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Hello, Friday! Link Roundup
Hey, friends! Happy Friday. I hope you’ve had a good week so far!
It’s been a busy week around here, and I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend. I’m planning to spend some time in Central Park, so maybe next week I’ll have some more colorful fall pictures to share.
My husband ran the NYC Marathon on Sunday and got his second fastest time, despite the crowds, cold weather, and gusty winds. I’m really proud of him. His feet are in pretty bad shape though (side effect of running marathons), so he’s been hobbling around like a little old lady all week … ha!
I have some exciting announcements! First, I am a featured Crafty Superstar this week on Cut Out + Keep, a cool online community for crafters. Click through to check out the projects I shared, plus learn a little more about me in the interview!
Second, I am going to be a contributor over at The Pinning Mama, a really awesome blog that I know you will love (if you don’t already!). I’m super excited to join Kimber’s team, and my first post is scheduled for November 19. I’ll be sure to let you know when it’s up!
Finally, next week I’m taking part in #BlogsgivingDinner along with a group of awesome bloggers. I’ll be sharing recipes that are perfect for Turkey Day, as will the other bloggers, so make sure to come back Monday!
Here are my favorite links from the week:
This Warm Date Cake with Toffee Sauce from Smitten Kitchen sounds divine.
Hello Natural has 3 Simple Boot Care Solutions for Salt Stains and Scuffs that will come in very handy this winter.
I love a twist on a classic recipe, like these Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramel Coconut Streusel from Living Better Together.
Use these DIY Glitter Glazed Jars from Average But Inspired to create a beautiful holiday centerpiece.
Here’s a party-perfect recipe: White Chili Bean Queso Dip from Tidy Mom. Yum!
This Cranberry Chia Jam from Embracing Homemaking is the perfect way to use fresh cranberries.
These Baked Felafel Burgers from Minimalist Baker would make a delicious lunch!
Make some adorable art with these Woodland Animal Templates from Jones Design Company.
The next time you make chili, pair it with this Buttermilk Cornbread with Chipotle Honey Butter from Annie’s Eats.
This Painted Bread Board from Paper & Stitch would make a great gift for a foodie.
Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn
More pumpkin, please! I just can’t get enough of this fall treat, and these Pumpkin Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies from Joy the Baker will definitely cure my cravings.
Mmm … these Green Bean “Fries” with Paprika and Parmesan from Camille Styles look super delicious.
I love this Chunky Wooden Bead Statement Necklace from A Beautiful Mess.
This 5 Minute Single Serving Apple Crisp from Pinch of Yum is the perfect way to treat yourself without overindulging.
Prospect Park in Brooklyn
Save on weekend sales!
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- Belle & June: browse the gift guide for 3000+ ideas (there’s something for everyone here) + take 10% off your first order!
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- Craftsy: sign up for a FREE mini class! (Read about the cake pop class I took for more info.)
Selfie with the (Dis)Agreeable Husband
How about a cocktail to kick off the weekend? This Apple and Pear Sangria from Just Us Four looks delicious. Cheers!
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Happy Friday! This has been a busy week. My Mother-in-Law Pat and Aunt Joni have been visiting and just left yesterday morning.
I had awesome time taking in all the sights and hanging out with Pat and Joni, who couldn’t be more fun. They were the best guests, and we did everything from David Letterman to Shake Shack. Sadly, I had to miss Drag Queen Bingo … next time!
My favorite stop was Ellis Island. It reopened recently after being damaged during Hurricane Katrina, and it was my first visit. Some of the exhibits weren’t fully restored yet, and I didn’t have enough time to see everything anyway, so I’m already planning a return.
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that I also attended Dooney & Bourke’s Spring 2015 Preview. It was such a fun event! I’ve been a fan of Dooney & Bourke for as long as I can remember, and I loved checking out the upcoming collection, which is totally covet-worthy, and meeting their team, who couldn’t be nicer. I even got to design my own bag (#LuckyLady)! I’ll share more photos from the event after I receive my bag.
