BREVITY.

My friends. You know I love me a good necklace. 

Before I go any further in this post- let me assure you this is NOT a sponsored post. I'm not getting any money, jewelry, or other special treats for writing about this lovely shop:

So what can you find at brevity? Creative, stunning jewelry made from mixed materials and personal touches.

My HANDS DOWN favorite necklace is the signature necklace. I can honestly say I've never seen ones done so perfectly. If it was in my budget I'd get one this second. I mean, not to be a loser, but I love my signature. Aren't they fantastic?

If the signatures aren't your thing then there are some simple metal or acrylic options that are sure to please:

 Finally - I loooove these leaf necklaces- they're available in metal or acrylic, and I can't decide which I like more. I'm thinking gold? Black? Both?

So please friends, stop by Anna's lovely shop brevity and admire her work!

Which necklace would you choose?

I mean, seriously how perfect are those signature necklaces?

xo, lp

(again, not a sponsored post. just in case you missed that)

EASY PEASY PASTA SALAD

This recipe is one I use all the time for camping, work potlucks, and family events- because it is super easy, and everyone loves it! It isn't fancy or complicated, and is ready in 3 quick steps. It's a vegetarian dish that is a crowd pleaser even for meat-eaters!

 What you'll need to make it happen *serves a ton of people:

- 1 box bowtie pasta

- 1 container Light or Fat Free Italian Dressing

- 1 can large pitted black olives (cut into rings)

- 1 large red bell pepper (cut into bite sized pieces)

- 2 cups broccoli (chopped small)

- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (asiago works too!)

- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

-1 teaspoon black pepper

How to make it happen:

I know that looks like a lot of ingredients, but what makes it easy is that you can pretty much throw it all together, mix, and be good to go.

Step 1: Cook your pasta as directed on the box. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2: Once the pasta has cooled down a bit mix in your dressing, veggies, and cheese. 

Step 3: Mix in your spices and enjoy!

Keep refrigerated until you're ready to enjoy it- and add an extra sprinkle of cheese when you serve it, just for looks :) 

 If I had to guess, this recipe would probably make 9-10 servings if served as a side? I know that using the dressing is a total cheat-move, but like I said- the purpose of this recipe is to be FAST & EASY!

What recipe do you have that you "cheat" in?

I might have to steal your tricks of the trade!

xo, lp

LEMON JOLLY RANCHERS AND CANOE FORTS IN SAND

This weekend just needed ONE more day in it.

Can I get an AMEN! there please?

Here are the good things that have been goin' on lately:

Rainbow Instagrams!

1: OMG. Everyone. Remember like...5-6 years ago when they got rid of Lemon Jolly Ranchers and put in blue raspberry instead? I do. And I was so bummed. You know what's sweet? They now have bags of ALL LEMON jolly ranchers in stores. Yes, this is the kind of thing that excites me on a daily basis.

2. Orange-on-orange-on-orange. Favorite new tee paired with two orange necklaces.

3. Tomatoes from Michael's little balcony garden!

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CAMPANOEVENTURE! 

Okay that's not a real word...but I've been trying to find a catchy name for our camping/canoeing adventure this weekend- clearly I'm failing. Michael & I went on an awesome trip with some favorite friends on the Wisconsin River this weekend, and it took all my power not to share the billion pictures I took on Instagram.

 Left: Well, you can't have a canoe trip without a pretty canoe picture, right?

Right: River rocks. Gorgeous.

 Left: Michael & Josh being the badasses they are drinking Colt 45

Right: Despite some rain once we got to our island and set up camp, we still got a lovely sunset!

 After a while of being on our sandbar island we realized it was going to storm. Rather than hide out in our tents- the boys built a little shelter out of our canoes and coolers. I'm not going to lie- it was awesome! We had to scurry under there and hide from the rain a few times- each time watching the downpour over the river. The kids inside of us loved hiding under our fort.

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That's what my last week looked like,

What good happened for you, friends?

Anyone else get jazzed about lemon jolly ranchers? I know I can't be the only one excited....

xo, lp

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