Year: 2013

Happy Monday. This weekend I got a lot done and probably spent too much money. I am pretty excited because I finally splurged on a couple things I have been wanting. First I got a sewing machine! I have wanted one for a while. I am not a very experienced sewer but I am excited to start working on a couple project that I have piled up. My machine came with lessons so I am excited to go and learn some new things.

Next I got this Pottery Barn Nightstand. I have been wanting a mirrored one for a while so I got this one. I liked it because it was a bit more modern than some I have seen and it was less expensive than some that are out there. Can’t wait to get it in the delivered!

And my wedding dress got in so my mom and I went to take a peek – can’t show pictures of that though!

I have been loving this furbish dalmatian print for a while. I think it will go great with my floral print I already have for pillows on my bed.

I think the consensus around here is that we are all over 30 degree days (or below!). Spring please come asap. I will take anything above 45. I don’t that is asking too much. thanks,

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Finally caught up on some overdue online mags.

From Adore I fell in love with this cheery and bright girls room. Just a bit of sophistication without being stuffy…

I also fell in love with the Matchbook editors Manhattan apartment. Love love love all the print mixing and color!

and this beautiful artsy simply fireplace.

2 things I am loving right now? Breakfast Settees and painted floors. I am debating whether or not I have enough room in my condo for a settee at my table. To me they create such a cozy welcoming environment.

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I am also loving painted floors. So beautiful! It could be my obsession to make anything and everything printed….Do you have the courage to paint your floors?

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Hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was good – but busy!

Friday night Chris and I went out for our anniversary (we met on St Patty’s day) to Harbor House. One of my favorite restaurants in the city. It certainly has the best view. I got my normal cucumber martini – delish! and I got scallops and filet. Saturday was a wedding day. We picked out our suits and we went to the jeweler to pick out our bands! So excited. We are getting closer!

Then I was playing on pinterest and I found this print. Isn’t it heaven! I love it!

Do you like it? The only tricky part will be finding a spot in the house for it…

My sister is here today to share us with a fun new cocktail recipe! Enjoy!

 

About eight months ago, overwhelmed with finalizing wedding plans, buying an old home to fix up, and life in general, I decided I wasn’t seeing my friends enough. Determined to have more face time, I instigated Wine Wednesday. Each Wednesday we get together, have a few cocktails and just hang out, no boys allowed. This past week, I wanted to mix it up and try something fun! So I made Cosmos.

My prep for the cosmo’s started Tuesday evening. I measured out the cranberry and lime juice, poured them into each class, and then put them in the freezer at an angle.

Then on Wednesday, when my girls came over all I had to do was mix the vodka and Cointreau and throw in a lime slice.

 

 

Now. If I were to do this again, here is what I would do differently. First. When freezing the cranberry juice, I would only freeze HALF the recommended amount. Second. When mixing the vodka and Cointreau, I would then mix the other half of cranberry juice. In order to keep it visually appealing, I would use red cranberry juice for what is frozen and white cranberry juice for the “top off”.That way it won’t be all vodka when you take that first sip!

Enjoy!