Photo sources (clockwise from top right): Cozy Sweater Pumpkins from Woods of Bell Trees, 5 Minute Toilet Paper Roll Bat Buddies from MollyMoo, Spooky Eyeball Punch and Graveyard Cupcakes from Happiness is Homemade, and DIY Scuba Diver Costume from Delineate Your Dwelling.
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Hello, Friday! Link Roundup
Hello and happy Friday!
I’m super excited because my mother-in-law and aunt are arriving for a visit today. We will be taking in all the sights, which is always fun, but mostly I’m just looking forward to hanging out together.
On that note, I’m going to keep this short, because I still have lots of cleaning to do. Nothing like last minute, right?
Here are my favorite links from the week:
A pretty path in Central Park.
Looking for quick weeknight meal ideas? Try these Easy Caprese Calzones from Life a Little Brighter.
Get out of your hair rut and check out these cute Ponytail Tutorials that Andrea’s Notebook rounded up.
Clean and Scentsible has a recipe for Baked Tortellini with Pumpkin Sauce that’s perfect for fall.
Grab these cute Game Day Printables from Hostess with the Mostess for your next football viewing party.
If you love fudgy brownies, then you don’t want to miss What the Fork’s Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies (OMG).
This Clay Geometric Necklace from A Beautiful Mess is so pretty and looks easy to make.
My husband and I had these delicious Crunchy Parmesan Cauliflower Bites from Kirbies Cravings for dinner one night this week (#lazycook).
Addicted to your blow dryer? The Small Things has some great tips to Cut Your Blow Dry Time Down.
If you’re not addicted to your blow dryer, you can always Fake a Pro Blowout with a Curling Iron (via The Beauty Department).
I can’t wait to try this dairy-free Whipped Coconut Cream from Natural Chow.
The Crafted Life has 5 Unique Ways to Display Photos on You Walls.
Someone please make me this Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow from I am Baker!
How gorgeous is this gate?
Save a little on your weekend shopping!
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The green leaves are still hanging on around here!
Let’s kick off the weekend with a cocktail! This Wild Indie Mule from House of Hipsters sounds so good. Cheers!
What are you up to this weekend?
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Hello, Friday! Link Roundup
Happy Friday!
This week was craaazy! My head is still spinning from my Meredith Vieira Show appearance. Here’s a clip if you missed it. I’m last (at about the 4:06 mark).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slb09_rHQkE
I attempted to replicate my hairdo from the show today, and I need a little practice. If only I had access to my own personal hairstylist every day!
There was some other excitement this week, but nothing as interesting as the show. Let’s just say I’m ready for a relaxing weekend!
Before the weekend arrives though I have a bonus post for you! Look for it a little later today. It’s a delicious Mexican recipe and perfect for the weekend. Get your margaritas ready!
Here are my favorite links from the week:
My husband sent me this silly picture of him watching me on TV!
Make these Easy Homemade Cronuts from refrigerated crescent dough (via A Beautiful Mess)!
Goji Berries are something I should probably eat more of, and Hello Natural came to the rescue with a roundup of 17 Superfood Recipes with Goji Berries.
This slideshow of 70’s Knitting Patterns from Collectors Weekly is highly amusing.
Think you can’t arrange flowers? Check out this simple and charming 60 Second Bouquet from Paper & Stitch.
Joel and I went on a Hoboken, NJ, adventure last week. The view of Manhattan was amazing!
Perfect for cool fall days: Cauliflower, Kale, and Chickpea Curry Pot from The First Mess.
Did you see my Free Sugar Skull Printable yesterday? If you liked that, then you’ll love Woods of Bell Trees’ DIY Clay Sugar Skulls, too!
Sparkle & Chemistry has 8 Tips to Help You Style Your Bookcase Like a Pro. The results are gorgeous!
This Boy’s Bedroom designed by Honey & Fitz is fun and full of color!
Orange Crush soda is a guilty pleasure that I don’t indulge in very often. Are you a fan, too? Then don’t miss The Pioneer Woman’s Orange Crush Cake.
