friday i'm in love {11/30}

Not a super long list this week, but here are the things that caught my eye as I was attempting to be good and get grad school applications in. Enjoy.

• No nacho cheese in the house? This recipe is super simple and husband approved.
• Does it get much geeky cuter than this Dr. Who cake?
• Ever have trouble picking out new books? This site might help.
• I have these annoying bumps on the backs of my arms that seem to get worse in the winter - if you do too, here's what to do.
• Can men's fashion get much weirder?
• This video on reading is pretty interesting and I plan to follow along for the whole series.
• Twilight according to the trailers. Hilarious, but probably NSFW due to language.
• This time lapse movie of Central Park leaves turning fall colors is INCREDIBLE.
• Favoring Brave was featured on the Alliday blog this week!

peace&love,
Jill

friday i'm in love (11/16)

Call me crazy, but I'd love to live in this house!

These would be a great Thanksgiving craft.

I just got a vendor apron from this lovely lady and it rocks. She's from right here in OK!

And when something can't get much better, it's time to turn it into a musical.

I could totally get behind this version of a chandelier.

It may just be getting cold enough to take advantage of this sugar attack in a cup...

... Followed by these super healthy brownies.

These are some pretty darn perfect fall boots.

Beautiful new craft supplies have me yearning for one of these to store them in.

peace&love,

Jill

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treasures

Thrifted suede flats.

Thrifted white leather boots. 

{Dallas Cowboys anyone?}

Bird earrings from my grandmother.

Life's little treasures.

peace&love,

Jill

friday i'm in love {8/17}

• Who's in on this whole bubble tea thing? If you are, which I am sadly not yet, here is a way to make your own!
• I'm such a fan of this blog and here is an adorable way to make your own print dress, or fabric in general!
• Kids as iconic characters. Just fun.
• I think almost every party needs these.
• Missing the Olympics? Refresh your memory on how every country did.
• Trying to get in shape, but still be lazy? (I know I am!) Lazy girl fitness is for you!
• This magazine sculpture is pretty amazing.
• I'm on a sculpture kick apparently, but this is an awesome, sunflower seed covered elephant!
• Make your own gourmet pixie sticks!
• Also from Curbly: dorm room makeovers.
• Make pancakes in a jar!
• I want her hair.

And here is my new favorite bracelet, which seems an excellent motto piece for a business called Favoring Brave:

Enjoy your weekend! 

peace&love,

Jill

friday i'm in love {8/3}

Sorry the links are a bit sparse, I didn't spend much time on the interwebs this week! Enjoy!

• Maybe even I could drink coffee from this cup.
• Your squirrels will love this. As will the people in your life with great senses of humor.
• Total body training plan! I did join a gym this week!
• How to contour your face with makeup! (God bless my wedding make up artist who rocked at this!)
• Try not to laugh your head off: Celebrities as real people.
• Office supplies for fashion fixes!
• A shout-out to to the ever beautiful Grace, at A Southern Drawl, who is rocking some earrings from Favoring Brave!

peace&love,

Jill

yummy favorites

I was going through my recipes earlier this week for something to make and take with me to my parents in Iowa. In the process I complied this round-up of all my go-to recipes. None of them are originally mine, just wanted to pass on the good ones!

• Watermelon granita (my version pictured)
• Sweet and sour chicken
• English muffin bread
• Italian herb pan bread
• Pineapple bacon burgers
• Chicken parmesan meatloaf
• Microwave carmel
• Oreo treats
• Spaghetti baked in garlic bread
• 7Up Biscuits
• Million Dollar Spaghetti
• Smore's Pie
• Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
• Skillet Cookie
• Homemade pretzel bites
• Cake Mix Biscotti
• Strawberry Pretzel Salad
• Frozen Hot Chocolate
• Monkey bread muffins

Hope they turn out as yummy for you as they do for me!

peace&love,

Jill

friday I'm in love {7/20}

Here's what I'm loving this week!

• World's fattest squirrel. 'Nuff said.
• Some great ideas that will make your life simpler and saner.
• You know how fun it is to find out what your friends were almost named, but what about your favorite literary characters?
• While we're on the literary thing, here's what some authors have to say about symbolism.
• Create a truly organized t-shirt drawer.
• Some great regional words.
• Planning to make a batch of these breakfast burritos this weekend.
• For the plugged-in child: Goodnight iPad.
• Can't wait to try this sweet and sour chicken!
• I've made this watermelon granita three times in two weeks.

Just made this collage of chalkboards in my kitchen. And I love it.

peace&love,

Jill

friday i'm in love {7/13}

Here are the links I'm loving this week. Enjoy!

• NY Times editorial on the busyness trap.
• Sweet braided choker on Etsy.
• Hoodie Pillow. Say no more.
• Article on the influence Christian bookstores are having on Christian media.
• This Dutch girl can draw.
• Going to try so hard to actually do these things.
• Printable paper. I always wondered what one was to do when the Yahtzee box runs out of score sheets.
• This ink calendar is just cool.
• Annbert - my original celebrity couple obsession.
• And, in other news, I want this hair.
• And this is my favorite dress right now...

Thrifted. But you wouldn't expect any less, now would you?

Happy Friday everyone!

peace&love,

Jill