Happy Friday, everyone! This has been a whirlwind week, what with it being BEN’S BIRTHDAY today (wooot!) and me making my live TV debut this morning (details to come!) This weekend we hope to continue to enjoy our record high temps for October by spending as much time as we can outdoors. Something tells me this weather isn’t going to last much longer! :D
Here are my favorite finds from around the web this week:
Favorite drink (perhaps of all time): Dizzy Apple Cider. Ok, so this drink has already made an appearance on FF before, but it is totally worth posting again. Fresh apple cider mixed with ginger ale and bourbon is the most amazing taste ever. I’ve made it twice in one week!
Favorite DIY craft: twig vase. I feel like I could actually do this, and who doesn’t have a million sticks laying around their yard right now?
Favorite tailgating accessory. This solves so many problems, right? Right?!
Favorite fantasy. I’ve GOT to get to Africa someday!
Favorite funny. This is SO Ben and me, hahahaha! Look how depressed the big dog looks!!! Doh dee doh.
Favorite unique decorating idea: butternut squash vases. This would be relatively inexpensive too.
Favorite dessert: Butterscotch Candy Bar Brownie Tart. Yes, yes, yes and, yes.
Favorite easy upgrade: tiled mirror edges. Clearance tiles + silicone adhesive + 1 hour = no more builder grade mirror edges!
Favorite sip. Need. Â
Favorite fall photo. These are the colors I am seeing all over the city this week!
Favorite side dish: Roasted Garlic Pilaf. Looks easy to make and I bet the whole house would smell incredible as it bakes.
Favorite party dress. I just think this is so FUN! Plus I love the color. I’m sort of obsessed with navy.
Favorite way to remember a vacation: keepsake shadow box. I think this is so cool, and I have seen shadow boxes for really cheap at craft stores.
Favorite indulgent dinner: Gnocchi Mac & Cheese. I have been holding off on posting this for a few weeks. I could hold back no longer. OMG!!!
Favorite pup. Babe, have you seen my skinny jeans?
Favorite wrist accent: custom initial bangle bracelet. I am a sucker for initial jewelry!
Favorite Photo. Because don’t we all still feel like this deep down inside?
Favorite ingenious idea. Seriously – how clever and that looks awesome!
Favorite spot. This reminds me of Ben’s Aunt & Uncle’s house in Colorado. I could lounge by the fire here with a mug of cider allll day.
Favorite DIY decor: hand stitched vacation route. Wouldn’t a bunch of these look really cool all lined up on a wall?
Favorite sweet treat: Instant Oatmeal Cookies. I have a severe soft spot in my heart for oatmeal cookies. Add some peanut butter in the mix and I’m SOLD!
Favorite outfit. I am a sucker for stripes. And scarves. And good jeans.
Favorite no it couldn’t be…: Cookie Dough Eggrolls. I laughed like a maniac for a good 5 minutes when I found these. Holy deliciousness!
TGIF friends!
Lindsey 10.07.2011
Wow! Those cookie dough egg rolls better be showing up soon as one of your blog posts! I wanna know the verdict! They look declicious!
Allison 10.07.2011
I love that Adele song! I have been thinking I need to get on ITunes and buy all of her stuff.
I am looking forward to the Hawkeye football game tomorrow. My fiancee’s dad and stepmom are going over to my mom and dad’s house for the game. Of course, my fiancee and I will be there too. Our families meet for the first time! Kinda nervous though too – just want everybody to really like each other.
Nice post. Lots of great pics and fun stuff.
Rachel 10.07.2011
I look forward to your friday favorites every week! I love all the awesome things you post!!
jen 10.07.2011
Love the shadowbox. I actually have one that was intended to capture our honeymoon. Um, maybe I can get it completed before our 5th anniversary next April! :)
Chelcie @ Chelcie's Food Files 10.07.2011
I LOVE that outfit! That picture with the dogs is hysterical, I have a big dog and a little dog and I can picture something like that happening! So funny!
Lindsey 10.07.2011
I love your Friday Favorites posts!! They’re so entertaining! Someone Like You by Adele is currently my favorite song and I want to make those cookie dough eggrolls sooo bad now!
colleen 10.07.2011
Love all of these – the favorite spot is the best. You did great on the news. Happy Birthday to Ben!
stefanie-anne 10.07.2011
I cannot tell you just how much I LOVE your Friday posts. Favorite of all time.
Corey @ Learning Patience 10.07.2011
Hi there! Just found your site…loving all the recipes! Nice to “blog” meet you!
xoxo from Trinidad
AmyE 10.07.2011
Loved them all! Jackson’s Bar and Bistro in Nashville was the first time I had ever heard of/tried Cookie-Dough egg rolls – pure amazing-ness!!
Machelle 10.07.2011
all very very cool and cute and yummy! (ps…… HaPpY BiRtHdAy Ben!!!)
Heather C 10.07.2011
Do you know that this is my favorite post of the week? I look so forward to it and have each one starred in my Reader because there’s always something I want to refer back to!
Happy Birthday to your hubby and congratulations on your first TV experience, what an exciting day! :)
PS – that pinterest outfit …totally wearing it today, after getting the idea from Pinterest
Cynthia 10.07.2011
Love love love your Friday favorites posts!!the photo of the little girl…..melts my heart….reminds me of my niece. Happy Birthday Ben!! :)
Angela @ PattycakesnPancakes 10.07.2011
I love the vases! What a clever idea. Happy Friday and Happy Birthday Ben!
kathleen @ the daily crumb 10.07.2011
i’m making the dizzy apple cider for a football sunday get together this weekend! can’t wait to try it out :)
those butternut squash vases are genius! and that photo of the little girl gazing out the window just melted my heart…
Lindsey 10.07.2011
It is Thanksgiving in Canada! Long weekend, turkey and pumpkin pie – it couldn’t be any better!
LOVE that dress!
Summer 10.07.2011
OBSESSED with that dress. Seriously, someone might get hurt if they try to block me
Hipster pup= funniest thing ever
Mellissa 10.07.2011
I love all of these things, especially that cute outfit. I am rocking stripes and sandals today since its 80 degrees in Minneapolis.
Janet 10.07.2011
Love your favorite photo. Also love the dishes you have. Where do you get them?
Kacy 10.07.2011
That beer plate! Perfect! Love all of this. Definitely love the navy dress.