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! If you’ve been on a spring cleaning kick lately — same. I’ve been going through every cabinet, drawer and corner of my house, and it got me thinking: Most people remember to refresh the pantry, but the bar almost always gets skipped. This year, I’m changing that. Beyond the obvious dusting and polishing of your space...
5 days ago • 3 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 mocktails, there's a secret ingredient that helps give them the depth of a normal cocktail: zero-proof spirits. Zero-proof spirits are liquid ingredients designed to emulate alcoholic spirits and liqueurs, such as tequila or coffee liqueur. They work the same way booze does but with 0% alcohol. Here are...
6 days ago • 3 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 have been waiting for a warm weekend. Sure, I enjoyed being cozy on the couch with a warm drink but you really can't beat the sun shining as you sip something tasty on a patio. When it comes to sunny weather sipping, you want bright flavors that acompliment the weather. Think florals, bubbles or anything bright and...
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! April is here, and honestly? It might be my favorite month to entertain. The weather is finally cooperating, the farmers market is stocking up again and there's just something about a patio gathering with a cold drink in hand that feels like a fresh start. This month we've got Earth Day on April 22, a little Masters...
8 days ago • 4 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! 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...
10 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...
12 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...
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! 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...
14 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...
17 days ago • 1 min read