Sips

Strawberry Thyme Cocktail

July 15, 2016

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Happy Friday Friends!  Gray skies and never ending rain won’t put a damper on my weekend festivities!  Kicking things off with this bright summery Strawberry Thyme Cocktail that combines a simple strawberry syrup with earthy thyme leaves.

Have you tried making your own syrups?  I’ve been doing it for a while now and absolutely love it!  They are simple to make and can be used in a variety of ways – over ice cream, pancakes or waffles, in oatmeal, with plain soda water and anywhere else you’d like to add a bit of sweetness.  Bottled up and tied with ribbon, they make a lovely hostess gift. Enjoy!

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Tips and Tricks

Beach Art

July 14, 2016

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If you saw this weeks Inspired Interiors post, you know I’ve got beach vibes on the brain.  You also know that I won’t be heading to the beach until August, so in addition to lusting over enviable beach houses, I’m obsessed with beach inspired art.

These four artists will have you feeling the sights, sounds and smells of the beach in no time, so much so you may not even feel the need to leave your land locked abode … maybe …

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Home Tours

Inspired Interiors

July 12, 2016

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All this gloomy weather and rain of late has me dreaming of sunny climes and the beach.  Sadly my feet won’t be hitting the sand until August, so I’m living vicariously through this gorgeous Southern California beach house in this week’s addition of Inspired Interiors.

This bright and open space beautifully marries beach house chic with farmhouse style: Shiplap walls, paired with black industrial elements; mixed woods, indigo and nautical accents create a space that is causal, fun and inviting.  Now how to go about getting invited to visit …

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