Happy Friday everyone!
Gosh, it’s been a crazy week trying to get back into the swing of things after vacation. You know how it goes! I’m excited to relax, re-assess and get my life back in order this weekend. It’s supposed to be chilly, which will help force me to stay indoors and get organized.
Yay? ;)
What are your weekend plans? Got any weddings to go to?
I feel like I’m seriously lacking in weddings to attend this spring and summer, and you know how much I adore them. Sigh. Come on, guys – pop that question! ;)
Random thoughts aside, have a wonderful weekend, and please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web in this week’s Friday Favorites!
Favorite devour: Red Velvet Brownies. Red, chocolate, chewy lusciousness. OMG.
Favorite print. Gosh, so true!
Favorite bite: Apricot & Goat Cheese Bites. Ummmm, pretty much all my favorite things in one poppable bite. So genius.
Favorite color pop. I adore the gold accents with the bright fuschia and tangerine colors of the dress. The turquoise purse totally takes it over the top.
Favorite picture. Pure happiness! I need this as a poster, or something. :)
Favorite funny. Engaged people – you HAVE TO DO THIS on your wedding day!!!!
Favorite supper: Martha Stewart’s Half Hour Chicken Gumbo. The weather has gone from high 80s everyday down to the 50s over the past couple of weeks, which makes coming home to a hot pot of hearty soup ready in half hour sound blissfully cozy. :)
Favorite tank: J Crew Stripes. For, you know, when the weather gets back into the 80s! ;)
Favorite DIY: Knock-Off Anthropologie Letters. Brilliant, and CHEAP!
Favorite mouthwater: La Jolla Crab Stack. The epitome of refreshing. Summer. Fresh.
Favorite home accent: Giraffe Bookends. Just the feel of this makes me want to go on safari. :)
Favorite show: GCB. If I had to give up all shows to watch just one show…it would for sure be GCB (stands for Good Christian B!itches.) It is SO hilarious and smart – it actually makes me look forward to Sunday nights!
Favorite healthy sweet: Lemon & Zucchini Muffins. Fluffy, moist zucchini muffins, with a sweet, lemon twist. These will definitely be made this summer!
Favorite sigh: Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy. I wish I was someone who could sweetly say, awww, remember when?! after seeing something that reminds them of an epic vacation. My response is usually a wailing WHYYYYYYYY??? WHY CAN’T I GO BACK?!” Ahem! Anyways, this snapshot made my heart absolutely ache for the Amalfi Coast adventure Ben and I took a couple years ago. The little beach in the back right is “our beach”!
Favorite squeal. Hot sand! Hot sand! Hot sand!
Favorite tip: Dish Soap in Oil Bottles. Keep dish soap handy without having to look at unsightly bottles, by pouring it into pretty liquid dispensers!
Favorite sip: Strawberry Basil Sangria. I am so intrigued by this herby-sweet concoction. I can’t wait to try it!
Favorite find: Swimsuit Cover Up Wrap. Love this unique, wrappy swimsuit coverup. Check out the how-to!
Favorite summer treat: Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Cream Frosting. Can you tell I’m loving the strawberries lately?! They’ve been out in full force at the grocery stores lately. I’m trying to tell myself to wait just a little bit longer to buy some, but it’s hard!
Favorite relax: Wine Holding Chair. Yes, please. Two, please.
Favorite nosh: Spicy Fries with Garlic Cheese Sauce. IN MAH FACE!
Have an awesome weekend everyone!
Jill 04.21.2012
I can’t wait to try the La Jolla Crab Stack and the Sangria! Thanks for the ideas.
Tiffany Colvert 04.21.2012
La Jolla Crab Stack looks amazing!!
Sam 04.21.2012
I’m the exact opposite; I have so many weddings this summer (including my own)! It’s a bit overwhelming but I am really looking forward to all of them.
I love your Friday Favorites posts. I’ve re-pinned many of these same images on Pinterest. I have to say my favorite are those red velvet brownies. My mouth is watering just looking at the picture!
Sandy @ RE 04.21.2012
Thanks for the linky love this weekend! Great ideas here! :)
Chrissy L 04.21.2012
Another great Friday post! So much fun to look at and try. I have to say, I agree wholeheartedly with you about GCB! I LOVE THAT SHOW!
Sarah @ Licorice and Olives 04.21.2012
Oh Positano, I could totally go back and eat my body weight in tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella!!
Emily 04.20.2012
I know you don’t know me…but you could come to my wedding this summer ;)
Amanda 04.20.2012
Those fries look good!
Peggy 04.20.2012
Love your Friday Favorites!
Michelle (Better with Berries) 04.20.2012
Love that photo of the guy with his wedding ring. Too funny! I’ll have to remember that for my wedding day – although I’m not sure I could convince my boyfriend to do it :-)
And I want that swimsuit coverup even though I don’t necessarily need it. Which means I’m going to go check it out and debate buying it right now :-)
Jenna @ Newlyweds 04.20.2012
Wow these are some awesome finds! I love that groomsmen pictures, lol. Thanks for sharing my Red Velvet Brownies with your readers! Can’t wait to try those lemon zukes muffins, yum!
SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen 04.20.2012
These are great finds! I love that supper find… wow! Makes me wish that was on my menu tonight :)
I’d love for you to come and share your finds at my Friday Favorite Finds party! Every Friday we get together to share our great finds from the week – mostly recipes, but other fun things too! Hope you can join us.
katrina 04.20.2012
why do you have to wait to buy strawberries? the ones i bought the other day were actually really good
Carrie @ Season It Already! 04.20.2012
My hubby and I honeymooned on the Almafi Coast… Ahhhh… I want to go back so bad! ;-)
Melissa 04.20.2012
I’m getting married June 16th. The last bit of planning is driving me craaazzzyyyy. I’d love for FI to do that with his ring, but he’s not a fan of having his photo taken. He has lightened up since he met me though. I might “mention” it to his best man, Ryan would get a kick out of that and might get FI to go along.
Barbara 04.20.2012
I hate it when I get to the end of the Friday Favorites list!!! I want more!! Love to see a Monday Favorites…Tuesday Favorites…Wednesday Favorites…and so on!!! Keep up the great work!!
Can’t wait to make some lemon-zucchini muffins and strawberry cake!! :-D
Love the doggie!!
I’m going to my niece’s wedding next month. Any suggestions for a unique gift???? She has everything, so I don’t think I can get by with giving her a toaster.
GCB is hilarious!!!!
Iowa Girl Eats 04.20.2012
I got a friend a custom sketch of her wedding dress & bridesmaid dress once (since she was obsessed with them.) Totally unique! http://www.etsy.com/listing/54344793/custom-wedding-gown-bridal-party-dress
Adrian 04.20.2012
I LOVE GCB! It is my latest guilty pleasure! Even my husband thinks it’s hilarious. Though I think he has always had a thing for Kristin! :) Love your friday posts, love your blog, love you! :)
Delia 04.20.2012
From a previous Friday favorites of yours, thanks for featuring Amanda Catherine Designs. I bought a cute print for a friend’s engagement/wedding gift; the ‘LOVE’ stamp print in yellow & aqua. Yea for crafty people!
Colleen 04.20.2012
Love GCB! It is hilarious and the husband watches with me.
stacey 04.20.2012
I always love reading your Friday Favorites! I made Strawberry Basil Mojitos last summer. They were awesome- such a refreshing combo. I’ll have to try the sangria this summer.