Tote/Wallet/Tee/Jacket/Necklace/Irish Vacation/Carafe/Earrings/Heels
Between comfy (yet fashionable) heels, a fun graphic tee, a carafe of water to keep you hydrated, and a wallet to hold your cash to pay your bar bill – you should be all set for a memorable St. Patty’s Day! Just don’t forget your green… no one wants to be pinched!
Looking for a last minute card idea for your Valentine? Look no further!
All you need is:
I also made some homemade friendship bracelets for my sisters with some colored cord, fun beads and an adjustable knot.
Scrounging for some last minute present ideas?! Forgot one of your coworkers? Need a gift for your gardener? Look no further! I love the DIY approach to holiday gift giving and often find it best to make a little artisan or gourmet treat…
Last year I made homemade vanilla and while it does take a little planning (or at least waiting on the recipient’s end – it takes 3 months to really ferment) it is SO worth it.
This year I went with an infused simple syrup route. I made my famous (to myself) Ginger Simple Syrup, and attached a homemade ginger ale recipe for the 21 and younger crowd and a Ginger Bourbon Fizz recipe for those that like to imbibe!
Super simple (aside from the sticky mess that your kitchen is bound to fall victim to) and so delicious! Plus infused syrups are now like $12-15 a bottle at the store nowadays… and you easily can whip these up (bottles and all) for around $3!
Other quick/less involved gift ideas:
What are some other quick and easy gift ideas!?
Gone are the days of “Around the World,” “Jungle,” and “Jersey” as a dress code theme appropriate for a night out (college party reference) – but I do long for the days when I actually knew what to wear, without calling the hostess or consulting any other attendees. With holiday party invites in full swing and attire “levels” on the full spectrum, I wanted to create a little cheat sheet to help break down “what exactly is causal chic?!?”
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I realized that the majority of my cocktails lately have been cider/apple based and I decided it was time to give it a mix-up. How do you take a summer fun drink and turn it into something holiday appropriate? Introduce the cranberry.
I am usually a little weary of cranberries… the tartness is usually a bit much for me, but when used to flavor a simple syrup (ie sweet), it was the perfect addition. Plus cranberries and mint pose a striking resemblance to holly!
Cranberry Christmas Mojito
