Woo – this week has been a doozy!
Between catching up from being gone last weekend, preparing to be gone again this weekend, and having a baby with a cold who wants to be held during all waking hours, I. Am. Spent. But, as they say, no rest for the wicked! This weekend I’m off for a family reunion of sorts, celebrating my beautiful cousin’s wedding and catching up with some family members that I haven’t seen in nearly 20 years (how sick is it that I can say things like that? 20 YEARS?!) I am so excited. Full recap coming Monday!
In the meantime catch some sleep for me, have a wonderful weekend, and please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web and beyond in this week’s Friday Favorites!
Click on the light blue links to be taken to the original source.
Favorite indulge: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Skillet Cookie. If you open just one link in today’s Friday Favorites, make it this one. OH MY GOSH. Just wait until you see the gooey center filling. Some people (Averie!) are so creative.
Favorite find: Sloan Sheath. I am just bursting to share this little black dress from Banana Republic with you. I have been on the hunt for a perfect LBD for oh, I don’t know, 12 years now? THIS IS IT! Fits like a glove, but is not too tight in the midsection (perfect for new Moms,) super comfortable and classic. I bought it for my cousin’s wedding and will pretty much be wearing it for all special occasions from now on. You’ve been warned. (Tip: order a size up!)
Favorite combo: Caramelized Butternut, Crispy Kale + Fontina Pizza with Pomegranate Salsa. I need this pizza in my life in the worst possible way. Pomegranate salsa? I can’t even handle it. Making this as soon as I can!
Favorite furniture: Reclaimed Wood Wine Rack. I have a space in the dining room that this would look amazing in. As a side note, this website, Scout Mob, is so cool. Kind of like a craftsman’s Etsy.
Favorite upgrade: Mini Caramel Apple Pies. Squee – too cute! These hands pies looks amazing, and more fun to eat than regular caramel apples which just smear all over your face and get stuck in your teeth. I feel un-American admitting that, but it’s true.
Favorite fashion. Isn’t this vest so cute with it’s faux fur and tweed on the hood? I tell you what, tweed is totally coming back. It was everywhere when we were shopping at the Mall of America last week. That and houndstooth.
Favorite gift: Gift in a Cup. As we get older it’s more difficult to figure out what to give friends for their birthdays. I love this idea for putting a bunch of fun little things in a reusable cup. Let’s someone know you’re thinking of them, but is also quick and easy to put together.
Favorite flashback: Iced Oatmeal Cookies. Ok, you can tell how tired I am by the amount of sweets in today’s post – I always crave sugar when I’m dragging!! Regardless, these gorgeous cookies reminded me of the sweet and crispy packaged cookies I used to eat as a kid. I bet these homemade ones are so much better!
Favorite fitness: No Equipment Necessary Full-Body Circuit Workout. You need absolutely nothing beyond a chair and coffee table to get through this kick butt circuit. Love it!
Favorite fall: Crispy Autumn Veggie Burgers with Apple Cider Slaw. I am a big fan of burgers outside of grilling season, especially when they have brussels sprouts in the patties. Hallelujah!
Favorite DIY: DIY Camera Strap. Though the site is in another language, Google provides a translation and it’s not hard to follow along. This is so cute and would actually put to use one of the bazillion scarves I insist on hoarding in my closet.
Favorite bite: Flourless Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies. Holiday cookie season is just around the corner. These look like just the thing to whip up on a cold weekend and enjoy with a cold glass of (almond) milk.
Favorite decor: Home Sweet Home. Doesn’t the monochromatic treatment of these hanging letters look neat? Understated and unique.
Favorite spin: Cinnamon Crunch Skillet Bread. You’re welcome.
Favorite giveaway: Pampered Chef Rockcrock Dutch Oven. Pampered Chef recently sent me this dutch oven to try out for soup/stew/one-pot meal season. It’s made from glazed clay and you can, get this, put it in the microwave, on the stove, in the oven, under the broiler, and even on the grill. AND it’s dishwasher safe. Need I say more?! Here it is in action >
I loved it so much that Pampered Chef agreed to give a Rockcrock Dutch Oven along with a bamboo cooking set and nylon tool set to one IGE reader!
*** THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED ***
Have a great weekend!
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run 11.08.2013
I totally had that pizza pinned too; gorgeous and delicious!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health 11.08.2013
Sorry to hear about the little one having a cold. :( Hope he feels better soon!
Awesome Friday faves, per usual. Apparently, my skillet needs to be used soon.
And I love tweed, so I’m glad it’s making a come back,
erin @hooleywithaz 11.08.2013
that dress is making me want to leave work right now and go shopping. immediately. thanks for the tip!
BeccaV 11.08.2013
A friend of mine from college works for Pampered Chef and helped create the RockCrok!
My son loves the iced oatmeal cookies from the store, I can’t wait to try the recipe from your Friday Favorites.
Virginia 11.08.2013
Hi Kristin! Thank you for featuring my Home Sweet Home! I’m glad you like it :) Love your Friday Favorites! – Virginia
Ali | Gimme Some Oven 11.08.2013
I wish that you could by my stylist. I love every single clothing piece you ever post!!!
FitBritt@MyOwnBalance 11.08.2013
Beyond just the Home Sweet Home, I love all the white and then that pop of color with the yellow vase!
Stef 11.08.2013
OK, the scarf as a camera strap idea is SO COOL. I need to try that for sure!!
My MIL hosted a Pampered Chef wedding shower for me last summer. Rather than bringing gifts, guests purchased something for me from a wish list I created in advance (and could purchase things for themselves, too, like a regular Pampered Chef party). It was the coolest, and I stocked my kitchen with so many awesome gadgets and serving pieces! PC stuff is so great and durable. I love it!
Katie 11.08.2013
I love looking at your Friday Favorites!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More 11.08.2013
That reclaimed wine rack has been on my radar for MONTHS – it’s so freaking CUTE!
Captain Comptition 11.09.2013
I too really like this reclaimed wood wine rack. I also have the perfect place for it in my kitchen.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife 11.08.2013
Such a fun round up! These dishes look outta control. Do I start with the cookie or the apple pie? Such a tasty dilemma!
Mallory 11.08.2013
The skillet cookie. O.M.G. I used to make chocolate chip skillet cookies and topped it with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup – when it was just taken out of the oven. Oh man…
Melanie @ Carmel Moments 11.08.2013
What a great round up of favorites. I pinned almost all of them. :)
tammigirl 11.08.2013
I pinned those iced oatmeal cookies the other day because OH MY GOSH! They are the next cookie I am baking!
Lea 11.08.2013
You are one busy momma! Love all the recipes this week. That pizza with the pomegranate salsa… yeah, that’s happening.
Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? 11.08.2013
I had a Pampered Chef party the month before the new RockCrock came out and OMG I was so disappointed to have missed an awesome deal on it! I’m sew jealous you got one!
Madison 11.08.2013
I love this Friday Faves because of all the delicious desserts. That Cinnamon Crunch BRead is getting pinned as we speak. :)
Jack 11.08.2013
Kim St. Onge just name dropped you on KCCI, reminiscing about your demo last year at the Beer, Wine, and Food Expo. The word amazing was used.
Runner Girl Eats 11.08.2013
I am obsessed with everything on this post. I have a cute cross the body purse with a broken strap that I might need to try to fix with a scarf strap…
Emily @ Life on Food 11.08.2013
Loving all of the cookie recipes this week. Don’t know which is my favorite.