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Yep! I'm back at it again!

Officially on vacay and ready for a weekend 

full of total relaxation!

 See ya back here on Monday!

Wishing you a beautiful weekend!

For the Love of Cooking { And Sippin'}

Do you ever have one of those days where you’re just like, “Pour me a stiff one”, “Make it a double”, “Chin Chin”, “Bottom’s up buttercup”?!   Well today is one of those days for me.  All I can think of is mini vacay’s and big floppy sun hats!  I just feel like gathering those I love, sippin’ on pretty little cocktails, with the obligatory pinky sticking out of course, while twirling in the summer heat!   Is that too much to ask?!

Like I’ve said before presentation is everything and that includes your cocktails!

Here are two must try boozy-licious bevs to kick your summer (and mine) off 

in all the right ways!

First up the Toasted Pineapple Cocktail from Sugar + Charm!

First

 

How To

 1/2 cup shredded coconut for the rim 

(toasted it in the oven for a few minutes until golden brown)
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup coconut rum
1 1/4 ounce dark rum
1/2 cup pureed pineapple (puree the pineapple you carved out of the middle)
Add a dash of sugar or simple syrup if you like it sweeter.

Head over to Sugar + Charm for the full mixology

Next up is from my fellow NC girl Roxy of Society Social, serving up the Goombay Smash!

 

How To

1 oz. coconut rum

1/2 oz. gold rum

1/2 oz. dark rum

2 oz. pineapple rum

1 oz. orange juice

 

See the full mixology here

Cheers darlin',

Quote of the Week {And Weekend Adventures}

This past weekend Scott and I along with our dearest friends Rebecca and Greg and 

their beyond precious little ones Carly Grace and Raylee (who were two of our three flower girls) 

all decided to venture to Pilot Mountain and Mount Airy.  
 With the exception of my husband we have all lived in North Carolina our entire lives 
and had never ventured to these two locations.   

Since we are finally having gorgeous spring days in NC we decided a short hour and half drive 

for a day adventure was a must!  Mount Airy also known as Mayberry (yes where good ole Andy Griffith) stomping grounds were) was a quaint little town but, after walking main street, popping into a few shops, and of course stopping at Barney’s Café to eat we were off to Pilot Mountain.  The views were absolutely amazing.

This week’s quote is just a reminder to explore and travel as much as you can 
even if it’s a quick day trip with those you love!

 

 

Remember the cleanse I told you about last week?

Today is day #1 and we are surviving...at the moment! 

I'll  be keeping you posted throughout the week!

Quote Of The Week

"Paris is always a good idea"

Audrey Hepburn

This weeks quote and pic are BOTH a repeat to the DC blog but, I feel it's absolutely necessary!

A special someone picked up a copy of Midnight in Paris for me (I have wanted to add to my collection from the first night I saw the flick...if you haven't seen it, put at the TOP of your to-do list) this past weekend and after watching the phenomenal movie again my need to go back to Paris and walk the streets grew even more intense!  There is just something so magical about the city.  

Today,  I will just have to settle for a Paris daydream...

Dabble Is LIVE

Dabble is the latest in online publications...

This new mag I am really enjoying for all the delicious foods and incredible travel spots!



and of course there are gorgeous homes...

Can't wait to see more of Dabble!!