Hello, Friday! Link Roundup

Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week.

Pretty flowers poking through a fence in Brooklyn.

The past couple weeks have been really busy around here. I went to the Fancy Food Show, a trade event showcasing specialty foods. There were tons of things to try ... almost too much. I'll be sharing some of my favorites next week, and let me tell you, it's been hard to narrow down!

This past week or so, I've been kitty-sitting again. I loved spending time in Brooklyn near our friends and hanging out with that mischievous cat. He likes to sleep during the day and then get up in the middle of the night. A lot of pouncing was involved and did not make for very good sleep ... ha ha!

Here are some of my favorite links from the past couple weeks:

I love a twist on a classic recipe, like these Spicy Rosemary Chocolate Chip Cookies from Running to the Kitchen.

Wit Wisdom and Food has some great Paleo and Whole 30 Links that are definitely worth checking out if you're considering a diet change.

Make a Linen Gauze Wrap with The Purl Bee's tutorial. It's super easy and has a fun neon accent.

This Grilled Egg and Cheese from I Am a Food Blog is a souped up, cheesy version of toad in the hole (egg in a basket, etc.). Yum!

Rodney caught in the act!

One of my personal goals this year was to improve my photography. If you're trying to do the same, don't miss Brit + Co.'s 10 Tabletop Photography Tips.

Pinch of Yum's Healthy Grilled Sweet Potato Nachos are making me seriously hungry.

Have you seen Woods of Bell Trees' stunning DIY Otomi Stenciled Floor? It's gorgeous!

If the photos of these Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Burrata and Cherry Tomatoes from The Londoner don't make you hungry, I don't know what will!

Our friend's backyard was full of snails. I don't think I've ever seen that many in one place before!

Lovely Indeed's DIY Shibori Dyed Placemats would be the perfect thing to dress up an outdoor table (or indoor for that matter).

Get fancy with your toast! Oh She Glows has an Ode to Toast that will make your mouth water.

Make a gorgeous DIY Gemstone Picture Frame with The Crafted Life's tutorial.

Camille Styles' Roasted Potato Salad with Fennel, Tomatoes, and Asparagus would make a brilliant summer meal.

The sun setting behind a water tower.

These Watercolor Luggage Tags (get the free printable!) from Design Sponge are stunning!

If you're a brownie lover like me, check out these Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches from Smitten Kitchen ... OMG!

How many of these 50 Essential Cult Novels (via Flavorwire) have you read?

Relaxing with some beers at Covenhoven, a cute little beer bar.

Finally, celebrate summer with Design Love Fest's Mango Limeade Cocktail (or make one of the other two options). Cheers!

What will you be up to this weekend?

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