Father's Day Gift Guy

1. Classic plaid Father’s Day card.

2. The perfect gingham button-up, great for work or summer parties.

3. A cookbook with the best manly recipes – including an amazing fried chicken.

4. Personalized golf balls for the dad who hits the course every weekend.

5. Watermint gin aftershave will keep him feeling smooth and smelling fresh.

6. Knot cuff-links, simple and stylish.

7. 6-in-1 hammer because we all know dads love tools.

8. A great BBQ sauce from Austin, Texas.

9. Fun socks to wear at work – my favorites are the anchors..

10. Whisky stones that keep his drink chilled without diluting it.

11. Back-up iPhone battery so you always know he’ll be able to chat.

Triple Berry Pie

I’ve made quite a few berry pies, but this particular one was a little more daunting that I had anticipated {it’s the simple graham cracker crust that threw me}. While the process is pretty straight forward, it can easily go from perfect congealed jelly to watery mess.  Follow this Cook’s Illustrated recipe and prepare to be impressed with just how well it kept its shape, even when sliced. It’s that good.

Links I LOVE

1. Woodland paper placemats ideal for outdoor dinner parties. (shopterrain.com)

2. These mojito jello shots look so fun and have the cutest presentation. (abeautifulmess.com)

3. And I still have a crush on 40 year old Pharrell. (buzzfeed.com)

4. How happiness changes with age. (theatlantic.com)

5. I love this idea of summer picnic inside. (sfgirlbybay.com)

6. Floral crown DIY made with some of my favorite flowers. (greenweddingshoes.com)

7. This video of a parrot dancing is everything. (youtube.com)

8. I can already picture reaching for this clutch constantly. (clubmonaco.com)

9. David Sedaris is so spot on with his commentary on guest rooms. (newyorker.com)

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