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Addictive Pasta Salad

1 - one pound box of sea shell pasta, cooked (try to find large shells, if not go medium)
6 zesty dill pickle spears #4 (if can't find use straight up dill pickle spears)
1 bunch of green onions - use white and green parts
6 hard boiled eggs (if you don't feel like boiling eggs buy them already cooked)
mayo - I use Hellman's
yellow mustard
salt and pepper

Mix above ingredients together.  I cut the pickle spears in half lengthwise and then chop into the smaller pieces.  I like to combine the first 4 ingredients before I start adding the rest.  Don't over mayo.  Just a little mustard.  Then salt and pepper to your liking.  You can use extra eggs and pickles as well.

This pasta salad has such a nice mix of flavors.  It's one that I can't ever have only one helping of.  Hope you enjoy it at your next Summer gathering!  Let me know if you try it!

Lemonade
1 cup sugar
1 cup lemon juice (fresh squeeze or use Real Lemon)
6 1/2 cups water

This tastes so fresh and good.  Easy to put together.  And a nice addition to cocktail making too!  I'm not one for drinking additional calories, but this lemonade is worth every sip.


Blockprint Bamboo Melamine Servers - $9.00 deal!!!

Target Opalhouse Plastic Pitcher - Sold Out

Waterfall Glass - I have the tumblers which are sold out, but really the wine glass shape is all around so useful.

Blue Stripe Dish Towels - My dish towels that I use as napkins were scored at a yard sale, but this set on Amazon has that same vintage look.  At about $1 each it's a very easy way to add a lot of style to your table.  They also come in Green and Red stripe.

White Bowl - I love my nature inspired bowls in simply white.  They have a faux bois type pattern.

Rose Gold Flatware

Here are some good finds for the week.  I spent much of the day yesterday cooking for Noah and his friends so I didn't get to finishing this :)

Ashley has some really cute clothes and looks adorable in all of them - and she is an inspiration - and a survivor.  Check out her clothing and her other project - The Shine Project.  She is one to follow.  I ordered this dress - hopefully it's as cute on me as it is on her.

I love all of the cheerfulness of Kerri Rosenthals work - here are a couple of cute mugs she sells.  She has fabrics and her art :)  If you like happy and pops of color she is your girl!

I like wearing sneakers with dresses and old school Tretorns are perfect for this.  This pair is great with that neon pink.

A go to snack around here - these dark chocolate covered espresso beans.  My jar is almost empty!

Love this beehive sconce - the black and brass.  Just good!

Need some cute servers - this set solves that.

I like to eat cereal for dessert or a late night snack.  Chocolate Lucky Charms are my favorite for this - and I can only find them at Target.  Right now only buy the unicorn box - they are the freshest.

These floral plates with the gilded edges are so pretty.  It's been awhile since I've seen plates I'd be tempted to buy.

Lastly, I love this standing plant box - I think I would use it to hold some herbs and then make a mini bar with it!  It comes in a lot of colors too - these are my favorite 3.  You could also use it to hold books - maybe flowers, books, candles.  Maybe also in the kitchen - it could hold herbs, oils, vinegar, salt and pepper, and pretty cooking utensils in a crock.  It's a useful piece.

Hope everyone has a good week!  Thank you for reading.

Happy Monday!

I really hope to get to some other posts soon - it's seems I get this finished for Monday, and then I don't get the rest finished.  Most of it is because of camera technical difficulties.  Mine is just not working right lately.  I also have lots of renovation pictures to sort through.

Today's mix is full of things I would happily add to my own home.  I almost went with that purple pot instead of the yellow one I bought.  I still may add it someday.  I'm going to order the blue artwork in the center.  Well, I'll talk about the rest as I add my links.

I've been pretty much obsessed with Terrafirma Ceramics for years.  I don't own anything by them, but hope to someday.  Each piece is an investment, but so pretty and practical.  This first item is their wine coasters.  They come in a variety of colors - I pretty much love anything powder blue these days so I chose that color for here.  You can find the coasters here.

I did add this clock to our kitchen.  Our old oven had a clock, and our new fancy range does not so we needed something in view so we could see the time.  It's funny all of the little things that you wouldn't really think of, but that make a big difference.  Our new range doesn't have a timer either so that is another thing I need to pick up.  I also love their yellow clock.  If I had not ordered the yellow pot for the range I would have ordered it instead.

In my mom's kitchen she has an old acrylic square photo cube - probably from the 70's.  I love it.  It has pictures of our White German Shepherd that was my dog growing up - and others of life when I was little.  This picture cube reminds me of it, but it holds the insta mini sized prints.  It would be really nice to have a few on a bookshelf.  Here is also a link for a set of square photo cubes.  It holds 3.25 x 3.25 photo's.  There is also a set of three different sized square cubes here.  I love them, and people can't resist picking them up and checking out your photo's.  I'm adding them to my own house - and the price is fantastic.  I don't know why I didn't think to look them up before.

This block print linen pillow is beautiful.  It is hand block printed in India.

Terrain has so many beautiful vases on pedestals.  They have different shapes and colors.  I find myself really liking this pink vase on the brass stand.  Dahlia season from Summer Dreams Farm is coming up soon - they would look so pretty in this.

Anthropologie never disappoints with their glassware.  I've had my eye on this pitcher and the glasses for awhile.

This piece of art!  I am getting this.  I'm have been finding really pretty cyanotype art for awhile.  The other prints by a different artist that I like have sold out really quickly so I'm hoping she makes more, but I found this one that I really like as well.  The colors are so vivid.

