Five on [I'm back] Friday

Don't call it a comeback.

Even though I have seriously been slacking on posting lately. Mostly because after two amazing weeks off for Christmas and New Years I was back in the office for exactly 13 hours before I was diagnosed with the flu. That led to me being in quarantine for the next three and a half days which then led me to working the entire weekend to catch up. So here we are, first 5 on Friday of 2015.

1. 

My girl Brittany Fuson has been killing it lately. I absolutely loved getting to see her at Christmas Market this year and so wish she'd add 5C cases to her precious new phone cases available on her site. Career Contessa wrote a great piece on Brittany and her journey to becoming Brittany Fuson Paper this week. You'll definitely want to check it out! 

2. 

I have found myself spending more and more time in my office the past year. Needless to say I've found myself decorating my desk rather than my house. I've been eyeing countless bloggers and their cute desk calendars and thanks to Haute off the Rack I was introduced to Sweet Caroline Designs and found my newest desk addition. 

3.

Gone Girl came out on DVD this week AND Rosamund Pike was nominated for an Oscar for her performance as "Amazing" Amy in it. The girl can play crazy,

4. 

Emily Ley released a set of Verse Cards earlier in the week and they could not have come at a more perfect time. You can download them from her Printables Library. I have one in my planner and above my computer. 

5.

I found this quote during one of my Tumblr binges while being on flu house arrest. I think it's beautifully said and I can't wait for my window to open.

"She"

The name of the game last night in my house was Gillian Flynn.

If you aren't familiar with this author, you should remedy that immediately, she is the woman behind the best seller Gone Girl [and Dark Places and Sharp Objects.]

I read Gone Girl over Christmas break 2012 and was glued to it. No joke, finished it in two days.

I discovered Dark Places and Sharp Object this Christmas break and finally finished Sharp Objects last night.

I'm going to tell you now,

READ. THEM. ALL.

Now I'm going to warn you, there is no lack of dark in Dark Places. And Sharp Objects is just as creepy, bizarre, chilling. But they are all just so good. And the cherry on top?

The Gone Girl trailer came out last night!!!

I can not tell you how excited I am about this. I've been following this movie since it was rumored Reese Witherspoon was going to play the main character of Amy Dunne. Trying not to give anything away for those who haven't read the book, but it was revealed in an article I read that Gillian Flynn [who wrote the screenplay] completely changed the ending! Now I'm even more excited. [I freaking hated that ending, made me so mad.] 

Oh, I almost forgot the best part; once you watch the trailer, call the tip line displayed in the trailer (855-4-Amy-Tips) for "a nifty treat that will delight book fans, and new fans, alike."

Now if I can just make it to October 3rd..

Hopefully this brightens your rainy Tuesday as much as it did mine! 

Off to Never Never Land

   I could read and read and get lost in books 26 hours a day if I a) had the option and 2. had that many hours in a day. Cinderella got a shoe and Belle got a library. And I always wonder why I connected more with Belle..  Coming up with 10 things each week has proven to be harder than expected, but a little challenge is always good. And friends' blogs always serve as the best inspiration/tiny bit of idea stealing. So stealing some inspiration this week from a good friend of mine check out her blog, McCloud 9 here here are 10 reads you won't be able to put down once you finally find the time to pick them up..

10 Things [books]... you should read

each book is linked to its synopsis on Barnes and Noble

1. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 

I have never gotten faked out by a book so hard, but SO good

2. MWF Seeking BFF by Rachel Bertsche 

we're all at this point in our lives, at least laugh about it

3. There's Cake in My Future by Kim Gruenenfelder 

that good ole Southern tradition with a twist 

4. Something Blue by Emily Giffin 

everyone knows Something Borrowed, but Something Blue picks up where Borrowed left off and humanizes Darcy a little

5. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks 

completely different from the movie, like in a GOOD different

6. Savages/Kings of Cool by Don Winslow 

technically two but can't have one without the other, Kings of Cool is the prequel but I suggest reading after Savages

7. Decision Points by George W. Bush 

read it. you're welcome.

8. The Wedding Girl by Madeleine Wickham 

couldn't put it down. love her and love this book.

9. Shopaholic and Sister by Sophie Kinsella 

technically 4th in the series but my favorite, we all have siblings we all "hate" them

10. Jesus Calling by Sarah Young 

best New Years day purchase ever

Gone Girl's on the NooK, sorry