Favorite Friday Favorites # 184

1. Consider This-

And just for funsies......

2. New Music (Videos)-

3. This Amazing Serving Plate-

Can't you just imagine the most whimsical cheeseboard served on this plate! Picture it now; you're on your patio and it's 75 degrees. You're enjoying a nice salami and bleu cheese off of this board. Can you see it? Seriously, I love these colors and that sassy rabbit and its eyelashes!

(link) 

4. Bad-Ass Ladies Playlist-

In my young life, I listened to a ton of male singers and songwriters. Now, don't get me wrong. My mom introduced me to wonderful singers like Patsy Cline and Tina Turner, but by and large, my favorite bands were led mostly by men. When I went to college I was inundated with a ton of new music and I became enamored with a ton of bands fronted by women! 

I have compiled a mega list of some of my favorites for your listening pleasure. I recommend hitting shuffle so that you get a good mix of artists and styles. Enjoy! 

5. Coyotes Volume 1 by Sean Lewis & Caitlin Yarsky-

I feel like Image comics are really hit or miss for me, so I was skeptical when I checked this book out from my library's e-book supplier (If you patronize the High Plains Library District and you don't use Hoopla, you should be!). But I was pleasantly surprised by this modern take on Little Red Riding Hood. Be advised; this book has some language and a fair bit of blood, so definitely flip through to see if it's for you! I will be checking out future volumes to continue the story of Red and the gals of the City of Lost Girls and officer Frank Coffey. If you read it, please let me know what you think! 

(link)

More Links to Love-

-Don't these two need their own show? I would watch that? Until then, watch this & this! 
-This is really important. Words matter and our leaders have a lot of power behind the ones they choose to use. This is not normal. This is not acceptable. 
-Ask me about my cat! 
-These berry streusel rolls look AH-mazing! 
-Man, I love a skort! 
-These cake toppers remind me SO MUCH of the dandelion-powered car episode of "Pushing Daisies"! 
-Purrs & Recreation. 
-Look at this appetizer tray! I've never seen one like this! Wouldn't this be SO easy to make yourself? 
-This jumpsuit ticks all of my 70's-loving boxes! 

Happy Friday, Friends!
xoxoxoxoxoxo

Favorite Friday Favorites #183

1. Consider This-

(link)

(link)

2. New Music (Videos)- 

3. Daydreaming & Scheming About Tricking Out my Balcony-

Since we bought our home, we've had big plans for the balcony off of our master bedroom and this summer might be the time to get the project started! Our main issue is that the balcony is very long (it runs the length of our house) and its SUPER sunny. One of the first goals is to figure out how to get some shade going on up there.

I've been researching full sun/heat-loving plants and I've been pouring over balcony pics. Here are a few of my favorites! 

(link)

(link)

(link)

(link)

(link) 

(link)

4. This Green Sundress-

(link)

5. This Amazing Mural-

(link)

More Links to Love-

-I love this woman SO much. 
-Make you some homemade lemon syrup for the summer and never want for fresh lemonade again! 
-Every necklace you order helps the bees. 
-This airstream is an absolute dream! 
-If you want to watch Bill Hader talk about Forensic Files, I've got you covered! 
-I love these wine cork garden markers!
-If you have a small balcony, here are some great ideas for you! 

Happy Friday, Friends!
xoxoxoxoxox

Favorite Friday Favorites #182

1.  Consider This- 

2.  April Playlist- 

3. This Lobster Dress is AH-mazing-

Wear it to Red Lobster's Lobster Fest™ and you'll be the hit of the party! 

Also, I need to make those lobster earrings, STAT! 

4. New Music (Videos)-

5. Read Vacationland if You Haven't Yet-

Michael Chabon wouldn't lie to us. 

(link)

More Links to Love-

-If you're looking to get started reading graphic novels, here is a great short-list of female creators to get off on the right foot! All of these are superb! 
-This bit is so smart and well done. Give it a watch, won't you! 
-A little Nosferatu brad doll, just for you! 
-Janelle Monet is a damn hero. 
-Celebrating Georges Melies! This is so cool! 
-Preach, Carrie Hope Fletcher! Preach. 
-This Bailey's and chocolate cheesecake looks scrumptious! 
-Look at this amazing yard sculpture! 
-This proposal is INSANE! 


Happy Friday, friends!
xoxoxoxoxo

Favorite Friday Favorites #181

1. Consider This-

(link)

2. Isle of Dogs-

If you haven't already,  get to the theater to see this stop-motion gem! #wesandersonforever

3. Old Crow Medicine Show's New Album Volunteer-

And you ABSOLUTELY need to hear it. I love Child of the Mississippi and Flicker & Shine! 

4. If This Doesn't Hit the Nail on the Head, I Don't Know What Does-

(link)

5. New Music (Videos)-

More Links to Love-

-I love that this video shows that you don't need expensive tools or supplies to make great art. Just make great art. Period. 
-This is pretty gorram interesting! ;)
-This cactus cake is awesome! I may just make myself one for my birthday! 
-I adore these high-waisted suspender jeans from ModCloth! 
-50 classic mighty girl books for the mighty girl in your life (or just for yourself)!!

Happy Friday, Friends!
xoxoxoxoxo

Favorite Friday Favorites #180

1. Consider This-

(link)

2. New Music (Videos)-

3. I'm a Karen-

#staysexydontgetmurdered 

(link)

4. This Swim Suit-

And can we just get a big "heck yes" for Modcloth working with models of all sizes? I love being able to see what a swimsuit will like on a body type similar to mine! Makes it a whole lot easier to shell out my hard earned money for on online clothing piece! 

