

BRUNCHING BEVERAGES

My favorite brunch beverage is a Bloody Mary and I’ve been known to make them at home, too. I totally love these kits from Uncommon Goods — a “Build Your Own” kit and their Diagram Glassware. Get creative and include it with a basket of fresh veggies and mix. If you need a good one to throw in, the Mr. and Mrs. T’s mixes they sell at most supermarkets is one of my faves — the “Bold & Spicy” is the best.

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with gifting a beautiful bottle of champagne or Proseco, either. Mimosas are a brunch’s best friend.

Teas are also a really beautiful gift. Adagio is my favorite online tea shop — they have some lovely glassware, loose leaf teas, sachets and more. Harney & Sons “Paris” blend is one of my favorites as well — and they sell their teas in beautiful tins that present well for gifting.

BRUNCHING ATTIRE

Can we talk about how badly I want these “Brunch So Hard” socks? Socks are an underrated gift — I love to find cute socks that are personal to the recipient as gifts. Buy Me Brunch is perhaps the best online shop for brunch-themed gear, though, by virtue of their name alone, right? Whenever I wear my “The Brunch Life Chose Me” shirt from Tees in the Trap, I get stopped on the street.

Of course, when it comes to brunch attire, you’re nowhere without oversized, dark sunglasses or a wide-brimmed hat. Perhaps a cardigan or sweater for the cooler months with a chunky scarf.

And if anything else, find the best local brunch spot and hand over a gift certificate. No one will be dismayed when brunch is on someone else! But I also love to head to Etsy.com, and simply type the word “brunch” into the search bar to see what comes up!