Happy Friday and it’s finally, officially, one-day-after-the-calendar-declaration-there’s-stuff-a-blooming, SPRING has SPRUNG!
On a pogo stick, no less.
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Thanks to all of you who commented last week about what you want to see in these here listy-listos of favoritos ala Friday-a-ohs. I put some of your comments to task and will be implementing them as the sands of the hourglass keeps sifting by.
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Last weekend we took a big jet air liner to Seattle (am I the only one who remembers this song?) for a quick trip to tour of the city.
We ate, and ate, and ate, we watched fish fly though the air, felt all springy thanks to barely budding buds at Pikes Place Market, contributed to a wall of gum (ew) and just like the locals we put our umbrellas to use. Get a snapshot of our weekend here and I’ll be sharing more soon.
Besides bringing home precious memories of family time (ahh, cute) from Seattle, I’m so happy this guy decided to come home with us. We had to have him because he looks so much like our poochers Chewy.
It’s good to be the king.
We can’t stop adopting little critters. Unlike our other creatures at home, our new Lion King will have his snout filled with cookies, so technically he’ll be feeding us instead of us feeding him.
Now I just need to get to baking some cookies. Sounds like a great weekend plan! Check out some I need to try at the end of the post below.
Until then, onto my Friday Faves.
You have to see these 13 famous quotes modernized for the internet. Seriously funny and scarily on point. What has happened to sociiiiiieeeety?
This house in La Jolla makes me green with envy. I’m packing my boxes and moving right in. I love, love, love indoor outdoor living.
This food blog is giving me a serious case of spring fever. I love the combination of gardening and fresh and healthy recipes. I may have to give this recipe a go.
I discovered this cookbook at the library a while ago and it’s been haunting me ever since so this week I finally ordered it and can’t wait for it to arrive.
While I was at it, I ordered more sea salt flakes. These are my absolute favorite. And I then I had to try the lemon flavor, it sounds like it would be so good on salads or grilled veggies.
Lifesaver! Did you know you can print directly from your phone to your home or office printer? Yep, there’s an app for that. Brilliant for when you’re playing hooky from work and shopping for shoes instead of rotting away at your computer. Not that I’d know anything about that…
By this report, classic mid-heel pumps paired with short pants are the IT look for spring for a comfy, simple look. Well, I have the comfy part down.
so…
I think I may have to add this pair of black pumps to my otherwise dull aka comfy, simple wardrobe. Kitten pumps. Rrrrreeer!
Dream come true. 5 ways to do nothing and become more productive.
I have a bit of a gold obsession, and lately I’ve been craving some gold flatware. I have a few random pieces but think a bigger set would look stellar in photos.
I am coveting this set of gold utensils because they are simply STUNNING!
but…
I don’t want to break the bank so this gold set will more likely be the right fit.
What do you listen to while you work? Spotify? MP3s? Your co-workers who talk way too loud on the phone? I finally found my favorite Pandora station! Rock on crouton.
The houseplant returns! I’ve even given in and gotten myself a fiddle leaf fig. He hasn’t found a pot yet, but my, isn’t he handsome?
This post should give you an idea or two of how plants add to your home-ie-ness. I’m especially partial to those shelves of succulents.
and…
If you have no idea what in the heck a fiddle leaf fig is, here’s a plant guide to the hippest green things you need in your house now.
And now after visiting my friend who is a store designer for Nordstrom and so he gets all of the greatest stuff in Seattle, I’m on the hunt for a terrarium. This one is pretty cute, but I think I want bigger. Anyone have any good suggestions on where to find a super fun large one?
Have you heard about the Little Free Libraries? What a cool idea, right?!! This is the one I pass in my neighborhood while I’m on my walking route. Smudge was so confused when I said we were going to the library. I’d love to put one in my front yard, it’d be fun to make (here’s how) and teach Smudge a little about community. My Little Library would be filled with cookbooks and books about dog training. Come by!
Two totally different reasons to take selfies on Instagram, both with unique purposes:
1. To boldly prove it to the IRS,
and…
2. To adorably prove your love for your dying grandmother.
Since I take 99% of my family pictures and stuff other than for the blog on my iPhone, I’m digging this comparison of iPhone lenses. This would be a fun way to experiment.
You take a bunch of pictures too, right? And then they sit on your computer or in your phone. I’m trying to get better but so far…not much luck.
That’s why this is a cool DIY idea, above, of how to display one of your favorite photos. On your own bench. Now where’s my bus?
Get these 10 tips and tricks for quick and easy spring cleaning,
and…
Save at the store with these DIY cleaning products. Now if I can just enlist my husband and his wicked mopping way.
I may be a day late for the start of the game, but this downloadable printable March Madness basketball bracket is too cute to not share. I love calligraphy. Type geek. That’s me.
