Jacqleen Bleu.

Jacqleen Bleu’s french inspired jewelry is the equivalent of childhood for adults. She uses fun pieces like miniature rings, elephants and furniture to evoke a sense of whimsy and nostalgia. Everything in her shop is affordable and unique – a great combination – and more pieces are being added daily to the already sizable collection. Stop by and see for yourself!

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On the Rocks: Sparkling Margarita Float.


Almost everyone in the country is experience some much needed spring-like weather today. Seems like a perfect one to sip on a Sparkling Margarita Float and enjoy the warmth.

Ingredients:
– One 12-oz can frozen limeade concentrate
– 1 1/2 cups tequila
– 1/2 cup triple sec
– 2 quarts tonic, chilled
– 1 pint tangerine, lemon or lime sherbet

Chill 8 glasses. In a pitcher, stir together the limeade, tequila and triple sec. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Stir the tonic into the limeade mixture. Place 1 scoop of sherbet into each of the glasses, and stir in the margarita mix. Serves 8.

:: cocktail recipe and photo via Every Day with Rachael Ray

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The Daily Eat: Pierogi with Brown Butter.


A lot of people have never heard of pierogies, or little pasta pockets filled with potatoes and/or other ingredients. But for me pierogies mean childhood. My grandmother used to make them with fried onions and brown butter and have always been on my list of favorite meals. I’m anxious to try out this version of Pierogies with Brown Butter and reminisce a bit.

:: recipe and photo via Taste and Tell

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Tea Bag Coffin.

Out of sight, out of mind. Brilliant design from Jonas Trampedach.

Where Do tea bags go to die?. Usually squashed on the side of the saucer next to the cup, or if you have a little less decorum the table will probably be just fine. Jonas Trampedach has been observing the behaviour of tea drinkers and has evidently been learning a lot. Consequently he has developed a solution to the bag dilemma that is as simple as it is ingenious. With the ‘Tea bag Coffin’, the drinker can tidily bury the bag under the cup and out of the way. RIP.

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