Hi guys! I stopped by the Rachael Ray show not long ago to share some super easy and uber stylish DIY party decor ideas. These are fun for all year round but also perfect for holiday entertaining season! Click the video below to watch. And – to make your floral arrangement more holiday themed, just substitute cranberries for lemons and voilà! Which idea is your favorite?
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I’ve been doing a ton of baking lately and one of the things I absolutely hate is when I go to grab the brown sugar only to find it hard as a brick! (I’m sure I’m not the only one!) Recently I was at Sur La Table picking up a few things when I spotted these terra cotta brown sugar saver discs by the checkout. Apparently these have been used for ages but they’re a new discovery for me. All you do is soak one in water for about 15 minutes, pat it dry then drop it in an airtight …
When it comes to entertaining, it’s great to have a well-stocked bar so you can be ready to entertain at a moment’s notice. Every grown-up home should have a proper bar and if you don’t, setting up the perfect home bar is way easier than you think! Read on for my tips on creating the ultimate home bar including how to style it, the essential spirits to stock it with and the most stylish tools and accessories to help you mix up the perfect cocktail!
I love a good bar cart because of its versatility. You can style them up …
There’s nothing like waking up on Christmas morning and in my household growing up we always looked forward to a delicious Christmas brunch of fried chicken and waffles prepared by my mom. Since I’ve begun hosting holidays at my home, I’ve started my own tradition of preparing a festive waffle bar brunch for my family and friends and I’ve teamed up with my friends at Pier 1 Imports to create a fun little video showing you how it all comes together. Although I usually do this on Christmas, this is an idea you can try for any celebratory occasion and …
Coinciding with Halloween is the Day of the Dead, an annual holiday celebrated in Mexico to honor loved ones who have passed on. Traditional elements of a Day of the Dead celebration include candied sugar skulls, beautiful floral crowns and lots of vivid colors. While everyone’s talking about Halloween, my friends from His & Hers Weddings are here sharing a fun Calavera Cocktail recipe inspired by the Day of the Dead. (Calavera is the Spanish word for sugar skulls!) Made with tequila, grenadine and garnished with a hint of chili powder, this drink is a little sweet and a little …
During the summer I love to have a yummy cold drink on hand to enjoy on a hot day or to have on hand when guests drop by and this summer, my go-to has been my homemade watermelon lemonade! Not only is it deliciously fruity and refreshing, it’s also quick and easy to make! You can enjoy it alone or mix it 50/50 with your favorite beer to make a refreshing summer shandy! (I’ve been indulging in this all summer long too!) Here’s how you make it!
Ingredients:
1 cup or so of fresh lemon juice
1 cup of …
