Cherry Amaretto Cocktail

cherry cocktail

Say goodbye to Summer with a yummy cherry & almond flavored cocktail. This tasty drink combines the flavors of cherry soda and Amaretto for a delicious mixture.  The red color also lends itself to lots of occasions where you want to serve a signature drink. Cherry Almond Cocktail 1 1/2 oz vodka 1 to 1… Read More

Classic Pasta Salad Recipe

classic pasta salad recipe

Today I have a great recipe for Summer entertaining! I recently teamed up with ZAK! Designs and wrote an article for them on “keeping cool in the summer heat.” To help me get started they sent their insulated Tubbies to work with, which I used to keep ice cream and pasta salad nice and chilled…. Read More

Red, White, & BBQ Tips + Instagram Contest

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I have a quick bit of information to share with you – especially all you Instagram users out there. I teamed up with Homes.com to do a guest article featuring ideas for hosting a great backyard bbq. In the article I talk about decor & presentation, and share a signature drink recipe. You can see… Read More

Entertain With A “Silk”y Pina Colada

silk pina colada

Today I’ve teamed up with Silk to bring you some tasty drink recipes and to show how easy it is to incorporate Silk brands into your entertaining. My husband actually drinks Silk Almond and Vanilla flavors, so it wasn’t a difficult decision for me to try using it in a cocktail {or mocktail}. They’ve made… Read More

How To Make An Ice Bowl

diy ice bowl

I’m excited to share this tutorial with you today as it’s something I’ve been meaning to get to for the longest time, and I think you’re gonna love it. This is my DIY ice bowl that you can make for special occasions, or, to make any occasion special. A couple of years ago I showed… Read More

Lemonade Stand Playdate

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by Rebekah Dempsey Rebekah here from A Blissful Nest and today I wanted to share with you a special little play date we had for Lauren and some of her school friends. Giving a theme to your play date is so much fun for the kids. They get to have activities that are unique and… Read More

Red, White, And Blue Trifle

trifle

I have one more recipe from my 4th of July dessert table, to share with you. This is a show-stopping Red, White, & Blue Trifle that I first made about 8 years ago for a summer party we hosted. This is sort of a no-brainer for any patriotic holiday since the red and blue berries… Read More

4th Of July Party Ideas

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I have some 4th of July party inspiration for you today, filled with simple ideas and easy-going style. It all started with printables from Squared Party Printables that were printed on parchment paper to give it that aged, vintage look. From there I used items on hand to create a display that guests will love, but… Read More

Vintage Picnic Ideas {Guest Feature}

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This picnic photo shoot photographed by Simply Rosie Photography will have you ready to pack your basket and set up a table in the park or in your own back yard. Perfect for a casual family gathering or bridal shower, this picnic infuses vintage touches which add comfort and a desire to sit and linger… Read More

Juice Pop Cocktails & Mocktails

frozen juice pops in drinks

Guess what. Today is my birthday! I won’t disclose the number {I’ve officially stopped at 35}, but I will share a darling way to celebrate ANY birthday – with these festive and practical juice pops that flavor your drink and keep it cold at the same time. I think the idea originated from Martha Stewart… Read More