Oh, hi – happy Friday! :)
Our gorgeous week is supposed to turn into an even more beautiful weekend, so I’m hoping to resurrect Ben’s and my summer routine of finding a cool spot to head out to, and explore in the next couple of days. Picnic in tow, perhaps? It’s been years since I’ve had a proper one!
I hope you’ve got something fun in the works too. In the meantime, please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web in this week’s Friday Favorites, and don’t miss the custom knife block giveaway from a family member at the end of the post!
Favorite splurge: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake. I love the looks of this dense and fudgy peanut butter cake. YUM!
Favorite pooch: Baby Frenchie! CAN I TAKE HER HOME?!
Favorite sight: Peonies. Besides lilacs, peonies are one of my favorite things about spring/early summer, and they’re currently out in full, fragrant force around the neighborhood.
Favorite refresh: Peach Queen – A Magic Mocktail Recipe. Ginger ale + fresh OJ + fresh peach juice = the ultimate in refreshment.
Favorite funny. BAHAHAHA. Why?!
Favorite flavor: Key West Grilled Chicken. A fresh and super flavorful way to spice up plain ‘ol chicken.
Favorite find: Slim-Leg Crop from Land’s End. Soooo adorable, and from Land’s End. Land’s End!
Favorite twist: Margarita Bars. Totally getting into all the cocktail-themed desserts I’ve been seeing around the web these days.
Favorite tip: Brush pesky corn silk hairs off with a new, soft toothbrush. This is just genius. Those pesky hairs are the bane of my summer grilling existence!
Favorite frock: ASOS Multi-Colored Stripe Dress. Totally cute for a summer get together. Throw a cardigan on top for cooler nights!
Favorite travel find: On the Way App. Plug in your starting and ending destination, and this website will find a bunch of cool and kooky places to stop at along the way. This will make road trips so much more fun!
Favorite house: Queenstown Home. Hooooly buckets – you have to check out this house in Queenstown, New Zealand. Can you imagine waking up to this view every day?
Favorite ‘Q: Chicken Beer Sliders. Saucy, scrumptious, and perfect for a summer BBQ.
Favorite view. Are you smiling? Me too. :)
Favorite cocktail: Strawberry Watermelon Cooler. Meet ya’ on the porch swing with a couple of these, mmkay?
Favorite place: Stara Fuzina, Triglav National Park, Slovenia. This image was caught on an autumn day in Slovenia. Absolutely stunning.
Favorite Style: Manhattan Bedroom Makeover. I knew this was a cute, city apartment the second I saw the picture. Love the bright splashes of color to cheer up a small space.
Favorite weeknight meal: Spicy Chicken Rigatoni. Apparently this is a Buca Di Beppo copycat recipe. It looks incredibly creamy and satisfying.
Favorite nibble: Raspberry Lemon Scones. Perfectly light and nibbleable for summer.
Favorite fun: “Where I’ve Been” Scratch Map. So, so, so cool! And great for kids, don’t you think?
Favorite reuse: 54 Uses for Binder Clips that Will Change Your Life. Ok, check these out. If you don’t have an a-ha moment, at least you’ll laugh! ;)
Traci M 05.11.2012
Love the knife block!
My guess is 1634.
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) 05.11.2012
897!
Ashley 05.11.2012
1,044!
Dijana 05.11.2012
2222
Amy 05.11.2012
I’ll guess 999. I hope you don’t ever stop writing the Friday favorites – it’s one of the things I look most forward to on Fridays!
LisaL 05.11.2012
Me too! I can’t wait for Friday’s IGE blog! Love everything!
eryka@This is My Happily Every After 05.11.2012
My guess is 932.
Kevanyon 05.11.2012
1,078
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough 05.11.2012
1089! We need something to hold our knives in one place SO. BAD. This would be perfect!
Dawn Mather 05.11.2012
I need a new knife block. We bought a cheap one when we got married 14 years ago! My guess on the number of skewers is 1296.
Dawn Mather 05.11.2012
I also saw a video on Pinterest this week about cooking sweet corn in the husk in the microwave (4 min/ear), cut off the end and squeeze out of the husk. It takes off all that silk and is super tender. Can’t wait to try it!
Megan Joy 05.11.2012
I’m going to go with 976!
Jen 05.11.2012
I am gonna say 1313. That is such a cool idea!
Jennie Andersen 05.11.2012
My guess is 911! Walnut is an absolute favorite of mine!
Rachel 05.11.2012
I’m guessing 950!
Aleisa Schat 05.11.2012
I’m guessing 1089!
BM 05.11.2012
My guess isi 1238.
Tracy 05.11.2012
1084?!? Love the look of this!
Traci 05.11.2012
1369 is my guess – love this!
Jenna 05.11.2012
1,024
Karen 05.11.2012
Love it! My guess is 1445.
eva 05.11.2012
1156