friday present: awarded

Yesterday, the spunky and dear hearted Kelli at { bug miscellany } graced my little blog with this award. If you're not already familiar with the bug, go check her out!


This girl stole my heart with her sparkling humor, love of flannels, and her current sprinkle obsession. To receive the award, I'm supposed to mention some things that I love. So I figured it's perfect for my Friday thankfulness series.

Loving cinnamon rolls,

{from my first go around baking these bad boys}
I slightly modify this recipe from Smitten Kitchen, and like to make the glaze with a light citrus zest. As I write this and wait for the dough to rise, I'm wearing my happy purple apron.

the return of friends--

{photo by Silvia Gialinà}
My baking plan for this weekend revolved around cheesecake. Not only because I'm obsessed, but because my husband's been requesting it for a few weeks now. But when my dear friends arrived--oh so tan and smiley--from the States, the first thing I heard was that I just had to make cinnamon rolls. What can I say, I'm happy to oblige eat the profits.

+ speaking of aprons--

{gold glitter flower apron}
Somewhere along the line, I discovered that I really do love a good apron. I have my eye on this one right now, but there are so many sassy aprons out there. Dia de los Muertos, anyone? I might have to expand on this mini obsession later.

and because i love to be awed...

{alive but dead by peter callesen}
Y'all have spread so much art love this week, I just have to share. Ren of Lady of the Arts posted about one-paper art by Peter Callesen. His exhibit Out of Nothing is currently showing in Sweden. Then Poppies and Sunshine posted some amazing photos of dollar bills origami'd by Won Park. And then these incredible leaf carvings from Hey, Lady Grey. Upon seeing these pretty leaves, pun-happy hubby said, I don't be-leave it.

+ loving you!

{love in mosaic by marie-ll}
Because you sweeten my life, this award really is for you, dear readers. All of you. Please accept this Happy 101 Award and play along by thanking the person who passed it onto you, writing about some of your loves and then passing it on to your fellow bloggers.


I'm going to list a few blogs here, too, aside from the ones listed above in the love for art part--for your weekend hopping fun.


What do you love today?

30 comments:

Kristin H said...

Cinnamon rolls with lemon zest...hmm that looks so good, what a great idea.. I love baking them but have not done this version. Fab flower picture!

Signe said...

So nice of you to think of me!
Thank you sooo very much, such a great little friday treat :)

And cinnamon rolls with lemon zest sounds really yummy, I'll be sure to try that sometime!

kelli g. { bug miscellany } said...

thanks for the sweet shout out. :)

your cinnamon rolls look just divine! the first frosty weekend we have here, i know what i'm making!

i love your Thankful Friday posts. they remind be to be happy for what's around me, and let go of everything else. :) thank you for that.

ps - i wish i could say i was whipping up batches of beautiful baked goods, with which to adorn all the said consumed sprinkles, but...the truth is, i'm just mad crazy about them on plain ol' vanilla ice cream. and i'm totally guilty of indulging...um, every night almost... :P

k said...

I am loving the scones I just made...sooo good :):)

Poppies and Sunshine said...

Mmmm I love cinnamon rolls! And I've been looking at some aprons myself. I love them! Have you looked at the ones from Anthropologie? Always adorable.
I love that Alive But Dead artwork. It is amazing! Thank you for spreading the word about Won Park too! It is great to discover such creative people!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)

Ren- Lady Of The Arts said...

Aww- thanks for the link love!

cinnamon rolls are my weakness

E. Charlotte said...

Love that you just introduced me to Callesen. Awesome art! (And that apron you showed is fabulous!)

koralee said...

You are soooo sweet....thank you for listing me...happy dance.

Congratulations on your award.

I do love your blog and these Friday treats are wonderful...yes...you do need an apron! I can't get enough of them lately!!! Just got another one the other day.

Hugs for a great weekend...and thanks again sweet friend. xoxoox

Viva La Fashion said...

congrats on your award. and cinnamon rolls? you're making my mouth water. sigh. i'm really hungry now.

LyddieGal said...

A weekend revolving around cheesecake sounds like a good one to me!!
Congrats on the award!

Chic on the Cheap

Anonymous said...

its so sweet of u to come up with an award for all your readers. happy 101 award! :)

what do thee love? hmm, the great weather and finally some time to read the book that ive been wanting to read since forever!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the award, Sweetie! Have fun with your friends. I can almost smell the cinnamon rolls. xo

Collette Osuna said...

Congrats on your award....super cute apron BTW:)


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sabīne said...

ooh, those cinnamon rolls look delicious!
such a cute post! ^^


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Lady Grey said...

I love that apron, it's so cute! Oh and that's a great pun ; )

A'n'G Johnson said...

that Alive But Dead is AMAZING. I love it!

Ashley said...

Since you mentioned a purple apron...let me just say that I love purple EVERYDAY :)

Collette Osuna said...

Thanks for your comment today:) My daughter and I had a great time at the event...it really is a fabulous cause for the kids:)


Happy Saturday!!!

Sarah Klassen said...

Congratulations on the award, lovely lady! I love the photos that you shared with us -- I hope you are having a fabulous weekend :)

xo

jules @ The Diversion Project said...

oh thanks so much darl - have just found this!

hope you're having a sensational weekend, jxx

little luxury list said...

Yum and aww love that apron! I'm loving cool weather and my husband's warm head on my lap :)

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LINDSAY said...

mmmm...is that orange zest? Sounds so good. I'm going to try that next time.

Anonymous said...

That Alive but Dead art is beautiful! And those cinnamon rolls look AMAZING!

Congrats on your award!

stylenuggets said...

Lovely list of things. Cinnamon rolls with lemon zest- yummy. Lemon zest with most things is great!

Gracie said...

Aww thanks for listing me down :) The cinnamon rolls look utterly amazing! Yum!

Right now I love... being able to make choices and feel so much better about them, being creative again. I just love that I have so many people to love!

Becca [Free Honey] said...

Oh my god, I'm craving cinnamon buns right now. Those look delicious. If only I wasn't a dud in the kitchen when it comes to baking.

georgia ~ gi gi said...

How nice you had some friends come to visit! Hope you are or had a wonderful time!
I too have an obsession with aprons! I have a cleaning business, so I love to wear a cute apron (makes me fell less like a janitor, he he)
Congrats on your award!
Smoochies
gi gi

Unknown said...

Congrats on your award...loved your fun list!

Sam Harvey said...

you really need to buy that apron! i should start a new blog about me wearing my apron out on the town.

Oh, My Darling said...

Ooh, homemade cinnamon rolls!

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