Oh boy, Mother Nature’s at it again!
She’s lucky she makes such a beautiful mess, otherwise I’d be a little more miffed about waking up to 4+ inches of snow this morning. ;)
I think I’ll take the day to skip the slick roads and cold winds to stay indoors and gasp! actually get my taxes together. It has to be done!
In the meantime, I hope you have fab Friday, and please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web and beyond in this week’s Friday Favorites! :D
Favorite treat: Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes. Innncredible. Peanut butter chocolate chip cupcakes with a scoop of raw, eggless MONSTER cookie dough on top? Sign me up!
Favorite someday: Treehouse Hotel in Costa Rica. Ben and were originally going to go to Costa Rica instead of Negril this spring but, (very) long story short, we picked Negril because this Treehouse Hotel in CR wasn’t available on the dates we wanted. Well yesterday I got an email from the hotel letting us know our desired dates had just opened up. D’OHHHHHHH!!!!! Oh well, someday! ;)
Favorite snack: Basil Pesto Parm Popcorn. I busted out my popcorn maker last week to start making crunchy, healthy snacks at night. I love this idea for jazzing up the plain kernels.
Favorite all around item: $!utty Brownies (respelled for spam purposes). I MEAN!!
Favorite accent: Pottery Barn Multipanel Mirror. I love how this mirror can look either vintage or new, depending on how you style the area.
Favorite fresh bite: Cranberry-Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds and Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette. The name just keeps getting better and better! ;)
Favorite new (to me) show: The Big Bang Theory. I don’t know how or why Ben and I started watching TBBT a couple weeks ago, but it. is. HIGHlarious. One of the only shows I actually laugh out loud to. Who knew?!
Favorite feature: Built in Kitchen Storage Column. I am sooooo obsessed with the built in shelves in this brick column. So convenient – I NEED this in my next house!
Favorite naughty/nice side: Roasted Bacon & Broccoli. The best of both worlds!
Favorite idea: Light Switch Time Capsule. Leave a note hidden behind a light switch when you move for another owner to find sometime in the future. Super clever.
Favorite fit: 6 Core Truths. 6 ab workouts that supposedly work your deepest abdominal muscles. I’m intrigued…
Favorite find: Essie Matte Overcoat. Makes any manicure matte. Very unique!
Favorite twist: Pizza Potato Skins. These would be really fun to personalize for everyone in the family.
Favorite view. Ohhhh, I hope I have a chance to do this someday!!!
Favorite read: 30 Things to Start Doing for Yourself. A great, motivating read!
Favorite fake-out: Orange Chicken. As much as I love me some Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken (aka last night’s dinner), several funky pieces left me feeling kind of gaggy. This recipe looks exactly the same and sooooo delish.
Favorite funny: Aerating Wine Glass. Can you imagine setting these out at a nice dinner party?! I’d love to see the look on the guest’s faces. ;)
Favorite flashback: Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread. My Mom used to make me Cinnamon Sugar Toast all the time when I was growing up. This updated twist is making my mouth water!
Favorite pooch: Maddie on Things. If you liked the Food on my Dog Blog from last week, you will hoot at this pup!
Favorite sip: Black & Blue Mojito. I had a mojito a few weeks ago and that fresh, crisp mint flavor had me craving summertime. This kicked up version looks uber refreshing.
Favorite accent: Mia Oversized Clutch. This is the perfect size, and I love the Springy color and design.
Favorite photo and treat: Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. Absolute perfection in a picture!
Have an amazing weekend everyone! :D
We LOVE TBBT! Originally our daughter was the one hooked. We gave her all the available seasons on DVD but then we watched with her and can’t get enough. Reruns on TBS Tuesdays and Thursdays.
my husband and i also recently started watching the big bang theory. i’m usually a laugh-to-myself kind of person but that show is a different story! i can’t help myself :-)
there are SO many things in this post that i just adore!!! that clutch is amazingggg, such a pretty color and seriously need that aerating wine glass like it’s my job haha. happy saturday and thnx for always showing me some great new stuff on your friday posts – they are awesome! :)
I just started watching the big bang theory in the last month too, and agree totally! My husband came in the livingroom the other day to see what I was laughing like a hyena about :)
I have seen that brownie around the web and seriously???? Looks so good. Like my three favorite treats ALL in one. Love the multi panel mirror also – what a neat look.
I’m not sure which I am more entranced by, the monster cookie dough cupcakes or the pesto popcorn. Amazing!
Totally with you on TBBT, just discovered it at the end of last year and I am actually in love. So funny and sweet :)
We’re new to Big Bang Theory, too (thank you TBS) and LOVE it! To be honest, my husband and I didn’t want to like it, but we checked it out and were hooked. We now own the first four seasons on DVD. So funny!
I always love your Friday Favorites, and all your posts! I tagged you in my 11 Random Things, thinking you might have fun with it too! :) http://mylifeaccordingtoshoes.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/11-random-things/
Have a great weekend!
I wanted to tell you, I positively LOVE your Friday Favorites posts! Such great gems!
Waking up to a few inches of snow… yay! Being your ‘neighbor to the west in Nebraska, it just has not seemed like winter around here this year! Oh my goodness… my husband and I laugh out loud to TBBT too! Love it!
I love the “30 Things to Start Doing for Yourself” article! So motivating :-) My parents love to watch Big Bang Theory – did you know that Leonard is the son from National Lampoons Christmas Vacation? I was in shock when I found that out, but you can totally tell it’s him!
Just got the Eagan Mirror large ! Love it!!!
The Big Bang Theory is one of my personal favorites. It seriously cracks me up! Also, I really want a treehouse now.
I love that you have found Big Bang Theory. My husband and I love it!!! Penny! Penny! Penny!
I just got back from Costa Rica on Monday. It was amazing! We spent 3 days in Arenal (jungle/valcano) and then drove to Tamarindo (beach) for 5 days. Costa Rica has been my favorite tropical vacation so far. Such a safe, beautiful and relaxing country. Deffinetly go when you have a chance!
That was going to be our exact itinerary! Someday, definitely. :)
Why did you show me that mirror?????
I know, right?! Too bad it’s like a million dollars.
The black n blue mojitos! I must have them tonight!
OMGosh!! GO TO TARGET NOW!!! They have very similar looking clutches in amazing colors and looks just like the one you posted!!!! you must do this!!!
Awesome! I’ll go today!
My family LOVES Big Bang Theory! I got my Dad Season 1 & 2 on DVD for Christmas and he literally squealed when he opened it. A grown man (54, to be exact) squealed! Made my day.
lucky you. we are under a tornado watch here in NC.