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I adore pretty prints, artsy designs, and all things stationary- notepads, agenda books, calendar, thank you notes, and so on. Technology is amazing of course, but there is something about a handwritten note and a real agenda book that is irreplaceable and timeless. I discovered Rifle Paper Co. about two years ago, and I immediately fell in love with their aesthetic. They did a fashion collaboration a few seasons back with Paper Crown and the dresses were sold at Anthropologie. The dresses were nothing short of beautiful and the prints designed by Rifle Paper had their signature artistic- whimsical, feminine, and fun. I remember thinking how cool it was for Rifle Paper, Paper Crown, and Anthropologie to team in such a creative way in order to make the dresses come to life and become available to customers. Rifle Paper’s products are truly individual works of art. The herb garden wall calendar that they sent me is so amazing- each page looks as though it was hand painted with such care and attention to detail. Lo and I were so excited to connect with Rifle Paper Co. and are extremely grateful for the goodies that they sent us. Above are my three favorites and below are links to more pretty things.
agenda book (c/o) | wall calendar (c/o) | market list (c/o) | recipe box
coasters | journal | gift wrap | phone case | wall paper | thank you note
melissa's go-to appetizer
I cannot tell you how many times I have made prosciutto-wrapped asparagus as an appetizer...way too many to count! The images above were taken before they went in the oven and of course I forgot to take an after-oven pic, so that will have to wait until next time. This appetizer is literally the easiest thing to make and it is always a hit. I most recently made it for my dear friend Brittany's bridal shower and she literally requested that I make these- they are that tasty. There are a lot of recipes out there for prosciutto wrapped asparagus, but below are the quick and easy steps I follow. All you need is asparagus and prosciutto, and olive oil and parmesan if you want to get fancy.
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
For a large party, 2 big bunches of fresh asparagus
About 3/4 lb of prosciutto ((*order extra if you want...prosciutto + eggs makes for a pretty yummy breakfast))
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Wash and dry asparagus and break off the ends. I tend to make the asparagus a bit shorter than I do when normally cooking them, because I want them to be bite-size and easy to eat for this appetizer.
3. Begin to tear off pieces of prosciutto and wrap the asparagus as shown in the above images.
4. Once all asparagus pieces are wrapped in prosciutto, put them on a baking sheet lined with foil (or in a cast iron skillet) and bake for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to check on them because you don't want them to cook too much!
5. Take them out, let them cool, and pat them dry- the prosciutto tends to release a lot of oil after baking.
6. I normally serve "as is" since the prosciutto is naturally salty, but you can certainly top with salt, pepper, a little olive oil, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese!
Enjoy xo
currently loving
Happy Friday, lolo readers. We are so excited for the weekend. Lo and I are both looking forward to relatively chill and low-key weekends in both LA and Annapolis. Here are links to our Instagrams (Lo's IG + mine) to follow along for any updates.
Every other Friday (or so) Lo and I are going to do a currently loving post here on the mag. We will share things that we are currently loving at the moment, plus a playlist of songs that are currently on repeat.We have the soundtrack playlist on Spotify, that we continuously edit and update, so be sure to check it out and enjoy our favorite tunes with us.
Here are a list of things that we have & love-
My favorite small candle - lo
Loving this mud mask from volition - melis (c/o)
My everyday handbag - lo (c/o)
My favorite concealer - melis
This bath oil is the best - lo
Can't live without my silk pillowcase - melis
My favorite daytime undies - lo
My go-to leather backpack - melis
This hair protein spray is a lifesaver - lo
My favorite at-home sweats - melis (c/o)
My favorite diffuser - lo
New fall shoes that I just bought - melis
Photos by Sarah Shreves for Magnify.
the snake plant
I absolutely adore fresh-cut flowers, gardens, and indoor plants. However, my track record with taking care of plants is not the best. It's been due to a variety of reasons from forgetfulness to the complete opposite...over nurturing. I have literally smothered plants with water and love to the point of no turning back. Or, I completely forget about them for a week. Either way, it hasn't been great.
However, a few months ago, I became determined to give the indoor plant thing another try. There was a corner in my Annapolis apartment that needed one, so I started the search for a low maintenance plant that loved the sun. I ended up going with the snake plant (see images above) and am so happy that I did. The plant is indestructible. It is better to under water it than over water it, so I water it (just a little bit) about every 2 weeks or so. It's important that the soil is completely dry before watering it again. Thankfully, I have reigned in my over-nurturing tendencies and am happy to report that the snake plant is happy and thriving! Fun fact- it was only $15 at the local Home Depot and the ceramic pot was a $20 find at HomeGoods. Another reason to consider the snake plant is that it helps purify the air, removing dangerous toxins from your home.
Do you guys have houseplants that you love? Let me know in the comments below.
xo melissa
Here are a few pretty ceramic pots for indoor plants-