EAT • MAKE • PARTY
With Independence Day around the corner I was itching to craft something red, white and blue! I really do enjoy American flag decor (it is blue and covered in stars, duh!) but I like it to be subtle and even somewhat understated. Let’s face it, sometimes we can get a little too…shall we say “redneck…
Happy FIRST day of SUMMER! ☀️ As the summer temps start creepin' up there, I start spending more and more time relaxing near the pool and drinking mojitos. Mojitos are one of my favorite summertime (or anytime!) cocktails.On one of these hot ...
UPDATED: Originally posted on July 1, 2014.Happy (almost) Fourth of July, Friends! 🇺🇸We love this holiday and all of it's glitter in the sky glory! But what do we love more than fireworks, backyard bbqs and pool parties? Treats! That's right, ...
We have all heard the proverbial phrase "When life gives you lemons...make lemonade."🍋Today I am taking this advice quite literally. "Life" in this scenario is my dear friend Anya who happens to have several lemon trees and who gave me a 20+ ...
Hummingbirds are beautiful little creatures and watching them flit about at our hummingbird feeder while relaxing on the patio is an enjoyable pastime for both me and the kitties. ;) Obviously they are a little too flitty and none to willing to pose ...
There is nothing better than relaxing on the patio, enjoying a warm breeze and sippin' a cool cocktail. Unless that cocktail is in cupcake form! :D These deliciously fruity cupcakes are inspired by one of my favorite summertime sips - the piña ...
Hey party people! You may have noticed that the hot party and home decor trend of this summer season is all things "tropical". Particularly pineapples and flamingos. Everywhere you turn from Target to Sur la Table, pineapples and flamingos adorn ...
These sugar cookies...OH EM GOODNESS these sugar cookies. These are my ALL time favorite cookies.To start, my mother has hoarded this recipe for years, and I don't mean that lightly. She was very hesitant to give up this recipe and I had to ...
Happy first day of spring! You know what that means - FLOWERS! It's time for a mini garden makeover (on a budget)!Confession! I hate sticking to a budget. Who does? Also, plants and I are not friends. I am a total "black thumb." So why on earth ...
