Happy Friday! My little brother is in town visiting for the weekend, so I’m pumped to spend some QT with him over the next couple of days. From Denver to Des Moines – I’ve seen him more this month than I have in a really long time. It’s good to have him home. :)
In the meantime, I hope you’ve got something fun cookin’ up this weekend, and in the meantime, please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web and beyond in this week’s Friday Favorites!
Favorite sweet: Sunburst Lemon Bars. These lemony bars with a thin glaze look like they’d absolutely melt in your mouth. YUM!
Favorite accent: Brick Hallway. I love the look of this brick wall leading into the basement. It feels very old-world and mysterious. :)
Favorite comfort: Pesto Lasagna. I’d like to sink my teeth into a big fat slice of this cheesy, pesto-flavored lasagna. Such a great idea!
Favorite DIY: Campaign Chest. Loved not only learning how to make this gorgeous chest at home, but also the history behind Campain furniture in this post.
Favorite refresh: White Peach Cooler. Peaches + vodka + mint + lime = YES!
Favorite tip: Coconut Oil Moisture Treatment. You should see the silky hair this blogger achieves from this easy, DIY treatment using coconut oil. So trying it sometime.
Favorite idea: Herringbone Wood Pattern Wood-Effect Ceramic Tiles. Ok, I admit, I featured wood grain tiles in last week’s Friday Favorites, but I am totally geeking out over placing them in a herringbone pattern. So freaking cool!
Favorite woah: Vodka Infused Tomatoes with Dipping Salts. I have NEVER seen anything like this. Kind of like self contained mini Bloody Marys!
Favorite dress: Herve Leger Geometric Jacquard Dress. Normally I hate bandage wrap dresses as I loathe wearing anything tight, but this is super cute and spunky.
Favorite bite: Summer Corn Cakes with Chopped Tomato and Avocado Salsa. Ohhhohoho YEAH!
Favorite kitchen. Soaring ceilings with exposed beams have recently become a must-have feature in my future dream home. Just like, mmm, THIS!
Favorite indulge: Peanut Butter Chocolate Eclair Cake. Creamy, dreamy chocolate and peanut butter – ‘nuf said!
Favorite ‘do: Fishtail Updo. This is the most adorable little updo. Perfect for weddings or special occasions where you need something a little more fancy, but don’t want to have prom hair.
Favorite slurp: Smoky Corn Chowder with Shrimp. Ohhh baby. Fresh sweet corn, bacon, and shrimp. I’ll be making this the second the heat index dips below 100!
Favorite fashion: Kate Spade Scatter Necklace. I’ve been looking for a colorful necklace that isn’t cheap looking. This definitely fits the bill. Now to find $100 to spend on a necklace…!
Favorite view. Ahhh, there is nothing like sitting on the front porch watching the steamy rain in the summertime.
Favorite snack: Sugar Crumb Crispy. I can call pastry smothered in cinnamon sugar a snack, right? :)
Favorite space. Whenever I hang twinkly lights they look tacky and like I just forgot to take them down after Christmas. Here they look festive & energetic. Hmmm…
Favorite find: USA Book Shelf. How cool would this look in a kid’s room or playroom?
Favorite redo: Homemade Diva (Ding) Dongs. I can’t decide what’s more awesome – the creamy center of these individual-sized chocolatey cakes…or the name. Bahaha! :D
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Have a great weekend everyone!
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What are some of your favorite finds this week?
I would make those Diva Dongs purely for the name – that’s awesome.
You did so great! How exciting!
Must have those lemon bars, corn cakes, dress, kitchen… Ok ok, lets just say I pretty much want everything on this list!
We have the same whee hands! Except mine are called “this is so exciting!!!” hands. I’m officially drooling for ding dongs!
Love this week’s Friday Favorites! I bookmarked at least 3 of them!! Since my hair is in desperate need of a haircut I think I will try the coconut oil trick to tide myself over til I get one! Happy Friday!
I love your Friday Favorites cause I feel like I get the best of Pinterest each week. Thanks for posting the Alpha 1 link. I have Alpha 1 and there isn’t very much awareness about…even with some family doctors!
Hey Jenny! Were you able to make it out to our fundraiser or are you not in the Des Moines area? I am near Iowa City and have a 5 year old little girl with Alpha-1. I hope you are in connection with the Alpha-1 Foundation or Alpha-1 Association. They provide great support for all Alphas! Hope you are doing well!
I love, love, love exposed brick inside a home. Oh and the USA book shelf is amazing!
Love your Friday favs, as usual and you were adorable on the news! Have great weekend!
I love your Friday finds! That kitchen is amazing (swoon). I’ve noticed that lots of your finds were posted a couple months or even years ago by the original blogger… how do you find them?? Or do you just keep some save for a rainy day??
I came across this recipe on Pinterest and I am trying it today for lunch because I LOVE grilled cheese, and this green goddess version looks phenomenal.
favorite twist on a classic: http://www.tastespotting.com/features/green-goddess-grilled-cheese-sandwich-recipe
Love that dress but then I think, realistically how would you sit down in that thing?! :)
Thanks for the great recipes and follow up with us if you try any of these hair tips!
WOW! Thank you so much for sharing the Diva Dongs :)! I love this little segment of friday favorites, can’t wait to check out your links!! :)
I love love love the fave friday posts. Thanks for giving me yet another something to look forward to at the end of each week!
That corn cake recipe is delicious! The salsa is great on everything! I also think we follow the same people on Pinterest :)