FALL FOOD RADAR

I've been in a food funk lately. I haven't been making any fun dishes- mainly because it's been about 95 degrees every day for the last few weeks. Baking and cooking is just NOT fun in that kind of heat...right?

Now that it is finally starting to cool down, I can turn to my trusty old food Pinterest board full of great recipes from creative minds for some inspiration:

1. Pretzel bites via My Baking Heart- These bites with spicy cheese dip look like the PERFECT Sunday football snack!

2. Classic Swedish Cinnamon Rolls via Have A Yummy Day- I've never made cinnamon rolls from scratch, and I think early fall is the right time to try them out.

3. Nectarine & Fried Mozzarella Stacks via Half Baked Harvest- Nectarines are some of my favorite summer fruit, and I've never thought to put them with mozzarella, basil, and balsamic. Genius!

4. Parmesan Garlic Grilled Corn via Eclectic Recipes- With the last bit of sweet corn at the markets I think this recipe is absolutely in order. Deeeelish.

5. Tequila Battered Onion Rings via Life as a Strawberry- Along with those pretzel bites, I think tequila battered onion rings would be perfect tailgate food!

6. Parmesan Baked Potato Halves via Fav Family Recipes- Michael will eat any potato dish out there, and this is one I'd happily nibble on too.

7. Basil Mozzarella Wontons via Return to Sunday Supper- Now that I've perfected the sriracha cream cheese wontons, it's time for a new kind of wonton to try- these look fantastic!      

What recipes are on your radar?

Leave a link to your Pinterest boards in the comments so I can check it out!

xo, lp

NEW PLACE, NEW SPACE

Here's the thing about our old apartment:

We knew it was very temporary. 

We had moved back to Madison in a hurry and started new jobs quickly, so we snatched up the first place available, that happened to be well below budget. It was enough space and was incredibly convenient for work & such, but overall we knew it never would be "home".

From our mangy-cat owning, cigarette smoking neighbor, to the constant screams of kids left unattended, to the parents swearing at their little ones, to the gigantic dogs that no one seemed to have leashes for... we soon realized we'd be out as soon as we could.

So where is the inspiration or motivation to decorate a place like that? 

There isn't.

Our new place is amazing. High ceilings, lots of space. We plan to be here and enjoy this place from the moment we move in, so I'm wasting no time putting together inspiring pictures of spaces that I'd want to live in. I really feel like the effort I put in to creating a perfect space will be appreciated here, and I can't wait to get started!

Here are some current favorites:

1. I'll actually have an office-y desk space in this place, and I love the use of IKEA cork circles in place of a large board. (image via)

2. We had a gallery wall at the old place but it wasn't overly inspiring. This time I plan to curate more carefully and add much more color! (image via)

3. Ohhhh a girl can dream that this $1,200 dresser would be hers. Le sigh.  (image via)

4. This DIY stump table is fantastic! So is the couch. (image via)

5. Will someone please give me some globes?! We have one. Consider the collection starting! (image via)

6. That pattern rug! That simple colorful art! That pop yellow lamp! All of it! (image via)

7. Oh, map wall. Someday I'll have you in my space. I'll save my pennies for you. For now, some other cool map art will have to do! (image via) 

Do you have a "home" Pinterest board? 

Share a link in the comments so I can scope out your style!

xo, lp

Oh How Pinteresting #21

This week's OHP is all about the best things gold. Super creative, with the Olympics and all, right?

Don't have to tell me twice. 

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Favorite Earrings [have these babies in red. love]:

get 'em here!

Favorite Gold Accessory [asos love]:

get it here! 

Favorite Necklace [geared up]:

get it here!

Favorite Dress [gold feathered dress]:

get it here!

Favorite Shoes [gold bands]:

get 'em here!

Favorite Purse [gold & dotty]:

get it here! 

Favorite Bracelet [mini bow bangle]:

get it here! 

What's your favorite gold pin this week? 

Mine's the dotted purse. So. Perfect.

xo,lp




psssst: we're moving into our new apartment today! woo hoo!

Oh, How Pinteresting #19

Holy crap people, it's July 10th.

