Happy Friday, everyone! :D
Is it just me, or are the weeks flying by at an alarming rate? I swear the older I get, the faster life goes. It’s scary. Stop, time! The only bright side I can see to all of this is that hopefully winter will go by in a flash and before we know it, it’ll be summer again. Yes, that’s right. I’m already looking forward to next summer. Although I started craving Christmas music this week…
Send help.
Anyways, we’ve got some weird weather on the horizon this weekend. Sunny and cold, then warm and rainy. Kind of makes it hard to make any plans. I think if we get rained out tomorrow, we’ll take my Aunt and Grandma to see the new Ben Affleck movie Argo. Looks intense, but I love movies that are based on real events, and Grandma sure does love herself a dramatic CIA thriller…
I hope you’ve got some fun stuff on the horizon too, and in the meantime, please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web, in this week’s Friday Favorites!
Favorite bite: Mini Caramel Apple Pies. I’m not a huge apple pie gal (I usually roll with apple crisp,) but add in some caramel, and make it mini? I’m all over it. :)
Favorite DIY: Halloween Burlap Runner. Spooky-chic, easy, and no-sewing required!
Favorite dinner: Honey BBQ Meatloaf. I don’t know what it is, but over the past few years I’ve become quasi obsessed with meatloaf, which is strange because I loafed loathed it growing up. I LOVE this honey-BBQ spin on this version too.
Favorite bling: Urban Glitz Diamon Stud Earrings. Love these studs!!
Favorite reuse: Colored Mason Jars. I think a row of orange mason jars with black candles and maybe a twine ribbon around the top would look awesome on a Halloween-themed mantle.
Favorite slice: Mini Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Streusel Topping. Mini + streusael? Stop it!
Favorite furball. I don’t know what this adorable pooch is doing, and I don’t care. Heissocute!!!
Favorite tutorial: Giant Picture Tutorial. I never knew the option of ordering this giant-sized print at Kinkos/wherever existed. So cool!
Favorite idea: Jalapeno Cornbread Poppers. This recipe is ABSOLUTELY brilliant!!
Favorite wrist flare: Nixon “The Time Teller” Watch. Ben is obsessed with Nixon watches. Think I might join him in his obsession thanks to this bad boy.
Favorite spin: Mini Vegetarian Shepard’s Pie. Great vegetarian spin, and OMG purple potatoes on top?! Gorgeous!
Favorite decor. I’ve seen orange pumpkins hallowed out for mums, etc, but never a white pumpkin filled with bright flowers. Really elegant, seasonal spin.
Favorite ‘do. SIGH. I think I’m going to cut my hair. This is what happens every time I grow it out. It gets below my shoulders then turns stringy, and I remember why I chopped it the last time. Love this swingy, cute cut!
Favorite slurp: Tomato, Basil & Cheddar Soup. Ooo I really like the fresh basil spin in this yummy tomato soup recipe. Looks perfect for fall. :)
Favorite tips: Cozy Color Schemes for Every Room. The cozy literally oozes out of these pictures. Good to have around for when we decorate our next house.
Favorite indulge: Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies. I have been craving chocolate chip cookies like a mad woman this week (made those single serve chocolate chip cookies from last week’s Friday Fave – OMG) but these cookies REALLY take it there. YES, PLEASE!
Have a faaaantastic weekend, everyone!!
Thanks so much for including me in your Friday Faves!
LOVE that hair. Ugh.
That little puppy couldn’t be more adorable! Speaking of dogs and Nixon watches.. my ex wanted a 51-30 (SUPER expensive!!) when we got a dog. Since he couldn’t afford the almost $500 watch, our dog was named Mr. Nixon. I always get asked if he’s named after the president. I’d say my pup is better than a watch anyday! :)
So glad you liked my mini pies! Thanks for sharing :)
The pies, the pumpkin bread, the soup…. Everything is mini!! I love mini desserts because they feel fancy :) Those earring are absolutely AMAZING!!!
I did a 30×40 print of a map of the US rivers for over our bed. It was a suprise for my husband who’s undergrad degree is in geography specializing in river resources.
That is so cool – and sweet! :)
THANK YOU for the hair pic! I have decided to donate my hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths and am getting pics together of what I like, hoping SOMETHING will look good! I’m nearly 38 yrs old and have ALWAYS had long hair, so I am VERY scared though I too am a cancer survivor (thyroid) and feel good about giving my hair to a charity that it will go to women battling the horrible disease, THANKS AGAIN for the inspiring pic!!
Umm JALAPENO CORNBREAD POPPERS? Must. Make. Noow.
And doooo it, cut your hair. I used to be a long hair gal, but ever since I chopped it off to right below my shoulders, I’ve never gone back!
Lava chocolate chip cookies and streusel topped pumpkin bread?!?! There goes the diet.
The dog. So cute! Reminds me of my little guy. I’m calling up an old FF & making Lasagna Soup today. I’m thinking it will make a great dinner tonight & perfect leftovers tomorrow when we’re getting rained on. :(
hmmm, I’m thinking those purple potatoes just weirded me out! But the pumpkin and chocolate chip recipes looked delish :)
I love the mason jars! How pretty are those?! A fun project to do indoors now that temps are dropping! I am with you on the hair…I love that cut as well. Your Friday Favorites are definitely something I look forward to at the end of the week!
We have a 30×40 print above our bed in our bedroom :) The large pictures are great and that little dog, i could just squeeze him! I am making some of those colored Mason jars this weekend they are for a Hawkeye themed party, yellow mason jars and Iowa ribbon :)
Ditto on the thin hair issue. I have tried growing it out and don’t make it for very long because I cannot stand the stringy look! What is it about getting just past the shoulders? Mine does the same thing! Even if you can do more with longer hair, my hair is so thin it doesn’t look good up! Have a great weekend!!