Friday Favs!

Wow that week went fast. I can't believe it is Friday again and July 8th! Only 10 more days until my 2 year anniversary, 13 more days until my older sister Amy's 4 year anniversary and 15 more days until my youngest sister, and the last Ridings girl to get married, Holly's wedding! Oh the festivities. On a good note it is another Friday which means I get to share with you my favorite things and send you out on a happy healthy weekend dreaming and maybe getting inspired by some of my favorite things in life: food, decorating, and crafts. So if your ready here they are.....

How cool are these chalkboard painted flower pots. I especially like the ones with hairbows and accessaries in them. What a cool, cheap and free from clotter idea!

I LOVE painted signs. I have been trying to get my husband to start painting the bathroom so that I can paint a sign for it. There is something so special about hand painted crafts that makes a room feel more inviting.

I have missed the Farm Chicks antique show every June. Next year I am making it a point to go! All kinds of vendors come with their crafts and antiques. People come from all over the country just for this one show that is in our backyard at the fairgrounds every June! I will for sure be among the thousands of people their next June!

Last but not least Guacamole Bruschetta! Amazing! I made it for Phil and I and it was to die for. The leftovers make for an amazing guacamole salsa dip. Here is the recepe, enjoy!

Yield: 12-15 servings

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 6 min


Ingredients:
½ loaf French bread
1 clove garlic
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 tomatoes, medium chopped
2 avocados, medium chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Slice the French bread on the diagonal into ½" rounds and place on a baking sheet.
Toast the sliced bread in the oven for 3 minutes, then flip each piece over and toast an additional 3 minutes.
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and immediately rub with the clove of garlic (it works best to first cut a small tip off the garlic clove so that the oils will seep out).
Brush the tops of the garlic-rubbed toasts with olive oil and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, avocado, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix together gently making sure the avocado is well coated in the lime juice.
Spoon a portion of the mixture onto each of the garlic toasts and serve
Source: http://www.justataste.com/2009/02/guacamole-bruschetta/

I hope these things make you as happy as I! Have a great weekend everyone and get out and enjoy the sunshine. Until next Friday........