Happy Friday, everyone!
Woo this week seemed to just fly by, didn’t it? Lots to do to keep me busy, but hopefully this weekend should be nice and relaxing. Yesterday I realized that the downtown summer Farmers’ Market starts in four Saturdays from now. FOUR SATURDAYS!! I can hardly contain my excitement. The first month or so won’t yield too much, as this spring has been so darn cold, but I’m excited to get back into my summer routine of getting up early every Saturday morning and heading down with my Mom.
Too. much. fun. plus, Pupusas!!
Anyways, I hope you’ve got some fun penciled into your calendar this weekend and in the meantime, please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web in this week’s Friday Favorites!
Click the light blue links to be taken to the original source.
Favorite sweet: Carrot Cake. In a world of crazy, re-invented desserts, sometimes the classics are the most satisfying. This carrot cake looks dense, moist, raisin-free, and OH that cream cheese frosting!
Favorite fashion: Lilly Pulitzer Vinita Dress. Isn’t this the cutest little sundress? Perfect for a day at the beach. Loving all of Lilly Pulitzer’s dresses right now, as they’re super southern-belle. ;)
Favorite idea: Spicy Hoisin Sesame Glazed Corn. While I love simply grilled corn on the cob, sometimes it’s fun to give it a little zing.
Favorite feature: Wood-Planked Porch Ceiling. Ben and I became obsessed (obsessed!) with the long and narrow porches attached to most homes in downtown Charleston, decorated with a rocking chair or two, and lazily spinning fan. What a cool, unique feature to line the ceiling of the porch with wood though. Looks awesome.
Favorite slurp: Chipotle Chicken & Rice Soup. Doesn’t this photo make you want to dive into your computer screen for a bite? YUM.
Favorite funny: Spinning Hawaiian Monk Seal. I have no idea why this is so funny, but the longer you watch, the funnier it gets. BAHAHA.
Favorite bling: Kate Spade Idiom Pendant Necklace. I saw these at the Kate Spade store in Charleston and was this close to pulling the trigger, but didn’t for some reason and am now, of course, kicking myself for it. The shiny, colored-circle pendants are simple, classy and cute. Plus they all have different little sayings on the back – hello sunshine on the yellow, make a splash on the blue. Fun!
Favorite lick: Strawberry Angel Food Ice Cream. Can’t go wrong with cake, fruit and homemade ice cream!
Favorite woah: Once in a Lifetime Shots. I’ve seen a bunch of these slideshows before, but this one is pretty cool and includes a flock of flamingos in the shape of, wait for it, a flamingo!
Favorite fix: Rice & Bean Casserole with Guacamole. I looove, love, love skillet suppers made with rice, and this combo – especially with the thwap of guacamole on top – looks really cozy and comforting.
Favorite gift: Hand-Stamped Gold Disc Charm. Wouldn’t this be a cute Mother’s Day gift? A chain with the first initial of all her children looped through?
Favorite finger food: Cucumber Burrata Sandwiches. I made these babies for BHG.com’s blog Delish Dish, to make for the upcoming baby/bridal shower season. They are simple and SO good. Perfectly light finger food for parties.
Favorite place: Manhattan. I’ve been craving a trip to New York lately and trying to think of a way to fit a quick, 3-day trip in before I’m cut off from air travel. Doesn’t look like it’s going to happen though. Oh well, there’s always next year. New York in the spring time is glorious!
Favorite breakfast: Banana Bread French Toast. Banana bread pancakes I’ve heard of, but french toast?! Come to mama!
Favorite furball. Call me crazy (go ahead, we’ll wait) but I have always thought dog noses and mouths are so CUTE! Right?! Awww. :)
Favorite bite: Cauliflower Bites with Cheddar-Mustard Dipping Sauce. Roasted cauliflower is my favorite, favorite, favorites, and they look even better with a light and crunchy coating. Gotta try this.
Favorite find: Balloon Dipped Jars. This is SO clever, you guys. Snip the top and bottom off a balloon then snap them onto mason jars to keep drinks separate at a party or something. What a fun look!
Favorite bite: Pineapple No-Bake Cheesecake. These would also be perfect for party season coming up. Made with fresh pineapple, I can only imagine how yummy and fresh these must taste.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
I love those hand-stamped gold disc charms! I have a similar one from etsy (http://www.etsy.com/listing/79398222/tiny-gold-brushed-disc-initial-necklace) and I get so many compliments
Have to mention that Lilly Pulitzer passed away last Sunday here in Florida. Have always loved her clothes, and in FL can wear them most of the yeare. May she rest in peace.
I was going to post the same thing. I thought it was quite fitting that Kristin posted a lily dress. I live in the same town as Ms. Pulitzer and was driving by the church as her funeral was going on the other day. i was trying to figure out what the heck was going on-it was in the middle of the week in the middle of the day so i figured it was a funeral, yet everyone was wearing bright colored clothes. sure enough-they were all wearing lily in her honor!
So many favorites today. I could have strolled for days staring at the porches in Charleston. Miss them!
What cool shots of the flamingos and NY! Have a great weekend!
I agree with Erin! I am absolutely loving EVERYTHING on the list today. Hmm..how many of these foods can I make in one day with going overboard?? :)
Carrot cake is my favorite and now I am drooling at 9:30am over here. Thanks! I have Jenna’s rice and beans on the meal plan this week. I’m loving how easy and tasty it looks!
it’s so hard to imagine farmer’s market season when there are INCHES of snow on the ground right now!
this is one of my favorite friday favorites you’ve done. i love every single thing here and have bookmarked a few of them myself this week.
My sister and I both received that Kate Spade necklace for Christmas and I LOVE it! It is the perfect accessory to any outfit. I have the blue, but I’d love the other colors! You should def buy.
The soup and corn look DIVINE and the dog nose/mouth shot is absolutely adorable!
Oh my gosh I squeal every time I think of mornings spent at the farmer’s market! I’m so glad someone else is just as excited. I’m going to have to take a better look at that carrot cake recipe because tomorrow is the babies first birthday. I’m thinking carrot cake might be the perfect introduction to the world of sweets. Great list!
I am loving Friday Favorites right now… and it is making me hungry! Going to definitely check out the cauliflower and grilled corn recipes! YUM! Thanks for sharing!
LOL, When I look at dog noses closely, they look like aliens. Sending that pineapple recipe to my MIL as a “hint, hint, make this this weekend” so I can eat it!
Seriously LOVE NYC in the spring time! Keep wishing and maybe you can make it happen! :)
In light of the kate spade love I’m guessing you know about the 25% off f&f discount right now… :)
Use code: S13FFUS on checkout!
Ha! I was going to post the code too in case anyone else didn’t know about it. :)
I just bought the “Tiffany Blue” Idiom pendant this morning. It says “Something Blue” on the back so it’d be great for a bride, but I got married 14 years ago and don’t care!
Perfect! Thanks girl! :)