ORANGE MELTAWAYS

Today's recipe is one I recently unearthed from my recipe box. I haven't made them since a few winters ago when I put them in a mixed tin of treats that I handed out as holiday presents... and I have no idea why. They're delicious, sweet, melty cookies that you can pretend are healthy because they have orange in them!

(psssssssssst: you can click the above images to enlarge, save them on your computer and print for recipe cards!)

The key with these lovely guys is to NOT overbake them. They will get dry and chalky if you do! 

Do them up right, and you'll get cookies that just melt away in your mouth. yum. yum. yum.

What's your favorite cookie to make for the holidays?

If you don't have one yet, try these!

xo , lp 

WEEKEND UNDER A HEATED BLANKET.

If the weather in the Midwest could be sunny fall weather, I would be happy forever. 

I hope you all did something useful with your extra hour of the morning on Sunday. I'd be lying if I said I did...I laid in bed under a heated blanket. And it was awesome. So there. 

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Bright spot of last week:

j.crew giraffe necklace (similar)  //  F21 coral sweater (similar)

I've begun wearing vests a lot. I hope my coworkers don't notice. Crap. 

f21 amour necklace ($5!) // olive down vest (similar here) // boatneck top (similar here)

At the end of my carpool last week this was my view:

 (find me on instagram here)

Tomorrow I'll be sharing the recipe for my Orange Meltaways. Get. Ready.

I don't have an iPhone (huge gasp from the crowd in disgust), but I want to buy one JUST so I can get this phone case:

 Pretty sure it's the best and most affordable Kate Spade thing out there. Yup. Will someone please get it and take pictures using it so I can live vicariously through you?!

What'd you do this weekend friends?

Please tell me you bought that phone case. Help a girl out.

xo, lp

Friday's Fancies #43: #sweaterweather

I don't feel like this week's Friday's Fancies needs a whole lot of explaining.

It's fall.

It's chilly.

That's why some higher power awesome designer created sweaters. 

While I am a big fan of bright, cheery sweaters like the one I wore earlier this week, neutrals are usually my go to. They're easy to wear day to day and pair with colorful accessories:

1. I absolutely love this oversized fairisle sweater from TopShop. I envision black leggings, boots, and a nice cup of cocoa with this baby.

2. Again, TopShop killin' it with this long, grey guy. Perfect layering piece that can be worn day in and day out, both as a sweater or a coat.

3. Everyone needs this sweater in their closet. Neutral. Perfect for dressing up or down. Pockets for a playful look. I could go on, but I don't think I need to. 

4. This gorgeous black wool sweater is completely a splurge, but so ladylike and lovely. That bow! Ah!

Which of these for would fit into your closet?

I've gotta go with #2. (and wear it just about every day...)

xo,lp