Isn't this handwoven pitcher the best.  It would add nice texture and warmth to your table.  It's a really good find!

The lavender pot!!!  The color and shape are perfect. 

Glass canisters for your countertop and food storage.  These have white ceramic lids with gold metal clippers.  Pretty in their simplicity and very functional.  Here are the different shapes and sizes available.
Olivia 4 oz.   Chloe 10 oz.   Charlotte 12 oz.   Phoebe 16 oz.

This Faux Bois Mirror is simple with it's white paint yet has such great interest and texture.  It is one of two white mirrors that I think are perfect.

The bowl is another Terrafirma Ceramics piece.  There are so many different patterns and colors and shapes too.  Grays, greens, blues, dots, leaves, lace, etc.  See it here.

Lastly - any piece from Ave Home's raw line.  They are all good, and this desk is just one example.

So, this board really is full of home items that really speak to me.  I hope you enjoy them as well!

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This mix has a lot of pink - Valentine's Day is approaching so why not :)

I think this top looks really easy to wear and comfy.  It's pink stripes are cute too - you can find it here.

How are adorable are these little stools with silver woven throughout.

Add a little pop of color to your outfit with this pair of earrings.

I was looking for X hardware and found it when we were visiting the home and garden show - I don't really understand the home and garden show - you can pretty much find everything that is there on your own.  The highlight of the trip was a delicious pound of chocolate and peanut butter fudge.  The peanut butter was legit - and the meet the Greyhounds.  They are so sweet.

My latest trip to Anthropologie with my Mom and Sister left me wanting this tea towel.  I think it's perfect.

Both of the vases pictured are also an Anthropologie find.

Flower topped cupcake decorating - so  pretty.  This batch of cupcakes was created by Sugar and Charm.  Love them!  Have you checked out the Russian flower icing tips - one easy step to beautiful flowers.

This chair has the wood left raw.  I think it would look very nice paired with my vintage looking stainless steel desk/table.

It doesn't look like much on this board, but this eyelash quilt is really pretty in real life - it will add some texture to your bed - and it's on sale!

Also on sale - the prettiest pink throw with gold hearts.  I scooped one up and love it!  So girly!

This brass and enamel tray is also just so pretty.  It also comes in a blush pink and a creamy white.   Check it out - and while you are looking also check out this garland.  It's an easy item to throw on a table or tray or drape anywhere.

Thank you for reading!

Well, this one sure has a lot of pink in it!  It all started with that sweater!

Here are all the details:

This just may be the mirror I've been looking for.   When I redid our powder room a couple of years ago I ordered what I thought was a really raw wood looking mirror.  It didn't arrive with that look so I shipped it back and just hung up a mirror I already had on hand.  This mirror could be the one.  Click here to see the detail up close.  It's really pretty!

Anthropologie had a sale this past weekend - I was at the mall so I ran in quickly and this candle with the peacock print on a pink background and yellow lid was my big purchase.  The scent is described as follows:  Lemon Leaf Sea Salt scent: a bright blend of orange, rosemary and mandarin layered with vanilla and sandalwood (FRESH)  

What an adorable rattan bench.  I love it's low back.  It looks great with pillows layered on - Even though I live in Michigan I'm really liking things with more of a beachy laid back look.

While at the mall I picked up a really cute peplum sweater I ordered from J. Crew - it's so good on.  While there I saw this ribbon cardigan and it took me right back to 8th grade.  I had to grab one.  It comes in 4 colors.  I also love the pale saffron because it's the color of an old Loft cardigan that I love and wear all the time.  Now I'd like Bermuda Bags to come back into style.  I still have one of mine - I think I'm going to start using it again!

Stock up on this lip product from Cover Girl in color 100.  You will love it.  Don't be intimidated by the brown packaging.  I'm addicted!

Dainty little ring love - check all of these out.  You can wear one or layer up.  Aren't they pretty.  I like that a J and N are used to show their alphabet rings.  Perfect for me and my boys.  Ring 1, Ring 2, and Ring 3.  Also, most of the rings are offered in yellow, white, or rose gold :)

Clementine and Basil, yes please.  I really want to take a trip up to Ann Arbor for some World Market shopping.  So many nice new items on their website.  So, any local friends reading - let me know if your interested in going!

Want to add a splash of personality to your computer keyboard?  It so easy with this cover.  They are offered in so many colors, and they also help to protect your computer from dirt and water spill.  I have a couple of them - swap them out with my mood.  They literally just sit right on top of your keyboard.  As easy to put on and remove as if your were covering the keys with a piece of paper.  They would be a great gifts for anyone in your life.  I love the deep teal as an option for the guys.  They are also a really great price - $6.49 each!

Another World Market find.  Pretty bottle stoppers.  Just may need these too add to my collection.

This is another new shirt I've purchased.  I had to go to an XS in this Madewell top as well.  See my last Monday Mix for the other shirt I picked up there.  This top is silk and just really flattering.  I had my eye on it for awhile & am very glad I got it.  It's on sale too!

This 3 taper candleholder is something I picked up on my last Ikea trip.  The quality is really durable & it comes in 4 perfect colors.  One is a super bright pink.  I absolutely love mine!

Thank you for reading - hope the week goes well & that Houston gets a break in the weather.  I have lots of relatives living this nightmare as I type so this disaster is heavy on my mind - praying for relief for them and everyone affected.  I can't even imagine!  I wish there was something I could do to be of help.  I know nightfall is coming & they said that's when it is even scarier :(