My bags are (almost) packed and I’m heading to the National Stationery Show in New York in just a few days! I’m looking forward to seeing familiar faces at Smock Letterpress and Dauphine Press as well as seeing new products from companies like SIMPLESONG Design. We loved getting their adorable invitation (below) in the mail!
Nothing like paper’s biggest event of the year!
xoxo,
Kara
Photo via Magnificent Milestones
Ginger Beer Lemonade
Ingredients
3 to 4 large lemons (yielding 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice)
1/4 cup granulated white sugar (or more, if desired)
1 1/4 cups water
One 12-ounce bottle Reed’s Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic)
Lemon slices/wedges for garnish, if desired
Instructions
Juice the lemons into a medium pitcher
Add the sugar and water, and stir to combine
Add the ginger beer, and stir to combine
Serve over ice
Garnish with additional lemon wedges/slices, if desired
Cheers!
Photo and recipe via Recipe Girl
Mother’s Day is less than a week away so here are a few gift ideas that will make Mom smile!
{1} Bowtiful Clutch via Nelle, $85.00
{2} Mom Sachet via P.Flynn Design $18.00
{3}Kanzashi Brooch, $40.00 (sold individually)
Photos {1} and {3} via Amanda Hein Photography
Photo {2} via Magnificent Milestones
In honor of the fact that both Cinco de Mayo AND the Kentucky Derby fall on the same day this year, we wanted to share two special drink recipes. Enjoy!
Classic Mint Julep
Ingredients
3 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon mint simple syrup
Crushed ice
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) bourbon
1 (4-inch) cocktail straw or coffee stirrer
1 fresh mint sprig
Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
Place mint leaves and mint simple syrup in a chilled julep cup
Gently press leaves against cup with back of spoon to release flavors
Pack cup tightly with crushed ice; pour bourbon over ice
Insert straw, place mint sprig directly next to straw, and serve immediately
Sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional)
Classic Frozen Margarita
Ingredients
4 ounces Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila
2 ounces Triple Sec
2 ounces lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup (heat 1/2 water, 1/2 sugar until it becomes a syrup)
3 cups of ice
Coarse salt
Lime juice
Instructions
Rim margarita glasses in lime juice, dip in salt and set aside
Add all ingredients to blender and blend together
Pour into rimmed glasses and garnish with a lime slice
Double cheers!
Photos and recipes via Southern Living, MyRecipes.com and Slow Roasted Italian
A year ago on April 29, 2011 we all watched as the beautiful Kate (before she became Catherine) stepped out of her car in the STUNNING Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown and walked down the long, historic Westminster Abbey aisle to her lovely Prince.
To commemorate their first anniversary, here are a few of our favorite photos from that wonderful day. Enjoy!
Lillet Rose Spring Cocktail
Ingredients
12 oz Lillet Rose
12 oz Ruby Red grapefruit juice
6 oz gin
6 edible flower blossoms (optional)
Instructions
Combine 6 ounces Lillet, 6 ounces grapefruit juice, 3 ounces gin, and ice in a cocktail shaker
Shake until well chilled
Strain and divide cocktail among 3 stemmed cocktail glasses, such as Champagne coupes
Repeat
Garnish with flowers
Serve immediately
Cheers!
Photo and recipe via Martha Stewart Living
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