Let’s bake!
In between spring cleaning, clearing up my winter-trashed-up yard, hitting Smudge’s first spring basketball game and doing some spring skiing I need to fill our new Lion King cookie jar with some goods.
I have a penchant for Chocolate Chip Cookies. And Reese’s peanut butter cups. And for some reason I saw a bevy of CCC—some with PBCs!—recipes on the web this week. Here are a few that are going on my to-make list.
Chocolate Chip Cookies and Milk Shot Glasses
I think this week’s chocolate chip obsession started here and just snowballed into full blow cravings that won’t stop. You’re going to wish you’d thought of this one. Recipe here.
Stuffed Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m not really one to stuff my cookies, unless it’s with more chocolate chips, but my weakness for peanut butter cups has stifled my restraint. Recipe here.
Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
He says they’re the best, I’ll be happy to put them to the test. Maybe they’re the best thanks to 14 tablespoons of brown butter. Flutter and faint. Yes. Recipe here.
Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie with Caramel and Sea Salt
Okay, there’s no way these are going to fit into my new Lion King cookie jar. But. I have a strange feeling they wouldn’t stick around long enough to find out. Finger lickin’ love. Recipe here.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie
Who needs pie crust when you can make cookie crust instead? Hello internet, did you hear that? Recipe here.
The One. The Only. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Pure decadence. There are no words. Only bites. With lots of milk. Not a cookie. Who cares? Recipe here.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola Cookies
Only 5 ingredients and bam! Protein-packed with granola to boot. You could make mini ones for breakfast cereal with milk! Hey. I’m getting an idea…Recipe here.
And my family fave…
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
These weren’t trotting around the web this week, but they’re just so dang good it’s hard to break out of my chocolate chip cookie rut! Recipe here.
So now it’s time to preheat to 350. Get going and bake on.
Happy weekending!
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Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Fridays always need cookies. Thank you for featuring my granola cookies, Heidi!
Kate @ Veggie Desserts
Amazing cookies, cookie shots, free libraries – but wait. Hold on. I NEED (N.E.E.D.) that lion king in my vegan taxidermy collection.
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You know I love these posts and this one is no exception! That print-ipone-app is totally new to me and so genius. Thanks for sharing! Also: have you tried fleur de sel salt? It’s my current favorite!
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sorry i didnt comment last week but i do love friday faves, and i appreciate that this week most of the links open up into new tabs- HUGE help as i can go thru your whole pg first and then go check those out later-much easier than clicking back and forth. i also like when you describe them a bit, like you did this week. pics and even more descriptions are appreciated. thanks!
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Laura (Blogging Over Thyme)
I love Spotify! I have it on my phone and computer–and it is my go-to music app. I love that I can play whatever I want. Off to check out that iPhone lens review!
Patti
So fun and informative and sooo delicious. I always love Friday faves. Happy spring Smudge, looks like you’re off to a great start. Xo
Kristin | Dine X Design
The fiddle fig is one handsome staple, I say bravo! Thanks so much for the shout out – house plants for the win!
Vijay @ NoshOn.It
Well, thanks for making us crave #allthecookies. And thanks for fluttering over my cookies =)
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I’m in love with those little free libraries popping up in neighborhoods. What a brilliant idea. Also, thanks for linking my blog!
Kim
Loving that the links show up in a separate window!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Ok, my Friday totally needs cookies. Love the deep dish cookie!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen
I really love reading this post every Friday, Heidi. Also, I need more cookies in my life….this weekend, I’m on it.
Kate @Almond Butter Binge
Thank you for reminding me about that deep dish chocolate chip cookie — promised my fiance that I would bake “something sweet” this weekend (he’s getting sick of my gluten-free date-sweetened brownies), and that’s perfect.
Happy spring!
Cara's Healthy Cravings
Cookie shots, what!!!
I could only see good things come of this….I think Baileys might be a yummy addition ;)
Lynda @Me and My Pink Mixer
First off – I totally remember THAT song! It was playing while I was riding the tilt-a-whirl in Myrtle Beach the summer of 1978! My cousin and I thought the guy in charge of the ride was super cute :) Everytime that song comes on I remember that day and break out in song!
Second – I love this post! I love the concept of little libraries (so cute) and I am pinning all of these chocolate chip recipes!! I may even make the deep dish cookie with caramel and sea salt tonight.
Have a great weekend friend! Thanks for starting my Friday off on a good note. Now I will be humming Jet Airliner all day at work!
Isn’t it crazy how music will totally take us back to a point in time? Glad it brought back a happy one for you. You have a really good memory. Must have been the cute boy.
Marissa @ In My Yellow Cardigan
So happy you hit Pike Place Market! Spent all summer interning at Seattle Times last year and that was my spot! Never seen produce so bright and colorful!