Stirrings makes some tasty cocktail mixers, but who knew they also make a line of cocktail sodas created specifically to be paired with spirits? Me neither. I’ve always loved the design of their bottles and like how they really let the product speak louder than anything else. But I’m a little in love with the soda packaging and candy-like colors. How sweet would a row of these look adorning your “bar”?
With the exception of the walnuts (I’m not a fan) these Brown Butter Toffee Blondies look completely lickable.
:: photo and recipe via Food Gal
Posted In recipesThe brilliantly tongue-in-cheek Offensive + Delightful has just rolled out their new collection for 2008 and it’s as delightful as expected. Designer Olga Krigman always has the best lines. Maybe it’s because she’s Russian. Or maybe she’s just a real firecracker. Either way, I’m glad she shares it all with us. The bold, graphic designs are just a sweet, sweet bonus.
I’m clumsy. I’ve never been a server at a restaurant or bar simply for the fact that I don’t think I could pull off the walking-with-food-and-beverage-laden-tray thing. That’s said, the MuNiMulA Wine Tray is genius. This I could do, sparing carpeting and dry clean only clothing in the process.
:: via Create My Event
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I am having some major draggage issues today. After having Monday and Tuesday off (but really working harder those days than when I’m at the office) I’m struggling to get back into the swing of life. And then just when I somehow manage to it will be the weekend. So really, how much effort should I be putting into this??
:: photo via ffffound
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The Ravioli is a sort of cannoli-calzone hybrid of magnificent dessert proportions. Empanada pastry dough filled with sweet cannoli cream. Be sure and share it with a friend or risk a trip to the ER!
: photo and recipe via Cakespy
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Let’s combine two things that are separately wonderful and fun and make something even more amazing. Ready?
Number birthday candles + sparklers = Number Sparklers.
: via In(side) the Loop
Posted In entertaining, fourth of july, holidaysI love the vintage-y, circus design of the packaging for Brighton’s Salt Water Gourmet Taffy. The recipe itself has been a secret since the early 1900s which must mean the taffy is pretty tasty, too.
:: via Miss Jane
All of my vacay time for this year is tied up between moving (which was, in fact, very un-vacation like) and my ten year high school reunion in September. With the price of gas and airline tickets I know lots of people are playing the staycation card this summer. It all sort of sounded like a load until I saw this personal beach house. Designed by Mary Bloch in 1962, the beach house is a little cabin woven in natural cane on rattan frame and aluminum structure then covered in waterproof canvas. If I had this little bit of privacy and shelter I think I could maybe, just maybe, pull it off.
I’m in list-making mode today, so when I saw this on In(side) the Loop I had to accept Courtney’s challenge of Three Tag. Join me for TMI, won’t you?
1. What are the last 3 things you purchased?
• an electricians services to install two ceiling fans and a light fixture
• a fat-free carmel Macchiato from Starbuck’s
• gasoline
2. What are the last 3 songs you downloaded?
• Wearing Thin – minipop
• Dandelion Halo – First of June
• Dreams – Behind the Scenes
3. Where were the last 3 places you visited?
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Pittsburgh, PA
4. What are your 3 favorite movies?
• Say Anything
• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
• Jurassic Park
5. What are your 3 favorite possessions?
• my house!!!
• my two kitties – Roxy and Peanut (if you can consider them “possessions”…)
• the engagement rings of both of my grandmothers
6. What 3 things can you not live without?
• my MacBook
• my mom
• good music
7. What would be your 3 wishes?
• for my friends and family to all live in the same state as me!
• happily ever after
• to keep growing and become a better person
8. What are 3 things you have not done yet?
• been married
• owned a dog
• raised a child
9. What are your 3 favorite dishes?
• my grandmother’s potato salad
• my mom’s salisbury steak
• cheesecake of any sort
10. What 3 celebrities would you want to hang out with the most?
• Audrey Hepburn – no one said they have to be alive!
• Charlize Theron
• John Cusack – I’ll have to if we’re going to get married one day!
11. Name 3 things that freak you out.
• snakes – ew.
• the thought of someone breaking into my house
• anything and everything pickled!!
12. If you could describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be?
• compassionate
• organized
• creative
13. Name 3 unusual things you are good at.
• packing for trips – I can fit a lot into a carry-on!
• I make a mean meatball
• speed reading
14. What are 3 things you are currently coveting?
• boxes to be unpacked and everything in its place in my house
• a wooden fence around my backyard
• baseboards that aren’t all dinged up!
15. What 3 bloggers would you like tag?
I’m curious about everyone I come across, so if you want to share leave a comment and we’ll all follow you to your place to read up about you!
:: photo via ffffound
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