Hello, Friday! Link Roundup

Welcome to the {almost} weekend! I don’t know about you, but I am ready for a little relaxation.

I tromped all over Manhattan this week. First, I attended NY Now, a trade show featuring home, lifestyle, and gift items. It was amazing to see all the unique products and talk to some amazing sellers, but it was also a bit overwhelming (so much to take in). I’m sharing a few pictures of my favorite finds below.

There were a couple other events to attend this week, too! I stopped by HGTV’s Blogger Block Party, which was super fun. There were demos, DIY projects (I painted a coaster), and prizes (a mini herb garden to test my black thumb). I also attended a release for a new DKNY perfume, where I got to meet Dominique Ansel (the guy who created the cronut). Sadly, he ran out of treats just as I made it to the front of the line … oh well. Getting to attend these events is definitely a perk of living in New York!

Before I forget … I have a new Instagram handle: @hellolittlehome. Please follow me! Things are a little lonely right now;)

Now, on to this week’s links:

Pretty decorations at the Blogger Block Party.

Treat someone you love to breakfast in bed and serve French Toast with Pear Chutney and Mascarpone from Pinch of Yum.

This DIY Rope Memo Board from Emily A. Clark has a fun nautical vibe.

I really wish my husband ate beets, because this Golden Beet and Cherry Salad from Camille Styles looks seriously amazing!

Gorgeous ceramic hand sculptures from Ugone & Thomas at NY Now. I absolutely loved these and want one for my jewelry display.

This Easy Lace Filagree and Chain Necklace from Flamingo Toes is so cute.

The Diva Dish has a recipe for Simple Top Ramen that’s looks delicious and healthy.

Create a Free Printable Monogram (many options to choose from) at Printable Monogram.

Fun color blocked handbag from Pixie Mood at NY Now. Don’t you just love that color combo?

Fermented Foods are everywhere right now. Want to try your hand at making some? Don’t miss Hello Natural’s roundup of 15 of the Best Homemade Fermented Food Recipes.

Brit + Co. has 15 DIY Ways to Rep Your Favorite State.

Mmm … Baked Spinach Arancini Balls via Yummy Mummy Kitchen.

Gorgeous fair trade scarves from Berglund at NY Now. I loved the whimsical patterns.

LOVE this Cotton Candy Bun (it’s big!) from The Beauty Department.

This summer has been a little cooler than usual, and with fall pending, too, I’m eager to try this Carrot, Tomato, and Coconut Soup from Green Kitchen Stories.

Celebrate the weekend with a Strawberry Basil Lemonade Cocktail (via A Beautiful Mess)!

I could have jumped right into this bed from John Robshaw at NY Now. How cool is that headboard?