Happy Friday, and first day of June!
JUNE?
June!
This is when I start to panic that the summer is going to fly by before I get a chance to really savor and enjoy it. Isn’t that sick? That said, I’m going to try and spend some time outdoors everyday over the next three months (when it’s not raining, anyways,) to unplug, get away from the madness of everyday life, and just enjoy. That way I can look back in August and know I did all I could.
Luckily it’s a beautiful day here in central Iowa, and I’m headed out for a nice run after I hit publish. I hope you’ll be able to do some of the same this weekend, but in the meantime, please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web and beyond in this week’s Friday Favorites! :D
Favorite dessert: The Twix Tart. Chocolate + caramel + shortbread = SOLD! Look how dense & fudgy this pie is!
Favorite fashion: J Crew Ring Around Eyelot Top. Sweet & summery. Love the sleeve length too.
Favorite refresh: Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars. I wouldn’t normally associate cheesecake with refreshing but the cool, creamy lemon center looks so, well, refreshing!
Favorite movie: Snow White & The Huntsman. I made Ben promise to take me to this movie when it opened months ago, and am finally cashing in on said promise this weekend – muwahaha! Can’t wait. Although annoyingly moody at times, I still love me some K Stew.
Favorite combo: Toasted Coconut Vanilla Limeade. I would literally give my left arm for someone to show up at my house with a pitcher of this toasty, tasty combo this very minute. How do people come up with this stuff?!
Favorite woah: Italian Moon. Do you think this is Photoshopped? Either way – incredible!
Favorite twist: Mango Apple Salad with Sugared Lime Zest. A new twist on the classic “fruit salad”. My mouth puckers and waters at the same time just looking at this picture.
Favorite DIY: IKEA Bookshelf Office Space. A workspace hideaway built out of 3 IKEA bookshelves. Genius! I especially love the burlap backing.
Favorite supper: Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausage & Roasted Brussels Sprouts. This supper literally includes all my favorite things. ALL THE THINGS!
Favorite pooch. SQUEE!
Favorite sip: Sparkling Watermelon Limeade. A cool, ultra refreshing beverage for the hottest of summer days. Love how it’s alcohol free, but could be jazzed up with a hit of white wine, or vodka.
Favorite outfit. Coral and gold is one of my all-time favorite combos.
Favorite bite: Asian Shrimp Dumpling. If these babies taste half as good as they look, then I am in for a real treat. :)
Favorite app: Wedding Snap. OH how I wish this existed when I got married! Have your friends snap pics at your wedding, then upload them in real time to a personal website which displays them all.
Favorite light bite: Thai Mango Salad. Love the sweet-tart dressing for this fresh, light salad. I would inhale this.
Favorite decor: Vintage Travel Posters. Want. So bad. ‘Nuf said.
Favorite feel good: Black Bean Veggie Tacos. An awesome combo of fresh veggies, flavorful cheese, and hearty black beans. This is feel good food, for sure!
Favorite funny. Sorry, but I laughed for legit 10 minutes when I saw this!
Favorite picture. Growing up, my neighbor had a natural hole like this in their fence which their black lab would always stick its nose through. We had so much fun with her. :)
Favorite treat: Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn. Perhaps I’ll make a batch to bring to Snow White?! YUM!
My dad is always there for me and supports me in any decision I make :) He makes me laugh and feel so loved!! I love my daddy! And he would love this grill set haha
One of my favorite things about my dad is how much interest he shows in my hobbies what I’m doing. I love talking to him about upcoming running races, in particular!
My favorite thing about my dad is his personality! He is calm and sensible and ALWAYS there for me and makes me feel safe! I love him so much!
I cannot tell you what my favorite thing about my dad is because he’s too amazing. He’s everything a father should be. My eyes are getting a little sting-y just thinking about having to choose one favorite thing about him.
I love that my Dad has such a positive outlook on life, no matter the circumstance.
My favorite thing about my dad is that he is always calm. He is about as “even-Steven” as you get. Nothing ever rattles him – he’s definitely a rock.
The best thing about my dad is that he always has a funny story to tell. He is also full of random facts! :)
My favorite thing about my dad is how much he loves my mom.
I love my dad for so many reasons, but oddly enough the first thing that popped in my head was how he used to put our foot in his hands while we were swimming and send us flying through the air, we always loved that so much!
My favorite thing about MY Dad is that he is my number one fan! He’s (and my mom)been at every extracurricular I’ve been involved in and no matter the outcome- he’s still SO proud of me. He’s also our grill master & this gift would REALLY make his Father’s Day this year!
I love that my dad has never met a person he doesn’t like. He always finds a way to see the good in people.
My favorite thing about my dad is his kindness, just this week he walked a lost dog over his entire town (Woodward, Iowa!) trying to find it’s owner.
My Grandfather was like a father to me. He was generally a quiet man which made for some awesome “raised eyebrow” looks when I was being a silly teenager. That might be my most favorite thing about him! :)