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!
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I love my dad’s calm personality…he’s the best person to be around in a stressful situation!
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My grandpa is always telling awesome jokes! His favorite right now is “What do you call a deer with no eyes and no legs?” …. “still no idear!” haha love him!
i love his smiles and love for us. he also works hard for his company.
My favorite thing about my dad is his love of nature and how he instilled that same love of nature in me.
I love that my dad is always teaching me lessons, even at age 25… he does it through his actoons and sneaky comments he makes.
My dad and I still butt heads every so often but my favorite thing about him is that he and I grew so much closer after my mom passed away a couple of years ago as a direct result of his behavior. I feel like he allowed himself to appreciate and embrace a whole new, more emotionally open side of our relationship, which is difficult for men his age (and Chinese men especially), and I am grateful he didn’t turn his back when he was grieving.
Plus, he always calls Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco “Whaferman’s Fish” and doesn’t realize he’s done that until you point it out – cracks me up every time.
My dad used to give us a quiz at dinner, it was usually some obscure top ten list he’d found in the USA today. I have a lot of random facts stored up from that.
I lost my dad when I was 18, but my favorite thing about him was that he would do anything for his family, and he never wanted for anything.
My favorite thing about my dad is his patience and guidance. I have called him to complain about something and he just lets me rant without trying to solve everything. He offers great advice as well! I love him so much and he would LOVE this grilling set :)
My favorite thing about my Dad is how he always sees the good in things and always says “have faith and it will work out.” He is my hero! :)
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My Dad and I would throw AWESOME parties with this set up!