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! ;)
Gwen 05.11.2012
999! I have never seen a knife block like this one. How cool!
Alyssa Taylor 05.11.2012
My guess is 1225. Such a beautiful knife block…and design work! Lucky that you have such talented family members :)
Lesley 05.11.2012
Wow that kitchen is AMAZING!
And I love the scratch off map- such a cute idea.
My guess is….1225!
ladysaotome 05.11.2012
My guess (after much mathematical computation) is 1296!
Michelle 05.11.2012
I’m guessing 1115. So fun!
Jenny 05.11.2012
Do you know about Lands End Canvas? It’s sort of their younger cuter line. They have a ton of really cute stuff. Plus on Saturdays, things go on sale, and then get progressively cheaper throughout the week (but if you see something saturday, you should probably just get it, it sells out fast.) You can find the sale stuff on the website under “sale” and then “classifieds”.
Karina 05.11.2012
This is gorgeous.
I would guess 1121. :)
Jayne 05.11.2012
958
Ashley 05.11.2012
My guess is 1174.
Laura 05.11.2012
734??
Megan 05.11.2012
Such a cool design! My guess is 1225 :)
Sara B 05.11.2012
My guess is 1,050 wooden skewers!
Nora 05.11.2012
1159 – it’s a winner, I can feel it!
LisaL 05.11.2012
Love it!! My guess – 1209
Never thought to use a toothbrush on corn – what a fab idea!
Sarah 05.11.2012
1088 – so there’s some room for the knives!
Bucca di Beppo is one of my favorite places, and that dish is DELICIOUS – we get it every time we go. So excited about the copycat.
Emily 05.11.2012
1,001 skewers!
Jill P. 05.11.2012
I looooove peonies, my favorite flower! they smell incredible.
Very cool unique knife block! I’m going to guess 900 on the nose. :)
Jo Ann 05.11.2012
2456
Martha P 05.11.2012
Wow! How beautiful! My guess is 1028.
Kari Knudson 05.11.2012
Beautiful! 1225
Also, I’ve made those Lime Skewers and they are delish! Even my picky 11 year old asked me to make them again!