...But first, coffee (with Jen)

Hello readers! Today I introduce you to my Stephen King collection.  Recently I set up my new shelf and I've had fun organizing all my scary reads, and some of my Funko Pop collection. (We still need to move the wall decor from behind the shelf) Back in the Spring I decided that I wanted to start collecting the hard cover versions of the Stephen King novels.  And since I've made that decision I have found very little of his works second hand.  So, most of my collection is paperback, and bought new.  Sharing this shelf, for the time being, is the Lars Kepler - Hypnotist series, which I won't get into here. Out of my collection, this is what I've read: - Gerald's Game - Pet Sematary - 'Salem's Lot - Mr. Mercedes - The Stand (missing from shelf...where is this one?!?) Not read: - Dolores Claiborne  - Bag Of Bones - IT - Outsider - End of Watch - Finders Keepers - Cell - Just After Sunset - Storm of the Centry ...

It's no secret that I'm a huge reader, and that one of my favorite authors is James Patterson.  In the "Top 5" tab at the top of my blog he is listed there under the heading " Top 5 Authors ". I've read SO MANY of his novels, and I'm not going to list them all here.  I use GoodReads to keep track of the list :) (This post contains affiliated links.  Meaning that I may collect a share of the sales or other compensation from the Amazon links on this page.) I will talk about my favorite series that he does write, though, and that is the Women's Murder Club.  Every year, a few days before my birthday a new novel in the series hits the shelves and I cannot wait to get my hands on it.  This year was the release of book 17 in the series -  The 17th Suspect .  So, this is an easy gift idea for me for my husband to note ;) (Source: http://www.jamespatterson.com/books/womens-murder-club-1st-to-die#.W4xZNehKg2w) Story line for the Women's...

Consider this a heads-up.  This is a Harry Potter related post.  I'm a fan, a late-to-the-party fan, but a fan all the same. I didn't grow-up reading the novels, or watching the movies.  All of my Harry Potter experience is from adulthood. (This post contains affiliated links.  Meaning that I may collect a share of the sales or other compensation from the Amazon links on this page.)   I'm since read all of the novels (bought the pretty box set to display on my bookshelf), watched the movies, collected some display items and puzzles, and visited Universal Studios in Florida. All of my Harry Potter, Universal Studios, park pictures have one thing in common - I'm holding a delicious, frozen butterbeer! **Teaser**  This trip will be featured in a future post. To start, which house have you been sorted into by the Pottermore website?  I'm a Slytherin . Although, I've retaken the quiz, because this sorting was from a few years ago, and I was sort...

The sun is out, and I'm feeling good. How about you? With this post, I thought that I would give you a general idea of what to expect with this blog - to give you an idea of the type of content that I will be posting about. In the warmer months, you can expect to see: Travel (local and an international trip) DIY's that involve being outside/Summer projects Challenges Summer/Fall lifestyle topics that interest me Local events Food (light, Summery, quick, local food, etc).  Pack Ice, Belleview Beach, NL (2017) In the colder months, you can expect to see: Craft fairs Holiday/upcoming events DIY's that involve being inside Food (warm, hearty home-made meals, work lunch prep, etc.) Whatever I can post about that doesn't involve me going outside and experiencing the cold, Winter weather (lol).  In addition to all this, I do also have a few guest post features that are in the works of finalization that will be posted throughout this blog. I am...