Green Mango Salad

I was inspired to make this Green Mango Salad because of the unseasonably warm weather we've been having! This salad was so easy to throw together and will keep in the fridge for days. If you're going to try the salad, the recipe calls for coriander (cilantro), which I love, but make sure you like the taste before mixing it in. 

The prep time was about 40 minutes because of all the fine chopping but definitely worth it!

So Thankful!

I was so happy this morning on the way out my front door. For the first time in 3 months, I left for school in daylight!

This is my favourite time of year. The days are finally getting longer, which means no more depressing, dark mornings and being deprived of vitamin D. I'm so thankful the sun has returned to the northern hemisphere. 

What I've Been Listening To

{Bon Iver, Bon Iver}

This week I've found myself reverting to some of my old favourites. I absolutely love Bon Iver and think Justin Vernon is an incredible musician. I've had Holocene, Hinnom, Tx, and Michicant, all from their second album, on repeat. 

{Bon Iver, Blood Bank EP}

The more I listened, I found myself missing some older their older stuff and turned on Blood Bank, Blood Bank EP. I love the ethereal sound of this love song. 

My Polish Obsession

{Sweet Heart by OPI}

In my opinion, most girls are constantly on the hunt for that perfect pink nail polish. I'm lucky enough to have found mind! Sweet Heart by OPI is my polish obsession. I've been using this perfectly pink hue for as long as I can remember. This polish is so versatile; I wear it through all seasons and with any outfit. 

The Beginning of the Beginning

This is it! The beginning of the beginning. Welcome to pepper&piper! I've wanted to start a blog for a while now and it's finally happening. I hope that pepper&piper will be a space where I can share the things that I love, inspire me, and I create with other people. 

I bet you're wondering about the name. The names Pepper and Piper are a long running joke in my family. When my mum was first pregnant with me, my dad and her were brainstorming creative baby names. Somehow, the names Pepper and Piper ended up on their list. Although they never ended up using the names, they have stuck around and are always brought up. I've always secretly loved the names and thought they were perfect for this blog.

Until next time...

Katie