FIVE FOODIES TO LOVE

Normally on Tuesdays I share a recipe with you that I made over the weekend, but as you can tell from yesterday's post- I was a little too busy to cook this time around!

Never fear my friends - I happen to follow a lot of bloggers who share delicious recipes weekly as well.

Here are a few of my recent favorites. All images are from these bloggers- there are links where you can find them/their recipes! Go show 'em some love!

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Olive & Ricotta Salata Pasta

I had to start out with my girl Alissa. I link up at her blog 33 Shades of Green every Tuesday, and she posts some of the most mouthwatering recipes. I know if you don't like olives this dish might not be your thing, but check our her blog for more recipes!

Recipe here

Homemade Cheez-its

I'm sure you all know Emily of Cupcakes & Cashmere- I mean, the girl has a book for god's sake! While I'm normally too afraid to attempt her pastries, I think I could make these homemade Cheez-its happen...

Recipe here

Raspberry Ricotta Scones

I recently found a love for making scones, and these are next on my list to bake. Raspberries are my favorite fruit, and I mean...who doesn't love ricotta?? Alyssa from The Glossy Life always have the recipes that make me eat my lunch early at work because my stomach is growling!

Recipe here

Homemade Pasta

Again, I'm sure you all know Elsie + Emma from A Beautiful Mess. I LOVED their pasta how-to the other day. Someday I'll get the pasta attachment for my KitchenAid mixer and make all this pasta and more!

Recipe here

Arugula Salad 3 Ways

This post isn't a recent one, but I realize I never gave it any love on the blog! Gaby over at The Vault Files did a gorgeous post on three different arugula salads to create...the one below is one I need to try!

Recipes here

Look good, right?

Now, just in case you are having withdrawals, here's a full listing of my recipes by category. Wouldn't want anyone getting any headaches now!

Which of these recipes looks the best to you?

Clearly I can't choose a favorite. That's just not possible!

xo, lp

QUARTER LIFE CRISIS

Oh man. This weekend was lovely. My birthday was Saturday and Michael's was Sunday- and we both made it through turning 25 without having a crisis. Success!

Let's rewind though and go back to Valentine's Day. How did you all celebrate? Michael and I got Papa Murphy's and watched Parks & Rec. Roooooooooomance. I did look festive at work, wearing a sweater with a big heart on it and these necklaces:

Moving forward, Friday was an AMAZING day at work. My incredibly thoughtful coworkers completely decorated my desk- isn't the bow on the mouse cute? In addition to that they were sweet enough to give me flowers, a card, and brought in veggie-themed foods. Everyone should be so lucky to have such awesome people to work with!!

For our birthdays, we spent the weekend with Michael's family. Lunch was accompanied by present opening, which I'll never turn down. Among other gifts, I got a Kate Spade book, champagne, and penguin slippers. They just know me so well! Then I put on some overly large earrings and we all went out for a fancy-shmancy dinner. After that we stayed over at M's aunt & uncle's house- playing board games and watching SNL. It was a night full of ridiculous conversations and laughter- and I wouldn't have had it any other way. 

Since we did a dual all-out celebration Saturday- we relaxed for M's birthday Sunday. Ending the day with dinner on the capitol square was a perfect way to bring the birthdays to a close!

To make everything better, Badgers KILLED Ohio State yesterday. Perfection.

Thanks to all reading this who sent love on my birthday! Every package/card/email/message/tweet/shoutout completely made me smile.

How was your weekend?

Anyone have a special Valentine's Day??

xo, lp 

Oh, and all images via Instagram (quote via Kate Spade)

Friday's Fancies #53 : red + pink

I know it's trendy, but I still am not the biggest fan of red + pink. 

This is about the most of this color combo I can actually see myself wearing...

Valentine's Day might be over, but I love these Marc Jacobs lip studs for an everyday pair. For the other jewelry pieces, you all know I love Gorjana... so I don't think I need to preach about these heart bracelets much.  Simple, great for layering!

I'm not much of a pink person, but I could make an exception for this bright, cheery purse!

I'm a stripe hoarder, and I love this Madewell top with the pop pocket. Pretty sure it would go perfectly under this classic navy blazer.

The rest of the ensemble? The best basic skinnies & boots. 

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Sorry all, but I'm keeping this short today. My birthday is tomorrow, and it's time to get away from the computer and enjoy the weekend! 

Weekend plans?

If you're in WI and feel like bringing a b-day gift my way, let me know :) 

xo, lp