Grapefruit Cocktail

As promised, a week late, but better than never the cocktail recipe from our day of The OC. I have recently fallen deeply in love with tequila and can’t get enough of it. So any drink that I can concoct that is easy, fresh and yummy I am over the moon about. The cocktail is based off of a Ruby Red Tequila Cocktail from Everyday Food. I have chosen to dial it up a touch. Both versions are good, mine is a bit more to the point.

8oz tequila

juice of one lime

2 cups of grapefruit juice, not cocktail, to much sugar

Mix all ingredients in a pitcher. Pour into rocks glass full of ice. Enjoy!

January 23, 2012 , , , ,

A Day at the Beach

It is now the middle of January so it can only mean one thing. The annual watching of The OC!!! Admittedly one of my favorite days of the year. We open our house to al those that would like to watch, make snacks, and power watch as many episodes as we can. One might say it is my Super Bowl.

I planned the menu, very important, this morning and think that these will provide some good nourishment for the day. Oh and a bottle of tequila. I will share our cocktail choices on Monday!

Have a great weekend.

 Goat Cheese | Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad | Polenta Fries | Soft Pretzel Bites

January 13, 2012 , , , , , , ,

Better Late Than Never

My parents are in town visiting and my mom and I are side by side on the sofa busy on our pinterest accounts. I stumbled across a project that I did for ReadMade  last fall on a pinboard that I follow. It was really very exciting. I then realized that I did not have the image pined, and that I actually had never really shared the image or the full project here. So a year late, but better than never! Enjoy

For this project you will need…

  • basalm firm plug transplants
  • miscellaneous containers, I used canning jars
  • potting soil

1. Purchase saplings from a local garden center or nurseryman.com. They generally come anywhere from 5 to 14 inches, and take only a few days to ship.

2. Put some dirt into the bottom of your jar. The amount will depend on the depth of the container, at least an inch is a good base.

3. Place your sapling into the container and fill with dirt. Be sure that your roots are covered.

4. Water sparingly as there is no drainage.

5. When you are finished with your decorations donate the trees to a local school, city project, nursing home, or association of our choice.

This is such a fun project that I have done for many years. These are also fantastic hostess gifts, or projects for kiddos.

October 24, 2011 , , , , , , , , ,

Welcome

Whenever I go home my mom always has fresh flowers in my old room. It always makes me feel so special, and let’s me know how excited she is to have me there. I have always aspired to  be a lady with a fantastic guest room. A place where my friends and family can come and feel like they are really appreciated. Soft sheets, fluffy down comforters, and a great welcome basket. A toothbrush, incase one was forgotten, fabulous towels, some nibbles, reading, and a little note to let them know they are loved all go into my welcome baskets. What goes into yours?

1. Guest toothbrushes by Izola 2. Turkish towels from Antiochia 3. Anthology Magazine 4. Note card from Rifle Paper Co. 5. Water carafe from Williams-Sonoma 6. Salt Caramels from Nunu 7. Apricot Green Tea Gummies from Bissinger’s

August 12, 2011 , , , , ,

Trohv DC Grand Opening

Saturday was the grand opening party for the new Trohv store in DC. We had a great time getting the store ready for the big night and adding a few extra details to make the evening extra special.

1. Pencil displays that used an alarming amount of pencils. 2. Hand glittered T cupcake toppers. 3. Flagged paper straws

I almost forgot about these gems. 1. Tissue banner to spice up the kitchen 2. The summer window finds a new use  3. The balloons found a new home above the register in the new store

July 12, 2011

nice package

One for my favorite places to go for inspiration, for design, entertaining, and gifting is Nice Package. I have been talking to my husband about hosting a brunch recently and thought that the Honey Fromage Blanc + Granola from Sunday Suppers would be a perfect addition. I also look for any excuse to purchase small glass containers in quantity!

Honey Fromage Blanc + Granola Karen Mordechai of Sunday Suppers

March 12, 2011

holidazzel

I returned early this week from a wonderful, and much needed visit with my parents. It was so nice to have a rest and enjoy some long walks with the family.

Upon returning it was back to work, and Wednesday I spent at Woodberry Kitchen with Gary installing Holidazzel 2010.  We planted miniature conifers in Weck jars, that Woodberry Kitchen has on hand for canning.  Jars were also filled with popcorn, star anise, cinnamon sticks, nuts, and candies to add some holiday cheer.  It was an amazing day, followed by an a fabulous dinner with my husband! I would highly recommend the charcuterie to start, chicken & biscuit, and CMP to finish!

These trees also make stunning hostess, or holiday gifts, and anything that is packaged in a Weck jar is fantabulous by association.

December 4, 2010

A Little Something

At this time of year that we start going to gatherings at peoples homes & need to bring along a little something to say thank you for friendship, tasty treats, and inspired libations. Here are three things that I will be brining to peoples houses this year.

Tatine Candle Set, Ambient Collection

Last year when I was at the New York Gift show, we found this amazing candle line. All hand mixed and poured in Chicago these soy/bee blend candles are stunning.  The Ambient collection is inspired by the dada art movement & are intended to provide a pure, clean, unobtrusive dining experience. In scents like crushed mint, ginger & balsamic it is hard to pick just one.

Lafco Gift Set

Lafco gift set

The Lafco shea butter soaps have a cult following & are really amazing.  There are 4 different gift assortments & they each give a sampling of five different scents.  Also, these are great for traveling, just small enough to bring along & you don’t have to worry about packaging up at the end of your stay.

Pennsylvania Dutch Eggnog

If I am in a pinch, or just want to bring a little added cheer I stop by the liquor store & pick up this very sophisticated libation… Ok so it might not be from the top of the shelf, but it is a crowd pleaser & friendly on you when there are events every night of the week!

Happy visiting!

November 23, 2010

Grab and go…

One of my newest obsessions when it comes to entertaining is disposable silverware. Less clean up, and my husband and I don’t have to re-visit the fights we had when we were registering over how many place settings we need. {please let the record state that I was correct}

I am obviously not the first, and I am sure will not the be last to package disposable wooden utensils in a little bag, but none the less I have done it! They are currently for sale at Red Tree for $2.95.

July 5, 2010

Here they come!

I’m not sure if anyone else is experiencing this, but it seems like everyone is pregnant right now. I know about 15 people who are expecting between this week and late December. It seemed like every week I was getting exciting news from another friend. I can’t wait to start meeting all the little ones, and see my friends families grow.

Last week I was lucky enough to travel down to Miami and co-host my first babyshower of this baby boom! The shower was for my best friend Alexis who is due in just a few weeks. She has spent the past 8 months preparing her house, and researching everything that she might ever need to know. Fortunately she has been sharing some of this knowledge on her amazing blog.

We had an early afternoon brunch shower with an intimate group and it was such a fun and relaxing event. Here are a few shots of the food… I forgot to take some of the people!

July 1, 2010

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