(link)

5. This Amazing Constellation Quilt-

(link)

More Links to Love- 

-Which Bennet sister are you? I got Jane....which is confusing......
-You have no idea how much I laughed at these cactus corn chips! 
-I love these skeleton & desert tanks from blackpearlmaker! 
-Look at this amazing DIY camper pinata. Would it be inappropriate to have one of these filled with sour patch kids for my 33rd birthday? Nah......
-A genius company installs beehives into your living room! Sign me up! 
-This 1930's walnut curio cabinet is so dreamy! I don't have $3000 on a piece of furniture, but, boy, if I did! This would be the item! 

Happy Friday, Friends!
xoxoxoxo

Favorite Friday Favorites #179

1. I Can't Tell You Why I Love This So Much-

But I REALLY do. I couldn't find out much about the artist, but here is his Threadless profile in case you need one of these sick designs on a t-shirt or phone case! 

(link)

2. New Music (Videos)- 

3. This Cat Necklace is EVERYTHING-

(link)

4. These Rainbow Jeans-

These pants are INSANELY expensive (You think you fancy, Wrangler?) but I can't help looking at them every so often. Also, they are available in sizes up to 24W! Thanks for thinking of the ladies with a rockin' booty, Modcloth! You're good people! 

Nevermind the fact that I have never in my life been able to wear a pair of Wranglers that didn't make my bottom half look like an upsetting optical illusion. I lived in a rural community, so every so often my mom would try to stick me in a pair of Wranglers and every time I was like, "MOM. Get these outta here! Can we PLEASE get a thrifted pair of Levis up in the house?!"

We're just not going to talk about that & hope that these bad boys are a different cut. 

(link)

5. John Hodgman is my Brain Crush-

I have spent a considerable amount of my adult life as a low-key hype woman for Hodgman and his various indevours and I don't regret a single second of that time. I don't know much, but I know what I like. Check out Judge John Hodgman if you love smart yet stylish laughs and read Vacation Land if you want to loudly guffaw while feeling nostalgically melancholy. Oh, and he writes a New York Time's column. 

Does your brain crush have all that? Yeah, I didn't think so. 

More Links to Love-

-Create a take-out order and find out which Gilmore Girl you are! I was a Rory, in case you're wondering! 
-I laughed so hard when I watched this early this week. #softpants
-This sweater makes me so happy! 
- Can I PLEASE get some custom paper dolls of Rick and I? I'm going to be honest with you; I'd spend most of my time mashing their little paper faces together! 
-I am equally excited and terrified to start this book. 
-I smelled this perfume from Good Chemistry at Target last weekend and had any been in stock, I would be wearing it as we speak. This unisex body spray was also quite nice. 
-I couldn't be more excited to read this full-length graphic novel by one of my favorite illustrators. 

Happy Friday, Friends!
xoxoxoxoxoxo

Favorite Friday Favorites #178

1. My New Plan-

As the semester draws to a close, I have a lot to get done! 

I think this will become my mantra. 

2. Green Mermaid Hair-

Could this be my next color? I really love the 2nd and 3rd picture! 

(link)

(link)

3. This Amazing Labyrinth Cake- 

I know I've already had a wedding, but this would be appropriate for a birthday, right? RIGHT? 

4.  New Music (Videos)-

5. These Apple Galettes-

I made a few of these apple delights this weekend and I would highly recommend you try them out! 

(link)

More Links to Love-

-This is infuriating and shameful. Our teachers deserve better. 
-Going on a trip this summer? Check this reading list to see if your destination made this list! 
-This Wes Anderson alphabet would look perfect in a nursery or in a classroom! 
-I'm definitely a sucker for stuff like this. #nostalgia
-I sure do love me a jumpsuit! This one and this one are some of my favorites! 

Happy Friday, friends!
Take care of one another!
xooxoxoxoo

Favorite Friday Favorites #177

1. Consider This-

This is so important, friends. Let us stay positive, even when things are absolutely falling apart. 

Let us be leaders. 

2. Netflix Recommendations-

I love a good cooking show, but I'm kind of particular about what kind of cooking show I like to watch. If you've been looking for something to fill The Great British Bake-Off hole in your heart, Zumbo's Just Desserts might do that! 

When it comes to Ugly Delicious, I need to tell you that I have cried at every single episode of this program that I've watched. As you watch the show, you'll notice that chefs from different countries and different walks of life continue to refer to food as a bridge between cultures. 

In a time when so many people are crying out for walls and more division, we desperately need more bridges. I hope this show touches your heart as much as it has mine. Also, the food just looks insane! 

3. This Cat Hero Print from Frannerd- 

(link)

4. New Music (Videos)-

5. March's Playlist-

More Links to Love-

-I'm seriously considering doing the #100daysproject this year! It all gets started on April 3rd, so check it out if it sounds like your thing! 
-With Big Hips Comes Big Responsibility......
-Imma need this print. K, thanks! 
-This is a great list of women-centric tv. And can I just say how happy I am that Girls didn't make this list! 
-Dudes, I love this candle company! I can't get over the great names, labels, scents, and wax colors. I especially like this one and this one! 

Happy Friday, Friends!
xoxoxoxoxoxo