Happy Friday… IT’S MOVING DAY!!!
Ahem! That is to say, we get the keys to our new house today and I could NOT be more excited! Hard to believe that just 5 months ago this wasn’t even really on our radar. I mean, we knew we’d probably be moving within the next couple of years, but just like that a decision was made and, well, here we are!
We’ll be moving a lot of little things this evening, then have a big U-haul + family and friends to help with all the big stuff Saturday…on the hottest forecasted day of the year. Eesh. I see lots of sweaty men and cold beer in our future.
Anyway, I’ll be spending the day packing up last minute stuff including a few remaining pots and pans, clothes, etc (luckily I started weeks ago so there’s not too much left!) then we will have our last sleep here before movin’ on up. WHEE. I hope to be blogging from my new kitchen on Monday but if you don’t hear from me, you’ll know why. : )
Until then, I hope you have a few wonderful plans for the weekend and in the meantime please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web in this week’s Friday Favorites!
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Favorite indulge: Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes. Have you ever seen a more perfect photo (or mini cheesecake?) YUM!
Favorite fashion: Daisy Top. Way out of my price range for a mere tank top, but so, so adorable.
Favorite sip: Strawberry Coconut Cream Soda. Looks superbly refreshing for a hot summer day.
Favorite travel: Shirakawa-Go. I follow a guy on Instagram whose been touring Japan for the past several weeks and I’ve been to many of the places he’s posted about. My heart just aches with each update, especially for the unmatched beauty of the Japanese countryside. It really is this stunning in real life!
Favorite shortcut: One Pan Pasta. Obsessed with this one-pot pasta dinner where you throw everything into a pot – including the pasta + sauce ingredients – then cook. Easy!
Favorite furball. Reader Julie B. sent me this photo of her English bulldog puppy, Lulu, who likes to travel with her head resting on the middle console and feet in the back seat. Dying!
Favorite treat: Microwave Rice Krispie Treats for One. STOP IT. Where has this recipe been all my life?
Favorite splurge. Ben and I are in the process of picking out new furniture for the new house (it’s…not going well) but I think we could both agree to splurging on a tufted leather couch like this one if we ever found one. AMAZING.
Favorite sweet: Reese’s Pieces Soft Peanut Butter Cookies. Mmmm, the texture of these cookies looks like straight up yummy, squishy dough.
Favorite footwear: Dottie Wedge Sandals. I love the mix of leather and shine, plus the mini wedge heel is just too fab.
Favorite fresh: Grilled Vegetable and Mozzarella Ensalada. Fresh, simple, summery.
Favorite tutorial: Baggy Dark Circle Rehab. As someone who has super dark under-eye circles in her genes, I found this tutorial to be very helpful. I haven’t bought the product in this post yet (waiting for my big weekend Target run!) but have tried the concealer trick which I think has definitely helped.
Favorite idea: Basil Prosciutto Salad on Watermelon Plates. A fresh and crispy salad served on a sweet and edible plate. Genius!
Favorite Find: His and Hers Desert Cups. I adore these chalk paint dipped dessert bowls, but can’t decide if they’re worth the price. Thoughts?
Favorite fun: Twinkie Layer Cake. Too. Much. Fun!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
First of all congrats on the move, hope it’s everything you are looking for in the greatest state of the US of A. :)
Talk about TGIF, WOW!
Love, love, love the english bulldog. I have 2 frenchtons (french bulldog/boston terrier)male litter mates. Bullies are great dogs,except mine don’t drool. lol!
Must try the Reese’s Pcs. P’nut Butter cookies! Wonder how peanut butter M&M’s would work. Hmmmm! The watermelon plate is so awesome & yummy to have an edible plate, I’ll have to try that since w’melon is my all time fav summer fruit minus the seeds! YUMO!
OK, sorry but I couldn’t resist since I just got home from work at Pier 1, we have a similar loveseat/couch, overstuffed armchair & ottoman. They are part of the Chas Collection. I looked up the sku #’s if you are interested. They are my all time fav because like you I love the tufted look of leather/faux leather. Check out http://www.pier1.com. Sorry don’t mean to advertise, but thought you might be interested.
Have a great move in weekend!
Ann :)
You could totally make those his and her desert cups at one of those pottery places that you go in and paint your own!
OMG i need that twinkie layer cake right this second! how cute!
Good luck with the move!
I agree, I think you could do the dishes pretty simply diy.
And the one-pan pasta and rice krispie treat for one may just save my life :) How did I ever live not knowing those things?!! Sometimes the simplest solution is the most obvious (and I will fail to see it every time!).
Congrats on the move! And that One-Pan Pasta is GENIUS. I think most of the reason why I don’t often make pasta is because it’s too much work with all the pots and pans you need to use! Simple solution :)
Oh Kristin, good luck with your move! When I was pregnant, we moved once and so my hat is off to you and I hope it all goes smoothly and you can get settled asap! Let the nesting begin, in full swing :)
Thanks for linking to my Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies! I’m glad they caught your eye and I wish I could bring you a whole big batch :)
Drooling over the Twinkie Cake…and the cookies…and the grilled veggies. Best of luck moving!
I hope moving day goes well for you.
I think you could very easily make those dessert cups yourself — Chalkboard paint is sold at most craft stores and that could be painted onto the bottom of a couple of white bowls.
Make your own chalkboard ice cream bowls. I’ve seen lots of inexpensive cute bowls at World Market and just use some painting take and paint on some chalkboard paint. Ta-da! Probably less than $5.
I so want to try that one pot pasta. But even more than that I want to eat those mini cheesecakes. They’re adorable.
Good luck on the move! I see a Reese’s trend up there! LOL. The mini-cheesecakes looks amazing! I am so going to try the Basil-Prosciutto Salad on Watermelon Plates this weekend! So yummy looking!
Those peanut butter cookies!!! Eeee! I want some now!
Good luck with your move! Can’t wait to see pics of the new outdoor kitchen!
PS – you and your SIL must be thinking the same this week. She posted a very similar one pot pasta on her Fantastic Fridays. :)
I saw that! I’ve been lusting over the skirt in her “beach outfit” for the past few weeks, too!
Good luck this weekend (and beyond getting settled!). Can’t wait to see pics of your new house…please do a tour!!