WHALE STICKERS & SPRING JAZZ HANDS

Happy Monday, friends!

Ooooh man it was above 50 here yesterday. SPRING I FEEL YA! COME AT ME! 

I mean, it IS supposed to snow this week, but I will take any amazing days when I can get 'em. Michael and I went for a few mile walk and he had to hold me back from prancersising the whole way. Don't worry- I got a few rogue jazz hands in.

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Here's what's good lately:

1. The balcony is officially snow-free. Let the onslaught of Instagram #ootd shots commence!

 2. Slowly but surely I'm gettin' the guest/craft room in order. There's a local paper shop that sells paper wrapping paper, including this USA map one. For $5, it makes expensive wrapping paper- but SUPER cheap wall art. (See all those markers? This is why I'm always doodling those #dottyoptimisms!)

 3. Man, I gotta learn how to go to Target and show restraint. I went in to get...eh...Qtips maybe? And came out with whale stickers. You know, the usual. 

4. Tomorrow's recipe is just 5 ingredients, and takes 5 minutes. You're welllllcome!

Alright, that's all I've got for you this week-

What's looking good for you this week?

Anyone else boycotting warm coats in hopes of warmer weather?

xo, lp

*for more instagram fun, go here--->@lpodlich

LINKS TO LOVE v. V

Oooooh this week is a GOOD one, folks. Each and every one of these links is completely worth clicking, I promise! Especially #2. Eep!

1. These fingerprint portraits are unreal. Seriously. The creativity that people have. Unreal.

2. If you haven't seen this baby conducting the choir, you will freak out- cuteness overload!

3. Want a zoomed-out look at some of the world's greatest landmarks? The Mona Lisa is so cool!

4. This J.Crew knock off is just that much more fun- aaaand like 1/8 of the price of the original.

5. YouTube has too many talented signers - like this guy who does this Avicii cover like no one else I've ever seen. 

6. Wow, I'm super video-heavy this week - but again, more happy music by talented kids!

Which of these extra happy links-to-love is your favorite?

That little girl directing the choir. Can't. Handle. It.

xo, lp

TAKE A SIP: BRANDY SLUSH

 First things first- I KNOW the name of this drink isn't super glamorous or appealing, but I promise once you take your first sip, you won't care one bit! 

Here's what you'll need to make it happen (Serves 8-10 people)

- 1 container Lemonade concentrate

- 1 container Orange concentrate

- 2 cups brandy (feel free to use a cheap kind, you won't taste it!)

- 8 cups water

-Sprite 

- Optional garnish of oranges, lemons, cherries

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Thaw your lemonade & orange concentrate, and dump in a large bowl with the brandy and 8 cups water.

Step 2: Mix well!

Step 3: Either put bowl directly in freezer- or if you're in a hurry to freeze it faster, parcel the mixture out into 8x13 baking dishes- and put in freezer until a slushy mixture. Because of the booze, it won't freeze rock solid

Step 4: Fill your glass 3/4 way with the slush mixture, and top with Sprite

Step 5: Mix slightly and enjoy with a straw (or spoon!)

Brandy slushes are a great drink because they're sweet and fruit without being sugary at all. They're great for a brunch drink in place of a mimosa/bloody mary- or are just great for a refreshing beverage any other time of the day - especially in summer by the water!

Have you ever enjoyed a Brandy Slush?

If not- you've got to give them a try, they are beyond delicious!

xo, lp

**for more drink recipes, go here!