A view of the Hoboken waterfront at sunset … so pretty!
While we are talking guilty pleasures, I must mention Rice-a-Roni! My husband brought home a box a while ago, and it was de-lish! This Homemade Rice Pilaf from Val So Cal looks similar, but much (much) healthier.
Sign me up: Healthy Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Bars via Pinch of Yum!
Kick your Rice Krispie treats up a notch and make these Loaded Peanut Butter Crispy Treats from Tater Tots & Jello.
Are you a fan of The Mindy Project? If so, you’ll want these Mindy and Danny Paperdolls (via Vulture).
I love chocolate and enjoy traveling … a rarity, right? Well, check out this Chocolate Lovers Travel Guide infographic from Love Home Swap.
If you are a cookbook lover, add Kitchen Art & Letters to your New York vacation itinerary! They had pretty much every cookbook I’d ever heard of, plus many more!
Save on your weekend shopping:
- Target: save up to 75% on Clearance Items + save more with free Printable Grocery Coupons!
- Kohl’s: take $10 off your $50 Dana Buchman Apparel purchase with code DANA10 (through 10/4)!
- Nordstrom: shop Fall Lingerie and get free shipping/returns. Plus, now through October 26, for every bra purchased online from a participating brand, Nordstrom and that brand will donate $2 to the Young Survival Coalition, a nonprofit supporting young women with breast cancer.
- Amazon: save on Trick or Treat Favorites!
- Best Buy: shop laptops starting at $199, plus get free shipping (through 10/5)!
- Walgreens: take 40% off Photo Cards with code FALLCARD40! Perfect for Halloween invites or you uber-prepared holiday peeps!
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- Forever 21: take 20% off skirts with code F21SKT20 (through 10/4).
- Need Supply Co.: shop new Fall Markdowns for Women and Men! Plus, get free U.S. shipping on $75+.
- The Limited: has a couple great sales! Shop the Fall Sweater Event – all full-priced sweaters are buy 1, get 1 Free (!) + 30% Off Full Priced Items, excludes select styles (through 10/8)!
- Alternative Apparel: take 25% off all orders over $150 with code 25OFF150 (through 10/5).
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Alex and Ani: shop the Bangles of the Month! Get $5 Off the Skeleton Key Bangle + $5 off the Blush Bohemian Jewel Wrap with code UNLOCK! - Bauble Bar: shop the new October Monthly Musts !
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- Dylan’s Candy Bar: Halloween is just around the corner! Shop for spooky sweets, terrifying toys, and Halloween gift sets!
- Harry & David: take 15% off $75 sitewide with code ACCESS15. Limited Time Only!
- World Market: has a few great deals! Save up to 50% on all bedroom furniture + save up to 50% on all rugs at during the Rug Caravan Sale! Use code SAVEBIG10 to save an additional 10% on both sales and anything else!
- Novica: take 10% off select Peruvian jewelry (through 10/5).
- Sur La Table: save up to 65% during the Anniversary Sale + All-Clad Cookware is under $100 and ships free for a limited time!
- M & J Trimming: take $5 off orders $25+ with code HALLOWEEN201! Get everything you need for great costumes and decorations!
- Paper Source: save 30% instantly on Holiday Cards for a limited time!
- Moo: all new-to-Moo customers get 15% off flyers during October!
- Living Social: save 15% sitewide with code OCTSAVE15 (through 10/4).
- Groupon: shop Dealiversary Days and save on top sellers from their First 3 Years (through 10/5)!
Isn’t this Upper East Side door gorgeous? I would love to come home to that every day!
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Celebrate with an Apple Cider Moscow Mule (via Sugar and Charm). Cheers!
Do you have any fun weekend plans?
P.S. Follow me on Pinterest to keep up with everything that catches my eye!
This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase something from one of these links, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). I only recommend products that I love, and your purchase helps to support the free content offered on Hello Little Home (thank you so much!).