For those following along, we are back in the Midwest! WOOHOO! We'll be spending the next few weeks seeing apartments, camping, and jumping back and forth between MN and WI. I would love to use a heck of a lot more exclamation marks right now, but I'm working on calming my inner 12 year old, and using them sparingly. 

Okay, OHP time...

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Favorite Print [yes I own this]:

via

Favorite Party Idea// mimosa bar [best idea ever?]:

via

Favorite Interior [a little bit of everything]:

via

Favorite Shoe [glam slippers]:

via

Favorite Recipe Idea [zucchini + feta tart]

via

Favorite DIY [tie dye splatter]:

via

Favorite Bauble [pretty pastel]:

via

Favorite Outfit [oh, kendi]:

via

Which pin is your favorite this week?

I vote mimosa bar all the way...

xo, lp

Oh How Pinteresting #18 // HAPPY 4th of JULY!

It's the 4th of July, So I'm guessing not too many people will be checking blogs today, but I have to say, finding red, white, & blue pins was a lot of fun!

If you're still following along our roadtrip, Michael and I are leaving Philly today to head to Mystic Seaport, Connecticut, and I can't wait to have a New England-Americana 4th!

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Favorite Drink Idea [layered & star cubes]:

via

Favorite Tablescape [simple nautical in place of kitsch]: 

via

Favorite Shoe [braided perfection]:

via

Favorite Recipe Idea [classic.]:

via

Favorite Bauble [statement piece]:

via

Favorite Accessory [red & blue watercolor]:

via

Favorite Outfit [let me grow 8 inches so I can pull this off]:

via

Which pin is your favorite this week?
I'm all for that table setting. Yes.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July everyone!!

xo,lp

Oh How Pinteresting #17

This week's OHP is one of my favorite in a while. Just sayin'.

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Favorite Bouquet [elegant touch]:

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Favorite Recipe Idea [how did i never think of this?]:

via

Favorite Shoe [perfect summer comfort with Soludos]:

via

Favorite Bag [polka dot perfect]:

via

Favorite Interior [every.damn.thing.want.]:

via

Favorite Summer Idea [food color +lemons =neon drinks]:

via

Favorite Clothing Item [pool pretty]:

via

Favorite Bauble [need need need]:

via

I'm starting to worry the people at Bauble Bar are going to get annoyed with how much I tweet/pin/tag their items. But COME ON. They just came out with a nautical line and  I want every damn piece. Buuut we leave Sunday, so clearly there won't be any gratification for shopping until mid-July when we actually have an address again. Thus, I might just be knocking down their doors when we drive through NYC on our road trip. You've been warned, BB staff, you've been warned.

Which is your favorite pin this week?

....I think I made my favorite quite clear!

xo, lp

Oh How Pinteresting #16

Ever since my post on Monday  I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. After having shared it with a limited number of family and friends, it felt good to share our excitement with everyone else! Since we only have 2 weeks left in Richmond, we've just been enjoying our favorite things to do in the city, working as much as we can to get road trip cash, and packing like crazy people. 

The first pin this week is in honor of our excitement to get back to our isthmus city!

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Favorite Home Good [need.]:

via

Favorite Party Setting [perfect colors]:

via

Favorite Recipe Idea [genius]:

via

Favorite Shoe [holy crap. that print!]:

via

Favorite Interior [airy heaven]:

via

Favorite Inspiration [simple truth]:

via

Favorite Bauble [summer colors at their best]:

via

Favorite Outfit [the chambray obsession continues]:

via

Which is your favorite this week?

I'm all about that print. Need to find it for our next place!

xo, lp

(find me on pinterest here!)

Oh How Pinteresting #14

Happy Wednesday fools.
This week has been a slow one at work...so compiling this week's OHP at home was a breath of fresh air.
Here's my Pinterest favorites this week:
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Favorite Outfit [floral + coral]:

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Favorite Inspiration [succulent wall art]:

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Favorite Interior [nautical love]:

via

Favorite Shoe [nautical love take 2]:

via

Favorite Recipe [fig + bleu cheese flatbread]:

via

Favorite Bauble [imperfect perfection]:

via

Favorite Bag [tribal time]:

via

Which is your favorite this week?

I can't get over that succulent wall. Seriously gorgeous.

xo, lp

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