Happy Friday everyone! This week we were brought back down to reality as temps went from soaring to 80+ degrees last weekend, to more seasonal appropriate highs in the 60s. Eek! Me thinks there’s no looking back at this point. Are you ready? Ben and I are getting our chimney cleaned this weekend so we can build glorious roaring fires when the time comes.
Chilly temps aside, here are my favorite finds from around the web this week!
Favorite feel-good photo. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Favorite salad: Arugula, Mango, Macadamia Nut & Avocado Salad. This looks divine, and juicy!
Favorite find: Clinique Acne Solutions Spot Healing Gel. I’ve told you guys about this stuff before, but it’s worth mentioning again. A bottle lasts FOREVER since you only need a tiny bit, and it works so quick.
Favorite brunch: Jalapeno Popper Quiche. Doesn’t this look heavenly?
Favorite DIY project: Magazine rack/mail sorter. Grab a couple of wood brackets from the hardware store, wood glue and a can of spray paint. Voila!
Favorite dress. Pink? Check. Sparkles? Check. Now can someone just lend me $1100??
Oh! Plus $895 for the shoes to go with. Sheesh! ;)
Favorite front door. This feel like the outside of the Blair House in DC. Cozy. :)
Favorite sneak peek treat: Gingerbread Truffles. Sorry, I had to! I know it’s not even Halloween yet, but if I don’t share some of the awesome Christmasy stuff I’ve found on the web so far, I’ll explode!
Favorite funny. I don’t know why, but I’ve been laughing at this picture for days. Ben think I’m nuts.
Favorite outfit. I have this dress in blue – now I just need those adorable boots.
Favorite party bite: Prosciutto & Frig Crostini. I am obsessed with prosciutto AND fig jam. Put them together on toasted bread? Done. :)
Favorite yummy scent. Try simmering these mouthwatering combos on your stove to make your entire house smell spectacular!
Favorite trip: Southern Utah National Parks Tour. This 12 day itinerary includes a stop in Zion National Park, which I am just dying to see.
Favorite photo. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to grow up in the deep south. I have a feeling this tree and swing would be heavily involved.
Favorite bite: Cake Batter Truffles. You don’t know how much willpower it is taking to not make these!
Favorite simple statement: Droplet necklace. GOSH I LOVE THIS!
Favorite dip: White Trash Dip. I’d make this for the name alone – bahaha!
Favorite look. Sigh…
Favorite baking finds: I’ve been on a massive seasonal baking kick recently (more so wanting to bake, than actually baking…) Here are the items on my GOT to make list! Apple Fritter Muffins
100 Calorie Pumpkin Pie Tartlets
Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies
Have a great weekend everyone!
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What are some of your favorites from around the web this week?
Oh my gosh, that necklace is lovely! And, I’ve marked both of the truffle recipes for later. Yummy.
I’ve made those Pumpkin pie tartlets!! They are AWESOMELY SCRUMPTIOUS. I found the recipe last year online and it is my go to pumpkin dessert recipe. I follow the recipe exactly, except for I use less sugar (1/3 to 1/2 cup versus 3/4 cup), add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and bake it as one “pie” in a non-stick sprayed shallow circular ceramic baking dish at 350 for 40-45 minutes. Then chill it in the fridge and eat it cold. SOOOOOO GOOD! And fat free, low sugar, plus all the benefits of pumpkin….could it get better??
Oh good to know! Thanks for the tip! :)
I love your Friday favourites, there are always things that I love and inspire me!
That mango and avocado salad looks delicious :-)
The yellow dress and boots are right up my street, I’ve been searching for boots like that for ages!
I love the photo too, I’ve always dreamed about having a big garden with gorgeous trees like that.
Seriously, everything on here is brilliant!
looove the pic with the cat. hilarious and mean! necklace, wanna have one!!! truffles, sound like the perfect xmas present. hehe. thanks!
Can you say OBSESSED with that outfit? So jeal. I need it! Also, I can’t get enough of Foster The People…what a great band! I’m currently listening to Helena Beat wayyy too much :-)
Hi Kristen!
Thanks for linking to my gingerbread truffles!! I”m not much of a photographer, unfortunately (I take all my blog pics on my phone). I love baking, but it’s really rare that I actually get a halfway nice pic of my food, so it makes me feel great when someone else is attracted by one of my pics! You culled many gorgeous photos on your site, I definitely have my eye on those apple fritter muffins, caramel cider cookies, and pumpkin cookies!!
Wow – you take your pictures with your phone?! That is amazing – they look so good!
OMG I’m going on a baking spree today!!!! And those inside-out caramel apples look absolutely amazing :) I’m making them!
i dont even like cats and I thought that cat thing was SO funny!
xoxo from Trinidad
I definitely want to make those cookies this weekend. I love your Friday favorites posts! You should make a tab / link so we can go back and reference them!
Good idea!
Zion is such a beautiful place! Definitely hike the Narrows and gear up from the Zion Adventure Company. For a bigger challenge though hike Angel’s Landing! Getting up there is a workout and the view of the Valley is unbeatable! My husband and I from Chicago have been there twice in the last year!
Your baked glazed doughnuts! I just made them for my weekend dessert. Delish!
Oh, I just love the dress and the shoes! I mean, can a girl really go wrong with Jimmy Choos? And the door, gorgeous! I wish I lived there!
i made that jalapeno quiche before! it was delicious!