Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Thursday, December 20, 2012

A SOUTHERN HOLIDAY COCKTAIL

I am usually not one for the sweet, filling and dare I say highly caloric cocktail drinks but this one caught my eye.  While the kids fill their bellies with cookies, cakes and other goodies on Christmas Eve, I think I will serve these to the adults as an after dinner treat.
 
This cocktail was featured on MadeByGirl but provided by Lauren from Perpetually Chic.  Milk punch is an old drink that's common in New Orleans and also a holiday tradition throughout the Deep South. 
 
HOLIDAY MILK PUNCH
(I think I'll call mine a "Frosty Snowman")

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Ingredients

-4 cups vanilla bean ice cream

-1 cup whole milk

-1/2 cup bourbon

-1/4 cup white rum

-1/4 cup dry brandy

-nutmeg


Instructions

Blend first five ingredients for 5-10 seconds. Pour into stainless steel pitcher or chilled bowl to keep cold. Serve in chilled glasses and top each with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

*Note: Recipe yields 6 punch cups. Make 2-3 batches for a party and reserve extra in the freezer.



-images by Lauren Craig

Monday, December 17, 2012

MY HOLIDAY DRESS CHOICE

I rarely blog about fashion but I'm so in love with my holiday dress this season, I couldn't help myself.  If you are looking for a statement dress that stands out in a crowd, the Plumes Kimono Midi Dress from Anthropologie is a good choice and let's face it, I've kind of got a peacock thing going on with my flocked tree so I just decided to run with it.





Wednesday, December 5, 2012

ANTHOLOGY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Have you checked out Anthology's holiday gift guide edition.  If not, you should.  It is full of great decorating and gift ideas.  Isn't the cover just beautiful.


Here are a few of my favorites:

Gold Flatware from West Elm
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Ombre Tights
BZR Ombré tights in Coal

IKAT Blanket

Wishbone Keychain
Gold Wishbone Keychain