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 liked Mr. Bar-B-Q’s Facebook page!
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q’s Facebook page! YAY!
I liked Mr. BBQs facebook page even though I think I might love it! BBQ goodness
My dad grew a ponytail when he retired! Love it!
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. :)
I love that no matter what my Dad loves me unconditionally and has been been my role model on how to be a caring and loving person. I’ve inherited my dad’s corny sense of humor, sweat gene (oh my!), and love for anything outdoors! I feel very blessed!
I liked Mr. BBQ on Facebook!
I could probably name thousands of things about my father that are my favorite. He is no longer living, so it is especially sweet to think about how awesome he was. My favorite thing about him was probably the intense love he had for his family. He worked so hard and would do anything for me, my mom, and my brother.
I also liked the FB page! :)
I love your friday favorites! So fun. Anyways, my dad is a superhero to me. He came over with my mom from Italy back in 1972 and they are the hardest workers ever and literally achieved the American dream while raising 3 daughters and have now been married for 40 years! They are incredible parents, but my dad is just the kindest man in the world. I also love his Italian-English breakdown, some of my favorites are calling the word “Lecture”, “election” and back when Circuit City existed, he called it “circle city” … he’s just incredible.
my favorite thing about my dad is that he has always been such a hard worker. he does what has to be done and has such a great work ethic!
My grandpa has been gone for 10 years now. But I would call him every week and he always had a new joke for me. I miss him and the 520 jokes I would have heard now. Fond memories!!!
My dad is so smart. And I can clearly see it when he can respond so articulately and respond so quickly when asked about almost anything!