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!
I love my Dad’s passion. He is so incredibly dedicated to his job, our family and anyone he meets. He seriously makes anyone feel like they are the most important person in the world when he is with them. Not to mention his nickname for me is “Daddy’s little Dollface”. Can’t help but just totally love that!
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q’s facebook page
And I just liked Mr. BBQ on Facebook.
(And I seriously doubt that moon picture is not photoshopped.)
My favorite thing about my dad is he’s the ultimate handyman. He can change the oil in the car, fix whatever breaks around the house or simply make something so we don’t have to go out and buy it. It’s great!
I liked them on Facebook!
My favorite thing about my dad is he’s so smart and loves to work with me on things. And the fact that he will literally do anything for his family – including spoiling my mom. :)
I COMPLETELY understand how you feel about thinking summer will just fly by once it hits June 1st. I was just thinking about that on my way to work this morning! I think it’s because we have to endure such long winters that we truly realize just how short summer is. Here’s to a summer full of sun and fun!
About my dad…I know that he always is there to support me. We don’t see each other all that often and he stays really busy with his work and travel but if I ever have a problem he is there for me. And we share a mutual love of baseball!
I liked Mr. BBQ on facebook!
The favorite thing about my dad is that he is so generous! He is always willing to give anyone anything and puts others before himself.
Mmmmmk… sorry for the cheese, but here goes:
My pop passed away before I was born. Pretty incredible man he was (and is still in my heart). My favorite thing about him is the love notes that I find scattered throughout my life– his last words to my pregnant mother “welcome my baby into the world,” his ridiculous love for Sperry’s (making a comeback, eh?!?!), and the love he shared with my mom that she so graciously gives right back to me. He was so great that she’s never even fancied a date with another guy (though plenty have asked;) in 27 years.
So my favorite thing about my dad is that he loved me even before he met me.
Gotta say though, it’s rough knowing that your dad is ‘upstairs’ watching your every move. If that doesn’t give you a guilt trip, I don’t know what will;)
My Dad has always been my go-to person for everything – that’s my favorite thing about my Dad!
I like Mr. Bar-B-Q on facebook! Happy Friday!
My favorite thing about my dad is that he always knows when something is wrong, without me having to even say a word.