Hey, hey, it’s Friday!
It seems like I couldn’t get enough of the mountains last week. And it looks like I’ll be doing much of the same for the next two weekends at least! Gotta love Utah!
First, I finished up a photo shoot at Deer Valley Resort, shooting stuff like the amazing lemon meringue cake you see above, plus 20+ kids & adults modeling for summer lunching on the mountain. I pretty much earned my bite that day.
After our plans of heading to the California coastline for a drive up Highway 1 went bust, we headed instead up another canyon (Utah is famous for them!) and had a Father’s Day staycation holiday at Snowbird Resort. Concert on the plaza where we christened our picnic basket (and I didn’t take pics! Damn!), plenty of adventure for Smudge (my heart just about dropped watching her do the ropes course) and sunning at the pool. Man it was a great Father’s Day and I hope yours was too!
I was pleased as punch to be featured in this super fun series, I Got Served! Check it out.
This weekend and next week we’re all a prep for the big 4th of July weekend. So unfurl your flags, dig out your sparklers and let’s get into some Friday Faves!
It ain’t all food, but I am totally crushing on this new to me blog.
Low cal and watermelon boozy? You betcha!
Here’s why we hate the word ‘moist’. Oh wait, but I don’t!
I’m going coco-nut for this banana bread.
50 red white and blue recipes! Fire cracker that!
15 genius secrets that ensure a stress-free barbecue. Light it up!
Seems like everybody’s doing it. 30 awesome Whole30 recipes.
Gwyneth, take note. What it’s really like to cook on a food stamp budget.
I’ve gotta make these cones for Smudge this summer. Better yet, she can make them herself!
Speaking of, Smudge and her friends are thinking of starting up a video series for FoodieCrush. I love how creative they get without me even prompting, and hey, they need some summer-fun projects besides Minecraft. I don’t know who makes the contraption that is holding my iPhone, my husband bought it on one of his online shopping rampages but I’ll try to find out!
83 unreal places you have to visit before you die. Utah represents again!
but if you’re more of a couch potato…
10 movies to see from 1999 before you die. I’ve only seen #1, 2 & 7. Hello Netflix?
You know that friend on Facebook that you’re totally ready to unfriend? Yep, right here.
Important –> finding balance this summer.
If you’re into hand lettering, this girl is one to watch.
Living wall art! The type nerd in me needs this!
I LOVE this photography series that’s getting kudos from all over the world, and if you have a speck of a heart, you will too! (right here in Utah!!)
Okay, what do you think of these sandals? Too much strap?
It’s not often you can say “these are so cute!” and “4th of July dresses” in the same sentence. But these are! I’ll take #7 please.
I could lounge in these all day.
I bought this book (have you read it?) and finally joined in the ranks and bought this one too (gotta love Costco!).
But you WILL NOT see me reading this one. Gah. Seriously? Am I just missing something?
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Totally Pinned This Week
I’m cutting out early and my ride is waiting so if you’re looking for good stuff I pinned this week, head over to see what I pinned here. I’ll be back with more next Friday!
Have a great weekend everybody, get out and cook something good.
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Aggie
So much to love in this post! Your daughter & friend doing a video series would be awesome, need to share that iPhone holder thingie when you find out! I have a lot of pages open that I’ve clicked over too :) have a great weekend!
Maria Ribas
Those dog photos are way, way too adorable. And thanks for the link! :)
Lori Williamson
Beautiful Utah! I’ve lived here all my life, ♡ enjoy! Thanks for sharing.
Sara Albers
Wonderful Friday Favs! Thanks for including our 4th of July dresses style crush.
xo, Sara from alice & lois
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
Now I need to make my dog pose like that, because I totally want a series like that picture! Now off to check out all the other lovely links. Happy Friday!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
I would love to see Smudge do a video series, how fun! Also, I love the You Got Served series and yours was great to read :)
Tom ~ RYG
Bummer, I do the exact same thing. Either I forget to take pics altogether…(bleh) or I’m the “picture man…you know the guy with the camera who is NEVER in any shots…Father’s Day we blew it and forgot to take a picture with the girls and myself. Oh well! Next year.
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I love all of these links, especially the 83 unreal places to visit! Oh, and Smudge should totally do the video series! That would be so fun to watch!