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!
Katie 06.01.2012
May favorite thing about my dad is his unequivocal ability to believe in me. I’m definitely daddy’s girl and his confidence in my ability is overwhelming at times, but just the boost I need some days!
P.S. The moon picture says it is two photos merged and the dimensions enlarged, but it is still beautiful!
Erica 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my Dad is his work ethic. He has worked hard to provide my Mom and me and my siblings with anything we ever needed. He would do anything for his family!
Nadine 06.01.2012
I love your Friday posts, keep ’em up! Favorite things about my dad is his calm demeanor, loyalty, and unfailing love for his family.
McKinze 06.01.2012
I love my dad because he has emailed me every single day since I left home for college :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
Jen N. 06.01.2012
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q on FB!
MacKenzie 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my Dad is that he is so fun-loving and relaxed all the time
Jen N. 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my dad is his wealth of really, completely random trivia facts. He knows A TON about the strangest things.
Jeannine 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my dad is that he would do anything for me!
Cori 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my Dad is his sense of humor! He can always make me laugh and not take myself or situations too seriously.
Kelsey 06.01.2012
My dad is the best! Always there to lend a helping hand in whatever I need. I am getting married in a week and the man is holding up pretty well!!
Sara 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my dad is his sense of humor!
Nicole 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my dad is that he always finds the best in everyone regardless. He is one of the most giving person, even to some who I would consider undeserving.
Anne 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my Dad is even though I’m in college he still wants to take me on “daddy-daughter dates” and hear about my life! He also jumps at every opportunity to help me out and show his love!
Jeannine 06.01.2012
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q’s Facebook page :)
Jeannie 06.01.2012
Pretty much impossible to sum it up with one thing. But I’ll just say this… I don’t know a SINGLE person who has EVER uttered a negative word about my dad. Seriously. Greatest guy ever. I won the dad lotto for sure!
Alex H. 06.01.2012
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q’s Facebook page!
Lindsay Petermeier 06.01.2012
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q’s Facebook page! YAY!
Jane 06.01.2012
I liked Mr. BBQs facebook page even though I think I might love it! BBQ goodness
Lindsay Petermeier 06.01.2012
My dad grew a ponytail when he retired! Love it!
Ashley S. 06.01.2012
My dad passed away when I was 9, but my favorite thing about him was that he ALWAYS spent time with me no matter what. My fondest memories are him throwing a softball with me in our back yard and playing the the puppy he surprised me with one day when he got home from work. :)