easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! Let's talk coffee. This nectar of necessity is one many of us depend on to kick off our morning. Just because you're making it at home doesn't mean you have to skimp on all the "fancy" extras you find at the coffee shop. Skip the line and transform your coffee with a few easy essentials! cold brew concentrate You just...
3 days ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! I know it seems early, but Easter is this weekend! Since the date changes year-to-year, I find it's easy to lose track of the celebration. Even if it sneaks up on me, one thing I won't let fall to the wayside is the drinks. As a spring celebration filled with flavor and color, there are a bevy of pretty, pastel-colored...
5 days ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! When it comes to Easter weekend, all ages want in on the fun. That means mocktails are a must on the menu! These drinks are not lacking in color or flavor, making them fit right in with the holiday that embraces all things pastel. In fact, you won't even miss the booze! blackberry lemonade This colorful sipper rivals...
6 days ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! With Easter right around the corner (seriously, how did that happen so fast?) there's no better time to explore egg-based cocktails. Working with eggs in drinks can be a little intimidating. I often am asked whether or not using eggs is safe. Egg whites from pasteurized eggs are safe for cocktails. Be sure to check the...
7 days ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! Did you know that April is National Brunch Month? It's news to me, although there is something about the spring weather that makes me ready to enjoy a slow morning in the comfort of home surrounded by friends or family. Brunch cocktails have a tendency to steal the show, but for any morning affair there's one thing that...
10 days ago • 1 min read
easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! As much as I love the holidays, I'm always so ready for spring. Warmer weather brings brunch season with it, and I like to host at least a few for friends and family. There's an easy way to step up your brunch cocktail game: a drink bar. You provide the fixings and let your guests go to town. The best part is that...
12 days ago • 1 min read
easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! As spring settles in and the weather warms up, it feels like brunch season has unofficially arrived. I always look forward to having a few brunches with friends and family, and that means stepping up my brunch cocktail game. I love a good restaurant brunch as much as the next person, but there's just something about a...
13 days ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! March Madness is in full swing, with the Sweet Sixteen selected (and plenty of brackets busted). Game watching provides the perfect opportunity for shareable sippers and color-coordinated drinks — not to mention the snacks! Whether you're watching or just enjoying the highlights, here are some sips that satisfy: large...
14 days ago • 1 min read
easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey there, Reader! When it comes to spring sipping, the name of the game is light and bright. Gone are the heavy spices and flavors of fall and winter and here to stay are floral, fruity notes. These coffee shop sippers are a great way to soak in a spring day, whether you're up with the birds or need an afternoon pick-me-up....
17 days ago • 2 min read