...friday night hook-up...

I'm trying out a new feature here (and yes, it will probably be sporadic at best!) as we head into the weekend.  Called, for now, the Friday Night Hook-Up, I'll be directing your attention away (gasp!) from my own little cafe in blogland and pointing you towards some other read-worthy links.  Of course I'm well aware that doing so may just set you off on a course where you realize this blog of mine is pure drivel compared the riches of reading material elsewhere.  Guess I'll just have hope you stick around anyway! :)

Consider for your entertainment, interest, education or amazement...

...Links Leanna Loves...

~ Without a doubt Sal, of "Already Pretty" has got inspiration to spare and her post on Self-Respect and Dressing with Care is just the beginning.  Do check her out, if you aren't already a loyal reader.  Read her words and slowly...gradually...relearn how to love yourself

~ Hoping to add some artistic flair to your life this weekend?  Be sure to check out latest giveaway hosted by my lovely friend Liesl at Fabulous Fashions 4 Sensible Style, and cross your fingers!  While there be sure to check out past posts on how to look Hollywood chic and still have money leftover for dinner!

~ If my single-mami shenanigans are what keep you coming back to "Confessions of the Caffeinated", then head on over to Parenting Magazine's site for Christine Coppa's single mom blog and be sure to check out this post.  So much of what she wrote here resonated with me.

~ And finally, in keeping with my theory that treating myself in small ways is not frivolous, but downright necessary (I firmly believe that you always need to have something to look forward to, so you know why you are working so hard!), I fully support Chiara and her newfound desire to surround herself with a few small luxuries after an inspirational visit with a friend.

~<~~@ Happy reading to all, and to all a good night @~~>~