The Weekly Muse: 8th Edition
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Weekly Muse, where I’ll share a slice of my week with you, from a big birthday to a yummy salad recipe to a product I’m on the hunt for. Take a look around with me!
• I guess birthdays are a good thing. I mean they’re better than the alternative – right??? But I just celebrated one that I really wasn’t looking forward to.
Let’s just say that it ended with 0. If you look closely at the cake you’ll see. How can that be???
• Do you get pumped up about Amazon Prime Days? I usually don’t, but I’m hoping for a smokin’ hot deal on one of these. I won’t be holding my breath though.
• Remember that new addition to the Worthing Court family I told you about? Well, she’s doing great, but I’m getting eaten up by mosquitoes and gnats from taking her out so frequently.
Please, please, please give me your best recommendations to stop the itching!
If you are looking for a refreshing side dish, this watermelon blueberry feta salad looks incredible.
This decorative dough bowl is an absolute steal.
Bright, bold and beautiful. I love this cheerful space in the home of Arts & Classy.
These cordless table lamps can be used just about anywhere in the house.
This space by Kate Figler is so classy, be sure to take a closer look at the drapes… so much detail!
Stay cool and enjoy the rest of your weekend, my friend!
every birthday experienced is a blessing but I would not have guessed that it was your age. you look very young! you are doubly blessed. thanks for your work. I enjoy it very much. Happy Birthday and many more!
I use Campho phenique. You get it at any store like Walmart. My dad used it for red bug bites when being outside. I’m prone to mosquitoes so I put it in a roller bottle like used for essential oils. When I come inside I just roll it over all my bites and it works great!
That’s a great idea – thank you!
Thank you!
Hi Suzy,
For all the itchy outdoor bites, our family grabs the CALAGEL by tecnu that is sold in drug stores. It has been a mainstay in our family for over 10 years. It works fast and no prescription needed!
Also, we hope you had a super birthday! In addition, thank you for the recent advice you gave me regarding decorating with the blue and green color scheme. I loved your suggestions.
Judy S.
Thank you, Judy! I’m glad you liked the suggestions. 😀
Happy Birthday! Remember…it’s just a number. If you feel young you are young! After Bite works well for us for mosquitoe bites…but only if we catch it early, otherwise our favorite is Gold Bond Rapid Relief anti-itch cream. Enjoy your weekend! 😉
Thank you, Donna!
I use Witchhazel for my mosquito bites. I just dab a little on with a cotton ball. Takes the itchiness away within 10 minutes. It works like a charm and even heals the bite within an 8 hour period. The best part it doesn’t leave any pink behind like calimine lotion.
I will try the witch hazel. Thanks for the tip!
I will definitely get some – thank you!
Happy, Happy Birthday. I enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing. Pats to the new puppy. Very cute.
Thank you so much!
All bugs seem to hate the smell of Avon Skin so Soft so I rub some on when I go outside to work. Also Witch Hazel eases lots of itching, burns etc. Cheap and effective. Happy Birthday but enjoy your life and how many years God gave you! I am 67 and think this every year because my father died at 30.
Thank you, Kathy. That’s a very good sentiment. I’m so sorry that you lost your father so early. I totally forgot about Avon SSS and I will definitely get some Witch Hazel!
Happy Birthday Suzy, and remember – 70 is the new 50! You are just getting started. Keep up the great work – we all love you.
Aw – you are too, too sweet. Thank you!
Hi Suzy,
I enjoy all your decorating tips and techniques! Wishing you a very happy birthday and wanted to share that I noticed this was on a Prime-Day early sale!
Thank you so much!