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?
Ksenija 07.29.2012
Great dish – I plan on trying it out soon (with small vegan adaptions) and girl you rocked that tv show! How cute and kind you explained everything, just loved it!
Hillary {Nutrition Nut on the Run} 07.28.2012
you should go on the next food network star!! :)
Stephanie 07.28.2012
Tried your Summer Veggie Pasta Skillet recipe for dinner today. It was delicious! Love the small kick that the red pepper flakes add to it.
Megan 07.28.2012
Thank you so much Kristin putting the word out about our fundraiser and raising awareness on alpha one!!! We appreciate it so much!
Iowa Girl Eats 07.29.2012
You bet, Megan! Hope you had a blast!
Megan 07.30.2012
We had a great turnout and raised over $12,000 for research! I told our group that you were kind enough to mention us and they love your blog now!!
Molly 07.28.2012
pasta looks amazing! will have to give it a try! got to hang out the last couple days with your BIL Brandon…our family really loves him:)
Iowa Girl Eats 07.29.2012
Aww – just saw the wedding pics! Loving the “coozie boxing” ones ;)
For Chic Sake 07.27.2012
Thanks for featuring my DIY Campaign Chest on your site! Glad you love it!
Trisha 07.27.2012
I think this was my favorite segment & recipe yet! Your hair is looking so long!! Just bought a dress for a wedding next weekened & think I might just have to start practicing that fishtail updo now!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles 07.27.2012
I would make those Diva Dongs purely for the name – that’s awesome.
Katie @ Blonde Ambition 07.27.2012
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!
Amanda 07.27.2012
We have the same whee hands! Except mine are called “this is so exciting!!!” hands. I’m officially drooling for ding dongs!
Lauren T 07.27.2012
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!
Jenny 07.27.2012
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!
Megan 07.30.2012
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!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio 07.27.2012
I love, love, love exposed brick inside a home. Oh and the USA book shelf is amazing!
Kim@hungryhealthygirl 07.27.2012
Love your Friday favs, as usual and you were adorable on the news! Have great weekend!
M. Vivian 07.27.2012
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??
Hayley 07.27.2012
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
Theresa 07.27.2012
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!
Ari@The Diva Dish 07.27.2012
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!! :)
Emily @ I'd Rather Walk 07.27.2012
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!
kristin 07.27.2012
That corn cake recipe is delicious! The salsa is great on everything! I also think we follow the same people on Pinterest :)