Friday Flair

Happy {almost} Friday!! I'm posting Friday Flair a little early today because… well, because I like to shake things up a little bit some times!!  Everyone needs a little spontaneity in their lives, right?    

Yesterday as I was getting ready for our 4th of July pool party, I headed to the store and they had the most beautiful dark cherries on sale and I fell head over heels.  I bought a couple of pounds to take to the party, because who doesn't love a bowl full of cherries?  I also procured a couple of pounds to play around with as well.  As a result… I have cherries on the brain!!!  I LOVE this time of year!! Last year I came up with my Black Cherry White Chocolate Cupcake in a Jar that was my all time favorite so far.  We'll see what I come up with this year.

Our inspiration photo for this week comes via Mowielicious and it's a stunning No-Bake Oreo Chocolate Cherry Tart…

img source | no-bake oreo chocolate cherry tart via mowielicious

Oh don't you want to just dive right in? The photo is aaaamazing and the recipe looks delish.  This may make it onto my cherry list this year for sure!!

Now it's your turn to SHINE!! {wow, too much Victorious in my life right now!}

My friends, It's {almost} Friday… Time for Friday Flair! You know I do believe that this is my favorite day of the week. The week is winding down and everyone is gearing up for some R&R over the weekend. We are in full 4th of July gear-up mode here for next week and I thought I would share a simple and stunning dessert idea from Baker's Royal as our inspiration photo this week.

img source | mini strawberry shortcakes from bakers royale

How fun would these be at your Independence day gatherings? Mini Strawberry Shortcakes… a little bite sized piece of summer!

Now let's see what you guys have been up to this week…

Hey Ya'll it's {almost} Friday… Time for Friday Flair. I have to say "ya'll" because I am down here in Atlanta at Haven. If you don't know, Haven is a blog conference for home bloggers.  The tag line is "Haven, because home is where the heart is!" It's been a ball so far… The keynote speakers were Sherry & John from Young House Love. fabulous. We had a great photography and styling class with Layla & Kev from The Lettered Cottage and learned hands on, how to build furniture from Ms. Ana White, truly a highlight! I'll have to share more next week on all the fun.

Now, for my favorite inspiration photo for this week… I'm totally getting into the red, white & blue mood these days and I am so in love with these patriotic ice cream sandwiches from A Farmgirl's Dabbles…

img source | patriotic ice cream sandwiches, a farmgirl's dabbles

Don't they look divine!! What are you guys planning for your 4th of July festivities?  I've seen so many great ideas out there for fun desserts and great activities for the kiddos. I can't wait to see what you guys have been working on this week.  With that said… let's get the party started!!!