cocktails are served…sparkling white peach sangria

image: thekitchn

cocktails are served…

sparkling white peach sangria

 

in planning my nieces wedding shower I have been experimenting with different cocktails to serve a crowd. i came across this recipe from thekitchn.com and think we hit on a crowd pleaser.

serves 4 to 6

2 to 3 white peaches, sliced (2 if they are large, 3 if they are small)

3/4 cup peach brandy

1 bottle moscato, such as 7 daughters moscato, chilled

1 liter white peach seltzer water, such as seagram's sparkling white peach seltzer, chilled

in a pitcher place 3/4 of the sliced peaches (saving some for garnish) and brandy and lightly muddle.

add the moscato and seltzer water.

stir with wooden spoon to mix. pour into ice filled glasses and top with a couple of fresh peach slices.

 

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5 little luxuries

spring is in the air. quite literally in nyc. we have been enjoying 65 degree weather and the world looks positively cheery. to celebrate this long awaited spring, a few my of little luxuries for the week….

 

a gorgeous plum pretty sugar robe in which to pad around the apt with the windows wide open. (am so impressed with the collection and their customer service that a proper review will be coming shortly).

 

a cadre of bamboo sugarcane candles from trapp to burn while enjoying the incoming breeze as i pad in my robe.. the scent is absolutely enveloping. i can’t explain it, the scent just makes me feel happy (hey,it’s a lot cheaper than anti-depressants)

 

a new spring-like throw to adorn the sofa as i sit in my robe, inhaling the scent of my trap candles while watching the breeze through the billow curtains.

 

billowy curtains allow enough light in and dance perfectly with the incoming breeze.

 

and finally the pièce de résistance to enjoy all of the above acquisitions…

 

how to make the best gin and tonic: a bottle of this and a package of these to make this

lip & cheek - the pinks' makeup palette from kevyn aucoin beauty

lip & cheek - the pinks' makeup palette from kevyn aucoin beauty

“i believe in pink” ~audrey hepburn~

our girl audrey was definetly on to something. this kit is my new go-to, perk-up weapo

this lip and cheek palette includes three gloss shades, a lipstick and a cream blush

 

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feliz weekend!

source: time

10 best wines under $20

 

7 common french toast mistakes

 

get ready in 5 minutes or less

 

fasten your seatbelts:more turbulence

 

the one week detox plan- what to eat to remove toxins

 

five new fitness studios to watch, courtesy of well+good nyc

 

file under “omg i so want to live here!”

 

time’s 100 most influential list is pretty darn good

 

a round-up of the best gold spray paints. ~via cupcakesandcashmere.com~

5 little luxuries

the hare with amber eyes: a hidden inheritance  by edmund de waal is currently on my nightstand book rotation. i recommended the title to a very esteemed english friend who responded,“thank you. i have read it already. my father loved it when he could still read” i think you will have the same response.

 

jonathan adler had me at happy chic. i swooped up the most darling double old fashioned glasses appropriately named elizabeth.

 

allow us to introduce you to sōsh, a free restaurant- and activity-recommending site and iphone app (already popular in san francisco) that just arrived in nyc.

really loving the free tempo app (from the makers of siri) it’s a calendar virtual assistant! you need directions to your meeting? done. here is a google map. it literally multi-tasks any calendar entry and invite. maps, related documents, dial in info, passwords. even sends out a pre-written “running late” messages

 

i became intrigued about the benefits of apple cider vinegar after reading this post and made a mental note to pick up a bottle. after stroll through whole foods i discovered the bragg organic apple cider vinegar all natural drink with honey and i am now hooked. its too soon to document any of the health claims but i feel myself releasing weight and my skin clearing (i know its wishful thinking but hey…) you better believe i will be documenting the results.

feliz weekend!

image: the glitter guide

10 best wines under $20

7 common french toast mistakes

get ready in 5 minutes or less

fasten your seatbelts:more turbulence

the one week detox plan- what to

 eat to remove toxins



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5 little luxuries

image: target

another week, another five (imo) brilliant purchases…

a brass elephant for practically pennies.

a super inexpensive bikini for the oh-so-impromptu weekend getaway invite to one of my fave destinations in mexico

seized the 30% code (gapshop) and stocked up these ballet slippers

these curtains were the impetus to my spring cleaning project

thanks to copy cat chic I found the perfect sunburst mirror at an even more perfect price!


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